Ep. 112: Stop Undervaluing Small Beginnings

In this powerful episode of The Founder Collective Table, we’re flipping the script on what it means to steward well. This conversation gets real about trusting God with what you have now, rather than constantly chasing after “more.” Whether you’ve got one talent or ten, this gathering reminds us that it’s not about comparison — it’s about obedience. You’ll hear raw, faith-filled testimonies from entrepreneurial leaders who’ve been pruned, stretched, and refined — and how surrendering the small things has unlocked kingdom-level impact.

This isn’t just another roundtable talk. This is what happens when believers gather, share their stories, challenge one another, and make space for God to move — live and unscripted.

What You'll Learn:

• Why God may not be giving you more — and why that’s a gift

• How to redefine “more” from a kingdom perspective

• The dangers of comparison in entrepreneurship

• What it looks like to steward the “one talent” with joy

• Real-life testimonies of obedience, surrender, and unexpected favor

• Why “humble beginnings” aren’t something to rush through

• The power of community for sustaining your mission

Timestamps:
00:00 – Opening Word: The Parable of the Talents and humble beginnings
01:00 – The story behind the “Table” and why it remained sacred (until now)
03:30 – Turning point: Recording the Table and extending the invitation
06:00 – Jordan shares about a $4.3M kingdom-minded creative studio
11:00 – The story of Blaze Your Own Trail podcast's surprising growth
13:45 – The danger of undervaluing your own story
17:30 – When God withholds “more” — testimonies of surrender and pruning
24:00 – Jonah, obedience, and God’s partnership in our callings
27:00 – April’s powerful journey of living nomadically for the Kingdom
34:00 – Redefining “success” through the lens of Kingdom stewardship
36:45 – Culture and leadership: stewarding the small tasks with excellence
42:00 – Brian’s eternal reminder: we’re being prepared as the Bride
46:30 – Philippians 4 and finding contentment in abundance and lack
49:00 – God’s plan for it — even when it doesn’t feel like His plan
53:00 – Childlike faith, free will, and navigating God’s outline
58:00 – Jesus’ yoke, pace, and direction — are you leaning or leading?
1:01:00 – “God’s ways are mysterious”—until you start sharing your story
1:04:30 – Closing encouragement and challenge for the week

Key Quotes:

• “Don’t despise small beginnings. You have one talent? Steward that thing like it’s ten.”

• “God has an outline — His Word — and He lets us write the story within it.”

• “If you can’t steward one dollar, don’t expect God to trust you with a million.”

• “God works in mysterious ways? Only if the people of God keep their mouths shut.”

Resources & Invitation:
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