Heaven in Business Podcast

281. The Working Sabbatical: A 42 Day Experiment (Intro)

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In this episode, Andy Mason introduces an upcoming journey—what he calls a working sabbatical. Over the next 42 days, he will be traveling across multiple countries while intentionally pausing normal business activities to listen, learn, and see what God is unfolding. Andy shares the heart behind this decision, the faith required to step into the unknown, and how this season will look different from a traditional sabbatical.

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00:01 – Welcome & Big Announcement

  • Andy introduces the upcoming shift in the Heaven in Business podcast.
  • This will be a mobile podcast, with weekly updates from the road.

    • 01:30 – What’s Happening?

    • Moving out of a rental house and placing everything in storage.
    • Preparing for the annual Heaven in Business Conference in Atlanta.
    • A global journey begins: traveling to New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan.

      • 04:00 – How This Trip Evolved

      • Originally planned as a simple trip to visit family in New Zealand.
      • Conversations with advisors led to additional stops, turning into an extended journey.
      • The realization that this trip is not just travel—it’s a working sabbatical.

        • 06:15 – What is a Working Sabbatical?

        • Past experience with sabbaticals and lessons learned.
        • The shift from an “event-based” sabbatical to a lifestyle of rest and renewal.
        • What will be different this time? No office, fewer structured meetings, more time for listening.

          • 08:45 – Faith & Financial Trust in the Process

          • Stepping into uncertainty with financial risks.
          • A story of God’s provision: how a client unexpectedly sent a $20,000 check.
          • Trusting God to provide while pausing major income-generating activities.

            • 10:50 – Biblical Inspiration: Lessons from Exodus

            • The contrast between Moses waiting on God vs. the Israelites rushing to create the golden calf.
            • Learning to trust God's process instead of reacting to uncertainty.
            • Application for business leaders: faith over control.

              • 13:15 – The 42-Day Revelation

              • Discovering that the trip will last 42 days—symbolic of transformation in Scripture.
              • A personal commitment: daily listening and writing down what God speaks.

                • 15:00 – What Listeners Can Expect

                • Weekly updates from different locations.
                • Sharing insights, challenges, and faith lessons in real-time.
                • Encouragement for listeners to apply these principles in their own lives.

                  • 16:30 – Invitation to Join the Journey

                  • Attend the Heaven in Business Conference in Atlanta.
                  • Access recorded sessions for those unable to attend in person.
                  • Final encouragement: “Pause, listen, and trust in the One who sees beyond what we can.”

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