Biblical Money powered by Israel365 with Rabbi Rami Goldberg

Zac Jiwa, a former healthcare technology executive with a 25-year career that included roles at Microsoft and the Obama administration, walked away from his profession after a season of personal and professional unraveling. Following the collapse of his marriage during the pandemic and a growing disillusionment with the healthcare system, he took a year-long sabbatical in 2022. Half of that time was spent pursuing adventure—hiking the Inca Trail, walking the Camino de Santiago, and traveling with his children—while the other half was dedicated to serving the homeless at Community First Village in Austin, Texas. That year of radical rest and service reshaped his sense of identity, faith, and purpose.Out of this transformation came Food, Wine, and God, Jiwa’s ambitious new travel show that blends faith, culture, and cuisine in a way few have attempted. Described as “Anthony Bourdain meets C.S. Lewis,” the series explores biblical history through food and shared meals, using cuisine as a bridge between cultures and faith traditions. With each episode culminating in a meal with locals—whether a Muslim chef in Iraq or a vintner in Israel—Jiwa seeks to spark curiosity, connection, and understanding across divides. Now in the fundraising stage, his project represents a new kind of faith-driven entrepreneurship that unites storytelling, history, and hospitality into an invitation for deeper conversation around the table.

Leah Brown, former corporate lawyer and general counsel at a Goldman Sachs-backed fintech, left the boardroom to pursue a deeper calling: guiding leaders through conflict, broken trust, and organizational change. Drawing on her lifelong background in mediation and conflict resolution, she founded The Wayfinders Group, a consultancy at the intersection of business and ministry. In a conversation with Rabbi Rami Goldberg on the Biblical Money podcast, Brown explained how her approach shifts executives from avoidance to reconciliation by creating safe spaces where leaders can be honest, vulnerable, and truly heard. Rather than diagnosing problems like a lawyer, she listens and helps leaders envision not just quick fixes, but long-term transformation.At the heart of her work lies her faith. Brown is clear that her strength comes from God, whose heart for reconciliation inspires her mission. She prays before mediations and tough conversations, trusting that God can open pathways where none seem possible. By blending practical conflict resolution with spiritual conviction, she challenges leaders to go beyond “agreeing to disagree” and instead move toward genuine trust and healing. Rabbi Goldberg noted how rare and refreshing it is to see such honesty in the business world, where ego often rules. For Brown, reconciliation isn’t simply a strategy—it’s a calling, and through The Wayfinders Group, she hopes to reshape how leaders navigate both conflict and purpose.

After a decade-long legal battle that dismantled her business and personal life, serial entrepreneur Staci Wright transformed her approach to leadership, founding Heart Profit to address workplace disconnection and its impact on the mental health crisis. Drawing on lessons from 20 years and six businesses, Wright shifted away from the “command and control” model that prioritized profit over people. Initially, her pivot to pure compassion led to operational struggles, but she discovered that sustainable leadership required balancing empathy with high expectations. Heart Profit now equips organizations with tools to foster genuine employee connection while maintaining performance, emphasizing transparency in finances and decision-making, and encouraging healthy relationships even when employment ends. Wright’s vision extends to systemic change through the Million Who Care movement, aiming to mobilize a million small donors to fund heart-centered workplace initiatives. This model empowers businesses to implement programs like onsite childcare or mental health support without sacrificing financial stability. Her approach blends faith-driven values with inclusivity, demonstrating care and respect without imposing beliefs. Corporations are beginning to recognize that employee wellbeing is a business imperative, with some warning that failure to address “people problems” could threaten their survival. Wright sees this shift as part of a broader cultural transformation where businesses become engines for human flourishing, proving that compassion and connection are not just moral choices—they are strategic necessities for the future of work.

Moeti Ncube bought his first Bitcoin in 2011 for just $2.50, but instead of amassing a fortune, his journey became one of lessons in discipline, greed, and service. Drawn in by Bitcoin’s peer-to-peer promise, Ncube became an accidental historian of cryptocurrency, seeing it as a modern “exodus” from centralized monetary systems, much like the Protestant Reformation challenged religious authority. Through boom-and-bust cycles, he learned the importance of setting rules and sticking to them, applying biblical principles to money management. He discovered that consistent, disciplined investing—like buying a set amount weekly—often outperforms risky speculation.

Rather than focusing solely on profit, Ncube has used his crypto knowledge to educate and empower others. He co-founded CryptoTutors to bring diverse voices into the cryptocurrency space and has invested directly in individuals, from giving Bitcoin to schoolchildren in Zimbabwe to funding small business ideas for young entrepreneurs. He also mentors through initiatives like a community chess club. For Ncube, Bitcoin is not just a financial tool but a platform for teaching discipline, building community, and living out his faith-based values. His story, shared on Biblical Money with Rabbi Rami Goldberg, shows how technology can be harnessed for both personal growth and the good of others.

Andy Wallace, a former narcotics officer, transitioned from law enforcement to real estate by building 155 homes while still working nights on the police force. Using an innovative owner-financing model, he helped families who couldn't qualify for traditional mortgages purchase quality homes without credit checks. His approach prioritized integrity and accountability, resulting in minimal foreclosures. Wallace's business model evolved after a personal faith transformation, where he embraced Christian principles of stewardship. He began seeing his wealth and work as tools to serve others, especially during times of crisis like COVID, when he deferred payments for struggling homeowners rather than pursuing foreclosure.Wallace’s success in real estate became a launching pad for his true passion: global ministry. Through his nonprofit HELP, he has built orphanages in multiple countries, including Nigeria, where he addresses the impact of HIV/AIDS. His love for Israel has also driven his efforts to support Jewish communities, including involvement in the red heifers project and aiding Ukrainian Jewish families in making aliyah. Wallace views his work as a divine calling, rooted in biblical promises, and believes that blessing Israel is central to his mission. His story, shared on Biblical Money with Rabbi Rami Goldberg, demonstrates how faith, business, and service can be powerfully intertwined.Welcome to Biblical Money powered by Israel365, the channel where faith meets business. Here, we explore the powerful intersection of biblical principles and financial success. Hosted by Rabbi Rami Goldberg, this channel features insightful interviews with leading CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their journeys in business, finance, and faith.

Texas oil billionaire Tim Dunn, founder of CrownQuest Operating, built a $12.4 billion empire not through conventional wealth accumulation, but by embracing a biblical philosophy of stewardship. In a conversation on the *Biblical Money* podcast, Dunn shared how his transformation began with the idea that wealth is fleeting and should be treated as something passing through one's hands. This mindset, grounded in scriptures like Ecclesiastes 5:10, led him to mentally “deed over” all possessions and focus on servant leadership, empowering employees with autonomy and purpose. His approach generated extraordinary efficiency—up to 400% by some estimates—and shaped a unique corporate culture rooted in trust, responsibility, and faith.Dunn’s stewardship extended beyond business operations to philanthropy, international relations, and strategic investments. He views supporting Israel as both biblically mandated and strategically wise, describing the nation as a ready partner in confronting global threats like Iran. In philanthropy, he applies business principles, investing in for-profit ventures that address root social issues, such as job creation to combat human trafficking. Dunn's story exemplifies how integrating biblical principles with business leadership can yield not just material success, but purpose-driven impact in turbulent times. His philosophy offers a model for leaders seeking to align values with vision in a lasting and meaningful way.

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Chad Connelly, CEO of Faith Wins, has been leading a nationwide movement to mobilize faith-based voter turnout, a mission that significantly influenced recent election outcomes. Rooted in personal tragedy—the loss of his first wife to suicide—Connelly’s journey evolved into a deep commitment to cultural and political engagement through faith. Together with his second wife Dana, also a widow, he founded Faith Wins in 2017 to unite religious communities around shared biblical values. Rejecting the separation of church and civic life, Connelly believes America’s founding principles are biblically grounded and emphasizes collaboration across denominations to promote values like life, marriage, and support for Israel.

A key focus of Faith Wins is strengthening the Christian connection to Israel, with Connelly frequently organizing trips for pastors to the Holy Land. Despite recent electoral victories, he warns against complacency, stressing that lasting cultural change requires sustained effort. Drawing on biblical lessons, he urges religious leaders to remain active in voter registration and civic education, framing today’s challenges—such as birthrate decline and immigration—as generational issues that require long-term commitment. For Connelly, the mission of blending faith with political action is just beginning.

Dennis Northington, once a highly successful insurance executive in Texas, experienced a profound spiritual shift after a near-death incident at the Grand Canyon. A flat tire kept his family from boarding a helicopter that later crashed—an event he saw as divine intervention. This brush with death sparked deep self-reflection, leading him to abandon his pursuit of wealth and embark on four years of intense prayer and biblical study. Guided by a spiritual calling to “read [God’s] book,” he immersed himself in Scripture, adopting practices like reading weekly Torah portions and integrating faith into every aspect of life.Eventually, Northington re-entered the insurance world, this time guided by biblical values rather than profit. Inspired by principles like caring for orphans and widows, he redefined his approach to business by offering risk management services to nonprofits that align with Scripture. Now working with Frost Bank, which prioritizes integrity, caring, and excellence, Northington focuses on creating eternal impact rather than short-term gain. His story, rooted in faith, shows how divine encounters can transform not only personal beliefs but also professional missions.

Brian Davenport, a Texas-based diamond dealer, credits his dramatic business turnaround to what he calls "divine appointments" and total surrender to God. Facing foreclosure and financial ruin, Davenport cried out to God—and within hours, received a call that led to a $40,000 diamond sale. This marked the beginning of a journey in which he built a multimillion-dollar business through a mix of faith, generosity, and uncanny, spiritually guided encounters. Key to his success was a chance meeting with one of the world’s top Israeli diamond dealers, who entrusted Davenport with over a million dollars in diamonds on faith alone—despite Davenport’s small-time status and lack of capital.Davenport built his business on "kingdom-minded" principles, including radical giving, tithing, and prayer. He believes that by putting God first—specifically by inviting the Holy Spirit to lead—businesses become conduits for supernatural provision. His experiences, such as selling diamonds through unexpected encounters in airports or inspiring his accountant to tithe after witnessing miraculous growth, serve as examples of faith-based entrepreneurship in action. For Davenport, business is simply a vehicle for serving a higher purpose: building God’s kingdom and helping others through generosity, trust, and obedience.Don't forget to Like and subscribe!

Isik Abla's life took a dramatic turn from despair to hope after a suicide attempt led to a supernatural encounter with God. Once a successful Turkish executive who endured violence, PTSD, and an abusive marriage, Abla found true freedom when she surrendered her life to Jesus. This transformation sparked a powerful ministry that now reaches over 700 million people worldwide, with programs available in multiple languages. Her message is one of healing, not just conversion, as she focuses on addressing the root causes of suffering and trauma in people's lives.Abla's journey also led her to overcome deep-seated prejudices, particularly against Jews, which were transformed during her visit to Israel. She now works to empower others, especially women in the Middle East and North Africa, by teaching biblical leadership principles that balance influence with traditional values. Her mission is to create whole, healed individuals, helping them find peace and purpose while naturally gravitating toward God. Through her ministry, Abla continues to spread her message of hope and transformation to millions globally.