Christian Business Growth Podcast

How do you keep moving forward when grief changes every part of your life, including your business?

Life coach Angela Mize joins Rev. Lyle to share how God led her into coaching and how she is rebuilding her life and business after losing her mother, stepfather, and husband within a short period. Angela explains why grief cannot simply be buried under work, why people need permission to recover emotionally, and why no one should walk through loss alone.

Angela and Lyle also discuss the difference between consuming information and having a genuine mentor. They explain why entrepreneurs need people who can speak directly into their lives, help them apply what they are learning, and provide guidance that aligns with their values.

In this episode:

• The difference between counseling and coaching • Balancing business, caregiving, and grief • How emotional stress affects your health and work • Why podcasts and books cannot replace a mentor • Choosing mentors who share your Christian values • The importance of integrity in business and marketing • Why your business grows as you grow

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Sometimes the business God is calling you to build has been forming inside you for decades.

Kathy Pirtle spent years teaching science, building another business, pursuing personal growth, and seeking God in the wilderness. Over time, her backpacking experiences became more than outdoor adventures. They became places where she learned to quiet the noise, depend on God, and better understand who He created her to be.

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Kathy shares how God used coaching, community, difficult experiences, and small steps of faith to bring Soul Excursions to life. These transformational outdoor experiences give women an opportunity to step away from their normal routines, reflect on what God is doing, and move forward into a new season.

You'll discover:

• Why stepping away from noise can help you hear God more clearly
• How coaches and community can reveal gifts you may overlook
• Why small steps matter when your calling feels bigger than you
• How God can use difficult chapters without allowing them to define you
• Why you were never meant to build your business or live your calling alone

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What happens when prayer, personal accountability, and measurable performance come together?

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle talks with technical sales professional Jan "Yon" Redmond about keeping God at the center of your work, especially when the numbers are down, the pressure is rising, or your next step is unclear.

Yon shares how he leads his team with a "locker room" mentality, treating people with love while still focusing on KPIs, accountability, and results. He also explains why prayer must be followed by honest self-evaluation and practical action.

You'll learn:

• How your everyday conduct communicates your faith • Why prayer should lead to honesty and action • How measurable tasks help turn goals into progress • Why credentials, networking, and accountability matter • How to lead struggling team members without belittling them • Why God does not stop being God when you walk into work

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What happens when God closes the door on the career you spent years building?

For Alejandro Caballero, losing his position as a professional orchestral musician opened an unexpected opportunity to build Edge Comics with his son, Noah. What began with character sketches and childhood dreams became a faith-driven comic book universe designed to tell meaningful stories and influence culture.

Alejandro and Noah share how God brought their separate creative ideas together, how Noah's experience in an arts school strengthened his faith and influenced their writing, and why they have become more unashamed about sharing truth through their stories.

You'll also learn practical business lessons about treating Instagram like your Comic-Con booth, building an audience around something bigger than a product, working with affiliates, using strong visuals, and staying faithful when success seems delayed.

Their encouragement is simple but powerful: The enemy may not be able to take what God gave you, but he may try to convince you to put it down.

Connect with Edge Comics: edgecomicshub.com

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What if your business growth strategy was hiding in Genesis 1?

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle talks with Isaiah Grant of Kingdom Impact about how God used his early childhood experience with financial struggle, a piggy bank, and selling candy at school to shape his entrepreneurial calling.

Isaiah shares how Christian business owners can use books, systems, AI, and biblical strategy to grow their business without staying trapped in burnout. He explains why a book should not just be a how-to guide, but a transformation guide that helps people see a new identity, a new belief system, and a clear path forward.

You'll hear how Isaiah connects Genesis 1 to business systems, why every entrepreneur likely has a book inside them, and how AI can be used as a tool to organize your stories, frameworks, and ideas without replacing your voice.

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What happens when business becomes more than a way to make money and becomes a way to serve families in one of the hardest seasons of life?

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle talks with Yvette Webb of Assisted Living Locators in northeast Dallas. Yvette shares how God led her into the senior care space, how networking helped her step out of her comfort zone, and why helping families navigate care decisions is such meaningful work.

You'll hear practical insight on caregiving burnout, authentic networking, finding the right connections, and what it means to lead with love in business. Yvette's story is a great reminder that the right business can stretch you, serve others, and become part of God's work in your community.

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What happens when a 14-year-old decides not to wait until adulthood to make a difference?

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle sits down with young entrepreneur and author Gabriel Saintus III. Gabriel shares how hearing adults repeatedly say, "I wish I knew this sooner," inspired him to write a book focused on financial literacy for kids and teens.

You'll hear how faith helped him overcome fear, why he believes young people should take action on their ideas, and what he's learned throughout the writing process. Gabriel also shares one of the key concepts from his upcoming book: the difference between using money for liabilities versus creating assets that generate income.

Whether you're a parent, entrepreneur, aspiring author, or young person with a dream, this conversation will challenge you to stop waiting and start moving forward.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How to overcome the fear of starting
• Why financial literacy matters at a young age
• The role faith plays in entrepreneurship
• Practical ideas for promoting a book or business
• Why taking action matters more than waiting for perfect conditions

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What if one of the biggest keys to business growth isn't strategy, marketing, or productivity?

What if it's joy?

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle sits down with Johnny Juan Ortiz, founder of The Fun Life Community, to discuss how childlike faith, curiosity, laughter, and joy can transform both business and life.

Johnny shares how a simple desire to help people enjoy what they do led to multiple businesses, speaking opportunities across the country, and the creation of the Over The Top MC experience. Along the way, he reveals how trusting God through uncertainty opened doors he never expected.

You'll discover:

• Why fun is serious business • How childlike faith fuels creativity and growth • The surprising benefits of laughter and joy • How God uses small opportunities to create bigger ones • A practical networking strategy anyone can use

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the reason you started your business, this conversation will encourage you to reconnect with joy and trust God with the journey.

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What happens when a dreamer marries a detail person?

In this special spouse edition of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle sits down with his wife, Tirzah, for an honest conversation about what entrepreneurship looks like from the other side of the table.

As an accountant, Tirzah sees the world through numbers, details, and planning. Lyle sees possibilities, opportunities, and big ideas. Together they discuss the challenges and blessings of building a business while building a marriage.

You'll learn why communication matters more than motivation, how entrepreneurs can bring their spouses into the journey, why family time must be intentional, and how God works through both the entrepreneur and the spouse to accomplish His purposes.

Whether you're an entrepreneur or married to one, this conversation will help you strengthen your relationships, align your priorities, and keep faith at the center of your business journey.

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What happens when a successful corporate career becomes preparation for something bigger?

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rory Sheppard shares his journey from leadership roles at major Texas companies like Whataburger, H-E-B, and AT&T into business coaching and executive leadership development.

Rory discusses why so many entrepreneurs eventually find themselves owning a job instead of owning a business, how leaders can reclaim the vision that inspired them to start, and why personal growth is often the biggest limiting factor in business growth.

The conversation also explores Rory's Anchor Points Journal, a unique system that combines spiritual disciplines with business planning. Along the way, Rory shares practical wisdom on delegation, leadership development, hiring, and the importance of integrating faith into every area of life.

Key Takeaways:

• Why your network matters more than your resume • How business owners lose sight of their original vision • Why leaders must continue growing if they want their businesses to grow • The power of tracking answered prayers • How to move from incremental growth to exponential growth • Why "Hire Hearts, Train Smarts" has shaped Rory's leadership philosophy

Connect with Rory: WestTexas.ActionCoach.com LinkedIn: Rory Sheppard

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