Christian Business Growth Podcast

What happens when your drive to build something great starts pushing you toward burnout?

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle sits down with Matt Curtis, founder of Lunchtime Heroes, to talk about pace, trust, and sustainable business growth.

Matt spent years in ministry before launching his consulting business helping churches build healthy creative teams. Along the way he discovered a surprising lesson. Slowing down often produces better results than speeding up.

In this conversation you will learn:

• Why skipping lunch may actually hurt productivity • How slowing your pace can help you hear God more clearly • The power of serving first in business growth • How simple tools can build powerful relationships • Why waiting on God can strengthen your business foundation

If you have ever felt the pressure to run faster just to keep up, this episode will help you rethink what real progress looks like.

Listen now and discover how slowing down may be the key to growing stronger.

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What happens when faith meets emotional health?

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle sits down with counselor David Mora, founder of Building Bridges Counseling. David shares his journey from parole officer to licensed therapist and how God called him to become a "bridge builder" helping people move toward emotional and spiritual health.

They discuss the growing trend of people turning to AI for counseling, the importance of human connection in healing, and why Christians should not be afraid to seek professional help.

You'll also hear practical wisdom for entrepreneurs navigating stress, relationships, and personal growth.

Key Topics • Why healing happens through relationships • The rise of AI therapy and its limitations • Mental health in the Christian community • Emotional needs of entrepreneurs • Learning to be "comfortable with uncomfortable"

Listen now and grow your business while strengthening your faith.

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Business Is Ministry: Turning Work Into Worship

What if your business isn't separate from ministry… but is your ministry?

Nathan Bailey shares a powerful journey from carpentry to church ministry, then back into business under God's clear direction. Along the way, he learned the importance of boundaries, team building, process development, and seeing business through a Kingdom lens.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why God-given boundaries matter in business • How to build teams around strengths and weaknesses • Why documented processes unlock real growth • How faith works like currency in the Kingdom of Heaven • Why there is no sacred vs secular divide

Nathan also shares how Business Church was born and how Christian entrepreneurs can grow in faith and leadership together.

If you're a business owner trying to align faith and growth, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

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What happens when retirement becomes ignition instead of exit?

Bill Hennessey saw two types of people leave the workforce. Some declined quickly. Others thrived. The difference was purpose.

In this powerful episode, Bill shares how God led him to create the Ignite Retirement Retreat and why retirement may be the most strategic season of your life.

You will discover:

• Why isolation is the hidden enemy of retirement • Why purpose is already designed by God • Why coaching accelerates growth • How creativity reveals God's pleasure

If you believe your best years are behind you, this episode will challenge that belief.

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AI is powerful. But it's also risky.

In this episode, Kathy Zant breaks down what small businesses must understand about security in the age of AI.

Discover the C-I-A triad of confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility to the real dangers of AI note tools and password breaches, Kathy brings 20 years of security experience into practical language you can apply immediately.

You'll also learn:

• Why small businesses are more exposed than they realize • How to use YouTube to grow authority fast • Why authenticity beats overproduction • How owning your "one-of-one" identity unlocks impact

If you want clarity in a complex digital world, this episode is for you.

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What if financial stress is the very thing keeping people from living out the ministry God placed in their heart?

In this episode, Rev. Lyle sits down with Gabriel Saintus, founder of Faith, Hope, and Finance, to talk about biblical stewardship, financial literacy, and why freedom with money matters for Kingdom impact.

Gabriel shares how a simple question led him to help families, couples, and even teenagers learn the language of money through a faith-centered lens. From prayer-driven business growth to raising financially wise children, this conversation is both practical and deeply encouraging.

If you've ever felt torn between providing for your family and answering God's call, this episode is for you.

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What happens when serving others becomes the very thing that drains you?

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle sits down with Bethany B. Joy to talk about authenticity, burnout, identity, and what it looks like to build a business while walking through real limitations.

Bethany shares her journey as a single mom, a coach, and a leader navigating progressive vision and hearing loss, and how God shifted her from chasing success to trusting the Dream Giver. This conversation dives into serving without burning out, using AI without losing your voice, and why belonging must come before becoming.

If you've ever felt pressure to show up as someone you're not, this episode will bring clarity and encouragement.

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What happens when God interrupts your plans and redirects your purpose?

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle sits down with Rhonda Caudill of Vision & Momentum to talk about obedience, identity, and building a business rooted in God-given gifts. Rhonda shares her journey from returning to school at 47, navigating cancer, and discovering that her calling went far beyond graphic and web design.

You'll hear how slowing down, aligning with core values, and putting God first transformed not only her business, but her capacity to serve others with clarity and confidence. This conversation is for entrepreneurs who feel busy but misaligned and are ready to build with intention, faith, and focus.

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What does marketing with integrity actually look like in today's AI-driven, influencer-saturated world?

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle sits down with marketing strategist Jennifer Elia to unpack what's broken in modern marketing and how business owners can rebuild trust, clarity, and sustainable growth.

Jennifer shares her journey from copywriting and academia into helping businesses escape trend-chasing, overpriced masterminds, and misleading marketing promises. Together, they discuss why trust is the true currency of business, how relationship-driven marketing outperforms attention marketing, and why AI should support human connection, not replace it.

If you're tired of being busy but not profitable, overwhelmed by marketing noise, or struggling to know where to focus in 2026, this conversation will help you return to center and build a business rooted in integrity, strategy, and long-term relationships.

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How do you turn events into real business growth without losing the personal touch?

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Lisa Lanier Allen shares how she uses creative, relationship-driven events to build community, deepen trust, and grow a people-first business. From intentional follow-up to faith-guided leadership, this conversation reveals why lasting impact comes from serving people well, not chasing transactions.

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