Christian Business Growth Podcast

In this heartfelt episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle sits down with Sandra Taylor-Moore of Serendipity Designs to talk about calling, creativity, and connecting with people in a deeply personal way.

Sandra shares how God gently shaped her path into design, how her business became a ministry, and why she believes relationships matter more than transactions. From praying with clients in their homes to building trust through genuine curiosity, Sandra offers a refreshing perspective on faith-led business, networking with intention, and allowing God to bring the right people at the right time.

This conversation is full of wisdom for entrepreneurs who want their faith fully integrated into their work, not compartmentalized.

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In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Dr. Jason Kramer shares how a car accident led him into neurochiropractic care, why he sees the nervous system as God's design for healing, and how Christians can think biblically and wisely about their health. We talk about prayer, daily dependence on God, community connection, and practical ways he's growing his practice while serving people well.

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Andrew Wischmeyer from Proclaim Cuba shares how God turned a career in small business and software into a calling to serve pastors and home churches across Cuba.

He talks about exchanging heavy burdens for Christ's light yoke, treating business as ministry, and why simple gratitude and personal connection matter so much. You will walk away encouraged to invite God into your business decisions and to see your work as part of His Kingdom story.

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Schequita Goldsmith spent 27 years as a registered nurse before God called her to write, speak, and build the Free To Do Me Foundation. In this conversation she shares how daily "Dear God" journaling, overcoming fear of rejection, and bold networking turned her story into a business that transforms lives. You will be reminded that you are the business, your story matters, and in Christ, you really are enough.

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Josh Johnson joins Lyle to share how his entrepreneurial journey began in his grandfather's business and developed into a calling to help others grow through marketing, technology, and God-given grit. He opens up about mindset, risk, and the practical steps he uses to stay focused during life's transitions.

Listen in for faith-filled wisdom and actionable ideas you can use today. Find show notes and insights at CBGPodcast.com.

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Ed Anderson shares how God led him from decades in pastoral ministry into serving families through New York Life, helping them steward their finances with wisdom and faith. We talk about money as a tool for the Kingdom, practical tips for Christian business owners, tithing, and how to walk out bold faith in both ministry and the marketplace.

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What do you do when life forces you to stop and rethink everything… including your career, your calling, and your faith in the middle of grief?

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Dr. Amandita Johnson shares how her mother's terminal illness pulled her out of nearly twenty years in corporate healthcare and into a very different path, owning a Care Patrol franchise that serves seniors and their families. You will hear how God used her story, her values, and even her grief to shape a business built on integrity, compassion, and servant leadership.

Amandita talks about her 12 day "media fast," spending two hours a day with God in scripture, journaling, and prayer so she could start her business from a place of clarity instead of chaos. From Proverbs 31 to the Beatitudes, she explains how those verses still guide her decisions when cash flow is tight and compromise looks easy but costly to the soul.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How a personal caregiving crisis led Amandita to launch a senior placement business

• Why she chose a franchise model to follow a proven method instead of building everything from scratch

• The story behind her 12 day media fast and how it became "spiritual gym time" before launching her business

• How Psalms, Proverbs, and the Beatitudes shaped her view of calling, humility, and "blessed feminism"

• The real pressure of cash flow in business and how to refuse opportunities that violate your values

• Practical encouragement to pray more than you worry and to stay emotionally and spiritually grounded while you grow

If you are wrestling with a big transition, caring for aging parents, or trying to keep your faith intact while you build a business, this conversation will speak to your heart.

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Car Crash to Kingdom Calling with Mike Emery

What happens when your entire life plan is interrupted by a head-on collision and eight years of learning to walk again? In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Mike Emery from TriWealth shares how God used a devastating car crash, a college house hack, and a winding path through automotive and trucking to lead him into his Kingdom calling as a financial advisor.

Mike and I talk about how God was working behind the scenes through every "random" connection, from roommates and renters to high-level advisors and church relationships. You will hear how the Lord used simple obedience, favor, and faithfully showing up to place Mike on a team that serves families and businesses with wisdom, generosity, and integrity.

In this episode, we cover:

• How a college real estate decision kept Mike afloat through an eight-year recovery

• The long road from automotive and trucking into financial services

• The power of God-ordained connections and why relationships matter more than transactions

• Why "stay engaged" is Mike's core business growth strategy

• How daily learning, better processes, and mentoring others can transform your business

• A simple way to think about integrity, trust, and keeping your word

• One final piece of wisdom: using every gift, resource, and opportunity as a good steward before God

If you have ever felt like your path was too broken or too crooked for God to use, Mike's story will encourage you. God wastes nothing, and He is often working in the background long before we see the full picture.

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In this heartfelt episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle talks with Deanna Ramirez, a real estate agent whose story captures the beauty of surrender, growth, and faith in action.

Deanna shares how leaving a corporate telecom job led her into entrepreneurship—and how God used both success and struggle to draw her closer to Him. You'll hear her journey from chasing freedom to finding true peace in obedience, and how she now boldly prays with clients, makes Christ the center of her business, and reminds every believer that faith and work are never separate.

She also opens up about learning to balance business and life through structure, flexibility, and daily time with God. From using her calendar as a tool for intentional living to viewing every trial as purposeful growth, Deanna's wisdom will challenge you to invite Jesus into every appointment, every habit, and every decision.

Her words sum it up best: "Jesus is my passion, and real estate is my platform."

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Mindset, Enoughness, and God's Abundance with Valerie Pugsley

In this episode of the Christian Business Growth Podcast, Rev. Lyle talks with mindset coach Valerie Pugsley about the hidden thoughts that quietly hold Christian entrepreneurs back. Valerie shares how God led her from homeschooling into entrepreneurship and how she discovered that the real barrier for most business owners is not strategy or social media. It is what is happening in the gray matter between our ears.

You will hear Valerie unpack her idea of "enoughness" not enough time, not enough money, not enough talent and how that clashes with the truth that we serve the Creator of abundance. She explains how old mental patterns are formed, why self talk matters, and how grace and curiosity can help you stop beating yourself up and start renewing your mind in a way that lines up with Scripture.

Valerie also shares how she listens to the Holy Spirit in everyday business decisions, how she uses AI as a God honoring tool instead of a shortcut, and why partnerships and community are so important for Christian entrepreneurs, especially those with ADHD style brains.

If you have ever struggled with procrastination, negative self talk, or the feeling that you are always behind, this conversation will encourage you to see yourself as God's child, not as a constant failure.

Connect with Valerie and explore her resources at ValCares.com (look for her links and free tools there).

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