On this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with Lori Sheldon, author of the best-selling book Change of Heart in which she writes about caring for and walking alongside her husband through his heart transplant journey.  Lori also shares the story of how God brought her into contact with Jon and Les and the role that EntrePastors played in helping Lori bring her book to life.  Lori’s story serves as a great encouragement to many in our audience who feel called and inspired to get their own books out into the world.  We also celebrate the reality that business is ministry and recognize how God can use our simple business endeavors in the marketplace as strategic opportunities for some cool “God stories” to be written!

Guest Info/Links:

• Email: [email protected] 

Call to Action:

• Reserve a limited seat for our EntrePastors Business Builders Open House on May 15, 2024 at 9:00 am CST.  Send Jon an email at [email protected] to claim your spot.

On this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon Sanders and Les Hughes welcome guest Joseph Bennett, who shares his journey from the medical field to full-time ministry on a foreign mission field, and then from life in Honduras to returning to the United States where he now balances serving a pastor along with running a commercial cleaning business. In this conversation you will hear them dive into the themes of investing in people, recognizing opportunities for income, and why Joseph is not looking to scale his businesses in this current season. Joseph's story illustrates the intersection of ministry and entrepreneurship as he leverages his business for community service and uses it to support his church and family while embracing the roles of pastor and business owner.

Guest Info/Links:

• Email: [email protected] 

Call to Action:

• Join EntrePastors Business Builders
  • https://www.entrepastors.com/businessbuilders 

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Jon and Les talk with Ray Hilbert, founder of The Kingdom Factor, about the integration of faith and business. Ray shares the journey of his career and how he has navigated the challenges of aligning Christian values in corporate environments. Ray, Jon, and Les examine the American church's historical devaluation of business in favor of vocational ministry, emphasizing a kingdom mindset in workplace interactions. Ray shares how the Kingdom Factor is guiding marketplace leaders through local peer advisory groups. He advises ministry-minded individuals to follow God's calling with a passion-aligned, value-driven approach to entering the marketplace. His insights offer a profound perspective on leading with faith in business.

Guest Info/Links:

• Website:  https://kingdomfactor.us/ 
• Email: [email protected] 

Call to Action:

• Apply for one of our limited opening for a 30-day experience inside our Business Builders community
  • https://www.entrepastors.com/experience 

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Ryan Follis shares the story of his amazing transition journey from a corporate role with Target in which he honed significant skills in leadership and business acumen into the world of pastoral ministry.  Ryan unpacks some of the struggles and frustrations he experienced as he made that transition and how churches and pastors can benefit by learning and applying business principles in such a way as to bless their families, the churches they lead, and the communities they serve.  In addition to serving well in pastoral ministry, Ryan also now serves as the Lead Program Developer for the CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program of the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship that is inspiring and developing a new generation of entrepreneurs in highschools across the nation.  

Guest Info/Links:

• Website:  https://www.midlandinstitute.com/ 
• Email: [email protected]

Call to Action:

• Register for our upcoming webinar - Conquering Pastoral Poverty
  • https://www.entrepastors.com/conquer 

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast we welcome Scott Tharp, a bi-vocational pastor and financial coach, who shares his transformative journey from pastoral ministry to founding his business, Krisco Coaching. Motivated by personal financial triumphs and biblical principles, Scott now aids individuals in conquering financial difficulties, championing the importance of mindset in realizing one's earning potential. In this conversation Scott, Jon, and Les delve into the stigmas and challenges pastors face regarding personal wealth. They explore how coaching can empower pastors to diversify income streams and achieve greater financial security, all while juggling the demands of their sacred vocation.

Guest Info/Links:

• https://www.kriscocoaching.com/general-8 

Call to Action:

• Register for our upcoming webinar - Conquering Pastoral Poverty
  • https://www.entrepastors.com/conquer 

In this inspiring episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Jon and Les talk with Aisha “Wonderful” Jackson as she shares her transformative journey from corporate CFO to self-published author and entrepreneur. Facing tech barriers and self-doubt, Aisha embraced coaching, applied crucial business strategies, and underwent a profound spiritual realignment. She speaks candidly about her Caribbean roots, personal challenges, and the pivotal moment of pursuing her true calling. Through Aisha’s story, you will hear the parallel struggles many pastors face as it pertains to believing God for more, reinventing their identity and the way they choose to show up in the world, and becoming comfortable charging others for the value they are delivering in the marketplace. 

Guest Info/Links:

• https://aishawonderfull.com/ 
• https://aretemediainternational.com/ 

Call to Action:

• Register for our upcoming webinar - Conquering Pastoral Poverty
  • https://www.entrepastors.com/conquer 

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with Scott Benham, founder of the Intreprenuer Academy.  Scott is on a mission to help people realize their giftings and talents to show up in the marketplace as key “intreprenuers” within growing organizations.  He explains that people with an intrepreneurial mindset are similar to entrepreneurs, but instead of focusing outside of an organization, they bring their skillset to bear from within the organizations they serve.  Rather than being “pigeonholed” into one lane or label within an organization, a true intrepreneur will expand their influence and value to make a bigger impact within and for the company.  This conversation will be a great inspiration to those who are energized at the thought of breaking free from typical employment scenarios, but who also are unsure about bootstrapping their own business from the ground up. 

Guest Info/Links:

• Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1209458836334468 

Call to Action:

• Download our free Business Builders Checklist 
  • https://www.entrepastors.com/checklist 

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon talks with Chaz Freutel, a 'kingdompreneur,' and Director of the NOBLE Foundation Group (Network of Business and Entrepreneurial Leaders) about integrating entrepreneurship with Christianity. He encourages churches to make better use of underutilized spaces by creating entrepreneur centers and supporting their members in starting businesses. Through NOBLE, Chaz fosters a community of business leaders providing mentorship, resources, and support, including a NOBLE Academy to help launch businesses. Despite resistance from churches hesitant about embracing business practices, Chaz highlights the benefits of such integration for church growth, community strengthening, and financial support. Chaz shares NOBLE’s aims to expand globally, fueled by a prophetic vision and collaborative partnerships.

Guest Info/Links:

• Website: https://www.thenoblewisdom.com/ 

Call to Action:

• Register for our upcoming webinar:  How To Create a Purposeful and Profitable Life Celebrations Ministry
  • https://www.entrepastors.com/celebrate 

For anyone who might find themselves serving in a toxic ministry culture where scarcity is the prevailing mindset, yet dreaming of a day where you could be walking in freedom and abundance, this episode is going to be a huge encouragement to you!  In this “Saturday Replay” episode, Jon and Les have a conversation with Eric Reploeg about his journey from his early years in ministry in which he felt somewhat trapped in a toxic and abusive church system that left him barely scraping by to support his family to eventually finding a much healthier rhythm of how church and business can work together to create a life of healthy abundance.  Today Eric is leading a growing vibrant church and working in the marketplace as a realtor.  He is also getting ready to pursue another stream of income as a professional speaker.  We’re confident you will be blessed as you listen to Eric’s story and dream of what is possible on your own EntrePastor journey.

Guest Info/Links:

• https://www.facebook.com/eric.reploeg 
• Email: [email protected] 

In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with guest Carl Cox about embracing marketplace opportunities for ministry. Carl shares his experience of expanding his ministry beyond traditional church walls and building relationships with diverse groups, including businesses, sports teams and first responders agencies. He emphasizes the value of engaging in marketplace ministry and discusses the development of his brand as "The Bearded Chaplain." We are confident that for many pastors, serving as a chaplain in a marketplace context is a natural fit that not only utilizes pastoral skill sets, but can also provide a very profitable stream of income.

Guest Info/Links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlCoxD2D 

Call to Action:

• Register for our upcoming webinar:  How To Create a Purposeful and Profitable Life Celebrations Ministry
  • https://www.entrepastors.com/celebrate