In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe celebrates the extraordinary launch of Sunday Salmon, a nonprofit restaurant focused on gourmet, allergen-friendly meals. Mary shares heartfelt stories of the numerous challenges faced and overcome with faith and community support, including personal and professional transformations, the power of divine timing, and the impactful moments of connecting and serving local neighbors in need. As she reflects on the future of both Sunday Salmon and the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary invites listeners to engage and support this mission. Join her as she recounts the divine orchestration behind this journey and the incredible blessings received and extended.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Faith and Perseverance: The launch of Sunday Salmon was a major success, far exceeding expectations, largely attributed to divine guidance and perseverance amidst skepticism.
• Community Impact: Sunday Salmon has created a significant community impact, offering meals to those in need, including the homeless, and fostering a strong sense of community among diverse attendees.
• Volunteer Effort: The effort of volunteers, who contributed significantly to the renovation and operations, played a crucial role in the successful launch.
• Personal Journey: The speaker shares a personal transformation from a successful corporate executive to a community-focused, service-oriented individual.
• Future Uncertainty: The speaker is uncertain about the future of Fearless Faith Radio Show but is open to divine guidance and community input.

QUOTES

• "When God speaks, it is true. Therefore, I obeyed and I went to work."
• "I have worked very hard, but I don't feel like I have worked. Only God could make that possible."
• "We know we're going to continue to raise. We're going to continue to have diners that pay for their meal and their neighbors."
• "I think the American dream got confused with Christianity."
• "I sold my possessions and said yes to the Lord... It is by far the greatest work I have ever done in my life."
• "The Lord showed up in my life's most divine ways, but the most beautiful part is the people he brought into my path."
• "I'm an employee of the kingdom at this moment, and I know the Lord's going to take care of us."
• "I have a new identity, so I don't know what to do with this show."

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: www.sundaysalmon.com

In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe is joined by Pastor Troy Gramling, a lead pastor at Potential Church in South Florida. They discuss Pastor Troy's journey from aspiring basketball coach to leading a thriving church with over 20,000 members. Pastor Troy shares insights on overcoming personal and professional challenges, the importance of recognizing one's unique purpose, and how to live fearlessly in faith. The episode also delves into cultural differences in religious practice, the significance of embracing struggles, and practical steps for living a purpose-driven life. Lastly, Pastor Troy introduces his new book, offering further wisdom on pursuing one's God-given potential.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Embrace Challenges: Emphasize the importance of seeing challenges and struggles as opportunities for growth and deeper faith.
• Purpose and Creation: Understanding that every individual is created intentionally by God with a unique purpose and specific vision for their life.
• Next Step in Faith: Importance of continually taking the next step in faith, trusting God's plan even when the path seems unclear.
• Authentic Faith: The necessity of maintaining authenticity in faith and being vulnerable about personal struggles to help others persevere.

QUOTES

• "If God was that intentional in our creation, he's involved in our lives as well."
• "What is in my hand, and how can God use it?"
• "Just take the next step...Not worrying about how things will unfold, just trust and take that step."
• "He does what He said He would do. We just have to take the next step."

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Connect and learn more about Pastor Troy Gramling.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-gramling-61980a5b/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troygramling/

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: https://www.marygrothe.com/

In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe is joined by Robin Shear, a joy coach, keynote speaker, and author. Robin discusses her impactful work in spreading joy, including her role as a coach and speaker and her book 'Messy Joy,' which explores finding joy amidst difficulties. Robin shares personal stories of overcoming challenges, the significance of motherhood, and God's redemptive power in her life. They touch on the contagious nature of joy, the importance of coaching in corporate settings, and practical advice on living with fearless faith.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Importance of Joy: Joy differs from happiness and is essential in life. It’s contagious and impacts others.
• God's Redemption: God can use challenging situations, like a head injury, to bring about unexpected blessings and strengthen relationships.
• Fearless Faith: Remembering who God is and who you are in Him is crucial for maintaining fearless faith.
• Impact of Coaching: Joy coaching helps individuals and leaders find and sustain joy, which positively influences their environments and relationships.
• Practical Measures: Engaging with joy in everyday life and integrating it into work and personal relationships can lead to significant transformations.

QUOTES

• "Joy is so different from happiness. Typically, things will make us happy...but joy is everlasting."
• "God can do amazing things that we did not think were possible."
• "Attitudes are contagious. Is your current attitude worth catching?"
• "Remember who God is and who you are. If you focus on his faithfulness, the track record speaks for itself."
• "With joy, we have to choose it. We have to say yes to it, and we have to consciously engage it." 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Connect and learn more about Robin Shear.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycoachrobin/

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: https://www.marygrothe.com/

In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe is joined by Rob Lohman, a passionate addiction expert and interventionist. Rob shares his powerful and emotional journey from addiction, suicide ideation, and major life setbacks to redemption and a life of helping others overcome similar struggles. The conversation dives into faith, recovery, and practical advice on how to remain steadfast in one's beliefs through life's challenges. Both Mary and Rob discuss personal experiences that highlight the transformative power of faith and perseverance.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Experiences Shape Us: Both Mary Grothy and Rob Lohman have gone through immense personal struggles with addiction and life's challenges, which have shaped their mission to help others.
• Faith and Redemption: The importance of faith in overcoming hardships and finding a purpose, as highlighted through the recovery journeys of both the host and guest.
• Community and Support: The role of community, counseling, and coaching in recovery and life transformation.
• God's Timing and Purpose: Understanding that everything happens in God's time and that all experiences, no matter how painful, are used for a bigger purpose.
• Persistence and Trust: The need for ongoing commitment to faith and trusting God's process even during the toughest times.

QUOTES

• "When I seek God intentionally, He speaks to me."
• "We are best positioned to serve who we once were."
• "Addiction and whatever the thing is, right, that's taking us away, it was just a scary place."
• "God carries the weight of the world, and that night He allowed for the world to almost crash down on me so He could bring me back up."
• "Go read the book of Hebrews…heroes of the faith who just stayed with it…you'll be inspired to be fearless in your own faith."

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Connect and learn more about Rob Lohman.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlohman/

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: https://www.marygrothe.com/

In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe is joined by Wesleyne Whittaker, a former chemist turned sales leader who now empowers field sales teams. Wesleyne shares her journey from childhood in the Seventh-day Adventist faith to her current role as a business leader who integrates her Christian beliefs into her professional life. Through personal stories and practical advice, Wesleyne discusses the importance of maintaining one's faith in the workplace, the challenges she faced, the power of daily spiritual practices, and her approach to leadership. The episode concludes with an emphasis on the significance of filling one's spiritual cup and living out one's values boldly and unapologetically in both personal and professional spheres.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Integration of Faith and Career: Wesleyan Whitaker emphasizes integrating faith into professional life, creating a workspace that allows open discussions about religion and personal beliefs.
• Personal Growth: Sharing her journey from a chemist to a successful sales professional and coach, highlighting the importance of personal growth and finding one's voice.
• Fearless Faith Practices: The significance of daily spiritual practices, such as prayer and Bible study, in maintaining a fearless faith.
• Overcoming Challenges: Addressing challenges like feeling different due to faith and race, and using those differences as strengths in her career.
• Supportive Leadership: The impact of leading with compassion and integrating faith-based principles in business.

QUOTES

• "Don't follow Christians. We're flawed. Follow Jesus."
• "Fearless faith is about filling your cup completely so you can pour out."
• "I crafted the kind of company that I always wanted to work at."
• "Pray these three prayers: break me, search me, send me."
• "We serve a God of impossible."

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Connect and learn more about Wesleyne Whittaker.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleyne/

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: https://www.marygrothe.com/

In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe provides an inspirational and emotional update on her passion project, Sunday Salmon. Mary shares the trials and triumphs she faced, from signing a lease for the restaurant space to overcoming a severe mental breakdown. She details the extensive community support, fundraising efforts, and volunteer contributions that have supported the project. The goal of Sunday Salmon is to provide nourishing, gourmet organic meals to neighbors in need while fostering community connections. Mary outlines the financial needs of the project, including a $75,000 capital campaign and the ongoing monthly expenses. She appeals to listeners for support through donations, corporate sponsorships, and purchasing items from the Amazon wishlist.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Mission: Sunday Salmon aims to nourish the bodies of neighbors in need with wholesome, organic meals and foster community connections by bringing people together to share meals.
• Personal Sacrifice: The speaker, Mary Grothe, has significantly invested in this project, selling her Porsche and putting in substantial personal funds while navigating financial difficulties.
• Community Support: The project relies heavily on community and corporate support, including donations, sponsorships, and volunteer efforts.
• Impact Goals: The initial fundraising target of $75,000 is crucial for covering the startup costs and the first 4-6 months of operation, aiming to serve 100 people per week but hoping to scale up to 300-500 people weekly.
• Breaking Bread Initiative: Beyond providing food, Sunday Salmon seeks to build relationships and provide mutual support among community members of varying socioeconomic statuses.

QUOTES

• "I give Him this ministry every night when I lay my head on the pillow. I pray for Him to take it away if it's no longer meant to be in my hands, but if I wake up and it's still in my hands, I'm going to honor Him and put forth the work in obedience to get this thing launched."
• "There's a reason we struggled financially... It wasn't until I was 22 years old when someone extended their hand out to me and pulled me out of the hell I was living and lived life with me to transform."
• "Step number one with Sunday Salmon is to nourish the bodies of our neighbors, and step two is to create connection, neighborly connection, where friendships are going to be formed and people can start life together, living life together."
• "I believe the Lord will provide. I believe that God gave me this vision. I am standing firm in the faith and the belief that He will provide, but I do believe a lot of that provision is going to come from our community and our local business partners."

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: www.sundaysalmon.com

In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe is joined by James Kwon, founder and CEO of the digital agency Figmints. Together, they explore the intersection of faith and business, sharing personal journeys and insights. James discusses his faith-driven approach to leadership and the importance of bringing faith into the workplace. He also shares wisdom on working with diverse clients while staying true to one's values. This episode highlights the challenges and rewards of integrating faith into professional life, reminding listeners that love and excellence require a personal touch beyond efficiency.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Balancing Faith and Business: Both Mary and James discuss the challenges of infusing faith into their professional lives, emphasizing the importance of integrating rather than compartmentalizing their religious beliefs.
• Working with Integrity: James Kwon illustrates the delicacy of choosing clients who align with his values without shunning those who may not fully share his beliefs, showing love, grace, and kindness.
• Inefficiency in Love: The podcast highlights a profound point about the inefficiency of genuine love, emphasizing that real love cannot be rushed or automated.
• Faith's Role in Difficult Times: Personal stories from both speakers demonstrate how faith provided them with strength during challenging moments in their careers and lives.
• Faith and Excellence: They convey that faith is not just believing without seeing but also involves diligently working with excellence and integrity in all endeavors.

QUOTES

• "Love is inefficient; you cannot love efficiently."
• "When I run fast, I feel God's pleasure." — James Kwon (referencing "Chariots of Fire")
• "Work can be worship. Work should be worship."
• "If the Lord chose me to do that for that person, in a way that they could experience the love and the light and Jesus's grace, mercy, kindness, or the love that can only come from the Father through the interaction, then isn't it worth it?"
• "Faith in business involves working diligently with excellence and integrity, recognizing that our talents and efforts are for a greater purpose."

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Connect and learn more about James Kwon.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamkwon/

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: https://www.marygrothe.com/

In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe shares her journey and vision behind Sunday Salmon, her passion project to create a community meal program. Inspired by her personal experiences and a calling she felt from God, Mary outlines the challenges and triumphs as she works to establish a non-profit restaurant in Castle Rock, Colorado, to provide nutritious, organic meals to those in need. She discusses the financial sacrifices, community support, and divine guidance that have propelled the project forward, and calls for volunteers, donations, and prayers to help make the vision a reality by its planned opening in January 2025.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Inspiration and Purpose: Mary Grothe's passion project, Sunday Salmon, aims to provide nutritious, organic meals to the community, especially those in need.
• Community Connection: The project is designed to bring together different socioeconomic groups in Castle Rock, fostering relationships and social cohesion.
• Challenge and Faith: Mary faced financial and logistical challenges, but her faith and perseverance helped her find solutions and support.
• Call to Action: Mary asks for community support in various forms including volunteering, financial contributions, and prayers.

QUOTES

• "Well, it took me about a year...But I could feel the Lord leading me into a new season."
• "We are saying yes to the Lord in this mission. And so if you could pray for this ministry, I would love that greatly."
• "The enemy has no authority in my life, has no authority in this ministry by the blood and name of Jesus Christ. This is God ordained."
• "I am praying that transformation is going to occur. It is time to be the hands and feet of Jesus's ministry and go out and serve our people that need it the most."

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: www.sundaysalmon.com

In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe is joined by John Gallagher Jr., a faith-based executive coach, performance consultant, and advisor from Growing Champions. John shares his journey from his Catholic upbringing to finding a deeper connection with God, and the impactful moments that led him to integrate his faith with his work. Their discussion delves into the power of faith in corporate America, how to maintain balance and intentionality in one's personal and professional life, and the importance of servant leadership. Tune in for inspiring stories, scriptural insights, and practical advice on living out fearless faith in the marketplace.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Faith as a Guiding Principle: Both Mary Grothe and John Gallagher highlight the importance of integrating faith into their personal and professional lives.
• Journey of Transformation: John's testimony showcases how faith helped him through various life stages and career moves.
• Impact of Mentorship: The influence of mentors and impactful leaders like John Maxwell played a crucial role in John's growth and faith journey.
• Leadership and Coaching: John emphasizes the importance of coaching and mentoring leaders to incorporate faith into their business practices.
• Balancing Life's Priorities: The discussion on balancing work, family, faith, and personal well-being is central to living a fulfilling life.
• Intentionality and Discipline: Emphasized the need for intentional actions and disciplines to maintain a consistent faith journey.
• Legacy and Influence: The importance of being a positive influence and creating a lasting legacy through one's actions and words.

QUOTES

• "Faith without works is dead."
• "I do want to glorify God in all the work that I do."
• "I think about this story and even again, the accolades that you received In your growth as an individual inside of those companies. None of those in and of themselves are a bad thing. Those are fantastic and to be, to be celebrated. But what we know is impact and impact for God is that those individuals, if the greatest story ever told ultimately is when someone sits down and says, write down the list of five people who have made a positive impact on your life. And when your name is written on one of those lists, that's the greatest story ever told."
• "I commit to the Lord and all that I do is for working for him and not for human masters."
• "Anything worth doing is uphill and it's a rocky hill that you go up."

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Connect and learn more about John Gallagher Jr.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjohngallagher/

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: https://www.marygrothe.com/

In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe is joined by Nicole Jansen, a seasoned transformational leadership coach and business advisor. Nicole shares her inspirational life story, from her early entrepreneurial experiences and struggles to her journey of faith and professional success. Despite facing numerous personal and professional setbacks, Nicole explains how her trust in God and focus on personal growth have led to healing and triumph. The episode offers powerful insights into the importance of placing God first, overcoming the primary lie of inadequacy, and understanding our true identity in Christ. Additionally, Nicole discusses her current work, including her coaching practice, public speaking engagements, and the development of a new faith-based entrepreneurship platform.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Importance of trusting God through life's trials and challenges.
• The idea is that our true identity and purpose come from God.
• The impact of a hardworking entrepreneurial background on one’s life.
• The concept of the primary lie is a foundational false belief instilled early in life.
• Overcoming adversity through faith and leaning on God’s strength.
• Balancing work, family, and faith effectively.
• Recognizing business and career as vehicles for God's purpose.
• Importance of seeking God's kingdom first (putting God first in all things).
• The reminder that God works through our weaknesses.
• The necessity of letting go of idols and fully trusting in God.

QUOTES

• "I aim to help fill the discipleship gap for Christians in the workplace by creating powerful and real weekly lessons we can all learn from and implement."
• "Her passion is bringing out the best in people while achieving greater results and making a more meaningful impact in the world."
• "Sometimes we have trials, challenges, and troublesome situations, but God's in all of it, whether we know him or we don't."
• "I love seeing people succeed. I love seeing people thrive. Ultimately, it's funny because our passion is often driven, usually driven by our own experience."
• "Seek first the kingdom of God. And really, like, what does that mean for you? Trust in Him."
• "To have fearless faith, God has to be first in your life."
• "Imagine if we actually prayed like we have authority over all power of the enemy. That's right. That'd be powerful."

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Connect and learn more about Nicole Jansen.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolejansen/

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: https://www.marygrothe.com/