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By Jeff Thomas, Alan Barnhart, Jeff Rutt
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The podcast currently has 132 episodes available.
Are you willing to take an honest reevaluation of your life and business?
In this episode, Jeff and Don discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"If you can fall in love with these new problems that you become aware of, that's pathways to innovation." — Don Golden
About Don Golden: Don Golden is a humanitarian, pastor, and the founder of Just Capital Quotient (JCQ), a consultancy that helps thriving businesses become forces for good. After 30 years of working in the most challenging humanitarian contexts, Don is convinced that a new economy is what the world needs most. Don and JCQ are preaching this new economy, and their clients are listening and becoming more competitive and profitable.
He is the co-author of Jesus Wants to Save Christians with Rob Bell. You may have
seen him in the Huffington Post, the New York Times, CNN, or NPR. In addition to his
work with JCQ, he is the chief impact officer at Threefold Private Equity.
Connect with Don Golden:
Website: https://www.justcapitalquotient.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/just-capital-quotient/
Connect with Jeff Thomas:
Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/
Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/
Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
Where is your treasure? Where are your priorities? Are there any changes that need made to measure up to God’s priority?
In this episode, Jeff and Joe discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"We use our money, our wealth, for restorative purposes, to advance God's purpose of reconciling all things to Jesus Christ. That's bringing all things into obedience and submission." — Rev. Dr. Joseph Boot
Episode References:
About Joe Boot: Rev. Dr. Joseph Boot (M.A., Ph.D.) is a Christian thinker and cultural apologist, Founder and President of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity. He is an adjunct instructor for culture and apologetics at Bryan College, Tennessee. He also served as the founding pastor of Westminster Chapel, Toronto for 14 years.
Connect with Joe Boot:
Website: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/DrJoeBoot
Connect with Jeff Thomas:
Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/
Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/
Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
How are you giving back to your community in a way that matters and has purpose?
In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Ed discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"Leadership comes down to loving people. That's the key to thriving family business is making sure you're loving each other." — Ed Herr
About Ed Herr: Ed Herr grew up working in his family’s snack food business. The son of the Company’s founders – the late James S. and Miriam (Hershey) Herr – Ed learned the importance of hard work and valuing people at a very early age. As Chairman and CEO of Herr Foods Incorporated, Ed is focusing his time on strategy, vision casting, and culture, and is committed to upholding the Herr Family tradition of offering customers the very best products and service in the industry. The Herr’s culture is one that cultivates a spirit of collaboration and appreciation for every individual. With over 1,500 employees throughout the mid-Atlantic region, Ed seeks to steadily grow the family business, while remaining true to the Company’s founding principles of honoring God and promoting service to others.
An active supporter of his local community and beyond, Ed is passionate about giving back to people through service and philanthropy. He serves on the Board of several local non-profit organizations, including the Lighthouse Youth Center, Oxford Senior Center, and Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. He is a founding member and Director of SILO (Serving, Inspiring, and Loving Others), based in Oxford, PA. Ed also serves as Chairman Emeritus of City Relief (based in NY city) and the Council of the Navigators Church Discipleship Ministry, based in Colorado Springs.
A lifelong resident and supporter of Nottingham, Pennsylvania. He has seven children, sixteen grandchildren, and one great-grandson. In 2019, Ed married Diane Rowe, formerly from Wilmington, DE. Ed and Diane enjoy family and friends and being active. They enjoy working on being their best and are grateful for the opportunities to give back to the people in their lives.
Connect with Ed Herr:
Website: https://www.herrs.com/
Connect with Jeff Thomas:
Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/
Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/
Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
Who are you surrendering to?
In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Barry discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"If we can find meaning in every moment, then we will live meaningful lives." — Barry Rowan
Episode References:
About Author, Barry Rowan: From a range of C-suite roles, Barry Rowan, a Harvard Business School graduate, has been instrumental in building and transforming eight businesses, primarily in the technology and communications space. In addition, he serves on corporate, university, and nonprofit boards. Rowan and his wife, Linda, have two adult sons and live in Denver.
Connect with Barry Rowan:
Website: https://www.barrylrowan.com/
Book: The Spiritual Art of Business: Connecting the Daily with the Divine: https://www.ivpress.com/the-spiritual-art-of-business
Excerpt from Book: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Downloads/Excerpts-and-Samples/A0762-excerpt.pdf
Press Kit: https://ivpress.com/Media/Default/Press-Kits/A0762-press.pdf
Connect with Jeff Thomas:
Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/
Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/
Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
What can you do to wear Christ on your sleeve a little bit more in your life and business?
In this episode, Jeff and Kip discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"Anytime you understand what your purpose is, then your antennas go up, and you start listening more, and you start looking more." — Kip Miller
About Kip Miller: Kip, from Greenville, is the principal owner of Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc., a distributor of industrial pipe, valves, fittings, engineered products, fabrication and commercial plumbing supplies. He holds degrees from Anderson University and the University of South Carolina. He serves on various nonprofit, business, and institutional boards. Kip has been married to his wife, Kim, for 46 years. They enjoy spending time with their three adult children, their spouses, and nine grandchildren.
Connect with Kip Miller:
Website: https://www.easternfirst.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kip-miller/
Connect with Jeff Thomas:
Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/
Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/
Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
What are you doing with God’s whispers?
In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Bob discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"As someone is kind of struggling through, ‘how do I shape culture’ and wanting to do it in a very gospel-centered way, I'd lean into those three principles: How do I intentionally foster a sense of dependence? How do I practice gleaning in a modern sense in my business? How do I listen and what do I do with those whispers?" — Bob Caldwell Jr.
Episode References:
About Bob Caldwell Jr.: Bob Caldwell, Jr. is President of Grace Management Group, a family owned business founded in 1975. Grace Management Group operates a portfolio of brands and vertically integrated businesses within the fragrance and home décor industries, including Greenleaf, Votivo, Bridgewater Candle Company, The WillowBrook Company, BMC Manufacturing, Notes Candles, Aroma Creations, and Audrey’s. The company operates in Spartanburg, South Carolina; Lebanon, Pennsylvania; and an Asia sourcing office in mainland China.
Bob is a graduate of Wheaton College. He currently serves on the boards of the Greenleaf Foundation and Grace Cares Foundation. He is actively involved in international orphan care, adoption, and foster care efforts; anti-human trafficking efforts; and fostering a redemptive entrepreneurial perspective.
Bob and his wife, Sarah, have six children, and one grandchild. They live in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Connect with Bob Caldwell Jr.:
Website: https://www.gracemg.com/
Website: https://votivo.com/
Website: https://bridgewatercandles.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-caldwell-jr-42b99157
Connect with Jeff Thomas:
Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/
Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/
Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
How can you minimize the regrets in your life in God’s kingdom?
In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Isaiah discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"My number one motivation is to be in God's perfect will. And so that when I get to the other side, I can say, I have the minimum amount of regrets in my life, and say that I did my best to serve God to the best of my ability, and also be able to help as many other people along his life journey." — Isaiah Fritz
Episode References:
About Isaiah Fritz: Founder of KGF Homes & more recently JubileeHomes.com
Building starter homes with my grandpa here in Indiana. We are doing all we can to help the Kingdom of God through our lives and business!
Connect with Isaiah Fritz:
Website: https://jubileehomes.com/
Website: https://kgfhomes.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-fritz/
Connect with Jeff Thomas:
Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/
Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/
Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
How are you growing in intimacy with Christ as an individual, family, and community?
In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Mart, and Tyler discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"I can't just be a gospel patron. I also have to be a gospel proclaimer, and I expect the gospel proclaimers to be gospel patrons and be generous themselves." — Mart Green
Episode References:
About Mart Green: Mart Green is the Ministry Investment Officer for Hobby Lobby and the founder of Mardel Christian and Education Supply stores. His retail career began with his parents, who founded Hobby Lobby in their home. They now have over 1000 stores in 48 states. Mart is the Board Chair of Come and See, a foundation whose goal is to increase the impact of The Chosen by expanding its reach to the largest 600 languages in the world. Mart and his wife, Diana, are also leading champions of illumiNations, an alliance of Bible Translation partners, working to eradicate Bible poverty by 2033. Mart and Diana live in Oklahoma. They have four children and thirteen grandchildren.
Connect with Mart Green:
Website: https://www.comeandseefoundation.org/
Website: https://illuminations.bible/
Website: https://www.mardel.com/
Website: https://www.hobbylobby.com/
About Tyler Green: Tyler is an intentional creator of opportunities leading to communion and community. He is a builder of relational networks, focused on people-centered and community-formed co-creation. He works to help people move from isolation into togetherness and from competition into cooperation.
He is a co-founder of Flourish OKC, a collaborative/creative platform, guided by a desire to see Oklahoma City realized as a city where all flourish.
As a true community connector, Tyler has had the privilege of serving and living with an urban missional community in downtown OKC, working abroad for a year with International Justice Mission in Cambodia, and continues to engage as a community catalyst alongside his extended family, representing Hobby Lobby in the areas of culture and community engagement.
Tyler finds life being outdoors, exploring, and finding new cultural spaces, both as an individual adventurer and amidst his family and friends. He is joyfully married to his wife, Kristin, and celebrates his five amazing children, Asher, Isla, Juniper, Jed, and Greyson.
Connect with Tyler Green:
Website: https://www.flourishokc.com/
Connect with Jeff Thomas:
Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/
Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/
Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
Are you giving time in your life to listen to God speak to you and share His love with others?
In this episode, Jeff and Lin discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"No matter how good we are, we're gonna make mistakes…just learn from it, excel from it, and put your faith in God and somehow it’s going to bless others, or turn out well. We might not see it in our lifetime, but it will happen." — Linford Weaver
Episode References:
About Linford Weaver: Lin Weaver and his wife, Bernice, along with their four children, Lindsey, Collin, Branson, and Aubrey, live in East Earl PA. Lin is a son of Marvin and Miriam.
Lin is an Owner and CEO at Shady Maple Companies. These business interests include a Farmers Market/Supermarket, Smorgasbord/gift shop, RV dealership, Houston Run Development, and Weaver Realty Investment Properties. He has over 35 years of experience working and growing the businesses at Shady Maple in all the different entities. He has been part of the Shady Maple team that grew the company into the largest Supermarket in Pa. and the largest buffet in the USA. Lastly, he is an entrepreneur at heart and enjoys involvement in many personal investments, and startup businesses alongside his daily full-time involvement in Shady Maple.
Lin grew up in Lancaster PA, graduated from a private high school, and has participated in yearly educational academic classes, seminars, and trade shows in congruency with his learning culture.
Lin’s drive and success in business is fueled by his passion to serve. He serves on school, church, and missionary boards. He has a deep desire to help people by adding value to them. He has a strong desire to influence culture through church, school, business, and politics. He believes true joy comes from a generous heart.
On a personal note, Lin loves spending time with his family. He has been married to Bernice for 26 years. His family is active in Church, community, and sports. Skiing, racquetball, traveling, and spearfishing are some things he enjoys. He has been blessed with the incredible opportunity to take missionary trips to many different parts of the world. His goal is that each day is purposeful and the kingdom of heaven is advanced.
Connect with Linford Weaver:
Website: https://www.shady-maple.com/
Connect with Jeff Thomas:
Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/
Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/
Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
Are you saying ‘yes’ to the right things or the wrong things?
In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Nate discuss:
Key Takeaways:
Keep it simple, focused, and relational.
"If you have a heart for the Lord and heart for Jesus, hopefully, it's oozing out and influencing that you do." — Nate Johnson
Episode References:
About Nate Johnson: Nate Johnson is the President & CEO of Potter Homes and has been deeply connected with Southwest Florida and its growth for over the last 15 years. Potter Homes is a high-end waterfront real estate developer with a portfolio of work all through the coast of Southwest Florida.
Although Nate officially started his professional career in real estate development and construction management while attending Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, his involvement in the industry began much earlier. Growing up with his father working in the construction industry, they’d frequently visit job sites together and Nate quickly learned that he thoroughly enjoyed the components of design and creation that go into real estate and development.
Nate cares deeply about the local church and has been involved in ministry efforts with Lifesong for Orphans, Harbor Network, and his local church Summit Church for over 15 years.
Nate’s goal is to have an integrated life, seeing all of his relationships, work, and service bring Glory to God while leading his family and seeing his kids flourish.
Connect with Nate Johnson:
Website: https://potter-homes.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potter.homes/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-johnson-1642628b/
Connect with Jeff Thomas:
Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/
Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/
Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
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