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Have you ever thought about what it would be like to bring your kids along with you on your business journey?
In this episode, Jeff and Blake discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"The gift of Sabbath that we find in the Bible, it's not meant to be a burden or a performative or a thing you have to do. It is this gift where it moves your heart back into your household, and I think it is an incredibly elegantly designed tool that the Lord made." — Blake Allsmith
Episode References:
About Blake Allsmith:
Blake Allsmith is a two-time founder and Head of Growth at Synthweave. He built and sold a venture-backed startup and then a growth marketing agency, helping grow 100+ brands along the way. He advises Techstars and 500 Startups and has spoken at TEDx. He and his wife Chandler are the authors of The Family Framework (Revell, Oct 13) and the parents of seven kids. They live on 14 acres on the Ohio River in Kentucky.
Connect with Blake Allsmith:
Book: amazon.com/dp/0800748042
Website: theallsmiths.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/blakeallsmith
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 wondering how you can start or increase your giving?
In this episode, Jeff and Tom discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"Relationships are more important than results. If I were gonna do it over again, I would lean more into the relationships and less into the results, trusting that God will bring the results." — Tom Vande Guchte
Episode References:
About Tom Vande Guchte:
Tom Vande Guchte is a business leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for generosity in his community. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a BBA in Accounting, Tom began his career as a CPA at Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young) before serving in leadership and consulting roles in the Christian gifts and office furniture industries. From 1992 to 2026, he served as Owner and CEO of Storr Office Environments, a Steelcase office furniture dealership.
Tom has been married to his wife, Mary, for 47 years. Together, they have five adult children and ten grandchildren. Beyond his professional career, Tom and Mary are passionate about promoting generosity in their community. They have facilitated more than 35 JOGs and hope to expand this ministry as Tom transitions out of full-time work, continuing their commitment to inspiring generosity and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Connect with Tom Vande Guchte:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-vande-guchte-9b841719
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 letting your money fertilize in God’s Kingdom, or is it stinking up stagnant in your accounts?
In this episode, Jeff and Jess discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"All the things that I was so tight about and worried about are the things that really refined and defined my life and my joy." — Jess Correll
Episode References:
About Jess Correll:
Jesse (Jess) T. Correll is founder and chairman of the board for First Southern Bancorp, Inc. First Southern, founded in 1983, is based in Stanford, Kentucky, and is the parent company of First Southern National Bank. With approximately 230 team members, the banks operate a total of 15 locations in 11 Kentucky counties.
Correll, 70, is an entrepreneur at heart and has a passion for giving, which led to the establishment of The River Foundation, a private foundation that gives to Christ-centered organizations, both locally and throughout the world. Jess serves as President and Chairman of the Board for this Foundation, which also functions as a vehicle for encouraging First Southern team members to give and serve through mission work.
Jess is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of UTG, an insurance company headquartered in Stanford, Kentucky. He is on the boards of Friends of the Good Samaritans, National Christian Foundation, and Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc.
Jess is a seventh-generation Kentuckian and lives on a farm in Central Kentucky where he practices sustainable farming in partnership with his son, Preston. He and his wife Angela, along with their business partners, own several hospitality businesses in downtown Stanford, including an inn, two restaurants, a soap factory and shop, and a boutique spa. They have won several awards for historic preservation in historic Stanford.
Jess was inducted into the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in 2018. A native of Somerset, Kentucky, Jess attended Asbury College. He is married to Angela Crouch Correll, and they have three children and six grandchildren.
Connect with Jess Correll:
Website: https://utgins.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
How is the Lord asking you to fulfill the invitation to come follow Him?
In this episode, Jeff and Jon discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"Every country is different, every leader is different, and so that's how we do it - one step at a time, by faith." — Jon Rudolph
Episode References:
About Jon Rudolph: Jon is a 1992 graduate of Taylor University and a 1997 graduate of WMU’s MBA program. Jon has been married to Jodi Rudolph for 31 years. They reside in Ada, MI, where Jon leads the Two Fish Foundation, a faith-based non-profit focused on missionary care and gospel-centered work around the world. Previously, Jon was the owner and CEO of Action Fabricators, a privately held manufacturing business headquartered in Grand Rapids. They are the proud parents of four girls, two sons-in-law, and two amazing Labradoodles!
Connect with Jon Rudolph:
Website: https://thetwofishfoundation.org/
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 God asking you to carry the lemonade?
In this episode, Jeff and Jeff discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"If I can get my employees to genuinely respect each other and care for one another, everything else takes care of itself. They'll care for the equipment, the bathroom, the break room, the customers, how the parts go in the box. And it starts with me." — Jeff Applegate
Episode References:
About Jeff Applegate: Jeff Applegate is the founder and CEO of Texas Injection Molding. Jeff is a founding member and teaching Elder at Village Community Church in Houston, Texas. He is currently serving as Chairman of the Board for Camp Eagle in Rock Springs, Texas. Jeff was the co-founder and Past Chairman of the Greater Houston Manufacturing Association. He served two terms as President of the Society of Plastics Engineers and served on several advisory boards, including the University of Houston College of Engineering, Houston Community College Advanced Manufacturing, The Downtown Rotary Club of Houston, and HBU’s Center for Christianity in Business. Jeff earned his Master’s in Christian Leadership from Houston Christian University and graduated from Baylor University with dual majors in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management. He is the author of Lead Your Family and is married to Julie Applegate, and they have 3 grown children.
Connect with Jeff Applegate:
Website: https://jeffreyapplegate.com/
Book: Lead Your Family: Vision, Mission, and Core Values
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-applegate-b346624
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 assets do you have (non-monetary) that can contribute to your capacity for meaningful action?
In this episode, Jeff and Dave discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"I would call that one redemptive move that requires some re-risking of your capacity. That's a great place to start. You don't need to have a redemptive organization that's firing on 800 cylinders, aspire to that for sure, but let's find one or two things that you can do right now that don't require galactic change." — Dave Blanchard
About Dave Blanchard, Co-Founder & CEO, Praxis: Dave Blanchard is the Co-Founder & CEO of Praxis, a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive imagination. Praxis has supported hundreds of ventures through its global Business and Nonprofit Accelerators, while also organizing a broader community of founders, funders, and innovators working on the major issues of our time. Previously, Dave was a Principal Designer at IDEO and founded two companies in music and technology. He is a co-author of From Concept to Scale and a contributor to Praxis's various publications. He has a BA from Babson College in Massachusetts and an MBA and MEM from Northwestern University in Illinois. He lives in New York City with his wife and three sons, where Praxis is headquartered.
Connect with Dave Blanchard:
Website: https://www.praxis.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtblanchard/
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 three people that you can pour into today who can bring the Light of Christ into their lives?
In this episode, Jeff and Bill discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"We believe that our goal is to raise people up to the fullness of their God-given potential and introduce them to God in a way that it will forever transform who they are. If you do that, we win." — Bill Spencer
Episode References:
About Bill Spencer: As founder of Narrow Gate Foundation, Bill Spencer has spent over 20 years building more than a ministry—he’s built a culture of transformation. With a background in entrepreneurship, marketplace leadership, and pastoral development, Bill brings a rare blend of real-world experience and spiritual authority, helping leaders not just lead better, but live differently.
Through the launch of Narrow Gate Lodge and three artisan businesses—Narrow Gate Leather, Narrow Gate Coffee, and TN Box Beams—Bill has created a sustainable, Gospel-centered model where work and discipleship intersect. Rooted in Scripture and delivered with authenticity and clarity, his messages are practical, conversational, and deeply impactful, making him a compelling speaker for churches, pastoral teams, and kingdom-focused business leaders.
Connect with Bill Spencer:
Website: https://narrowgate.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billspencer-narrowgate/
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
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you just started saying “yes” to the opportunities in front of you, even when you aren’t sure how it is going to work out?
In this episode, Jeff and Dave discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"The secret to life is one word: just say yes. Just do the next right thing. Say yes to the things that are in front of you, and trust that God'll make it okay." — Dave Gibbs
Episode References:
About Dave Gibbs: Dave Gibbs (73) has recently retired from his role as founder and CEO of Mission Creek Resources, an upstream oil & gas company focused on Southwest Arkansas, and continues to serve as Senior Advisor to the management team. Mr. Gibbs holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech (1975) and has over 50 years of upstream and midstream oil & gas experience.
After beginning his career as a petroleum engineer at Exxon Company, USA, he has held management and executive positions in several successful independent oil companies, including roles on the senior management team of Superior Oil through its merger with Mobil in 1984, as well as Union Texas Petroleum through its sale to Pacific Corp in 1990 gaining experience in every major producing basin in the US, as well as several international assignments. Since 1992, Mr. Gibbs has founded and led several independent oil companies. As co-founder and CEO of TDC Energy, Mr. Gibbs built a highly successful offshore Gulf of Mexico development company from 1992 to its merger into a public vehicle in 2005.
He also served as President of Medco Energi US, Southern Star Energy, and Terrace Energy, as well as consultant to several domestic and international projects prior to forming Mission Creek in 2018.
Dave serves as a Shepherd / Elder at Grace Crossing Church in Conroe, TX, where he leads the Community Outreach Ministry, Foreign Missions Ministry, and serves as mentor and coach to the Youth Family Ministry.
Dave also helped found and lead Mission Lazarus, where he serves as chairman of the board. Mission Lazarus is a multi-faceted international ministry focusing on education, medical and abandoned children care, and economic development in Honduras and Haiti for more than 25 years.
Dave & his wife, Joy, have been married for 52 years and have raised 9 children, including four combat veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns. They are also helping to raise 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren (so far).
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
Have you ever wondered how prayer can change your life, your business, and the world?
In this episode, Jeff and Ryan discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"The Book of Acts is not a thing that happened, but it's actually a manual for what happens when the Kingdom of God comes to a new place and when the gospel comes to a new place. That's how the gospel enters in: with explosive miracles." — Ryan Skoog
Episode References:
About Ryan Skoog: Ryan is cofounder and president of VENTURE.ORG, a nonprofit that works in the toughest places of the world, serving war refugees, trafficked people, oppressed children, and the unreached. Ryan is also a serial entrepreneur who co-founded several travel technology companies and co-authored the Bestselling book Lead with Prayer and the devotional Chosen. He and his wife, Rachel, enjoy adventuring with their two ginger-headed kids and the newest addition to their family, Kyea Sin Thant.
Connect with Ryan Skoog:
Website: Venture.org
Email: [email protected]
Book: Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders: https://www.leadwithprayer.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
What if the path from secret addiction to lasting freedom became the foundation for how you build and run your business?
In this episode, Jeff and Joe discuss:
Key Takeaways:
"God's word has everything we need for life and godliness. It's alive, sharper than any two-edged sword. God's word is our lamp, our conscience, our guide". — Joe Daly
Episode References:
About Joe Daly: Joe Daly is the founder of Daly Goods, a custom Leather goods company based in Waco, Texas. He is from Minnesota, met his wife in Missouri, and now proudly calls Texas home. He loves helping people give a good gift, and he is doing his imperfect best to leverage his life and his company to spread the message of biblical generosity. He has been married for 13 years and has two boys. When he’s not working, he’s probably sipping single-origin coffee, reading a book, or traveling with his family.
Connect with Joe Daly:
Website: https://dalygoods.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-daly-67b31928/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalygoodsco
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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