In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Mike discuss: 

• Being a pastor in corporate America and ministering through business. 
• The training center of the church. 
• Stewardship of resources given and kept. 
• Servant leadership and how you do business. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Compartmentalizing things is actually what creates dysfunction in discipleship and suspended animation of destiny.
• You’re only as spiritual as you are Thursday at 3:00 PM in a bad meeting. 
• Generosity comes when you are focusing most on loving God and loving people. Love is more compelling than “should” ever will be. 
• There are long term returns when you use good Biblical principles in running your business. 

"I've come to love the uniqueness of whatever space God's got you in. Be who you're called to be, and I think it's not even just about being in utility for the kingdom, I think is actually key to our discipleship." —  Mike Sharrow

Connect with Mike Sharrow:

Website: https://www.joinc12.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesharrow/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikesharrow

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.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/

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Brent discuss: 

• How Brent found his career in private equity. 
• The non-traditional ways Brent’s firm runs their equity firm.  
• Being a good steward of what has been given by God. 
• Giving at whatever level you can in whatever way you can. 

Key Takeaways: 

• If you don’t know what you’re doing, you can really allow God to do his thing and just be faithful stewards of His will and resources. 
• You need to understand what unusual skill sets those in your firm have that allows you to stand out from others in your industry. 
• Be thoughtful towards giving - not just monetarily, but with your time, your skills, your efforts, and any other resources that you have. 
• Being generous is not an option if you really believe that God is the creator and has given you everything. 

"God, I think, is desperate to find people who He can give more to to steward, to be his hands and feet. And I would just encourage you to step out in faith and let that stepping out in faith, bolster your faith in all other areas." —  Brent Beshore

Connect with Brent Beshore:

Website: https://www.permanentequity.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentbeshore/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrentBeshore

Reference: 

Book - Practicing the King’s Economy: https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Kings-Economy-Honoring-Jesus/dp/0801075742

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.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/

In this episode, Jeff andTom discuss: 

• Tom’s journey from the Marine Corp to the business world.
• Generosity in skills, not just cash.
• Time, talent, and treasures and generosity in all three.
• The freedom in surrender.

Key Takeaways: 

• God will open doors that you can’t open on your own. But He will do so on His time, not yours.
• To be generous, it doesn’t mean you have to sell your company. God may call you away from it, but he may use it for His glory.
• Get clear, get free, and get going. You have to get clear first before you can figure out your roadmap.
• If you don’t know what you want to become, being significant can look a lot like being successful.

"Discovering that core of who you are, what you're passionate about, then you can get free from stuff that blocks that from fully blossoming, and then you get going in that direction.” —  Tom McGehee

Connect with Tom McGehee:

Website: https://halftimeinstitute.org/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HalftimeInstitute

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmcgehee/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HalftimeOrg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/halftime.org

Connect with Jeff Thomas:
Website: https://www.arkosglobal.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/

In this episode, Jeff and Simon discuss: 

• How Simon’s journey from Taiwan to Houston at 8 years old changed his life.
• The miracles that happen today, not just in Biblical times.
• Generosity looks different from person to person. Asking God for your calling.
• Walking with God, not in your flesh. Surrendering yourself to the Lord.

Key Takeaways: 

• There is no straight line to success. We all have trials and tribulations and God is able to use those to help lead us to success with empathy.
• When you allow God into your life, you will see more miracles happen than you ever thought possible.
• We don’t create our own stories. God creates our stories. Your story will be specific to what God needs from you.
• Stay faithful. Stay thankful. Don’t compare what you are able to give what others are able to give. Everything belongs to him. He is proud of you and it is not about the money.
• 99% is not a full surrender. Surrender 100% to the Lord and you will see God performing miracles in your life.

"One moment of faith, God transformed my trajectory." —  Simon Lee 

Connect with Simon Lee:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonlee4/

Buy on Purpose: https://www.buyonpurpose.com/

Luep: https://luep.app/

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.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/

  In this episode, Jeff and Peter discuss: 

• Peter's experience as a student in Russia and the former Soviet Union.
• Investing in entrepreneurs with micro-finance.
• What to pray for and how you can specifically financially support and make an impact in Ukraine.
• You are in ministry by being in business.

Key Takeaways: 

• Hope International’s mission is to help people help themselves and lift them in their dreams.
• Serve how you can right now. If all you can give is prayers, that is powerful and what people need now.
• Doors will continue to open in the months to come. Please continue to support and pray for Ukraine.
• It’s not about how much you can do, it is about doing something.

"The message that our Ukrainian colleagues have asked us to communicate is: Thank you. Thank you for seeing, thank you for caring, thank you for responding. Little things like that are having that impact of encouragement on our brothers and sisters in Ukraine right now." —  Peter Greer

Donate to help in Ukraine now: https://www.hopeinternational.org/ukraine/assistance-fund

Connect with Peter Greer:

Website: https://www.peterkgreer.com/

Hope International: https://www.hopeinternational.org/

Books: https://www.peterkgreer.com/books/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterkgreer/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkgreer/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterkgreer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterKGreer

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.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/

In this episode, Jeff, and Jeff discuss: 

• The relationship between business and ministry.
• Turning from emptiness to giving and God.
• It’s never too late and it’s not all on you.
• Engaging with God every single day.

Key Takeaways: 

• You can do anything if you listen and follow the instructions from God.
• You can give more than you think you can.
• People have values, companies don’t. A company’s values are seen through the values of its employees.
• It is all about taking one step at a time to become a more generous business owner.

"When you allow a generous God, the owner of everything, into those discussions, the odds of generosity happening with your finances go up exponentially." —  Jeff Thomas

Get Jeff’s Book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Trading-Up-Moving-Success-Significance/dp/1946615447

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.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/

In this episode, Jeff and Jeff discuss: 

• Hope International’s history of service in Ukraine.
• The Ukrainian appreciation of freedom.
• The needs of the Ukrainian people right now.
• How you can help the people of Ukraine through Hope International.

Key Takeaways: 

• The people of Ukraine are resilient and love their country. They are not going to give up their freedom and thriving country without a fight.
• Christian membership in Ukraine has been on the rise since the fall of the Soviet Union.
• Keeping people safe and protected is number one priority right now. Pray for the people, their homes, and their livelihoods.
• Support Ukraine in any way you can, be it financial or spiritual.

"The biggest thing I could ask for is a shield, an umbrella, a surrounding of prayer. The most powerful thing we can be doing right now is multiplying the prayer warriors." —  Jeff Rutt

Donate to help in Ukraine now: https://www.hopeinternational.org/ukraine/assistance-fund

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.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/

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Alan discuss: 

• The effects of giving away the business.
• Limiting lifestyles and generous giving.
• Expectation management - being a kingdom investor, not a consumer.
• Getting serious about giving in a way that serves.

Key Takeaways: 

• If the purpose of your business is generosity, you will attract talented individuals who also wish to strive to serve.
• Find joy through the ups and downs of your business. You can have an impact during all those times.
• Put yourself in a position to be blessed by God. He doesn’t want your money, He wants you. If you hold your money with an open hand, He will bless you with a rich and abundant life.
• Everyone lives on a different timetable in their company. What works for one person and business is not always going to be the same for another.

"Greed is one of the choice tools of our enemy, to hurt us, to tear us apart, and to wreck our lives. All that we have comes from God and belongs to God." —  Alan Barnhart

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.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/

In this episode, Jeff, Alan, and Jeff discuss: 

• Jeff’s transition from an early life on the dairy farm to a home building entrepreneur and creator of Hope International.
• Doing good and helping without hurting others.
• Gaining perspective from serving others.
• Turbo charging the meaning and purpose of your business.

Key Takeaways: 

• Look for ways to restore dignity as you are giving, rather than just giving to charities that are not lifting those they are serving.
• It doesn’t take large sums of money to make a significant impact in families around the world through things like Christ-centered micro finances.
• Clarity can be gained by giving more than just hoarding wealth for yourself.
• When you’re going through struggles and trials, share those with God. When you give, you will continue to have struggles, but you will have God on your side.

"I believe the world is a better place when we, as charities, are held responsible for the investment that families are making in that charity." —  Jeff Rutt

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.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/

Welcome to the Generous Business Owner Podcast! Many business owners think they have to wait until after they sell their company to do significant giving - this is a falsehood! Jeff Thomas, Alan Barnhart, Jeff Rutt, and their guests will be discussing the practical ways to be more generous NOW no matter how much your business makes. You too can become part of the movement of generous business owners, whether you’re running the hedge fund or trimming the hedges, listen in every week to hear how you can make an impact today and do more with what you have been given. 

"I've always believed that we should do our giving while we're living so we are knowing where it's going." —  Jeff Rutt

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.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/