God in the Grind Podcast

What if your business, career, and everyday work could become part of God’s greater purpose?

On this powerful episode of God in the Grind Podcast, we sit down with Ken Eldred for an inspiring conversation about faith, business, entrepreneurship, and building for the Kingdom of God.

Ken shares biblical wisdom on what it means to integrate your faith into the marketplace, lead with integrity, pursue success without losing sight of your purpose, and recognize that your workplace can be a place of ministry and Kingdom impact.

Whether you are a Christian entrepreneur, business owner, executive, ministry leader, or professional, this conversation will challenge you to rethink the relationship between your calling and your career.

Discover how believers can use business as a vehicle for service, influence, generosity, discipleship, and lasting impact while keeping God, family, and purpose at the center of success.

If you have ever wondered how to honor God through your work, build a purpose-driven business, or become a stronger Kingdom-minded leader, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to integrate faith and business without separating the two

• Why your workplace can become a mission field

• Biblical principles for Christian entrepreneurs and business leaders

• How to pursue success while keeping God and family first

• What Kingdom entrepreneurship looks like in the real world

• How business can create influence and impact far beyond profit

• Why God may be working through your everyday grind

God in the Grind is where faith and favor intersect in the marketplace. Join us for conversations with leaders who are using their influence, businesses, careers, and calling to advance God’s Kingdom.

Find God in the Grind Podcast at GodintheGrind.com & virginiachristianchamber.com/god-in-the-grind.

Produced by Selah Productions LLC and in partnership with the Virginia Christian Chamber of Commerce.

What does it look like to truly put God at the center of your work, leadership, and purpose?

In this episode of the God in the Grind Podcast, we sit down with Dr. John Mulford for an inspiring conversation about faith, purpose, leadership, business, and living out your calling in the marketplace.

Dr. Mulford shares valuable wisdom on navigating the challenges of professional life while staying grounded in biblical principles, pursuing excellence, and recognizing how God can use your career, business, and everyday work for a greater purpose.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, ministry leader, young professional, or someone seeking God's direction for your career, this conversation will encourage you to see the grind differently.

🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:

• Faith in the workplace

• Discovering and walking in your God-given purpose

• Christian leadership and entrepreneurship

• Integrating biblical principles into business

• Pursuing success without compromising your values

• Finding meaning in your everyday work

• Using your influence to make an impact

God in the Grind explores the intersection of faith, business, leadership, entrepreneurship, and purpose, featuring conversations with leaders who are making an impact while keeping God at the center.

Subscribe and join us for more conversations about finding God in the grind.

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God in the Grind Season 2, Episode 2 — Mark Whitacre | Coca-Cola Consolidated

What does it look like to live out your faith when the pressure is high, the stakes are real, and the grind never stops?

In Season 2, Episode 2 of God in the Grind, we sit down with Mark Whitacre of Coca-Cola Consolidated for a powerful conversation about faith, leadership, purpose, and what it means to honor God in the workplace. Mark shares wisdom from his journey, the lessons that have shaped his leadership, and why our greatest opportunities to make an impact often happen in the ordinary moments of everyday work.

This episode is a reminder that your career is more than a job, your influence is bigger than a title, and God can use every challenge, conversation, and opportunity for a greater purpose.

Whether you’re leading a company, building a career, growing a business, or simply trying to stay faithful in the middle of the daily grind, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to see your work differently.

The grind has a purpose. The workplace is a mission field. And God is already at work.

GOD IN THE GRIND IS BACK! SEASON 2 STARTS NOW! 

We’re kicking off Season 2, Episode 1 with a powerful conversation featuring Lance Wallnau!

What happens when faith collides with influence, purpose meets pressure, and God calls you to move boldly in the marketplace and culture? This episode goes straight into the fire challenging you to recognize the assignment on your life, sharpen your spiritual discernment, and step into the opportunities God has placed in front of you.

Lance brings an electrifying perspective on leadership, calling, courage, influence, and what it means to follow God when the stakes are high. This is more than inspiration, it’s a challenge to stop shrinking back, embrace the grind, and understand how God can use your work, your voice, your gifts, and your position for something far greater than yourself.

• Get ready to be challenged.
• Get ready to be activated.
• Get ready to see your purpose differently.

Season 2 begins with a bang.

Welcome back to God in the Grind Season 2, Episode 1 featuring Lance Wallnau.

Your grind has a purpose.

Your influence has an assignment.

And God is in the middle of it all.

 Press play and step into the conversation.

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Link to the book Microsoft Secrets: https://amzn.to/4ryoe58

In this powerful episode of the God in the Grind Podcast, we sit down with Dave Jaworski from Microsoft for a conversation that bridges faith, leadership, and excellence in the workplace.

Dave shares his journey through the tech industry, the lessons he’s learned inside one of the world’s most influential companies, and how his faith in God shapes the way he leads, serves, and makes decisions under pressure. From navigating corporate challenges to staying grounded in purpose, this episode dives deep into what it really means to honor God in high-performance environments.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to live out your faith in corporate America
• Leadership lessons from inside Microsoft
• Staying spiritually grounded while chasing excellence
• Finding purpose beyond titles and success
• Practical wisdom for believers in business

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, creative, or someone grinding toward your calling, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to keep God at the center of your ambition.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations with leaders who are making an impact in their industries.

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What does it really

take to build an excellent culture—and sustain it when the grind gets real?

In this powerful

episode of God in the Grind, we sit down with Steve Gandara, Co-Founder and

Managing Director of Excellent Cultures, to unpack what it means to lead with

purpose, faith, and intentionality in today’s fast-moving business world.

Steve shares hard-won insights on:

Building high-performance cultures that actually last

Leading people, notjust managing outcomes Integrating faith, values, and excellence into everyday work

Navigating pressure,

growth, and leadership in the grind season

This conversation is

for founders, leaders, creatives, and anyone chasing excellence without losing

their soul. Whether you’re building a company, a team, or your own

character—this episode will challenge and inspire you to raise the standard.

🎧 Tap in, take notes,

and get ready to rethink how you lead.

👇 Drop a comment with

your biggest takeaway

👍 Like, subscribe, and

share with someone who’s building something meaningful

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What does it look like to live out faith when the pressure is on and the stakes are high?

In this powerful episode of God in the Grind, we sit down with Edwin Poots for a raw, thought-provoking conversation about conviction, leadership, and staying anchored to God in the middle of public life and personal challenge.

Edwin opens up about the grind behind the scenes—where faith isn’t just talked about, it’s tested. From navigating opposition and criticism to making hard decisions guided by belief, this episode dives deep into what it really means to stand firm when the heat is on.

🎯 In this episode, we explore:

• Faith under pressure and living it out in the public eye
• The cost of conviction and staying true to your values
• Leadership, resilience, and trusting God when outcomes are uncertain
• Lessons learned from the grind that shaped character and purpose

Whether you’re leading, building, or simply trying to stay faithful in your own grind, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to keep God at the center—no matter the cost.

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💬 Drop a comment: Where do you find God most in your grind?

God in the Grind Podcast — faith isn’t just believed, it’s lived.

What happens when faith meets focus, purpose meets pressure, and God shows up in the grind?

In this powerful and inspiring episode of God in the Grind, we’re joined by Miss Virginia 2025, Amarisse Coward — a woman of faith, excellence, and unwavering purpose. 👑✨

Amarisse opens up about her journey to the crown, the discipline it takes to walk in purpose, and how she keeps God at the center while navigating ambition, public platforms, and personal growth. This conversation goes way beyond pageantry — it’s about identity, obedience, resilience, and trusting God when the grind gets heavy.

🎙️ In this episode, we dive into:

• What it really took to become Miss Virginia 2025
• Balancing faith, calling, and high expectations
• Staying grounded when the spotlight turns on
• How God shapes us through the grind, not just the glory

Whether you’re chasing a dream, rebuilding your faith, or learning how to trust God in the process — this episode will speak to you.

👉 Watch, listen, and be reminded: the grind is holy when God is in it.

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What does it look like when world-class entrepreneurship, creativity, and faith collide?

In this episode of God in the Grind, we’re joined by Jeff Hoffman, Chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, serial entrepreneur, and creative force whose impact spans business, media, and global innovation.

Jeff is best known as a founding executive of Priceline.com, where he helped build one of the most successful technology companies of the modern era. Beyond tech, he’s a prolific founder and investor, launching and scaling companies across travel, entertainment, and media—and a film and television producer whose projects have reached audiences around the world.

As Chairman of GEN, Jeff now empowers millions of entrepreneurs across 180+ countries, helping them turn ideas into enterprises that create jobs, opportunity, and lasting impact. But behind the accolades and global influence is a deeper story—one of perseverance, conviction, and purpose.

In this candid conversation, Jeff shares what the grind really looks like at the highest levels, how faith and values guide decision-making when the stakes are massive, and why success without meaning will always fall short. We explore entrepreneurship as stewardship, creativity as calling, and leadership as service.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Jeff helped build Priceline and other high-growth companies
• What producing film and media taught him about storytelling, risk, and influence
• Why entrepreneurship is a spiritual discipline, not just a business skill
• How to pursue global impact without losing your soul
• The difference between chasing success and building significance

This episode is for founders, creatives, leaders, and believers who are building boldly—and want God fully present in the grind.

In Episode 6 of God in the Grind, Joseph and Roberta Perry sit down with Dave Rivers, CMO of Ford Motor Company, to discuss faith, leadership, and purpose in the marketplace.

Dave is a second-generation Ford employee with over 31 years of experience across marketing, sales, service, product development, and business strategy. Today, he leads Ford’s Enthusiast Brands, overseeing the legendary Bronco and Mustang nameplates with full P&L responsibility.

Beyond the boardroom, Dave shares his powerful faith journey—having surrendered his life to Christ in 2015—and how that decision shapes how he leads, serves, and navigates pressure at the highest levels of business.

This episode is for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to integrate faith with real-world leadership.

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As a second-generation Ford employee, Dave heads up the Enthusiast Brands at Ford. With day-to-day focus on Bronco and Mustang, his responsibilities include overall P&L for each nameplate, the ownership experience and bringing to life the passion and enthusiasm the entire Ford team brings day in and day out to all Bronco and Mustang owners. Over his 31-year career, Dave has worked in a variety of leadership roles across Ford and Lincoln including marketing, sales, service, product development and business strategy.

Most important to Dave is his faith in God, having surrendered his life to Christ in 2015!

Dave lives in Troy, MI with his wife, Cindy, who he’s been married to for almost 30 years (May 2026). They have two children – Kate, who works for Liberty University as an Events Coordinator in the Office of Spiritual Development and Zach, who leads young adult’s ministry and global and local missions for Christ Fellowship Church in Kingsport, TN.