March 24, 2026

Mordechai Wiseman: Living an Integrated Life

42 minutes

What steps can you take to better integrate all areas of your life?

In this episode, Jeff and Mordechai discuss:

How his Jewish grandparents came to follow Yeshua and how that affected his life.

Making the sacrifices to follow where God is calling you.

Integrating theology, life, and business.

Unique challenges and truths of redemptive business in Israel.

Being a successful business leader while avoiding the fate of the Rich Young Ruler.

Key Takeaways:

Trust in the Lord - He will take care of you, even if not the way that you expect.

Business can be an effective tool to change the kingdom if you allow it to be and allow God to lead.

Every human, all the time, is worshipping. The question is, who (or what) are you worshipping and what are you looking to receive on the other side?

See your business as your calling. They can be the same, and are not separated.

The love of money is the great snare of the human heart. As such, the successful believer can be one of the most dangerous places to be if you do not plant the foundations with God and not with your own success.

"This idea that we have this bifurcated worldview, where we serve God and then we make a living, is completely un-Biblical." — Mordechai Wiseman

About Mordechai Wiseman: Mordechai is a third-generation Jewish follower of Yeshua (Jesus). He is the International Director of Israel Firstfruits, Managing Director of Firstfruits Funds, and Founder of the Messianic Business Fellowship.

The Firstfruits team serves the faith-driven marketplace community in Israel, composed of Jewish and Arab followers of Yeshua. We are united in our purpose to empower marketplace leaders and grow businesses in Israel to advance the Kingdom of God. Our goal is to help start and grow thousands of redemptive businesses that will employ 100,000 Israelis and positively impact 10% of Israeli society through good jobs, quality service, and a winsome witness.

With nearly 30 years of international management, marketing, and technology development experience in various industries, Mordechai has served companies and non-profit organizations ranging in size from small start-ups to Fortune 500 multinationals. He obtained a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cornell University and is also a veteran of the Israeli Defence Forces.

Mordechai and his wife Meira have three children (one in heaven) and live in northern Israel near the Sea of Galilee.

Connect with Mordechai Wiseman:

Website: https://www.israelfirstfruits.org/

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

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