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What does it look like to run a business that truly reflects the Gospel. In this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, we listen to a powerful message from business leader Pete Ochs about faith driven leadership and the purpose of business. Ochs shares the story of a major lawsuit that forced him to confront the divide between his faith and his work and how that moment reshaped everything.

He unpacks the idea that business can become a catalyst for human flourishing by creating economic opportunity authentic relationships and spiritual impact, and explains how his company began operating inside maximum security prisons providing real jobs mentorship and the hope of the Gospel to inmates. The results include transformed lives restored families and dramatically lower rates of returning to prison.

Pete also challenges leaders to rethink success. Rather than chasing pride pleasure and possessions he calls men to move toward surrender to God. This episode offers a practical and deeply personal look at what happens when leadership principles faith and everyday work come together.