The Christian Capitalist Podcast

What does it look like when God uses your career, your business, and even your hardest seasons of life to lead you toward your calling?

In Episode 68 of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, Rich Sanders sits down with Lori Smith Miller, Publisher and Executive Editor at Life Media, for a powerful conversation about faith, business, perseverance, community, and discovering your purpose.

Lori shares the remarkable journey that brought her from Birmingham to Florida's Emerald Coast—from working in publishing and public relations, to building a business from home before the internet, to navigating one of the most difficult seasons of her life, and ultimately discovering what she believes is her God-given calling.

Today, Lori helps lead a growing community-media company serving eight communities and reaching more than 80,000 households through print and digital publications. But for Lori, the mission goes far beyond newspapers and advertising.

She describes herself as a "marketplace minister"—someone who works hard, pursues excellence, builds genuine relationships, helps businesses succeed, serves her community, and allows God to work through her wherever she is.

In this conversation, Lori talks about:

• Finding purpose after a painful season of life • Trusting God when He seems silent • How to discern God's calling • Building a business and working from home before the internet • Why community newspapers are thriving while many traditional newspapers struggle • The power of local relationships and community • Why "analog is back" • Using business to serve nonprofits and the community • Bringing faith into everyday business relationships • What it means to be a Christian Capitalist • Why you don't have to work inside a church to have a ministry • How God can use you "right where you are"

Perhaps Lori's most important message is that you don't have to wait for the perfect circumstances or a different career for God to use you. God can use you right where you are.

If you're in a season of uncertainty, considering a career change, building a business, or simply wondering what God has called you to do, this episode is for you.

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What if running a thriving PR agency, traveling Europe for the summer, and turning 40 in Ibiza were all part of the same success strategy? The Unstoppable American Tourist, Whitney Lee, founder and principal of True Story PR, joins Rich Sanders to reveal how she built a business that she can run from abroad - and why faith, flexibility, and hard work make it possible. From Milan to Barcelona to a birthday trip to Ibiza, Spain, Whitney shares the real logistics behind her traveling and working lifestyle. She explains how she keeps her agency moving with a local-neighborhood routine, AI-powered travel planning, and a structure that lets her work hard during the week and explore on weekends without losing momentum. You'll discover: * How Whitney uses Claude to choose safe, local neighborhoods while traveling solo * Why a month-long Airbnb can be cheaper than two weeks * The difference between PR and marketing, and why PR is really about visibility * The five PR pillars her agency uses: partnerships, activations, influencers, awards, and media relations * How travel has sharpened her perspective on business, culture, and the mindset of "anything is possible" * Her faith and why that is such an important part of her business Rich and Whitney also get into the bigger questions behind entrepreneurship: what it really takes to build a business for 13-plus years, why "luck" has nothing to do with it, and how prayer, surrender, and stewardship shape every decision she makes. Whitney shares how her faith informs leadership, how she handles client responsibility while traveling, and why success should always come with a responsibility to bless others. They also talk about the cultural contrasts between Europe and America, the freedom and resilience that come from traveling alone, and the charitable causes closest to Whitney's heart, including Shelter House and Children's Volunteer Health Network. If you're an entrepreneur, a creative, a traveler, or someone wondering how to build a life and business with more freedom without losing discipline, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. Perfect for anyone who wants more than hustle - and believes success is meant to be used well. Rich Sanders hosts the Christian Capitalist Podcast, where hard work and generous giving go hand in hand. Whitney Lee is the founder and principal of True Story PR, a public relations agency focused on hospitality, travel, and tourism, known for building brands through visibility, strategy, and meaningful storytelling.

In Episode 64 of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with Breanna Becker, CEO of Ignite Collective Agency, to discuss faith-driven marketing, generous giving, and what it looks like to build a business that serves the Kingdom.

Breanna shares her journey as an entrepreneur who has built her agency around helping ministries and nonprofits get their message out, her company's commitment to tithing 10% of all revenue, and how the Christian Capitalist ethic transcends borders.

The conversation explores:

• Marketing with a mission: How Ignite Collective Agency focuses its passion on ministries and veteran-based nonprofits • Tithing from revenue: Why giving 10% is the easiest financial decision Breanna makes as a business owner • CC3 and veteran repurposing: Supporting Bruce Duty's mission to help veterans find purpose after service and combat human trafficking • The Village Global: Frontline addiction recovery and human trafficking rescue work in Chiapas, Mexico • Donor fatigue and mailbox money: Why direct mail and recurring giving campaigns are critical for nonprofits to thrive • Building a story brand: Using storytelling as the foundation of effective nonprofit marketing • It is a blessing to be a blessing: The joy and impact of spirit-led generosity in the community

Whether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, ministry leader, or someone looking to align your business with your faith, this episode is a powerful reminder that people-first thinking and Kingdom impact go hand in hand.

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In Episode 62 of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with Chris Thomason, President, CEO, and Co-Founder of in:ciite media, to discuss the intersection of faith, entrepreneurship, media, and technology.

Chris shares his journey through the music, film, television, audiobook, and live event industries, working with major organizations including Disney, Netflix, Sony, Paramount, HarperCollins, and some of the biggest names in Christian and mainstream entertainment.

The conversation explores:

• How technology like Dolby Atmos is changing the future of media and storytelling • The evolution of music, film, audiobooks, and immersive experiences • Building a business that serves both faith-based and mainstream audiences • Working with artists such as CeCe Winans, Chris Tomlin, TobyMac, Keith Urban, and Carrie Underwood • Growing a network that reaches more than 30,000 churches worldwide • Using media to amplify ministries, strengthen churches, and expand Kingdom impact • Leadership lessons from decades in the entertainment and communications industries

Whether you're an entrepreneur, ministry leader, content creator, or someone interested in the future of media, this episode offers valuable insights into building influence that lasts.

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In Episode 61 of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with David Costa, McDonald's franchise owner and business leader on Florida's Emerald Coast, to discuss faith, leadership, entrepreneurship, and what it truly means to build a successful business while honoring God.

What happens when faith becomes the foundation of leadership instead of just something reserved for Sundays?

David shares the story of growing up in an Air Force family, watching his father transition from military service into entrepreneurship, and eventually becoming deeply involved in the McDonald's franchise world himself. Along the way, he learned firsthand how leadership, discipline, generosity, and faith all intersect inside business.

The conversation explores the relationship between Christianity and capitalism, why so many believers struggle with the idea of wealth, and how business owners can create lasting impact through stewardship, integrity, and service to others.

Rich and David also discuss leadership culture, treating employees with dignity, building businesses that serve communities, and why success without purpose ultimately leaves people empty.

In this episode, Rich and David explore:

• How faith influences leadership and entrepreneurship • David's upcoming book on business leadership, Good to Golden • The journey into McDonald's franchising and business ownership • Why Christianity and capitalism are not enemies • The importance of generosity and stewardship • Building healthy workplace culture and leadership • Why purpose matters more than money alone • Lessons learned from family, business, and faith • How business owners can honor God through leadership

David also shares personal stories about entrepreneurship, responsibility, and the values that helped shape his perspective on leadership and success.

If you've ever wondered whether faith and business can truly work together — this episode will challenge the way you think about leadership, wealth, generosity, and purpose.

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In Episode 61 of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with Joanne Hickox, founder of Seniors on a Mission, to discuss aging, purpose, faith, and the growing crisis facing modest-to-middle-income seniors across America.

What happens when people spend their entire lives working hard… only to reach retirement feeling isolated, financially stretched, and without purpose?

Joanne shares the deeply personal story behind G3 Village — a faith-centered nonprofit community designed to give seniors more than just housing. Her vision is to create a place where older adults can continue serving others, living with dignity, building relationships, and aging with purpose instead of loneliness.

The conversation explores the hidden struggles many seniors face today, including rising housing costs, loss of identity after retirement, church hurt, isolation, and the fear of becoming forgotten. Joanne also explains why she believes seniors were never meant to be "put out to pasture," but instead still carry wisdom, purpose, and value that younger generations desperately need.

Rich and Joanne also dive into the importance of Christian generosity, legacy giving, and how business leaders and believers can help create communities that truly care for people in every stage of life.

In this episode, Rich and Joanne explore:

• Why retirement communities often fail modest-income seniors • The vision behind G3 Village and faith-centered senior living • How purpose and service transform aging • Why seniors still have immense value and wisdom to offer • The role generosity and legacy play in building lasting impact • How faith can restore identity, belonging, and hope later in life

Joanne also shares the story behind her new book, "G3 and Me," and how God used some of the hardest seasons of her life to shape the vision for this growing movement.

If you've ever wondered how faith, generosity, and purpose can change the future of aging — this episode will challenge the way you think about retirement, service, and community.

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In this episode of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with Duncan Gibbs, host of The Retirement Spy, to talk about retirement, purpose, and what life looks like after financial success.

What happens when you've achieved everything you thought you wanted… but still feel something missing?

Duncan shares his journey from decades in commercial real estate to stepping into a new season focused on helping others prepare not just financially—but personally and spiritually—for retirement. He opens up about the hidden struggle many high-achievers face: losing identity, purpose, and direction once work is no longer the center of life.

The conversation dives into the idea that retirement isn't about hitting a number or reaching a certain age—it's about freedom. With that freedom comes responsibility: to give back, to serve others, and to find deeper meaning through faith.

They also explore how many people unknowingly chase success at the cost of purpose, why burnout often leads people back to faith, and how true fulfillment comes from generosity—not accumulation.

In this episode, Rich and Duncan explore:

• Why retirement is about freedom—not age or money • The identity crisis many face after leaving their careers • How faith fills the void success can't • The importance of time, talent, and treasure in giving back • Why generosity creates lasting fulfillment

Duncan also shares powerful insights from his work and conversations through The Retirement Spy, highlighting how people can begin preparing now for a meaningful life beyond their careers.

If you've ever wondered what comes after success—or how to live with purpose in every season—this episode will challenge your perspective on retirement, faith, and what truly matters.