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Ep. 38 Faith, Football & Fatherhood with Joseph "Jojo" Gallagher

In this heartfelt episode, host Rich Sanders welcomes Joseph "Jojo" Gallagher, a former college football player turned high school coach and father of four. Jojo opens up about how his faith, family, and football journey have shaped his character, and how he's living out the mission of Christian capitalism in a season of transition and service.

From lessons learned on the field to late night prayer moments as a dad, Jojo shares how he's navigating God's call to provide, lead, and give generously even when the future feels uncertain. This episode is a must-listen for anyone balancing faith and responsibility and seeking to follow Jesus in the midst of life's real pressures.

In This Episode:

• 01:00 Introducing Jojo Gallagher - Husband, Father, Coach • 04:00 Growing Up with 10 Siblings & Discovering Football • 07:30 The Power of Prayer & God's Provision in College • 12:00 Coaching as Ministry, Building Up Young Men • 18:00 Trusting God During Uncertainty & Career Transitions • 23:30 Fatherhood, Faith & Leadership at Home • 29:00 Living on Mission as a Family • 33:00 Why Giving Isn't Always Financial • 38:00 How Jojo Defines Christian Capitalism • 41:00 Final Thoughts & How Listeners Can Pray for Jojo

Quotes:

• "Sometimes giving means time, presence, and prayer—especially as a dad." [33:15] • "God showed me that provision doesn't always come through a paycheck." [18:45] • "Being a Christian Capitalist means leading with integrity and giving from wherever you are." [38:05]

Relevant Links:

· Christian Capitalist Website

· Donate to Joseph's ministry giving.younglife.org

· Boulder Valley Young Life website

· @bouldervalley_younglife on IG

Featured Verse: Mark 9:37 "Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me…"

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Ep. 37 with Joanne Hickox

In this follow-up episode, host Rich Sanders welcomes back Joanne Hickox, founder of Operation Military Matters, to dive deeper into the heart and hustle behind one of Florida's most impactful military nonprofits. Joanne opens up about what it really takes to build a sustainable ministry, lead volunteers with excellence, and run a growing organization from a place of faith and deep conviction.

You'll hear updates on recent deployments, learn how corporate sponsorships have become vital to their mission, and discover how Joanne uses every opportunity, even at the post office, to witness, love, and inspire. Packed with practical wisdom and spiritual depth, this episode is a powerful reminder that generosity isn't a one-time act, it's a way of life.

In This Episode:

• 01:00 Welcome Back, Joanne - What's New with Operation Military Matters • 04:00 Packing Events, Volunteer Nights & Systematizing Growth • 08:00 Corporate Sponsorships, Local Business Partnerships & God's Timing • 13:00 Sending to Special Units & High-Risk Deployment Zones • 18:00 Faith Moments at the Post Office - Everyday Evangelism • 23:00 Teaching Kids & Teens the Joy of Serving • 28:00 Managing Donor Dollars with Integrity & Prayer • 33:00 What Keeps Joanne Going - Even Through Challenges • 38:00 How Operation Military Matters Embodies Christian Capitalism • 42:00 Joanne's Updated Definition of a Christian Capitalist

Quotes:

• "When you serve, you show up with your heart - not just your hands." [23:15] • "It's amazing what God can do when you say yes with a box and a prayer." [13:40] • "Being a Christian Capitalist means stewarding well and giving freely - because it's not ours anyway." [42:00]

Relevant Links:

· Christian Capitalist Website

· G3 Village: https://www.g3village.org/

· Operation Military Matters: https://operationmilitarymatters.org

· How to Donate or Volunteer: https://operationmilitarymatters.org/donate

· Connect with Joanne:

o LinkedIn

o Instagram

· Featured Verse: Proverbs 11:25 - "A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed."

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Ep. 36 with Joanne Hickox

In this moving and mission-focused episode, host Rich Sanders sits down with Joanne Hickox, founder of Operation Military Matters, a nonprofit that sends thousands of care packages to deployed U.S. troops around the world. What began as a simple school project with her granddaughter has grown into a powerful ministry of encouragement, generosity, and community engagement.

Joanne shares the heart behind this work, the stories of service members moved by a box of essentials and a handwritten letter, and how the ripple effect of small acts of kindness can reach the ends of the earth. Her journey is a masterclass in obedience, compassion, and using what's in your hand to change the world—one soldier, one package at a time.

In This Episode:

• 01:00 How Operation Military Matters Got Its Start • 04:30 A Grandmother-Granddaughter Project Turns into a Nonprofit • 08:00 What's in a Care Package - and Why It Matters • 13:30 Stories from the Field - Troops Receiving Love from Home • 18:00 Partnering with Schools, Churches & Local Businesses • 23:00 The Power of Handwritten Notes • 28:00 Fundraising, Stewardship & God's Provision • 34:00 Volunteer-Driven Success & Community Involvement • 39:00 Living the Christian Capitalist Life as a Nonprofit Leader • 42:00 Joanne's Definition of a Christian Capitalist

Quotes:

• "You never know how much impact you'll have just by showing someone you care." [13:40]

• "It's not just a package - it's a message of love from home." [23:05]

• "God gave us this mission, and He keeps providing what we need to fulfill it." [28:45]

Relevant Links:

· Christian Capitalist Website

· Operation Military Matters: https://operationmilitarymatters.org

· How to Donate or Volunteer: https://operationmilitarymatters.org/donate

· Connect with Joanne:

o LinkedIn

o Instagram

· Scripture Referenced: Matthew 25:40 - "Whatever you did for the least of these... you did for Me."

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In this heartwarming and wisdom-filled episode, host Rich Sanders sits down with Betsy Orr, a lifelong giver, volunteer, and embodiment of Christ-centered stewardship. Betsy shares her story of faith, family, and radical generosity from organizing garage sales for her church to funding missionaries and ministries both near and far.

With humor, humility, and a deep love for people, Betsy reminds us that wealth isn't about numbers it's about mindset. She discusses the power of tithing, the joy of teaching children to give, and why every dollar has eternal value when stewarded in faith. Whether you're 24 or 84, this episode will inspire you to live with open hands and a cheerful heart.

In This Episode:

• 01:00 Meet Betsy Orr • 05:00 How Her Parents Shaped Her Faith & Generosity • 08:30 Garage Sales, Missions Giving & Starting Small • 13:00 Tithing as Worship: A Family Value • 18:00 Why Generosity is a Privilege, Not a Burden • 22:00 Supporting Church Projects & Local Outreach • 26:30 Teaching Kids to Be Givers from a Young Age • 32:00 A Lifetime of Giving - Without Regret • 38:00 Cheerful Giving and the Joy It Brings • 42:00 Betsy's Definition of a Christian Capitalist

Quotes:

• "We gave because we wanted to - not because we had to." [18:30] • "Start young. Start small. But start giving." [26:00] • "You can't out-give God. And it's fun to try." [38:30]

Relevant Links:

· Christian Capitalist Website

Bible Verses Referenced: • 2 Corinthians 9:7 - "God loves a cheerful giver" • Proverbs 22:6 - "Train up a child in the way he should go…"

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Entrepreneurship as a Calling with Addison Williams

In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders sits down with Addison Williams, Regional Director of Community at Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor. Addison shares his powerful journey from the baseball field to the frontlines of Christian entrepreneurship, community building, and kingdom impact. Together, they explore how faith intersects with business, why excellence matters, and how even the smallest act of generosity can ripple through eternity.

Addison discusses the importance of "guarding the hour," slowing down to reflect, and cultivating meaningful community among entrepreneurs. He offers actionable wisdom on stewardship vs. ownership, finding your "why," and making work deeply meaningful even in a world full of distraction and pressure to perform. Whether you're a solopreneur, investor, or nonprofit founder, this conversation will refocus your heart on what truly matters.

In This Episode:

• 01:00 Life in Northwest Arkansas & Coaching Youth Softball • 04:00 Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Awakening the Call to Create • 08:00 From Solopreneur to Community: Breaking the Isolation • 13:00 The 12 Marks of a Faith Driven Entrepreneur • 17:00 Excellence vs. Perfectionism in Kingdom Business • 21:00 A Founder's Heart: Fighting Human Trafficking Through Business • 26:00 Slowing Down: Why Guarding the Hour Changes Everything • 35:00 Marketplace Ministry, Elevators & Divine Interruptions • 46:00 The Call to Stewardship, Generosity & Eternal ROI • 55:30 Addison's Definition of a Christian Capitalist

Quotes:

• "We all have impact. And we need to respect the impact we've been given." [42:35] • "We don't have to go overseas to be missionaries. The marketplace is the mission field." [46:00] • "A Christian Capitalist is someone who sews everything together work, generosity, and restoration." [57:55]

Relevant Links:

· Christian Capitalist Website

• Faith Driven Entrepreneur: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org
• Faith Driven Investor: https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org
• The Call to Create (video series): https://faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/content-library/call-to-create
• Join the Faith Driven Newsletter: Newsletter Signup

Books Mentioned: • Start With Why by Simon Sinek • The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer • Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer • Halftime by Bob Buford

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Leading for Kingdom Impact with John Gallagher

On this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders is joined by leadership coach and consultant John Gallagher, founder of Growing Champions. Together, they explore how biblical principles, strategic systems, and servant leadership intersect to create sustainable success in business and ministry. From Lean systems to "waste goggles," and from personal transformation to corporate generosity, John unpacks how faith-driven leaders can build organizations that make a kingdom impact—measurably.

John also shares the story of how a divine encounter in a grocery store line led him back to church, and how scripture and mentorship have shaped his mission to inspire, encourage, and equip leaders who bear fruit for God's glory.

In This Episode:

• 01:00 Myrtle Beach Living & Baseball Ties • 04:20 Founding Growing Champions After Corporate Consulting • 06:00 What the Toyota Production System Teaches About Waste • 10:00 "Waste Goggles" and Real-World Process Examples • 15:00 Resistance to Change – Why Good Isn't Always Good Enough • 20:00 What the Church Can Learn from Business Systems • 24:00 Four Steps to Kingdom Impact in Leadership • 26:00 How a Pastor in the Checkout Line Changed John's Life • 36:00 Faith + Profit: Building a Business That Gives Back • 55:30 John's Definition of a Christian Capitalist

Quotes:

• "God chooses common people to do uncommon things." [05:18] • "If there's no money, there's no mission." [37:30] • "We count people because people count." [18:00]

Relevant Links:

· Christian Capitalist Website

• Growing Champions: https://growingchampions.net
• Young Life Boulder – Support John's Son
• NewSpring Church: https://newspring.cc

• Scriptures Referenced:
• John 15:8, Romans 12, 1 Peter 4:8–10, Ephesians 6Book Mentioned: The Christian Capitalist by Rich Sanders

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From Wall Street to Worship: Jason Becker on Stewardship, Entrepreneurship & Eternal ROI

In this insightful episode, host Rich Sanders welcomes Jason Becker, an investor, entrepreneur, and passionate disciple of Christ, for a deep-dive conversation on faith, finance, and the purpose of profit. Jason shares his journey from working in high-stakes investment management to launching startups with eternal impact. Together, they unpack the spiritual calling behind business, the stewardship required to multiply God's resources, and why every believer is in ministry - whether behind a pulpit or a portfolio.

Jason offers candid reflections on building and selling companies, resisting worldly temptations, raising kids with integrity, and supporting global missions. His life and mindset are a testament to living out the belief that "the more we make, the more we give."

In This Episode:

• 01:00 Jason's Background: Faith, Finance & Family • 06:00 Leaving Wall Street to Follow God's Lead • 12:30 Building Businesses that Reflect the Kingdom • 18:00 Stewardship vs. Ownership: Whose Money Is It Anyway? • 24:00 Why Christian Entrepreneurs Should Be the Most Generous • 30:00 The Temptations of Wealth—and How to Stay Rooted • 36:00 Raising Kids in a World Obsessed with Status • 42:30 Multiplying Capital for Missions, Churches & Global Impact • 49:00 Defining Success: Obedience Over Outcome • 55:30 Jason's Definition of a Christian Capitalist

Quotes:

• "The Lord owns the cattle on a thousand hills—and every decimal in your bank account." [18:15] • "We're not building empires. We're building altars." [22:45] • "Your business is your pulpit; your product is your offering." [48:20]

Relevant Links:

· Christian Capitalist Website

• Jason Becker's
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Scriptures Referenced:
• Psalm 50:10 ("Cattle on a thousand hills")
• Luke 16:10
• Matthew 25 (Parable of the Talents)
• Book Mentioned: The Christian Capitalist by Rich Sanders

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Freedom, Faith & Fortitude: Bruce Duty on Military Ministry, American Heritage & Christian Capitalism

In this powerful episode, host Rich Sanders sits down with Bruce Duty, retired Army chaplain, nonprofit founder, podcaster, and passionate teacher of faith and freedom. Bruce shares his incredible journey—from enlisting in the Air Force to pastoring a Florida church to serving on the front lines in Iraq and South Korea as an Army chaplain. Now based in Niceville, FL, Bruce leads a nonprofit and podcast called Cross Country Three, focused on helping people persevere in the faith, protect their families, and preserve their precious freedoms.

This conversation dives deep into what it means to serve, sacrifice, and give generously—even when you don't have much. Bruce's insights on spiritual warfare, American history, capitalism, and courage are timeless reminders that Christian freedom requires action, responsibility, and risk. A must-listen for anyone navigating vocation, generosity, and calling in today's culture.

In This Episode:

• 01:00 Life in Niceville, FL & Launching Cross Country Three • 05:30 Bruce's Faith Roots, Military Background & Pastoral Calling • 10:00 Becoming a Chaplain in Iraq & South Korea • 16:30 Spiritual Support in Combat Zones: Chapel, Convoy, Psalm 91 • 24:00 What It Means to "Press On" & Leave the Past Behind • 30:00 True Generosity vs. Military Entitlement Culture • 36:30 Lessons from Black Rifle Coffee & Veteran Leadership • 40:00 The Mission of Cross Country Three & Serving Veterans • 47:00 Capitalism, Freedom & Reverence for God in the Marketplace • 54:30 Bruce's Definition of a Christian Capitalist

Quotes:

• "If you want to experience victory, you have to risk defeat." [38:00] • "Use your freedom to reverence God and respect people. It's not that complicated." [48:30] • "If you live a legacy, you'll leave a legacy." [55:00]

Relevant Links:

· Christian Capitalist Website

• Cross Country Three - Nonprofit supporting veterans and teaching values of faith, family, and freedom
• Bruce Duty – The Sentinel on Facebook
• Organizations Mentioned:

o Tunnel to Towers

o Gary Sinise Foundation

• Black Rifle Coffee – Liberty Roast

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Baked with Faith: Michele Pavlich on Covenant Cookies, Mustard Seeds & Stepping Out in Purpose

In this sweet and Spirit-filled conversation, host Rich Sanders sits down with Michele Pavlich, founder of Covenant Cookie Creations, to explore the divine inspiration behind her faith-based cookie business. From growing up in Elyria, Ohio to living a military family life that spanned Alaska to Florida, Michele shares how her calling was born not just out of nostalgia—but out of prayer, fasting, and deep spiritual alignment.

With stories of her late sister, her father, and her transformative 21-day fast, Michele weaves together faith, service, small business, and spiritual discipline into a powerful testimony. Each cookie she bakes takes three days—intentionally mirroring the resurrection—and each one is prayed over as a vessel for God's mustard seed. Her story is a reminder that your work can be your worship, and even a cookie can carry the gospel.

In This Episode:

• 01:00 How a Bottle of Sand Led Michele's Family to Destin, Florida • 05:30 Military Life, Family Moves & a 40-Year Love Story • 10:00 The Pink Cookie That Inspired a Business—and a Ministry • 16:00 Starting Covenant Cookie Creations on Her Wedding Anniversary • 20:00 Why Every Cookie Is Prayed Over and Takes Three Days to Make • 26:30 The Power of Small Group, Fasting, and a Mustard Seed • 32:00 Personalized Cookies, Packaging Options & Balloon Deliveries • 40:00 Big Opportunities: The Pensacola Air Show + Wedding Orders • 47:00 Volunteering, Cooking for Church & Giving as a Christian Capitalist • 53:00 The Reflection: A Poetic, Powerful Vision of Who We're Made to Be

Quotes:

• "Each cookie takes three days—and I'll never rush the cookie. You can't rush the resurrection either." [20:30] • "God gave me the cookie. It's not my seed—it's His mustard seed." [15:00] • "Tune your ear. Step off the hamster wheel. That's when you hear the voice of God." [35:30]

Relevant Links:

· Christian Capitalist Website

· covenantcookiecreations.com

· Pensacola Beach Airshow (July 9-12, 2025)

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Work, Worship & What We're Made For: Pastor Dave Holland on Faith, Labor, and Living Generously

In this moving and grounded conversation, host Rich Sanders sits down with longtime pastor, carpenter, and author Dave Holland to explore the Theology of Work through the lens of faith, resilience, and generosity. From growing up in East LA to planting churches across New England, Dave shares how God's plans are often forged through hard work and divine redirection.

Now retired from full-time ministry and running his own handyman business in Destin, Florida, Dave shares personal stories about altar calls, broken dreams, vocational calling, and discovering joy—even in cleaning out porta-potties. His reflections on work, worship, and giving paint a beautiful portrait of what it truly means to live as a Christian capitalist: someone who labors with love and gives with intention.

In This Episode:

• 01:00 From East LA to Bible College: A Dream Derailed and a Calling Answered • 05:30 An Altar Call That Changed Everything • 10:00 Planting 18 Churches in New England's "Preacher's Graveyard" • 14:30 The High Cost of Building Big—and When Small Might Be Holier • 20:00 A Move to Nebraska: Tradition, Tight-Knit Churches & Culture Shock • 26:00 Working at UPS, Barnes & Noble, and Cleaning Outhouses for God • 30:00 The Birth of a Handyman Business—and a Marketplace Ministry • 35:00 The Power of Presence: Shining the Light of Christ in Everyday Work • 40:00 What to Do If You Hate Your Job: Purpose, Prayer & Patience • 47:00 Giving It All Back: Mission Support, Faithful Tithing & Living Open-Handed

Quotes:

• "You will never find yourself until you find the work that God meant for you to do." [32:30] • "If you can't offer your job to the Lord as an act of worship, it might be time for a new job." [40:00] • "When you live a life of liberality, life becomes liberal with you." [51:45]

Relevant Links:

· Christian Capitalist Website

• Destiny Worship Center – Pastor Dave's current church in Destin, Florida
• Life Bible College (now Life Pacific University) – Dave's alma mater
• Dave's Book – Christmas Jesus