Christian business content is trending everywhere right now, and with that popularity comes a unique pressure. Many Christian business owners carry guilt that their business isn't "Christian enough." Whether that means not having Bible verses on the packaging, or no gospel presentation at checkout. Or maybe it is just a little feeling that you're missing "something."
In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I answer a question a woman asked me at a Money Mandate summit in Nashville: does being a Christian in business mean you have to run a Christian business? My answer may surprise you, and I believe it will set you free.
I share a lesson from church history about what happened to Christianity when it became popular under Emperor Constantine, and why something being trending doesn't automatically make it godly. I also open up about how my husband and I approach faith in our real estate brokerage, an industry with clear legal boundaries, and the phrase he uses with clients: "We are not a Christian business. We are Christians who run a business."
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why how you build matters more than what you build as a Christian entrepreneur
How God uses your business to build you while you build it
What it looks like to let the Holy Spirit lead how much of your faith shows up in your business
How to tell the difference between Holy Spirit discernment and fear of sharing your faith
The pastoral advice that shaped how we serve every person who walks through our doors
What questions to ask before hiring a faith and business coach
Whether God has called you to make your business an open ministry or to quietly serve with excellence, kingdom entrepreneurship starts with obedience to what He has asked of you.
00:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and the Money Mandate
00:01:10 - The Question of Christian Identity in Business
00:02:38 - Historical Context: Constantine and the Growth of Christianity
00:04:01 - The Impact of Legalization on Church Growth
00:05:36 - The Role of Money in Kingdom Entrepreneurship
00:06:50 - The Importance of How You Build Your Business
00:08:03 - Navigating Christian Values in Business Practices
00:09:06 - The Heart of Christian Business Ownership
00:10:21 - The Balance Between Faith and Business
00:11:03 - Territoriality in Ministry and Business
00:12:27 - The Goal of Business: Serving Others
00:13:40 - Listening to God's Guidance in Business Decisions
00:15:16 - The Trend of Christian Business Coaching
00:17:02 - Asking the Right Questions Before Investing
00:18:47 - Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
00:19:29 - Invitation for Feedback and Engagement
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