Prophets to the Profits

Prophets to the Profits

Prophets to the Profits Podcast— Where Love is the Bottom Line. Calling out leaders, Empowered by Truth. Hosted by Al Alexander and Steve Krentz, we share stories, strategies, and inspiration to help leaders turn God-given purpose into lasting impact and prosperity.

  1. 3 days ago

    The Power of Generosity: What You Sow, You Will Reap | Prophets to the Profits

    What does true generosity look like—and how can it change your life, your relationships, and your business?In this episode of Prophets to the Profits, we explore the importance of giving with the right heart. Generosity isn't simply about money. It's about being willing to give your time, energy, knowledge, encouragement, resources, and talents without always expecting something in return.The way we give matters. When our generosity is genuine and pure, we create a lasting impact on the people around us—and often discover that what we sow eventually comes back in ways we never expected.The Bible reminds us in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7:"Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously."And it goes on to say that each person should give what they have decided in their heart to give—not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.In business and in life, it's easy to measure everything by what we receive in return. But what happens when we shift our focus to what we can give?In this conversation, we discuss:• Why generosity is more than just giving money• The importance of giving your time freely and sincerely• Why our motives matter when we help others• How generosity can strengthen relationships and business• The principle of sowing and reaping• Why giving should come from the heart rather than obligation• How a generous mindset can change the way we approach life and workWhat are you sowing into the lives of the people around you?Sometimes the greatest things we can give aren't things at all—they're our time, attention, experience, encouragement, and willingness to help.Subscribe to Prophets to the Profits for conversations about faith, business, purpose, leadership, and the principles that connect them.Calling out leaders, Empowered by Truth. We believe true leadership is resilient—shaped by God’s promises, refined by His process, aligned with His purpose, and empowered by His presence. ✝️If your interested in being featured on the Prophets to the Profits Podcast, reach out to us at P2P@ConEquip.com or at (716) 295-0345 we look forward to hearing from you!

  2. 2 Sept

    How We Rebuild After Disaster: Connie Humenik & Shane Zoccole | Spokes of Hope Ministry

    What does it take to dedicate your life to helping people rebuild after disaster strikes?In this inspiring episode of Prophets to the Profits, Connie Humenik and Shane Zoccole of Spokes of Hope Ministry share the story behind their commitment to disaster relief and their mission to help people get their lives back after natural disasters.From the immediate aftermath of devastation to the long road of rebuilding, Connie and Shane discuss what they have witnessed, the people they've helped, and why they continue to answer the call when communities are facing some of their darkest moments.Their work goes far beyond handing out supplies. It's about restoring dignity, providing practical help, bringing hope, and helping families take the steps needed to rebuild their lives.In this powerful conversation, we explore:• What inspired Connie and Shane to dedicate their lives to disaster relief• What it's really like helping communities after a natural disaster• The challenges families face long after the cameras leave• The importance of practical help in the recovery process• How faith and compassion drive their mission• The people and experiences that have left the greatest impact• Why helping someone rebuild their life can be more powerful than simply helping them surviveSpokes of Hope serves communities affected by disaster and crisis, providing resources and ongoing support to people in need.This is a story about service, resilience, faith, and hope—and about ordinary people choosing to make an extraordinary difference.🎙️ Prophets to the Profits PodcastIf this conversation inspires you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE the episode with someone who could use a little hope.Calling out leaders, Empowered by Truth. We believe true leadership is resilient—shaped by God’s promises, refined by His process, aligned with His purpose, and empowered by His presence. ✝️If your interested in being featured on the Prophets to the Profits Podcast, reach out to us at P2P@ConEquip.com or at (716) 295-0345 we look forward to hearing from you!0:00 The Rolling Stones Trivia Challenge1:19 The Great Customer Service Survey Debate5:02 The True Meaning of Sacrifice6:39 Facing the Impossible in Chimney Rock9:50 The Origins of Spokes of Hope17:30 Overcoming Doubt and Finding Clarity38:38 Sibling Rivalry Trivia Showdown

  3. 26 Aug

    When Life Feels Out of Control: A Guide to Trusting God

    What do you do when life feels completely out of control? When your plans fall apart, unexpected problems keep piling up, and you’re left asking, “God, why is this happening?”In this episode of Prophets to the Profits, Al and Steve have an honest conversation about what it really means to trust God when life gets chaotic—at home, at work, in business, and everywhere in between.From speeding tickets and runaway cats to difficult seasons, broken plans, relationships, business disappointments, and unexpected challenges, this conversation explores how we can stop relying solely on our own understanding and learn to trust God as our guide.Drawing from Proverbs 3:5-6, Al and Steve discuss what it looks like to trust in the Lord with all your heart, acknowledge Him in every area of life, and surrender the need to understand exactly how everything will work out.In This Episode:How to trust God when your plans fall apartWhy difficult circumstances don't mean God has abandoned youHandling stress, disappointment, anger, and frustration in a healthy wayTrusting God in business, leadership, and the workplaceThe difference between trusting God and becoming apatheticWhy we struggle with control and wanting to understand everythingHow faith can give you freedom from worry and disappointmentApplying Proverbs 3:5-6 to everyday lifeLearning to follow God's direction instead of forcing your own plansFinding peace when you don't understand what God is doing“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5💬 Join the conversation: What is something you're currently learning to trust God with? Share your thoughts, praise reports, or prayer requests in the comments.👍 Like this episode, subscribe to Prophets to the Profits, and share it with someone who needs encouragement today.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction00:42 – Today's Topic: Trust Your Guide01:00 – The Speeding Ticket Story04:06 – How Much Grace Do You Get on the Road?05:18 – What Does It Mean to Trust God?06:25 – When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan06:54 – The Car Alarm, Broken Door & Runaway Cat Story09:04 – When Everything Seems to Go Wrong10:15 – Focusing on What Really Matters10:41 – Laying Our Problems at God's Feet11:33 – God Doesn't Require Everything to Go According to Plan13:02 – Is It Wrong to Feel Angry, Discouraged or Overwhelmed?14:17 – Our Struggle With Control15:25 – Why Our Expectations Can Distract Us16:08 – Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust God, Don't Lean on Your Understanding17:15 – What Does Biblical Wisdom Look Like?18:08 – God Makes Our Paths Straight18:57 – Experiencing Faith in the Middle of Chaos19:41 – Trusting God in Business and Work21:18 – Looking Back and Seeing God's Plan22:15 – Trusting God Over Our Own Abilities23:20 – Trusting God Doesn't Mean Becoming Apathetic24:09 – Giving Control to God25:24 – Learning to Rely on God25:56 – Something Fun: The Three-Legged Chicken Joke28:23 – Final Thoughts & Prayer Requests28:47 – Connect With Prophets to the Profits29:17 – Final ThoughtCalling out leaders, Empowered by Truth. We believe true leadership is resilient—shaped by God’s promises, refined by His process, aligned with His purpose, and empowered by His presence. ✝️If your interested in being featured on the Prophets to the Profits Podcast, reach out to us at P2P@ConEquip.com or at (716) 295-0345 we look forward to hearing from you!

  4. 22 Aug

    How Can I Possibly Be Blessed!?

    What does it really mean to be blessed by God? Is a blessing always something good that happens to us, or can God use even the most difficult seasons of our lives for His purpose?In this episode of Prophets to the Profits, Steve and Sophia have an honest conversation about God’s blessings, faith, suffering, gratitude, and Christian perspective. They explore what it means to give thanks in all circumstances—even when life doesn't feel like a blessing.From everyday blessings and answered prayers to loss, hardship, and traumatic events, this conversation asks a difficult but important question: Can God bring something good out of the things we never would have chosen?They discuss the story of Joseph, the biblical idea that God can work through what was meant for evil, and the importance of trusting God even when we can't see the bigger picture.The episode also includes a fun Bible-themed spelling bee to wrap things up!💬 What do you think? Have you experienced something that seemed terrible at the time but ultimately became a blessing in your life? Share your story in the comments!📖 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”In this episode:• What does it mean to be blessed by God?• Can difficult circumstances become blessings?• Finding purpose in suffering and loss• Trusting God when you can't see the bigger picture• The story of Joseph and God’s purpose• Giving thanks in all circumstances• How Christians can maintain faith during hardship• How our words and actions can be a blessing to others• Why everything ultimately points back to Christ• A Bible-themed spelling bee00:00 – What Does It Mean to Be Blessed?00:59 – The Art of Saying “Bless You”05:11 – Understanding God’s Blessings08:30 – Can Difficult Circumstances Be a Blessing?11:19 – What Is a Blessing?15:05 – Joseph: Finding Purpose in Hardship18:13 – Is Everything Ultimately a Blessing?18:53 – Giving Thanks in All Circumstances20:04 – Bible-Themed Spelling Bee23:29 – Final Thoughts & What’s Coming NextCalling out leaders, Empowered by Truth. We believe true leadership is resilient—shaped by God’s promises, refined by His process, aligned with His purpose, and empowered by His presence. ✝️If your interested in being featured on the Prophets to the Profits Podcast, reach out to us at P2P@ConEquip.com or at (716) 295-0345 we look forward to hearing from you!

  5. 21 Aug

    Can Christians Invest in Bitcoin? | Former AWS Blockchain Leader Jeff Hasselman Explains

    Is Bitcoin compatible with biblical stewardship? Can Christians invest in cryptocurrency without compromising their faith? In this episode of Prophets to the Profits, hosts Albert Alexander and Steve Krentz sit down with Jeff Hasselman, founder of Kingdom Bitcoin and former Head of Blockchain, Crypto, and Web3 at Amazon Web Services (AWS).Jeff shares how he built AWS's blockchain business into a multi-billion-dollar global division before launching Kingdom Bitcoin, a faith-driven platform helping Christians understand Bitcoin through the lens of biblical stewardship, honest money, and long-term responsibility.Together, they explore the difference between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, how Christians should think about investing, the dangers of speculation, inflation, money printing, biblical principles of wealth, and why stewardship—not getting rich—is at the heart of the conversation.Whether you're completely new to Bitcoin or have been following crypto for years, this episode offers a thoughtful, faith-centered perspective on one of today's most talked-about financial topics.About Jeff HasselmanJeff Hasselman is the founder of Kingdom Bitcoin and 926 Ventures. He previously founded and led Amazon Web Services' Blockchain, Crypto, and Web3 business, helping many of the world's leading blockchain companies scale globally. Today, Jeff advises founders, investors, institutions, and governments while teaching biblical stewardship and honest money through Kingdom Bitcoin.Timestamps00:00 – Is the U.S. dollar really being audited? Bitcoin vs. money printing00:00:43 – Welcome to Prophets to the Profits00:01:30 – Graduation gift debate: How much should you give?00:05:07 – Introducing Jeff Hasselman & today's topic: Christian Crypto00:07:17 – How Jeff discovered Bitcoin in 201300:09:27 – Why institutional adoption is changing everything00:09:46 – Jeff's faith journey and relationship with Christ00:12:12 – Should Christians be skeptical of Bitcoin?00:14:39 – Bitcoin, the Mark of the Beast & common Christian concerns00:16:28 – Honest money and why Bitcoin matters to Jeff00:18:04 – Could Bitcoin become a global reserve asset?00:20:11 – Working with governments, banks, and lawmakers00:22:30 – Biblical stewardship vs. chasing wealth00:24:20 – Long-term investing, inheritance, and passing wealth to future generations00:26:22 – Should everyone own some Bitcoin?00:27:55 – Bitcoin vs. other cryptocurrencies00:30:19 – Where to find Jeff & his upcoming books00:31:16 – Crypto trivia challenge: Jeff vs. Al!00:36:36 – Final thoughts & closing scriptureIf you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode with someone interested in faith, business, investing, or Bitcoin. Let us know in the comments:Do you believe Christians should own Bitcoin? Why or why not?You can follow Jeff at:Kingdom Bitcoin Substack: https://www.kingdom-bitcoin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhasselmanX (Twitter): https://x.com/jeffhasselmanCalling out leaders, Empowered by Truth. We believe true leadership is resilient—shaped by God’s promises, refined by His process, aligned with His purpose, and empowered by His presence. ✝️If your interested in being featured on the Prophets to the Profits Podcast, reach out to us at P2P@ConEquip.com or at (716) 295-0345 we look forward to hearing from you!

  6. 20 Aug

    The Story Behind The Coffee Shop Everyone Is Talking About | Michael Reid

    In Part 2 of our conversation, hosts Albert Alexander and Steve Krentz sit down with Michael Reid, Executive Director of Rise of Western New York, to explore how a nonprofit coffeehouse is transforming lives through faith, community, and employment training.Michael shares the incredible story behind Rise Coffee, a Christ-centered community coffeehouse in Buffalo, NY, where people of all backgrounds are welcomed, at-risk youth gain real job skills, individuals with disabilities find purpose, and lives are impacted through authentic relationships and the love of Christ.From miraculous stories of God's provision to practical lessons on faith-driven entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with inspiration for business owners, ministry leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to use their work for God's Kingdom.In this episode you'll learn:How Rise Coffee combines business with ministryWhy faith-based businesses can transform communitiesPractical ways to disciple through everyday workEmployment training that changes livesStories of God's provision and divine appointmentsWhy relationships are one of the greatest evangelism toolsEncouragement for entrepreneurs seeking God's purposeTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction & Part 2 with Michael Reid01:36 – The great toilet paper debate (Over vs. Under!)05:06 – "Jehovah Java" & why coffee matters06:42 – What is Rise of Western New York?07:35 – How Rise Coffee began09:25 – Teaching job readiness through real work10:49 – Why a coffee shop became the training ground11:36 – Using business as ministry12:36 – Lessons from other Christian coffee shops14:17 – Keeping ministry the priority15:34 – Building authentic community18:18 – Powerful stories of lives being changed20:08 – God's provision: The drywall miracle22:53 – Praying with customers23:54 – Serving seniors and the local community25:03 – Working with youth and individuals with disabilities29:25 – Advice for entrepreneurs pursuing God's calling31:33 – Coffee trivia challenge37:26 – Why you should visit Rise Coffee38:46 – Final encouragement & closingIf this conversation encouraged you, LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring conversations about faith, business, and purpose, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement.📍 Visit Rise Coffee (Buffalo, NY) to support their mission of empowering people through faith, community, and meaningful work.Calling out leaders, Empowered by Truth. We believe true leadership is resilient—shaped by God’s promises, refined by His process, aligned with His purpose, and empowered by His presence. ✝️If your interested in being featured on the Prophets to the Profits Podcast, reach out to us at P2P@ConEquip.com or at (716) 295-0345 we look forward to hearing from you!

  7. 19 Aug

    3 Lessons to Learn - When Running a Business

    What does it really look like to start and build a business as a Christian?In this episode of Prophets to Profits, Al shares three important lessons every Christian entrepreneur should consider when starting a business: spiritual alignment, financial responsibility, and relationships.1. Spiritual — Get in Line With GodBefore building the business, make sure your life is aligned with God. Seek first His Kingdom and allow your faith to guide your decisions, priorities, and purpose. Your business should serve your calling—not replace your relationship with God.2. Financial — Be Smart With Your MoneyStarting a business often requires sacrifice. Understand the financial realities before you begin, manage your money wisely, and be prepared for the sacrifices that may come along the way. And above all, give to God first and keep Him at the center of your finances.3. Relationships — Put Your Family FirstA successful business isn't worth sacrificing your marriage or your relationship with your children. Your wife and children should never consistently get whatever time is left over after the business takes everything it can. Build your business without losing your family in the process.The goal isn't simply to build a profitable business. It's to build a business God can bless without it costing you the things that matter most.If you're a Christian thinking about starting a business—or you're already an entrepreneur—this conversation offers three areas you should carefully consider before taking the next step.Subscribe to Prophets to Profits for more conversations about faith, business, leadership, money, and entrepreneurship from a Christian perspective.Calling out leaders, Empowered by Truth. We believe true leadership is resilient—shaped by God’s promises, refined by His process, aligned with His purpose, and empowered by His presence. ✝️If your interested in being featured on the Prophets to the Profits Podcast, reach out to us at P2P@ConEquip.com or at (716) 295-0345 we look forward to hearing from you!

  8. 19 Aug

    He Left this Amazing Job After God Spoke to Him | Michael Reid's Incredible Testimony

    God Spoke to Him in a Parking Garage... Then Everything ChangedWhy a Disney Executive Walked Away to Follow God's CallingWhat would you do if God interrupted your successful career with a life-changing calling?In this powerful episode of Prophets to the Profits, we sit down with Michael Reid, a former executive with Disney and Warner Bros., who walked away from a successful career after experiencing an unmistakable encounter with God.Michael shares his incredible testimony of hearing God's voice in one of the most unexpected places—a parking garage—where he received a vision that would eventually come to pass. His journey of faith, obedience, and trusting God's direction offers encouragement to anyone wrestling with purpose, calling, and the cost of following Christ.Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, creative professional, or simply seeking God's direction for your life, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.In this episode you'll discover:Why Michael left a successful Hollywood careerThe supernatural encounter that changed everythingHow God speaks to ordinary peopleThe importance of obedience over comfortTrusting God's plan when it doesn't make senseLessons for Christian entrepreneurs and leadersFinding purpose beyond worldly successIf this testimony encouraged you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.🎙️ Prophets to the Profits explores the intersection of faith, business, leadership, and purpose through conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, pastors, and leaders who are following God's calling.#MichaelReid #ProphetsToTheProfits #ChristianPodcast #FaithInBusiness #GodsCalling #Testimony #Disney #WarnerBros #ChristianLeadershipCalling out leaders, Empowered by Truth. We believe true leadership is resilient—shaped by God’s promises, refined by His process, aligned with His purpose, and empowered by His presence. ✝️If your interested in being featured on the Prophets to the Profits Podcast, reach out to us at P2P@ConEquip.com or at (716) 295-0345 we look forward to hearing from you!

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