Heaven in Business Podcast

Andy & Janine Mason
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Life can be messy. The first step to successfully navigating faith, family and business is an authentic conversation. Andy and Janine Mason get real and raw sharing personal stories, insights, mistakes and lessons learned on his journey with God. Andy tackles the tough topics, including: - Purpose - Hearing from God - Relationships - Decisions - Leadership - Risk - Rejection and promotion - Growth - Success and failure... And much more!

  1. 2D AGO

    338. How to Build a Business that doesn't depend on you

    What if the biggest bottleneck in your business… is you? In this episode, Andy Mason shares a behind-the-scenes look at a week in Colorado—traveling through Castle Rock, Loveland, and Breckenridge—mentoring business leaders, building relationships, and experiencing what it really looks like to do life and business with God. Out of that week comes a powerful realization: 👉 If your business only works when you’re there… it’s not really a business. This episode unpacks: Why God told His people to step away in their busiest seasons (Exodus 23 & 34) How that applies to business owners today (without being irresponsible) What it looks like to build systems, leaders, and trust How to shift from hustle-driven growth to God-aligned increase This is not about working less. It’s about building differently. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/build-a-business-not-dependant-on-you 3 Practical Takeaways 1. God isn't asking you to leave your business - He's asking you to build it differently. 2. Find a place where your business is too dependent on you and ask yourself, "What's one step I can take to begin changing that?" 3. Do an audit: Evaluate areas where growth is coming from hustling, control, etc. instead of alignment, stewardship, and God's favor.  🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Next steps: 1. Join us at an upcoming event Heaveninbusiness.com/events 2. Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Colorado recap 01:30 – What actually happened behind the scenes 03:00 – Why proximity changes everything 04:30 – Exodus 23 & 34: stepping away in busy seasons 06:00 – Why this is NOT about legalism 7:15 – The real issue: dependence on you 08:30 – “You don’t own a business—you own a job with overhead” 09:30 – How to build a business that runs without you 11:00 – God as your source of increase 12:30 – Practical next steps

    8 min

  2. MAR 25

    337. How to Build Without Costly Drift

    Welcome to Heaven in Business, where we help Christian leaders partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In this episode, Andy Mason shares a personal and timely message on kingdom alignment. Using the picture of a truck needing alignment, he unpacks how even fruitful, successful people can slowly drift out of alignment with God. This conversation challenges Christian entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone in marketplace ministry to examine whether they are building from surrender or simply running ahead with momentum. Andy reframes maturity not as independence, but as deeper dependence on God—living as a son in identity, a servant in posture, and a steward in responsibility. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/build-without-costly-drift 3 practical takeaways  Practice a pre-decision pause. Before making key decisions, stop and ask: “God, what are You doing here?” Don’t let momentum make choices that belong to presence. Build return moments into your day. Set reminders to reconnect with God throughout the day. A simple pause can help you hear God at work and realign your heart before drift becomes direction. Respond quickly when God speaks. Obedience keeps you aligned. Hearing and obeying are deeply connected, so when God highlights something, act on it.  🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Next Steps: 1. Do a daily alignment check - Before you open email or begin work, take 5 minutes to ask: “God, what are You doing today—and how can I partner with You? 2. Get your copy of the full conference recordings Heaveninbusiness.com/2026replay 3. Find out more about the Growth Path: Heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path  Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and the truck alignment analogy01:07 Andy’s personal story of ambition and significance02:26 Fruitfulness, impact, and the need for alignment03:24 Can you do good things and still be out of alignment?04:48 Matthew 7 and the warning against lawlessness06:00 Independence as the root issue07:11 Doing good things apart from God08:02 Signs of drift in leadership and business09:32 Jesus as the model of surrendered leadership11:08 Sonship and bondservant posture12:54 Maturity is dependence, not independence14:11 Son, servant, and steward15:18 Abiding in God as the key to alignment16:38 Practical signs of drift and striving17:36 Brother Lawrence and practicing God’s presence18:52 Four practices to stay aligned21:14 Hearing God and immediate obedience22:06 Psalm 90 and seeing God bless the work of your hands23:35 Starting your day aligned with His will24:55 Sonship without surrender vs surrender without sonship25:56 Final encouragement and invitation to respond   #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

    27 min

  3. MAR 18

    336. Kingdom Business Looks Like Something

    Welcome to Heaven in Business—where we equip you to partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In this message, Andy Mason challenges the idea that “kingdom business” is just a concept. Instead, it looks like something tangible: expressed through daily obedience, alignment with God, and Spirit-led decisions in real-world business situations. Through powerful stories, from loss in agriculture to bold ethical decisions in business, you’ll see that kingdom impact is not about perfection, but about walking with God in the middle of uncertainty, risk, and growth. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/kingdom-business-looks-like-something Three Practical Takeaways 1. Kingdom business starts with alignment, not outcomes. Before chasing growth, pause and ask: What in my life is aligned—or misaligned—with God? Transformation begins internally. 2. Obedience unlocks supernatural provision. Whether it’s saying no to a major client or pivoting your entire strategy, kingdom business often looks like risky obedience that leads to unexpected breakthrough. 3. Your life is the message Kingdom business isn’t just what you build. It’s how people experience you. Your words, actions, and presence should reflect Christ in the workplace. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Next steps: 1. Do the activations Heaveninbusiness.com/SA 2. Get your copy of the full conference recordings Heaveninbusiness.com/2026replay 3. Grab some friends and coffee and process this deeper together Timestamps 00:00 – Kingdom business looks like something 01:00 – Prayer for alignment in life and business 02:00 – What defines a kingdom business? 04:00 – Story: Loss, growth, and obedience in agriculture 07:00 – Kingdom impact in global missions and business 10:00 – When hardship doesn’t disqualify kingdom business 11:30 – Misconceptions about success in business 12:00 – Ethical dilemma: Choosing values over revenue 16:00 – Breakthrough after obedience 17:00 – Biblical foundation: Walking with God (Adam & Enoch) 22:00 – Daniel: Excellence and supernatural wisdom 26:00 – John the Baptist: Favor and assignment 29:00 – Jesus’ model of kingdom power in action 31:00 – What success really looks like 33:00 – Heart posture vs. external results 35:00 – Self-assessment: Where are you aligned? 40:00 – Listening prayer: What is God saying to you? 42:00 – Activation and impartation for greater impact  #kingdombusiness #faithandbusiness #heargodatwork #christianentrepreneur

    47 min

  4. MAR 11

    335. How to Hear God at Work when You're Feeling Overwhelmed

    Learn how Christian entrepreneurs can hear God at work when overwhelmed—reset your identity, return to God’s presence, and lead your business with peace and clarity. Welcome to Heaven in Business, where we help you navigate the messy intersection of faith, family, and business. If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, leader, or marketplace minister wanting to grow a kingdom business and learn how to hear God at work, you’re in the right place.In this episode, Andy Mason shares a real leadership moment: feeling overwhelmed even after a powerful breakthrough. After a major conference filled with testimonies and Kingdom impact, he found himself battling anxiety, comparison, and uncertainty.Instead of hiding it, Andy walks through how he reset his perspective, returned to God’s presence, and found clarity again—offering practical tools you can apply in your business and leadership. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/hearing-god-when-overwhelmed Three Practical Takeaways for Business Leaders 1. Anchor Your Identity Before You Lead Overwhelm often starts when we move from partnering with God to trying to control outcomes ourselves. Re-anchor in who you are: a loved son or daughter, a steward, and a leader partnering with God. 2. Write Truth When Your Mind Feels Chaotic Andy shares how journaling declarations rooted in Scripture helped him cut through anxiety and confusion. Writing down truth helps you reconnect with God’s perspective and hear His voice clearly. 3. Build a Rhythm: Presence → Listen → Act Kingdom leadership flows from relationship first. Start in God’s presence, listen for His guidance, then act with clarity. Repeat the rhythm daily to lead with peace, joy, and wisdom.   🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Next steps:  1. Grab your copy of the conference recording: Heaveninbusiness.com/2026replay 2. Engage in an in-person event near you: Heaveninbusiness.com/events 3. Find out more about the Growth Path: Heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path Timestamps 00:00 Welcome – Faith, business, and real leadership struggles 01:10 Why Andy started exploring faith and business integration 02:20 Abraham and the journey of friendship with God 04:40 Conference stories of Kingdom impact in business 07:00 The “three chairs” – Christ on the throne vs self on the throne 09:30 Expansion, opportunity, and the weight of leadership 11:40 Warning signs that you’ve drifted from God’s presence 13:00 The Kingdom indicators: righteousness, peace, and joy 14:10 Practical step #1: Writing declarations of truth 16:30 Practical step #2: Remembering what God has already done 18:50 The lesson of Mary and Martha for busy leaders 21:20 Resetting priorities by sitting at Jesus’ feet 23:40 The leadership rhythm: Presence → Listen → Act → Repeat  #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

    26 min

  5. MAR 4

    334. Heaven in Business Conference Recap: Surrender that Multiplies Impact

    A Heaven in Business Conference recap on surrender, hearing God at work, and building kingdom business that multiplies impact through presence-led leadership.   Welcome to the Heaven in Business podcast—where we explore the intersection of faith, family, and business, and what it looks like to partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact.  In this episode, Janine Mason recaps the Heaven in Business Conference with leaders from around the world—and highlights the thread God emphasized again and again: surrender. Not surrender as weakness, but surrender as yielded partnership—learning to live from God’s presence, breaking agreement with performance, and taking step-by-step obedience that creates room for God’s provision and multiplication.   Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/conference-recap Three Practical Takeaways (workplace applicable)   1. Practice presence before you problem-solve Start your day (or your next stressful moment) with a simple prayer: “I am here.” Pause and listen for God’s response: “I am here.” Your peace becomes a leadership advantage when you lead from relationship.   2. Break up with striving—lead from identity One of the recurring themes was freedom from an “orphan” mindset—where you perform to feel safe, valuable, or approved. Choose leadership from sonship/daughterhood (secure, loved, led), not pressure-driven hustle.   3. Let surrender turn pressure into partnership The stories shared at conference all carried the same DNA: yielded, often inconvenient obedience—one step at a time. Surrender doesn’t shrink your business; it positions you for multiplication with God.   🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe   Next steps:  1. Grab your copy of the conference recording: Heaveninbusiness.com/2026replay  2. Explore the Growth Path Mastermind Heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path  3. Join us in-person at an upcoming event near you: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Timestamps  00:00 Welcome + why Janine is solo today  00:25 Conference recap: global leaders gathered in the room  01:05 “Kingdom business looks like the King”  02:05 Devotional moment: “I am here” + God’s presence in uncertainty  03:05 The “three chairs” teaching: moving from striving to abiding  04:15 The thread of surrender: learning the language of yielding  06:35 Theme recap: surrender that multiplies Kingdom impact  07:35 Key story: step-by-step obedience + practical partnership with God  08:35 “Inconveniently invisible friend”: normal relationship with God  10:15 Freedom from performance and the orphan mindset in leadership  11:05 Trust + provision: favor with limited resources  12:05 Surrender in pressure: leadership, family pain, and assignment  13:20 Invitation: where is God inviting you to yield right now?  16:00 “Earthen vessels” carrying the treasure of God’s presence  17:05 What’s next: Growth Path Mastermind + conference recordings  18:35 Why being in the room matters: wisdom in the conversations  20:10 Closing prayer + blessing   #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

    21 min

  6. FEB 25

    333. How a Truck Crisis Taught Me About Faith

    Kingdom crisis keys for Christian business leaders: hear God at work, stay rooted in love, and respond with wisdom when pressure and uncertainty hit. Welcome to The Conversation—the Heaven in Business podcast with Andy Mason, helping you navigate the messy intersection of faith, family, and business. In this short, “fresh testimony,” Andy shares what happened last week while traveling between Ohio and Illinois after buying a secondhand truck. When a check engine light sparked a real-time crisis decision under pressure. Instead of reacting from fear, shame, or accusation, he chose a Kingdom response: stay rooted and grounded in love (Ephesians 3:14–21) and let Christ rule the “decision seat” of the heart—then watch how God opens a way forward. Read the Blog Here Three Practical Takeaways (Keys to Handle Crisis) 1. Notice the “indicator lights” early. Small warnings can save you big pain later, pause and get clarity instead of pushing through on adrenaline. 2. Choose response over reaction (love as your baseline). Pressure reveals who’s ruling your heart. When you’re rooted in love, you don’t have to protect, prove, defend, or attack, you can respond with peace and wisdom. 3. Lead with integrity and calm communication. Andy contrasts two crisis postures—fear/shame/accusation vs. anchored love—and shows how that changes the conversation and outcome with the dealer. Subscribe & Stay Connected 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe What’s a “crisis moment” you’re facing right now—and what would it look like to respond from being rooted in God’s love instead of reacting from pressure? Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome + why this is a fresh testimony 01:10 – “Love rules the throne”: identity + the 3 chairs 02:20 – Real-life business pressures that reveal who’s ruling 03:05 – Romans 5:5: hope doesn’t disappoint (love poured out) 04:45 – Ephesians 3:14–21: rooted and grounded in love 07:10 – The truck story: the check engine light crisis moment 08:45 – Key #1: pay attention to the indicator lights 09:40 – More diagnostics… and the bigger issue is revealed 12:00 – Two postures in crisis: fear/shame vs anchored love 14:25 – Outcome + biggest lesson: love-led leadership in crisis 15:05 – Andy prays Ephesians 3:14–21 over you Grab your free guide to grow your business with God → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/Finding-Hope #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

    17 min

  7. FEB 18

    332. I Stopped Comparing... and Had My Most Productive Day in a Month

    Stop comparing yourself, return to surrender, and boost productivity—partner with God at work and build a business with purpose. Welcome to Heaven in Business—where we help you navigate the messy intersection of faith, family, and business so you can partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In this episode, Andy shares how he had his most productive day in a month—and it didn’t come from working harder, getting more efficient, or building a better plan. The breakthrough came from changing his center: recognizing how comparison pulls you back onto the throne, then choosing surrender—putting Christ back at the center—so your work flows from overflow, not effort. Read the Blog Here Three Practical Takeaways: Name the comparison questions driving you If you’re feeling scattered, pay attention to what you’re really asking: “Am I behind?” “What do I need to prove?” “When will I be enough?” Those questions reveal the source you’re living from. Swap comparison for surrender questions Shift to Spirit-led questions like: “What obedience is mine today?” “What assignment is mine?” “What am I being led to release?” That’s how you come back to clarity and peace—without striving. Use the ‘mirror question’ to re-center fast When comparison creeps in, ask: “What does my reaction tell me about who is ruling my heart—my significance, satisfaction, or security?” It’s not shame—it’s a quick re-centering back to Jesus on the throne.  Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business: Weekly email: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe  See you at an upcoming event: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/events Timestamps (starting at 00:00) 00:00 Why this productivity shift wasn’t about working harder or smarter 02:24 The pressure stack: news, relationships, cashflow, health, and uncertainty 04:48 Comparison is never neutral—it competes for lordship 07:12 The unexpected re-center: Isaiah 53 and the power of surrender 09:28 Why work will never satisfy when you’re sourcing significance from it 11:49 “Unforced rhythms of grace” (Matthew 11) + overflow vs effort 14:05 The mirror question that snaps you back to center 16:31 Prayer: letting go of striving, envy, and comparison 18:45 Share your testimony + upcoming events #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

    20 min

  8. FEB 11

    331. Feeling Pressure to Back Down? Here's What to Do

    Feeling pressure to shrink back? Learn 3 Nehemiah strategies to hear God at work and build your kingdom business with courage, focus, and impact. Welcome to the Heaven in Business podcast—where we help you partner with God, build better business, and multiply kingdom impact. In this episode, Andy unpacks a timely word to lean in (not draw back) and walks through three practical keys from Nehemiah to strengthen your faith and business. Andy Mason hosts this conversation from a place of Scripture-first leadership and real-world application. Read the Blog here Episode summary When the pressure hits, our instinct is to lower expectations or play it safe. Drawing from Nehemiah 4 & 6, Andy shows how mockery, mess (rubble), and distraction are classic tactics to stall your assignment. You’ll learn how to anchor in God’s voice, strengthen your core focus, and build with others so your work blesses cities and nations. Along the way, Andy shares stories from mastermind cohorts, travel partners, and a renewed commitment to Scripture-centered leadership that refuses to retreat. Three Practical Takeaways 1. Pray, then build: When criticism hits, return to God’s word and presence to reset your courage and next actions. 2. Strengthen the team: Close ranks at exposed places; build with families and peers—arm-to-arm—not as a lone hero. 3. Guard your focus: Say “I am doing a great work and cannot come down.” Protect your white-hot core from nice-but-distracting invites. Free Resource – Finding Hope at Work Get Finding Hope at Work: 7 Real Stories to Help You Hear God in Uncertainty (free guide): https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/Finding-Hope Events & Trips (including city-building engagements in Brazil, Colombia, and Zimbabwe): Heaveninbusiness.com/events — partnering with local leaders to equip marketplace believers. Brazil Colombia Zimbabwe Nonprofit partner: The Hope Directive 501(c)(3) Hopedirective.com Subscribe for weekly insights → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & why this word matters (don’t draw back) Heaven in Business 01:10 Upcoming gatherings & missions: students, marriage retreat in Cancún; global trips; invite to engage 02:15 Daily rhythms: Bible, journaling, walking with God like Enoch 04:35 Mastermind kickoff & the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit with accountability 06:40 Resetting expectations: hope, expansion, and fresh fire 08:45 Why Nehemiah? Building with eternity in mind (Matthew 6:33) 11:20 Key 1 – When opposition mocks (Neh. 4:1–6): pray, anchor, keep building 15:55 Key 2 – When the rubble feels overwhelming (Neh. 4:9–14): close ranks, fight for family & city 20:40 City impact and your business: why your region’s health affects your house 21:50 Key 3 – When distractions invite you to “come down” (Neh. 6:1–9): clarify vision; say no to good to protect great 23:30 Real example: declining “coffee” invites to finish core assignments 24:25 Activation: Ask the Holy Spirit for your one focus and do it 25:10 Wrap & next steps: cohorts, conferences, and the Growth Path #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

    25 min
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Life can be messy. The first step to successfully navigating faith, family and business is an authentic conversation. Andy and Janine Mason get real and raw sharing personal stories, insights, mistakes and lessons learned on his journey with God. Andy tackles the tough topics, including: - Purpose - Hearing from God - Relationships - Decisions - Leadership - Risk - Rejection and promotion - Growth - Success and failure... And much more!

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  • Creator
    Andy & Janine Mason
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    237
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    Clean
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    © 2026 Copyright 2026. All rights reserved.
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    Heaven in Business Podcast

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