The Faithustle with Mukwenda Kandole

Mukwenda Kandole

Welcome to the Faithustle podcast, where we help young christians learn how to build their business and careers God’s way.  We have a problem in the church where those who have an entrepreneurial gift do not have healthy inspirations and role models of how to be successful and not lose your soul. Our desire with the Faithustle Podcast is to give encourage, inspire and equip you with examples of real life successful business owners who love the Lord and have healthy relationships. We teach from 5 pillars that we believe are the foundation of how to build well. Being Spirit Led, having Integrity, A having a heart of Stewardship, a posture of Humility and a responsibility to Generosity. If this describes you and you want to grow with a tribe of people who are just like you in their early stages of entrepreneurship, subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel and tell a friend about it. We’re excited to go on this journey with you.

  1. Can you fix a BAD brand? (Here's How You Can) | w/ Pete Rodriguez

    4d ago

    Can you fix a BAD brand? (Here's How You Can) | w/ Pete Rodriguez

    🤝 SECURE YOUR SPOT TO "THE MEET UP" May 29th A Convergence of Kingdom Entrepreneurs and Content Creators in Dallas. 🎤 Live Podcast with Touré Roberts, Tim Ross & Worship with Ryan Ofei 🚨 Pop up shop with "Scary But Beautiful Studios" ✨ DJ + Coffee & Treats 🤝 Networking ⏰ May 29th at 6:00pm 🎟 Get Your Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989017044523?aff=oddtdtcreator Your brand is speaking BEFORE you ever enter the room. The question is… what is it saying? In this episode of the Faithustle Podcast, Mukwenda Kandole sits down with branding expert Pete Rodriguez to unpack why so many businesses struggle—not because they have a bad product, but because they have a weak brand. Pete has worked on branding projects for universities, organizations, and major companies, helping businesses communicate trust, clarity, and identity through branding that actually connects. This conversation is a practical masterclass on: 👉 branding 👉 perception 👉 trust 👉 messaging 👉 storytelling 👉 positioning 👉 and why your brand directly impacts your revenue But this episode goes even deeper. Pete also breaks down how branding principles are found throughout scripture and why branding isn’t just a marketing tool—it’s about identity, stewardship, influence, and communication. If you are building: a businessa ministrya podcasta personal branda creative companyor an online platform… This conversation will challenge the way you think about branding forever. Because whether you realize it or not… People are already experiencing your brand before you speak. 🔥 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORK The Faithustle Network is a community for Christian entrepreneurs and creatives learning how to build business God’s way. Inside you’ll get: Weekly mentorship callsBible studies & prayerBusiness strategyMarketing & branding trainingCommunity with Kingdom entrepreneursAccess to monthly events 👉 https://www.thefaithustle.com/network 🔥 CONNECT WITH PETE RODRIGUEZ📲 Follow Pete Rodriguez: Instagram @impeterodriguez 📞 Book a Branding Consultation Call: Book a Consultation with The Brand Dept. 📲 Follow Faithustle:Faithustle Instagram ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Can You Fix a Bad Brand? 1:45 Meet Pete Rodriguez 4:20 Why Branding Matters More Than Ever 8:10 Your Brand Speaks Before You Do 12:00 The Biggest Branding Mistakes 16:00 Why Trust Is Everything 20:30 Branding & First Impressions 25:00 How Bad Branding Hurts Revenue 30:00 The Psychology Behind Great Brands 35:00 Branding Principles Found in Scripture 41:00 Why Most Businesses Blend In 46:00 Practical Ways to Improve Your Brand 52:00 Final Advice for Entrepreneurs

    43 min
  2. The 7 Signs of an Unhealthy Leader | w/ Jimmy Rollins

    May 20

    The 7 Signs of an Unhealthy Leader | w/ Jimmy Rollins

    🤝 SECURE YOUR SPOT TO "THE MEET UP" May 29th A Convergence of Kingdom Entrepreneurs and Content Creators in Dallas. 🎤 Live Podcast with Touré Roberts, Tim Ross & Worship with Ryan Ofei 🚨 Pop up shop with "Scary But Beautiful Studios" ✨ DJ + Coffee & Boba Tea 🤝 Networking ⏰ May 29th at 6:00pm 🎟 Get Your Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989017044523?aff=oddtdtcreator 🔥 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORK The Faithustle Network is a community for Christian entrepreneurs and creatives learning how to build business God’s way. Inside you’ll get: Weekly mentorship callsBible studies & prayerBusiness strategyMarketing & branding trainingCommunity with Kingdom entrepreneursAccess to monthly events👉 https://www.thefaithustle.com/network Some of the strongest leaders are silently falling apart. In this deeply raw and vulnerable episode of the Faithustle Podcast, Mukwenda Kandole sits down with pastor, author, leadership coach, and founder of Better Marriage University, Jimmy Rollins, for one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever had. Jimmy opens up about leading a thriving megachurch in the DMV while privately struggling in his marriage, carrying unresolved pain, emotional unhealth, and hidden wounds. He shares how pain, isolation, leadership pressure, and untreated trauma can slowly destroy even the strongest leaders if left unchecked. This conversation covers: Why successful leaders still struggle internallyThe danger of isolationHow untreated pain leaks into relationshipsWhy accountability mattersLeadership blind spotsWhy vulnerability is necessary for healing Whether you’re a pastor, entrepreneur, founder, creative, executive, or leader in any space, this episode will challenge you to stop hiding and start healing. This isn’t just a conversation about leadership. It’s a conversation about the soul. If you’ve been carrying pressure, burnout, exhaustion, disappointment, hidden struggles, or pain in silence… this episode is for you. 🔥 CONNECT WITH JIMMY ROLLINS & BETTER MARRIAGE UNIVERSITYBetter Marriage University helps couples heal, grow, and build healthy marriages through coaching, courses, and community. 👉 https://bettermarriageuniversity.com/ 👉 https://www.instagram.com/iamjimmyrollins/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 “Who Has the Keys to Your Pain?” 1:00 Introduction to Jimmy Rollins 3:00 Why Better Marriage University Was Created 7:00 Leading a Megachurch While Secretly Struggling 10:00 Pain, Leadership & Hidden Trauma 13:00 Why Success Doesn’t Heal Pain 15:00 The Danger of Leadership Blind Spots 18:00 “No One Checks On Leaders” 20:00 Signs You’re Becoming an Unhealthy Leader 24:00 Isolation, Pride & Hidden Sin 28:00 Why Leaders Hide Their Struggles 31:00 The Broken Culture Around Accountability 35:00 Church Hurt, Pain & Cynicism 40:00 Therapy, Healing & Self Awareness 44:00 Faith, Pain & Asking God Questions 49:00 Hannah, Pain & Purpose 54:00 Why Success Won’t Heal You 57:00 The Beauty of Healthy Leadership 1:00:00 Why Pain Can Become Purpose 1:02:00 Final Encouragement for Leaders 🎥 Filmed At Luxe Creative Studios in Mckinney, Texas

    1h 5m
  3. How He Built a $13M Business AND Does Full-Time Ministry | w/ Hunter Swain

    May 13

    How He Built a $13M Business AND Does Full-Time Ministry | w/ Hunter Swain

    🤝 SECURE YOUR SPOT TO "THE MEET UP" May 29thA Convergence of Kingdom Entrepreneurs and Content Creators in Dallas. 🎤 Live Podcast with Touré Roberts, Tim Ross & Worship with Ryan Ofei 🚨 Pop up shop with "Scary But Beautiful Studios" ✨ DJ + Coffee & Boba Tea 🤝 Networking ⏰ May 29th at 6:00pm 🎟 Get Your Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989017044523?aff=oddtdtcreator🔥 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORKThe Faithustle Network is a community for Christian entrepreneurs and creatives learning how to build business God’s way. Inside you’ll get: Weekly mentorship callsBible studies & prayerBusiness strategyMarketing & branding trainingCommunity with Kingdom entrepreneursAccess to monthly events👉 https://www.thefaithustle.com/network How do you scale an 8-Figure business without losing your soul in the process? In this episode of the Faithustle Podcast, Mukwenda Kandole sits down with entrepreneur, evangelist, and returning guest Hunter Swain, who alongside his wife has built a luxury retail business doing nearly $13 million a year. But this conversation goes far deeper than business strategy. This is a conversation about: 👉 leadership 👉 people 👉 systems 👉 culture 👉 obedience 👉 and building something that lasts generations Hunter shares the moment he realized he and his wife had reached their personal capacity and why growing their business required trusting other people, building systems, and letting go of control. They also dive into: Why most entrepreneurs burn outThe danger of building too fastThe importance of playing the long gameHow to build a healthy team cultureWhy scaling is ultimately about peopleWhat it looks like to truly build business God’s way This episode is especially for Christian entrepreneurs, founders, creatives, and leaders who feel called to build something bigger than themselves without sacrificing their family, health, or relationship with God. There are people waiting on the other side of your obedience. Don’t give up. 📱Follow our journey on social media: 👉https://linktr.ee/thefaithustle 📱Follow Hunter Swain & His Company: 👉https://www.instagram.com/huntercswain/  👉https://www.instagram.com/redeluxe/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 The Breaking Point in Business 1:00 Welcome Hunter Swain 3:00 Faithustle Tour & Salvations 6:00 Why God Wanted Him to Think Bigger 10:00 The Mindset Shift Around Wealth & Impact 13:00 Why Scaling Requires People 17:00 “We Can’t Build This Alone” 20:00 The Secret to Healthy Team Culture 24:00 Why Delegation Is Biblical 29:00 Building Business AND Ministry 35:00 The Danger of Doing Too Much 41:00 Success Can Be Dangerous 46:00 Why You Must Play the Long Game 52:00 Building Something Generational 55:00 Don’t Give Up Too Early 1:01:00 Final Encouragement for Entrepreneurs

    1h 4m
  4. What You're FORFEITING By Not Creating Content | w/ Ty Headlee

    May 6

    What You're FORFEITING By Not Creating Content | w/ Ty Headlee

    🔥 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORKThe community for Christian entrepreneurs building business God’s way: 👉 Join FREE + Paid Community: www.thefaithustle.com/network Inside you’ll get: Weekly calls with 7, 8, 9 figure kingdom entrepreneursBible studies + prayer for buildersReal strategy for marketing, sales, and growthA community that actually understands your calling “You don’t even understand what you’re forfeiting if you don’t release your sound.” There are people waiting for what’s inside of you. In this episode, Mukwenda sits down with Ty Headlee—a creative strategist helping high-level leaders find and project their digital voice—and this conversation goes deeper than content. This is about identity. This is about purpose. This is about obedience. Ty breaks down the revelation that: 👉 You have a unique sound 👉 Your voice is not optional 👉 And if you don’t release it… people miss what God put in you We’re living in the most opportunity-rich time in history for creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. But most people stay stuck because they: Don’t know who they areDon’t value what they carryOr are afraid to start This episode will challenge you to stop hiding and start creating. Because this isn’t just content… This is calling. ⚡ WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhy your “sound” matters more than trendsThe biblical foundation of creativity (Ephesians 2:10)How to stop overthinking and start creatingA simple framework to create content consistentlyWhy most people never step into their full potentialHow to build content around your real life 📱Follow our journey on social media: 👉https://linktr.ee/thefaithustle 📱Follow Ty Headlee & Get The Kingdom Carousel System 👉https://www.instagram.com/tyheadlee/  👉https://stan.store/TyHeadlee?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnXUbvvru4BpLmaZykRP-W41Xm9D2P2HDJ90vdPKES_DBhLmRV3Qxq_1hTAbs_aem_9S1Bkvd0pYqlAV4VCpm3Lg ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 You’re Forfeiting More Than You Think 2:00 Meet Ty Headlee 5:00 Why Most Creatives Stay Stuck 9:00 You Have a Unique Sound 13:00 Identity Before Content 18:00 The Lie That You’re “Not Creative” 23:00 Why Content Is So Important Right Now 28:00 The Framework: Who You Are → What You Do 35:00 Practical Content System (Simple + Scalable) 42:00 Why Most People Quit Too Early 48:00 The Cost of Not Creating 55:00 Final Word for Creators 💵 Book a call with Branch Bookkeeping Today  👉https://www.thebranchbookkeeping.com/

    1h 24m
  5. How A Dance Movement Turned Into Revival | w/ Michelle Brogan

    Apr 29

    How A Dance Movement Turned Into Revival | w/ Michelle Brogan

    She built a dance convention that travels the country…teaching thousands of dancers. But something unexpected started happening. People weren’t just dancing…they were encountering God. Salvations. Baptisms. Healing. At a dance convention. In this episode, Michelle Brogan—founder of Dance Revolution—shares the story behind a movement that is bringing revival into one of the most overlooked industries. From working with world-class dancers…to watching entire rooms respond to altar calls and seeing people get baptized in full dance clothes. This is what happens when you stop separating your calling from your faith. “If you can’t integrate your gift with God… it becomes an idol.” ⚡ WHAT THIS EPISODE WILL SHOW YOUHow to bring God into ANY industry (even “secular” spaces)Why separating your gift from God leads to burnoutThe real cost of building something with GodHow revival can happen outside the church wallsThe difference between passion vs excellenceWhat it takes to sustain something for 25+ years 🔥 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORKIf you’re serious about building your business God’s way: 👉 Join the Faithustle Network: www.thefaithustle.com/network Inside you’ll get: Weekly calls with Kingdom entrepreneursReal business strategy + biblical foundationCommunity that understands your callingGrowth without compromising your faith 📱Follow our journey on social media: 👉https://linktr.ee/thefaithustle 📱Follow Michelle Brogan 👉https://www.instagram.com/michellebroganofficial/ 🎟 Get Your Ticket To Now Or Never Encounter 👉https://www.noworneverencounter.com/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Revival at a Dance Convention?! 2:00 Meet Michelle Brogan (25 Years in Dance) 4:30 Why Dance Felt Empty Before God 7:00 “If You Can’t Integrate It… It’s an Idol” 10:30 How Dance Revolution Started 15:00 The First Altar Call (Everyone Came Forward) 20:00 Baptisms at Dance Events 🤯 25:00 Excellence vs Passion 30:00 Why Most Christian Creatives Struggle 35:00 The Cost of Building with God 40:00 Burnout, Stress & Almost Losing Everything 45:00 Prayer, Fasting & Longevity 50:00 How to Bring God Into Your Industry 55:00 Final Encouragement for Creatives

    1h 1m
  6. She's Won $100M+ in Court at 31 (Winning Mindset) | w/ Samantha Teal

    Apr 22

    She's Won $100M+ in Court at 31 (Winning Mindset) | w/ Samantha Teal

    🔥 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORKThe community for Christian entrepreneurs building business God’s way: 👉 Join FREE + Paid Community: www.thefaithustle.com/network Inside you’ll get: Weekly calls with 7, 8, 9 figure kingdom entrepreneursBible studies + prayer for buildersReal strategy for marketing, sales, and growthA community that actually understands your calling What does it actually take to win at the highest level…while putting God first? In this episode of the Faithustle Podcast, Mukwenda Kandole sits down with Samantha Teal — a powerhouse in the legal industry who, by 31, has helped win hundreds of millions of dollars for her clients and built multiple thriving companie in the legal space....without a law degree. But her success isn’t just strategy…It’s mindset. It’s faith. It’s a refusal to quit. Too many entrepreneurs quit right before the breakthrough. Right before the miracle. Right before God moves. In this conversation, we break down: The mindset that separates successful entrepreneurs from everyone elseHow faith fuels confidence in high-pressure industriesWhy fear is the #1 thing holding you backHow to know if an opportunity is from GodThe real reason most people never reach their potential If you’re a Christian entrepreneur (especially a woman in business) trying to build something meaningful… this episode will shift how you think, build, and lead. 📱Follow our journey on social media: 👉https://linktr.ee/thefaithustle 📱Follow Samantha Teal 👉https://www.instagram.com/samanthateal/ 👉https://www.instagram.com/smtlitigationconsulting/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 The $10M Case + “Don’t Quit On 6” 2:00 Meet Samantha Teal (Her Growth Since Season 1) 4:30 What Drives Her to Keep Building 6:00 Fear vs Faith in Entrepreneurship 9:00 God Opens Doors… But You Have to Walk 12:30 How She Makes Business Decisions 15:00 Choosing the Right Partners 20:00 Building Multiple Companies 25:00 Hosting a High-Level Conference 30:00 Why Giving Is the Real Strategy 35:00 Confidence, Fear, and Growth 40:00 The “Don’t Quit On 6” Principle Explained 45:00 The Biggest Limiter in Business (It’s You) 50:00 Speaking Success Into Existence 55:00 What She’s Expecting Next (Promises of God)

    52 min
  7. I've Studied Christian Millionaires….Here’s What They Do | w/ Mukwenda Kandole

    Apr 15

    I've Studied Christian Millionaires….Here’s What They Do | w/ Mukwenda Kandole

    🤝 SECURE YOUR SPOT TO "THE MEET UP" April 17thA Convergence of Kingdom Entrepreneurs and Content Creators in Dallas. 🚨 Pop up shop with "Scary But Beautiful Studios" ✨ DJ + 📸 Pro Headshots ☕ Coffee + Matcha Bar 🎤 Worship 🤝 Networking 🎬 Special guest speaker 👀 ⏰ April 17th at 6:30pm 🎟 Get Your Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985602315978?aff=oddtdtcreator How do you actually build a successful business as a Christian entrepreneur… without burnout, compromise, or losing your faith? In this episode, Mukwenda Kandole breaks down the exact framework behind Faithustle and the 5 pillars that 7, 8, and 9 figure Christian entrepreneurs live by. After nearly 10 years in business—working with brands like Chrysler, Chick-fil-A, and Toyota—Mukwenda discovered that most business advice is missing one thing: God. This episode is a masterclass on: Kingdom business principlesBuilding a business God’s waySpirit-led decision making Through interviews with top-level CEOs, founders, and leaders, one pattern became clear: 👉 The entrepreneurs who truly thrive don’t just grow fast… 👉 They build on the right foundation. 💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN If you are: A Christian entrepreneur trying to grow your businessA content creator or leader building something meaningfulSomeone tired of hustle culture and burnout This will give you a clear blueprint: ✔ The 5 pillars of a Kingdom business (stewardship, spirit-led, integrity, humility, generosity) ✔ Why hustle culture is broken (and what to do instead) ✔ How to actually be Spirit-led in your business decisions ✔ The difference between growth vs healthy growth ✔ How to build wealth without losing your soul ✔ Real lessons from 7–9 figure Christian CEOs 🚀 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORKIf you want to build your business God’s way with other Christian entrepreneurs: 👉 Join the Faithustle Network: www.thefaithustle.com/network Inside you’ll get: Weekly live callsKingdom business strategyFaith + executionReal community ⏱ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Why most entrepreneurs are building wrong 2:05 – The origin of faithustle 4:10 – Hustle culture vs God’s way 7:47 – What top Christian entrepreneurs have in common 9:59 – Pillar 1: Stewardship (how to multiply what God gave you) 17:08 – Pillar 2: Being Spirit-led in business 24:21 – Pillar 3: Integrity in business 29:09 – Pillar 4: Humility in leadership 34:01 – Pillar 5: Generosity & wealth 41:22 – Final challenge: build differently

    43 min
  8. The Hidden Danger of Success (Why Leaders Fail) | w/ Ben Cooley

    Apr 8

    The Hidden Danger of Success (Why Leaders Fail) | w/ Ben Cooley

    🤝 SECURE YOUR SPOT TO "THE MEET UP" April 17thA Convergence of Kingdom Entrepreneurs and Content Creators in Dallas. 🚨 Pop up shop with "Scary But Beautiful Studios" ✨ DJ + 📸 Pro Headshots ☕ Coffee + Matcha Bar 🎤 Worship 🤝 Networking 🎬 Special guest speaker 👀 ⏰ April 17th at 6:30pm 🎟 Get Your Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985602315978?aff=oddtdtcreator He built a global movement… then lost it all. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ben Cooley, a leader who built a global nonprofit across 12 countries, 45 locations, helping rescue and support over 100,000 women and children from human trafficking. He spoke on the biggest stages. Worked with governments. Raised millions. Led hundreds of staff. From the outside… it looked like success. But behind it all—he wasn’t leading himself well. And it cost him everything. ⚠️ THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF:You’re ambitious but feel driven (not led)You want to build something BIG for GodYou’re chasing growth but questioning your foundationYou’ve never been taught how to lead yourself Because here’s the truth: Not all growth is healthy. Cancer grows too. Ben breaks down: The hidden danger of momentum in leadershipWhy success can destroy you if you’re not readyHow pain can fuel purpose… or ruin your futureThe difference between being driven vs being led 👑 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORKThe community for Christian entrepreneurs building God’s way: 👉 https://www.thefaithustle.com/network Weekly calls with high-level 7-8 Figure Kingdom leadersFaith + business trainingReal accountability (not surface-level)Live events + community You don’t have to build alone. Join today! 📱 CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefaithustle/ Website: https://www.thefaithustle.com/network 📱 FOLLOW BEN:👉https://www.instagram.com/bencooley/ 👉https://www.instagram.com/good.bookkeeping/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Built a global movement (12 countries, 45 locations) 2:00 – From opera singer to global nonprofit leader 6:00 – How vision attracted thousands 10:00 – Pain as purpose (and the danger behind it) 14:00 – Why success tests your character 18:00 – The hidden danger of momentum 22:00 – The truth about leadership failure 26:00 – Why most leaders don’t have real accountability 30:00 – The questions every leader MUST ask 35:00 – Driven vs led (this will hit you) 40:00 – Identity: sonship vs performance 45:00 – Losing everything (the turning point) 50:00 – Rebuilding from a healthy foundation 55:00 – What true success actually is 1:00:00 – Final charge to leaders

    57 min
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Welcome to the Faithustle podcast, where we help young christians learn how to build their business and careers God’s way.  We have a problem in the church where those who have an entrepreneurial gift do not have healthy inspirations and role models of how to be successful and not lose your soul. Our desire with the Faithustle Podcast is to give encourage, inspire and equip you with examples of real life successful business owners who love the Lord and have healthy relationships. We teach from 5 pillars that we believe are the foundation of how to build well. Being Spirit Led, having Integrity, A having a heart of Stewardship, a posture of Humility and a responsibility to Generosity. If this describes you and you want to grow with a tribe of people who are just like you in their early stages of entrepreneurship, subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel and tell a friend about it. We’re excited to go on this journey with you.

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