The Faithustle with Mukwenda Kandole

Mukwenda Kandole
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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.

  1. He Built a Successful Christian Agency… But God Wasn’t Pleased | w/ Keon Gibson

    20H AGO

    He Built a Successful Christian Agency… But God Wasn’t Pleased | w/ Keon Gibson

    🔥 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORK Surround yourself with Christian entrepreneurs building businesses God’s way: 👉 www.thefaithustle.com/network Inside you'll get: • Weekly live conversations with founders and creatives • Business strategy rooted in Biblical principles • Access to exclusive teachings and guest sessions • Community with like-minded builders Are you building a business God would bless? In this powerful and deeply convicting conversation, Keon Gibson shares his journey from being a NASA oceanographer to building Halo Creative—one of the most influential creative agencies serving top Christian music artists like Kirk Franklin, Maverick City, Chandler Moore, and more. But success came with a warning. Keon opens up about the moment God confronted him about his motives, his business, and his heart—and how he nearly lost everything. He explains what “Kingdom Fraud” means, why so many creatives and Christian entrepreneurs fail despite outward success, and what it truly takes to steward favor from God. This episode will challenge your perspective on business, calling, leadership, integrity, and what it really means to build something for God—not yourself. If you're a Christian entrepreneur, creative, founder, or leader, this conversation could change how you approach everything. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: • The truth about stewarding favor from God • The real reason some Christian artists and labels are declining • How to build a business God will continue to fund and bless TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Stewarding Favor vs Just Receiving Favor 00:52 — Introducing Keon Gibson (NASA to Creative Halo) 04:28 — How Keon Entered the Christian Creative Industry 08:39 — How Prayer and Obedience Unlock Opportunities 10:34 — Why Most Creatives Fail (No Systems, No Structure) 14:52 — The Importance of Contracts, Documentation, and Professionalism 17:42 — Why Integrity Is Everything in Business 19:14 — Why Money Cannot Be Your Primary Motivation 26:04 — “You Are Not the CEO — God Is” 27:07 — What “Kingdom Fraud” Really Means 28:56 — God’s Discipline and Refinement Process 31:48 — The Fire Before Promotion 43:32 — The Future of Christian Music and Creative Content 45:23 — Why God Is Removing Favor from Some Artists and Labels 50:05 — Why Being Connected to God Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage 57:13 — The Role of Church, Accountability, and Spiritual Covering 01:10:39 — The Vision Behind “Halo Creative” 01:12:16 — Why Your Character Must Match Your Calling 01:13:00 — Final Thoughts on Building Business God’s Way 📱Follow our journey on social media: 👉https://linktr.ee/thefaithustle 📱Follow Keon Gibson 👉https://www.instagram.com/keongibson/

    1h 14m
  2. How He Turned $10M in Ads Into $50M in Revenue | w/ Sydney Poiera

    FEB 11

    How He Turned $10M in Ads Into $50M in Revenue | w/ Sydney Poiera

    🚀 $10 Million Meta Ads Masterclass + Faith Driven Business Strategy What if you could learn how to scale your business with paid ads… while still building your business God’s way? In this powerful episode of the Faithustle Podcast, we sit down with Meta ads expert Sydney Poeira, who has managed over $10 million in ad spend and helped generate over $50 million in revenue for clients. This episode is a FREE masterclass for entrepreneurs, content creators, and business owners who want to understand: • How Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram Ads) actually work in 2026 • The biggest mistakes business owners make when running ads • What strategies are working RIGHT NOW in digital marketing • How to scale ads without burning money • Why data-driven marketing beats emotional marketing Sydney also shares his powerful testimony of how God redirected his career through closed doors, seasons of waiting, and radical obedience… leading to a brand new business now projected to scale into 7–8 figures in its first year. If you are a Christian entrepreneur, creator, or business owner trying to grow your influence and income while honoring God, this episode will challenge and equip you. 🔥 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORK (7-Day Free Trial) If you want mentorship, community, and live coaching around building business God’s way, join our Skool community: 👉https://www.thefaithustle.com/network Inside the Faithustle Network you’ll get: • Weekly Bible + business training • Live coaching and Q&A • Marketing & entrepreneurship strategy • Community of Christian entrepreneurs • Access to exclusive teachings and resources 💵 Book a call with Branch Bookkeeping Today  👉https://www.thebranchbookkeeping.com/ 📱Follow our journey on social media:  👉https://linktr.ee/thefaithustle 📱Follow Sydney Poeira  👉https://www.instagram.com/erikabrowninvestor/ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – $10M Ads & The Stewardship Mindset 00:44 – Why Entrepreneurs MUST Learn Paid Ads 02:18 – Sydney’s Background & Friendship Story 04:09 – How $10M in Ads Generated $50M in Revenue 05:13 – Biggest Meta Ads Mistakes Business Owners Make 06:28 – Why Emotional Decisions Kill Ad Performance 10:50 – Why Copying Competitors Fails 14:10 – What Changed in Meta Ads Strategy (2026 Update) 15:52 – The “Andromeda” Algorithm Shift Explained 17:16 – Creative Messaging That Converts 19:32 – Sydney’s Business & Faith Journey 20:33 – From Soccer Dreams to Marketing Career 23:30 – How He Discovered His Gift for Ads 25:05 – Scaling Through Fractional CMO Work 27:35 – When God Calls You to Pivot 30:22 – Obeying God When It Doesn’t Make Sense 34:22 – Learning Stewardship Through Closed Doors 40:28 – The “Builder’s Year” Prophetic Season 45:08 – Obedience That Launched a New Business 46:05 – Scaling Teams & Rapid Growth 51:19 – Identity as a Son Before Being an Entrepreneur 56:01 – Walking Into What God Already Promised 01:07:22 – Leadership, Discipline & Building Legacy 🎥 Filmed at Lux Creative in McKinney, TX:  👉https://www.luxcreativetx.com/

    1h 10m
  3. The REAL Reason Why God Changes Your Plans

    FEB 4

    The REAL Reason Why God Changes Your Plans

    🚀 Join The Faithustle Network Want to build your business God’s way alongside a community of Christian entrepreneurs? 👉 Join here: https://www.thefaithustle.com/network Inside the network: • Weekly Bible Studies for Entrepreneurs • Live Strategy & Coaching Calls • Private Networking & Collaboration • Direct access to Faithustle guests & mentors 📱Follow our journey on social media: 👉https://linktr.ee/thefaithustle Are you in a season where God is shifting your plans… and you don’t understand why? In this solo episode of the Faithustle Podcast, Mukwenda unpacks one of the most frustrating — yet powerful — parts of building a business God’s way: learning how to trust God through pivots, interruptions, and unexpected changes in strategy. Many Christian entrepreneurs struggle with confusion when God redirects their path. You planned carefully. You prayed. You mapped everything out. Then suddenly… God shifts direction. Mukwenda shares biblical wisdom, personal stories, and real business examples showing why God often changes our plans — and how those pivots often lead to the greatest breakthroughs in calling, leadership, and impact. You’ll learn why the biggest obstacle to your next level may not be fear… but attachment to how God worked last time. In this episode you will learn: Why God is sometimes silentWhy the mission matters more than the methodHow to handle God's interruptions in your business If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, creator, founder, or dreamer trying to follow God in business, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to trust God’s strategy over your own. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Why entrepreneurs struggle with God changing direction 02:30 — Spirit-led business vs. just having a plan 04:45 — The danger of being attached to past success 05:20 — Isaiah 43: Remember what God did… forget how He did it 07:45 — Why God’s wisdom often looks different than your strategy 09:00 — The story of Paul being redirected by the Holy Spirit 10:45 — Why God cares more about your growth than your destination 12:30 — Why God sometimes feels silent in business decisions 15:00 — God hides answers FOR you, not FROM you 17:00 — How dependence on God builds leadership capacity 19:20 — Why God’s intervention comes through interruption 21:50 — Samson & the donkey jawbone: Don’t idolize old strategies 24:15 — “The anointing isn’t in the method — it’s on it” 26:30 — Date the method. Marry the mission. 29:10 — Joseph, Noah & biblical pivots that led to provision 31:40 — God sees the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46) 34:00 — Mukwenda’s personal Faith Hustle pivots 36:00 — Upcoming announcements & invitation to join the community

    38 min
  4. She Gave Away a House — And Built a Billion Dollar Real Estate Business | w/ Erika Brown

    JAN 28

    She Gave Away a House — And Built a Billion Dollar Real Estate Business | w/ Erika Brown

    🌐 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORK — 7 DAYS FREE 👉 https://www.thefaithustle.com/network 📱Follow our journey on social media: 👉https://linktr.ee/thefaithustle 📱Follow Erika Brown 👉https://www.instagram.com/erikabrowninvestor/  👉https://owningitandlivingit.com/  👉https://www.youtube.com/@Erikabrowninvestor What does it really look like to build wealth God’s way? In this powerful episode of the Faithustle Podcast, Mukwenda sits down with Erika Brown — a real estate investor, educator, and co-founder of a billion-dollar real estate brokerage — to unpack her journey from living paycheck to paycheck to building a multi-million dollar real estate empire rooted in generosity and obedience to God. Erika’s story is proof that wealth and the Kingdom are not in conflict — when built with the right foundation. From taking her first leap of faith into real estate…to helping everyday families learn investing…to literally giving away a house at her conference to model biblical generosity…this conversation will challenge how you think about money, faith, obedience, and impact. If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, investor, or dreamer who wants to build without compromising your faith, this episode is for you. 🎙️ In this episode, we cover: • Why she believes real estate is not “only for the rich” • How her real estate company grew into multiple income streams • What it really takes to scale without burning out • Why generosity is built into every one of her businesses ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Why Erika gave away a house at her conference 02:30 – The heart behind generosity & Kingdom business 06:40 – From paycheck to paycheck to real estate investing 09:00 – Growing up without wealth & early money lessons 12:30 – Moving in obedience and buying their first property 15:20 – The leap of faith that changed everything 18:00 – Starting a real estate business with no blueprint 21:45 – Common misconceptions about real estate 24:30 – Why community accelerates growth 28:30 – The power of being in the right rooms 32:00 – Managing multiple businesses wisely 36:00 – Creating self-managing companies 39:45 – Raising entrepreneurial children 44:20 – Teaching kids ownership and responsibility 46:15 – Final wisdom for faith-driven entrepreneurs 🤝 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORKIf you’re a Christian entrepreneur or creator who wants to build God’s way, you don’t have to do it alone. Inside the Faithustle Network, we gather weekly for: • Bible studies • Strategy calls • Community with kingdom-minded builders • Conversations with 7- & 8-figure entrepreneurs 🎁 7-Day Free Access: 👉 Join here: https://www.thefaithustle.com/network

    50 min
  5. 4 Lessons I Learned From My First Podcast Tour

    JAN 21

    4 Lessons I Learned From My First Podcast Tour

    🤝 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORKIf you’re a Christian entrepreneur or creator who wants to build God’s way, you don’t have to do it alone. Inside the Faithustle Network, we gather weekly for: • Bible studies • Strategy calls • Community with kingdom-minded builders • Conversations with 7- & 8-figure entrepreneurs 🎁 7-Day Free Access: 👉 Join here: https://www.thefaithustle.com/network 📱Follow our journey on social media: 👉https://linktr.ee/thefaithustle What happens when God asks you to do something that feels impossible? In this episode of the Faithustle Podcast, Mukwenda shares the real, behind-the-scenes miracle stories and 4 life-changing lessons learned from hosting the very first Faithustle Tour. What started as a simple act of obedience turned into something only God could orchestrate: • Over 400 Christian entrepreneurs gathered across multiple cities • 32 people gave their lives to Christ • 7 clean water wells built in West Africa • Countless testimonies of repentance, healing, restoration, and renewed purpose Mukwenda opens up honestly about fear, doubt, pressure, and the moments where God completely changed the original plan — and why learning to be led by the Spirit matters more than having the perfect strategy. This message is for dreamers, creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who feel God stirring them toward something bigger — but aren’t sure how, when, or if they’re ready. 🎧 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: • Why God-sized vision produces God-sized momentum • Why faith doesn’t require feelings — it requires movement • How God meets you while you’re in motion This episode will challenge and encourage you to move from idea → execution and trust God with the momentum. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Why this tour changed everything 01:30 — The vision behind Faith Hustle 03:45 — How the tour idea was birthed in prayer 06:20 — Lesson #1: God-sized vision creates God-sized momentum 09:40 — The fear of doing something you can’t control 11:05 — Lesson #2: Letting the Holy Spirit change the plan 13:45 — Why altar calls weren’t originally part of the tour 16:10 — The miracle moment from the first event 18:30 — Lesson #3: Faith doesn’t require feelings — it requires movement 21:10 — Nashville: when only 20 tickets were sold 24:30 — The night everything shifted 27:40 — Testimonies, salvations, and supernatural moments 30:15 — Lesson #4: You don’t know until you go 33:10 — Why God orders steps, not ideas 36:40 — From obedience to long-term partnerships 39:20 — Moving from idea to execution 42:00 — Final encouragement for entrepreneurs in 2026 🎥 Filmed at Lux Creative in McKinney, TX:  👉https://www.luxcreativetx.com/

    35 min
  6. A Therapist to Millionaires Explains Why Entrepreneurs Burn Out | w/ Jason VanRuler

    JAN 14

    A Therapist to Millionaires Explains Why Entrepreneurs Burn Out | w/ Jason VanRuler

    🌐 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORK — 7 DAYS FREE 👉 https://www.thefaithustle.com/network 📱Follow our journey on social media: 👉https://linktr.ee/thefaithustle 📱Follow Jason VanRuler 👉https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/ Get His Book "Get Past Your Past": 👉https://www.amazon.com/Get-Past-Your-Facing-Connection/dp/0310367417 “The healthiest you is the most impactful you.” – Jason VanRuler In this powerful episode of the Faithustle Podcast, we sit down with Jason VanRuler, a licensed therapist who works with multi-millionaire entrepreneurs, executives, and high-profile ministry leaders. Jason opens up about the hidden mental and emotional struggles of high-capacity leaders—and why so many successful people are thriving financially but burning out internally. We talk about performance-driven identity, emotional health, trauma, ambition, and what it actually looks like to build a life and business that lasts. If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, leader, or content creator, this episode will challenge how you define success and help you shift from sprinting through life to running with endurance—God’s way. This conversation is especially for: Entrepreneurs feeling burned out or emotionally exhaustedLeaders who feel pressure to perform to earn love or approvalHigh-achievers who want success without sacrificing their soulAnyone who wants to build something sustainable, healthy, and Kingdom-aligned ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Why personal development determines long-term impact 02:30 – Jason’s journey into therapy and leadership 06:40 – Taking a leap of faith into your calling 09:45 – How Jason began working with high-capacity leaders 11:10 – Where business, therapy, and faith intersect 16:45 – The lie that performance equals love 18:40 – Why self-awareness is missing in most leaders 19:55 – Over-giving, burnout, and emotional depletion 21:40 – What happens when leaders ignore their inner life 24:10 – Sprinters vs. marathon runners in life and business 26:15 – Non-negotiables for sustainable leadership 27:55 – Faith, family, and soul health as priorities 31:40 – “How it looks” vs. “how it is” 33:20 – The danger of influence without intimacy 35:25 – Why soul care is worth the investment 38:35 – Practical advice for entrepreneurs in years 1–5 39:55 – Building guardrails (“bumpers”) for your life 41:20 – What real success actually looks like 42:40 – Jason’s book + how to connect with him

    44 min
  7. They Used Kingdom Principles To Scale Businesses To BILLIONS | w/ Larry & Staci Wallace

    JAN 7

    They Used Kingdom Principles To Scale Businesses To BILLIONS | w/ Larry & Staci Wallace

    🌐 JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORK — 7 DAYS FREE 👉 https://www.thefaithustle.com/network 📱Follow our journey on social media: 👉https://linktr.ee/thefaithustle 📱Follow our journey on Larry & Staci Wallace: 👉https://www.instagram.com/staciwallace/  👉https://www.instagram.com/thelarrywallace/ What does it actually mean to build a Kingdom business? In this powerful Faithustle episode, I sit down with Larry & Staci Wallace, pioneers of the modern Kingdom business movement. For over four decades, they’ve helped companies scale from startups to hundreds of millions—and even billions—of dollars, all while staying rooted in Kingdom principles, humility, generosity and obedience to God. This conversation goes far beyond Christian buzzwords of "Kingdom Business" We talk about: Why Kingdom businesses don’t borrow — they distributeHow humility, obedience, and surrender unlock multiplicationWhy God’s economy operates differently than the world’s systemWhat happens when success becomes an idol — and how God redeems itWhy generosity-first businesses experience blessing without sorrowHow to build companies that impact faith, family, finances, and legacy Larry & Staci share deeply personal stories of giving everything away, walking through seasons of humbling, and discovering the true economy of heaven. If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, founder, creator, or leader wrestling with how to grow without compromising your soul—this episode is for you. This is not about getting rich quick. This is about building something that echoes into eternity. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Kings don’t borrow, they distribute 02:30 – What “Kingdom business” actually means 07:30 – Marketplace ministry vs church-only mindset 12:00 – When growth costs you your soul 16:10 – Why the blessing of the Lord adds no sorrow 19:20 – Debt, dominion, and God’s economy 24:30 – The humbling season that changed everything 28:45 – Giving everything away and trusting God fully 33:30 – There is no risk in the Kingdom 38:00 – Generosity first vs profit first 42:30 – Why humility attracts God’s blessing 48:00 – Building businesses that outlive you 53:00 – Warning signs for young Kingdom entrepreneurs 58:30 – Authority, dominion, and legacy 1:05:30 – How do you want to be remembered? 1:12:30 – Final encouragement + prayer

    1h 17m
  8. 3 Christian Millionaires Give Their Advice | Brady Sticker, Billy Sticker & Brandon Forbes

    12/17/2025

    3 Christian Millionaires Give Their Advice | Brady Sticker, Billy Sticker & Brandon Forbes

    🌐 JOIN THE FAITHHUSTLE NETWORK — 7 DAYS FREE 👉 https://www.thefaithustle.com/network Follow our journey on social media: 👉https://linktr.ee/thefaithustle What happens when you surrender your business to God? Life Changing Impact! In this powerful live panel from the Faithustle Tour: Houston, we sit down with Billy Sticker, Brady Sticker, and Brandon Forbes — three Christian entrepreneurs who have built multi-million-dollar companies by prioritizing obedience, stewardship, and Kingdom purpose. This conversation will redefine how you see business. You’ll hear: 🚀 What It Really Means to Be Called to the Marketplace Ministry 🔥 How To Get A "God" Idea That Leads To Multiplication 📈 What Does Stewardship Really Look Like In Business ❤️ How You Can See Eternal Impact Inside Your Company This episode is FULL of real testimonies proving God uses business as a vehicle for revival. If you're a Christian entrepreneur, content creator, or Kingdom builder — THIS is the episode that will stretch your faith and expand your vision. FOLLOW OUR PANEL GUESTS: Brady Sticker:  👉https://www.instagram.com/bradysticker/ Billy Sticker:  👉https://www.instagram.com/thebillysticker/ Brandon Forbes:  👉https://www.instagram.com/iambrandonforbes/ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 – “Calling to entrepreneurship is calling to ministry” 0:32 – The FaithHustle Network: Why you should join 1:40 – Marketplace ministry vs. vocational ministry 2:32 – The cost of disobedience in business 3:03 – Generational obedience & calling 3:54 – Why entrepreneurs must step out 4:30 – Joseph of Arimathea: Marketplace influence matters 5:11 – Introducing Brady & Church Candy 6:42 – “God changed my calling at Bible college” 8:40 – Growing up without wealth → Building Kingdom impact 10:37 – Brandon’s radical transformation testimony 13:35 – Warning against small thinking 14:24 – The idol of money & surrendering your business 16:01 – The boy with the 5 loaves & 2 fish (multiplication principle) 17:38 – “Your steps create someone else’s breakthrough” 18:00 – The $100K giving challenge 20:01 – What stewardship really looks like 21:24 – God ideas vs. good ideas 22:18 – Stewarding your team like Jesus would 23:58 – Building a business you’d want to work for 25:54 – People are your greatest resource 27:38 – Wisdom, scaling & applied knowledge 29:20 – Testimony: Muslim entrepreneur saved through Brandon’s retreat 31:01 – 1,000 salvations through the Bible Study Funnel 32:13 – The power of client testimonies 34:34 – Story: The man whose life was saved by a church ad 35:45 – Why case studies matter in business 37:02 – Billy’s car rally revelation: “God sees around the corners” 40:30 – What God showed Billy about acceleration 42:27 – Mukwenda’s family testimony: Obedience creates legacy 43:30 – “Whose miracle is waiting on your obedience?” 46:00 – Closing encouragement & final thoughts

    45 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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