Wisdom’s Table With Rachel Wortman

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Wisdom's Table with Rachel Wortman Faith-Based Business Coaching for Christian Entrepreneurs Wisdom's Table with Rachel Wortman is the podcast for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, CEOs, and faith-driven leaders who are ready to build profitable, purpose-filled businesses on the wisdom of God. Each week, Rachel Wortman, business coach and prophetic voice for the marketplace, brings biblical truth and practical business strategy together to help you grow revenue, lead with confidence, and steward your calling with clarity and conviction. If you're a Christian business owner navigating the tension between faith and finances, leadership and legacy, or scaling your business without losing your soul, this is your table. Topics covered include: faith-based business strategy, Christian entrepreneurship, biblical financial principles, leadership development, overcoming limiting beliefs, prophetic business coaching, purpose-driven revenue growth, and building a God-honoring brand. Whether you're a six-figure CEO or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, you'll leave every episode with actionable insight, renewed courage, and the unshakeable conviction that God's wisdom is your greatest business advantage. Pull up a chair. Your business was built for more.

  1. 2d ago

    188. On Mondays We Pray: Inviting The Holy Spirit Into The Business

    Join me in a powerful prayer time of dedicating your business to the Lord, and committing to Him in your business. Being a Christian in business can be hard at times, but true partnership with God is possible...and it begins in prayer.    Not ready to say goodbye? Get my weekly devotional emails designed to build your faith and business HERE.

    2 min

  2. 6d ago

    187. 42% Of Start Ups Fail: How to Ensure Your Business Makes It

    Okay, I have to ask you something that might sting a little. What if the logo, the website, the branding you've been pouring time and money into is actually the thing keeping your business from making money? I know. Stay with me. Here's what I've learned across 20-plus years of building businesses: you should be selling before you build. Not after the website is perfect. Not after the brand colors are locked in. Before. Most of us come from environments where looking the part feels like being the part. We think professional equals profitable. But that belief has a cost. Did you know that 42% of startups fail because they built something nobody actually wanted? I've seen this up close. A friend of mine poured over $35,000 into a consulting business before they ever landed a single client. By the time they realized the model wasn't working, they were so emotionally and financially invested that pivoting felt impossible. Today we're talking about the four things you actually need to do when you're starting from zero, and why selling first isn't a shortcut. It's the smartest move you can make.   Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram @rachelwortman and let me know you listened to this episode. Or find me on TikTok @therachelwortman   TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and its focus on growth in various aspects of life. 00:00:27 - Questioning Conventional Wisdom Exploring the idea that traditional business setups may be hindering success. 00:00:58 - The Shift in Business Building Discussing the misconception that a professional appearance is necessary for business success. 00:01:50 - The Evolution of Business Marketing A look at how marketing strategies have changed over the years, from phone books to social media. 00:02:52 - The Importance of a Website Acknowledging the value of having a website while emphasizing the role of social media. 00:03:45 - Understanding Your Market The significance of validating business ideas before investing heavily in branding and marketing. 00:04:38 - The Risks of Over-Investment Cautionary tales about the dangers of spending too much money before knowing if an idea will succeed. 00:06:24 - Emotional Attachment to Ideas How emotional investment can cloud judgment and hinder flexibility in business decisions. 00:08:52 - The Need for Real Feedback The importance of testing ideas with real buyers to avoid emotional attachment to untested concepts. 00:10:06 - Building Backwards: A New Approach Introducing the concept of selling before fully developing a business idea. 00:11:20 - Case Study: Consulting Firm An example of how a consultant could have approached their business differently to achieve success. 00:12:44 - Real-Life Application: Social Media Experiment Sharing a personal experience of testing a social media strategy with agents. 00:15:32 - Learning from Feedback Understanding how feedback can shape business offerings and pricing strategies. 00:17:06 - The Importance of Selling Encouraging listeners to embrace selling as a natural part of business growth. 00:18:41 - Identifying Your Business Stage Helping listeners recognize where they are in their business journey and how to move forward. 00:20:25 - Bringing Ideas to Life Encouraging prayerful consideration of how to implement business ideas effectively. 00:21:08 - Engagement with the Audience Inviting listeners to share their experiences and connect with the host.

    22 min

  3. Jun 22

    186. On Mondays We Pray: To Unmask The Lies And Be Set Free!

    Most of us would never say it out loud. But in private? Nearly 90% of people admit they carry a deep, quiet belief that God is somehow disappointed in them. That He rolls His eyes when they pray. That they're too much, too broken, too far behind. And today we are calling that exactly what it is: a lie from the pit of hell. On this episode of On Mondays We Pray, we are praying together over the shame of not measuring up and releasing it for good. Because when you let this lie go, you step into a love that is so vast, so rich, and so fulfilling that everything begins to shift. Come pray with us.   Have a specific prayer request? Email me! I would love to pray for you. Rachel@rachelwortman.com

    4 min

  4. Jun 18

    185. 3 Lies We Believe And How We Deceive Ourselves in Business and Faith

    In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I dive deep into a topic that resonates with many of us: the lies we tell ourselves. Often, these narratives shape our lives and impact our businesses in profound ways, even if we don’t recognize them as lies. I'm sharing my personal journey of discovering these self-deceptions, particularly through a pivotal conversation with my brother that opened my eyes to the truths I was avoiding. We explore three common lies that can hinder our growth and effectiveness in business and how you can avoid them as well.   Looking to grow your business but not sure how to stand out? Get my free guide HERE   TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table 00:00:27 - The Lies We Tell Ourselves 00:01:09 - Introduction to Personal Experience 00:02:43 - Lie #1: Prioritizing Faith When Life is Stable 00:04:27 - The Importance of Daily Connection with God 00:06:35 - Finding God in Everyday Moments 00:08:08 - Shifting from Formal Time to Abiding 00:10:47 - Breaking the Myth of Formalized Faith 00:12:01 - Lie #2: Fear of Being Sleazy in Sales 00:14:08 - Understanding the Blessing of Selling 00:16:04 - Lie #3: God’s Disappointment in Us 00:18:09 - God’s Compassion vs. Disappointment 00:20:39 - The Importance of Grace in Our Journey 00:22:56 - Encouragement and Call to Action 00:23:19 - Closing Remarks and Next Episode Preview

    24 min

  5. Jun 15

    184. On Mondays We Pray: For Your Business To Stand Out

    The market is flooded. More entrepreneurs are coming. And the ones who will stand out aren't the ones who perfected somebody else's model. They're the ones who had the courage to be exactly who God made them to be. We just talked about what it really means to stand out in a flooded market (See episode 183), and today we're taking everything we uncovered straight to the Lord. Because knowing your differentiators is one thing. Having the courage to actually walk in them is another. This is your Monday prayer. We're bringing the fear, the resistance, the places where you've been hiding parts of yourself because you weren't sure they were enough. We're laying it all down and asking God to do what only He can do. If last week's episode stirred something in you, this one is the next right step. Come pray with us. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. And if this blessed you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it. Need help standing out? Get my FREE Poisitioning Guide HERE

    3 min

  6. Jun 11

    183. Positioning for Success: Strategies to Thrive in a Cash-Strapped Economy

    In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I dive into a topic that is increasingly relevant in today's economy: how to differentiate yourself in a saturated market of entrepreneurs and businesses. With a staggering one in three Americans planning to start a business or side hustle in the next year—a 94% increase from last year—it's crucial to understand how to stand out amidst the flood of new entrants. Listen, I know your business may be struggling right now, but there is hope. There is help for you. Maybe you will find the nudge you need in this episode.  GET MY HOW TO STAND OUT GUIDE HERE   TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and its purpose. 00:00:26 - Today's Topic: Standing Out in Business Discussion on differentiating oneself in a saturated market. 00:01:52 - The Surge in Entrepreneurship Statistics on the increase in Americans planning to start businesses or side hustles. 00:03:40 - Understanding Financial Stress Insights into the financial challenges many Americans are facing. 00:05:36 - The Need for Wisdom The importance of seeking divine guidance in navigating economic challenges. 00:07:00 - Key #1: The Imitation Trap Exploring the limitations of imitation in business. 00:12:27 - Key #2: You Are the Differentiator Emphasizing the importance of authenticity and personal style. 00:17:30 - Key #3: Finding Your Positioning The significance of positioning in the market and how to identify it. 00:22:34 - Conclusion and Call to Action Encouragement to download the guide and seek God's guidance in business. 00:24:39 - Closing Remarks Final thoughts and invitation to share the podcast.

    25 min

  7. Jun 8

    182. On Mondays We Pray: Over Our Money

    It's Monday, and on Mondays we pray. If you caught last week's episode on money, bring that conversation into this one. We're bringing our finances to the Lord and asking for the one thing that changes everything in this area: wisdom. James says if any of us lacks wisdom, ask, and God will give it generously without finding fault. Friend, that promise is for you and your bank account too. If this money conversation has been stirring something in you, I also want to make sure you know about my book, The Money Mandate. It goes deeper into everything we've been unpacking and I genuinely believe it could shift the way you see and handle money for good. Grab it in the link below. Now come pray with me. What we're praying over today: Wisdom in how we assign and steward our finances For income to come and flow into our hands Clarity on how we are spending our money Faith to trust God with all of it Grab The Money Mandate: HERE Join Kingdom Leaders: HERE

    2 min

  8. Jun 4

    181. Where Did The Money Go? 4 Reasons Your Money Disappears

    Have you ever looked at your bank account and thought, "wait, I know I made more than this"? Friend, I have been there. And for a long time, I thought the answer was just to make more money. Turns out, that was not the problem. In this episode, I'm getting honest about something most of us don't want to admit: unassigned money disappears. Not because we're irresponsible, but because money without a job becomes emotionally charged, and emotionally charged money gets spent on whatever feeling shows up first. I'm sharing a personal story in this one that honestly made me laugh at myself, because I found out the hard way what happens when you let impulse do the budgeting for you. (Let's just say a mobile game was involved and leave it at that for now.) If you've ever felt like your income and your bank account are telling two very different stories, this episode is for you. We're talking about what it actually looks like to assign your money with intention before the impulse gets there first.   GET THE MONEY MANDATE HERE   TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and its purpose of helping listeners grow. 00:01:00 - The Money Disappearance Dilemma Discussing the common feeling of confusion about where money goes. 00:02:23 - Challenging the Income Problem Mindset Exploring the idea that the issue may not be a lack of income but rather how money is assigned. 00:03:36 - The Importance of Money Direction Understanding how unassigned money can lead to impulsive spending. 00:05:48 - Personal Spending Experience Rachel shares her experience with a mobile game and the emotional spending that ensued. 00:07:18 - Invisible Spending Decisions Highlighting how small, untracked expenses can accumulate unnoticed. 00:09:04 - Reasons for Financial Chaos Introducing four reasons why people struggle with money management. 00:09:43 - No Pre-Decision Explaining how lack of planning leads to impulsive purchases. 00:12:15 - Emotionally Driven Spending Discussing how emotions can influence financial decisions. 00:13:36 - Lifestyle Creep Describing how increased income can lead to increased spending without real benefit. 00:14:28 - Lack of Vision for Money Emphasizing the need for a clear purpose for money to prevent it from being wasted. 00:15:13 - Mindset Shifts for Financial Health Introducing two key mindset shifts to improve financial management. 00:16:05 - Direction Over Multiplication Stressing that money needs direction more than it needs to simply multiply. 00:18:02 - Every Dollar as a Builder Reframing the perspective on money as a tool for building rather than just spending. 00:20:29 - Sending Money vs. Spending Money Encouraging a shift in language and mindset regarding financial transactions. 00:22:03 - Assigning Jobs to Money Practical advice on how to assign specific purposes to each dollar. 00:24:51 - Conclusion: Leading Your Money Final thoughts on taking control of finances and the importance of intentionality. 00:25:33 - Closing Remarks Encouragement to share the episode and engage with the podcast community.

    26 min
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Wisdom's Table with Rachel Wortman Faith-Based Business Coaching for Christian Entrepreneurs Wisdom's Table with Rachel Wortman is the podcast for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, CEOs, and faith-driven leaders who are ready to build profitable, purpose-filled businesses on the wisdom of God. Each week, Rachel Wortman, business coach and prophetic voice for the marketplace, brings biblical truth and practical business strategy together to help you grow revenue, lead with confidence, and steward your calling with clarity and conviction. If you're a Christian business owner navigating the tension between faith and finances, leadership and legacy, or scaling your business without losing your soul, this is your table. Topics covered include: faith-based business strategy, Christian entrepreneurship, biblical financial principles, leadership development, overcoming limiting beliefs, prophetic business coaching, purpose-driven revenue growth, and building a God-honoring brand. Whether you're a six-figure CEO or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, you'll leave every episode with actionable insight, renewed courage, and the unshakeable conviction that God's wisdom is your greatest business advantage. Pull up a chair. Your business was built for more.

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