Redeeming Business Today

David Schmidt
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Ever wonder what a business would look like if Jesus were the owner? What would they focus on? Would the employees grumble about working conditions or pay? What would the culture be like? Well, at Redeeming Business Today we are demystifying that question as we collaborate with likeminded business leaders who view life from a Christian worldview. We delve into how God would do business, which translates into how we should be running our business. As a former pastor, engineer, business coach, and father of nine children David Schmidt analyzes business to find the root causes of success and simplifies it so anyone can understand and apply those principles. The Redeeming Business Today is designed to inspire, equip, and motivate business professionals to take God at his word and to trust him, commit their plans to him, and to delight in his ways. Business success is a combination of hard work and the blessing of God. It is not one or the other, it's both.

  1. 1d ago

    100. Why Performance-First Cultures Are Crushing Your Team — And What to Do Instead with Scott Doggett

    What do you see when you look at the people on your team? If you're honest, you might catch yourself labeling them — the top performer, the problem employee, the one who just doesn't get it. But what if the way you see your people is the very thing holding your business back? Scott Doggett spent decades leading in the hospitality industry before two unexpected layoffs sent him into a wilderness season that changed everything. Through that journey, God used him to build a movement — the National Academy of Leadership Development — that is helping organizations rediscover the forgotten power of servant leadership. Join us as Scott shares why performance-first cultures are quietly crushing morale, what it actually looks like to lead the way Jesus led, and how seeing people as priceless — not as job titles or productivity scores — can transform your team and your bottom line. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Start by seeing every person on your team the way Jesus saw people — as priceless, regardless of rank, title, or performance. When you lead from that foundation, everything else — culture, engagement, results — begins to follow. One challenge from today: This week, take five minutes to learn one thing about the story behind one of your employees. Then let it change how you lead them. More About Scott Doggett Website: https://www.nationalald.com/ Book: Priceless! See People Differently. Lead People Better: Doggett, Scott More About David Schmidt Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God. Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by.

    28 min

  2. Jun 22

    99. How to Trust God When Your Career Falls Apart: Faith, Fuel Efficiency, and Starting Over with Brian Livingston

    Starting a business isn't the LinkedIn highlight reel everyone makes it look like. There's real heartache, real fear, and real moments where you wonder if you made the right call. But what if those hard times were actually the point? Brian Livingston spent nearly 20 years as a chemical engineer at Caterpillar before being laid off during COVID alongside with 4,000 others. Instead of landing safely back in corporate America, God led him somewhere unexpected — a copper tube that's changing the diesel industry. Brian now runs Zell Cam and helps heavy equipment operators reduce fuel costs and carbon emissions through a simple, off-the-shelf technology that pays for itself in months. Join us as Brian shares how losing his job became one of the best things that ever happened to him, why faith in God's sovereignty is the only thing that gets you through the gut punch of unemployment, and how his engineering background gave him the credibility to confidently step into something brand new. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Brian's answer is simple: Don't separate your faith from your work. Your identity is follower of Jesus first — and everything else comes after that. Show up to your business as a whole person who belongs to God, not a professional who happens to go to church. One challenge from today: Start small. If you've been waiting to build a deeper prayer or Bible reading habit, don't wait for the perfect hour-long routine. Open your Bible for five minutes today. Celebrate that. Tomorrow, do it again. More About Brian Livingston Website: https://www.decarbonize5.com/ More About David Schmidt Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God. Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by.

    28 min

  3. Jun 15

    98. How to Build Leaders Worth Following: Mentorship, Character, and Owning Your Mistakes with Earl Morrison

    You've poured yourself into your business, your team, your leadership — but have you ever stopped to ask whether you're doing it alone? And more importantly, are you letting someone truly speak into your life, not just coach you through a moment? Earl Morrison spent over 32 years in law enforcement and seven years as a police chief in Oklahoma. After losing what he and his wife thought was their dream job to political winds, Earl did something most of us resist: he stopped, reflected, and let God use the adversity to shape him into a mentor for others. That journey led him to write his book Leadership Lessons Learned and build his company, Leading and Learning with Character. Join David and Earl as they unpack what mentorship actually is — and why it's different from coaching or discipleship — and why our pride is the #1 thing standing between us and the growth we desperately need. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Mentoring others is one of the most tangible ways to reflect God's investment in us. When we pour into someone else's growth — not just their skills, but their character — we're living out the kind of discipleship Paul describes in 2 Timothy 2:2. It's not a program. It's a relationship. One challenge from today: Find one person you trust enough to speak truth into your life — and give them permission to do it. Don't wait until you have it all figured out. That's the pride talking. More About Earl Morrison Website: https://earlmorrison.com/ Books: Leadership Lessons Learned Mentoring for Life Closing the Gap More About David Schmidt Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God. Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by.

    28 min

  4. Jun 8

    97. Why You're Hitting a Leadership Ceiling: The Five Capitals Framework with Dan Anderson

    Are you running your business on fumes — pushing harder, resting less, and wondering why you keep hitting the same ceiling? What if the real issue isn't your strategy, your team, or your market, but the order in which you're investing your most important resources? Dan Anderson spent 20 years as a pastor before realizing he was committing what he calls "pastoral malpractice" — failing to equip the people in his congregation for where they spend 60% of their waking hours: the workplace. That conviction led him out of the pulpit and into full-time work helping Christian entrepreneurs bridge the Sunday-to-Monday gap. Today he serves as President of Kingdom Way Ministries and National Ministry Director for FCCI. Join us as Dan walks through the Five Capitals framework — spiritual, relational, physical, intellectual, and financial — and why getting the order right changes everything about how you lead and how you grow. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Dan's first core value is "unquestioned obedience" — trusting God even when it doesn't make sense. That means putting spiritual capital first, not as a nice add-on to your leadership, but as the foundation everything else is built on. When you lead out of the overflow of time spent with God, the people around you feel the difference. One challenge from today: This week, identify which of the five capitals is most depleted in your life and commit to one specific habit — Sabbath rest, a fun activity, a prayer practice — that begins to refill it. More About Dan Anderson Website: www.kingdomwayministries.net More About David Schmidt Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God. Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by.

    25 min

  5. Jun 1

    96. Purpose-Driven Business: How to Define Mission, Vision & Core Values with Michelle Sloan

    Do you know *why* your business exists — not just what it does, but the deeper purpose behind it? And if you do know it, are you actually living it out, or is it just a framed statement on the wall that nobody talks about? Michelle Sloan is a principal coach and school consultant who helps leaders clarify their mission, vision, and core values — and then actually live by them. She's built schools from the ground up, turned around declining ones in the middle of a pandemic, and watched organizations double in size when they got serious about who they are and who they're called to serve. Join David and Michelle as they dig into what purpose really means for Christian business owners, why most mission statements never make it off the wall, and how to build a culture where every decision filters through your calling. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Don't copy someone else's path. God didn't call you to be somebody else. He called you to be you. Honor Him by staying true to the unique gifts, abilities, and purpose He's placed in you, and build your business around that rather than chasing what's working for everyone else. One challenge from today: Before your next team meeting, put one question at the bottom of the agenda — "Does this decision align with who we are and who we're called to serve?" — and make someone responsible for asking it every single time. More About Michelle Sloan Website: https://sloanleadership.com/ More About David Schmidt Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God. Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by. Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move Forward Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com LinkedIn Donate to the Show Mentioned in this episode: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation. What God Says About Business

    26 min

  6. May 25

    95. Stop Floating: How to Discover and Walk Out Your God-Given Purpose with Alesha Limbo

    Do you ever feel like you're busy with all the right things — but somehow still off course? Like you're moving fast, but not necessarily toward anything that truly matters? You might be floating. Alesha Limbo knows that feeling well. A life coach, speaker, and podcast host, Alesha once described herself as a "recovering floater" — someone who stayed busy but hadn't yet locked into the specific purpose God had wired her for. Her journey from distraction to intentional, purpose-driven living has shaped everything from her coaching practice to her marriage to a bold land development leap in South Dakota. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Run every decision through this question: Does this align with the purpose and gifts God has specifically given me? Alesha challenges us to stop doing things we're merely okay at and start leaning into what God uniquely built us for — because that's where He shows up and multiplies the work. One challenge from today: Identify one thing you're currently doing out of busyness or fear rather than purpose — and take one step this week to either realign it or release it. More About Alesha Limbo Website: https://transformationthrugrace.com/ More About David Schmidt Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God. Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by. Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move Forward Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com LinkedIn Donate to the Show Mentioned in this episode: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation. What God Says About Business

    32 min

  7. May 18

    94. How to Build a Business at God's Pace: Escaping Burnout and the Hustle with Nannette Foster

    Are you running your business at a pace that's slowly burning you out? You're doing all the right things — following the advice, building the momentum — but something feels off. You're pushing the boulder uphill now, not watching it roll. Nannette Foster is a leadership coach based in Kodiak, Alaska, who knows that feeling firsthand. From burning out as a jewelry artist, to a pandemic-era breaking point as a solo parent of two young kids on an island, Nannette's journey took her from hustle and grind to something she calls "slow to flow" — learning to match her pace with God's pace and build a business that actually holds together. Join us as Nannette shares her raw, honest story and the practical wisdom she's discovered about slowing down and working with how God uniquely designed you. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Slow down and build your calendar in reverse — rest and family first, then work in the remaining space. When we stop conforming to the world's hustle and start operating according to how God uniquely designed us, we become more sustainable, more present, and more useful to the people we're called to serve. One challenge from today: Audit your calendar this week. Are you giving God and family your best hours, or just the scraps? Try blocking rest and family priorities first — then see what space is left for work. More About Nannette Foster Website: https://nannettefoster.com/ Book: Amazon.com: Intuitive By Design: Reclaim Your Intuition, Illuminate Your World More About David Schmidt Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God. Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by. Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move Forward Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com LinkedIn Donate to the Show Mentioned in this episode: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation. What God Says About Business Leadership GPS: Christian Business Coaching Are you looking to integrate your faith and business but don't know where to start, book a time to discover if Christian business coaching and training might be right for you. If you are dissatisfied with your current rate of improvement, desire a clearer vision of what God says about business, or even what those first steps may look like, let's talk. Initial GPS Coaching Call

    32 min

  8. May 11

    93. How to Use AI Without Losing Your Voice: Integrity, Influence, and Authority with Ken Freire

    Are you using AI in your business — or is AI using you? In a world flooded with generated content and polished personas, your real voice might be your greatest competitive advantage. The question isn't whether to use AI. It's whether you're still showing up as you. Ken Freire is a business coach, podcast growth strategist, and author of Own the Show. He started in ministry leadership nearly 20 years ago, discovered a gift for scaling organizations without burning people out. He eventually launched a coaching and marketing agency helping expert-led business owners — coaches, consultants, and service providers — grow with authenticity and integrity. Join us as Ken unpacks what "authentic authority" really means, why transparency in sales actually closes more deals, and how Christians should be running toward AI — not away from it. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Ken reminds us of Colossians 3:23 — whatever you do, do it with all your heart. People don't just want your expertise; they want to trust a real human being. Build your "human edge": wisdom, discernment, personality, and values — the four things AI simply cannot replicateAudit your sales process for manipulation: false scarcity, hidden pricing, and emotional pressure tactics have no place in a business that honors GodUse AI as a tool to speed you up, not replace who you are One challenge from today: This week, post something personal — a story, a moment with your family, a lesson you're still learning. Let people see the real you, not the polished version. More About Ken Freire Website: https://micclub.co/ Book: Own The Show: Become an Authentic Authority in the Age of AI https://ownthe.show/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenfreire/ More About David Schmidt Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God. Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by. Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move Forward Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com LinkedIn Donate to the Show Mentioned in this episode: Leadership GPS: Christian Business Coaching Are you looking to integrate your faith and business but don't know where to start, book a time to discover if Christian business coaching and training might be right for you. If you are dissatisfied with your current rate of improvement, desire a clearer vision of what God says about business, or even what those first steps may look like, let's talk. Initial GPS Coaching Call What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation. What God Says About Business

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Ever wonder what a business would look like if Jesus were the owner? What would they focus on? Would the employees grumble about working conditions or pay? What would the culture be like? Well, at Redeeming Business Today we are demystifying that question as we collaborate with likeminded business leaders who view life from a Christian worldview. We delve into how God would do business, which translates into how we should be running our business. As a former pastor, engineer, business coach, and father of nine children David Schmidt analyzes business to find the root causes of success and simplifies it so anyone can understand and apply those principles. The Redeeming Business Today is designed to inspire, equip, and motivate business professionals to take God at his word and to trust him, commit their plans to him, and to delight in his ways. Business success is a combination of hard work and the blessing of God. It is not one or the other, it's both.

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  • Creator
    David Schmidt
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 David Schmidt
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    Redeeming Business Today