Heaven in Business Podcast

Andy & Janine Mason

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. 4d ago

    359. What Will You Do if You Can't Quit?

    What happens when God gives you the green light—and then everything seems to go wrong? Joseph and Brittany Williams know what it’s like to build under pressure. While launching and acquiring businesses, they faced a lawsuit, the loss of a major contract, growing payroll, young children, exhaustion, and serious strain on their marriage. In this vulnerable conversation with Jonathan and Kara Sparks, Joseph and Brittany share what that season exposed: where identity had become attached to achievement, where trust in God was actually trust in their own gifts and resources, and what happened when their normal ability to “figure it out” stopped working. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog They also get practical about marriage under entrepreneurial pressure, learning to stop using each other as the source, break cycles of toxic complaining, receive correction, seek wise counsel, and discover that failure doesn’t necessarily mean you missed God. One of the most challenging ideas in the conversation: What if success isn’t always the win? What if obedience sometimes means taking the loss, letting something go, or trusting God with an outcome you desperately wanted to control? Next Steps:  Book a discovery call and learn more about the Growth Path: Book Now Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — What do you do when competence isn’t enough?00:55 — Brittany’s journey into senior living01:34 — Why starting a business can’t just be about money02:07 — Joseph’s unexpected journey into tech02:33 — Leaving corporate leadership for entrepreneurship03:55 — Facing the fear and responsibility of business ownership04:12 — When an acquisition doesn’t go according to plan04:47 — Lawsuit, lost contracts, and financial pressure hit at once05:53 — Why would God lead you into something He knows will be hard?06:29 — What suffering can produce in us07:29 — What surrender to God actually looked like08:00 — When success, reputation, and identity get stripped away09:27 — What the pressure did to their marriage11:17 — God doesn’t measure success by your fiscal year12:58 — What if the Holy Spirit asks you to take the loss?14:36 — Reaching the end of yourself16:19 — Brittany: “I was drowning”19:41 — What pressure revealed about them as leaders and a couple21:01 — When your spouse can’t be your source23:17 — Recognizing toxic patterns of complaining24:04 — How do you get out of the spiral?25:23 — Rebuilding identity on the right foundation25:48 — Why they chose entrepreneurship again27:01 — What they wish someone had told them sooner28:03 — Failure can be part of the process29:27 — The entrepreneur’s greatest strength—and Achilles heel29:55 — Why you need wise counsel and community31:06 — Where to go deeper

  2. Aug 19

    358. Pastor and Business Leader: What We Wish We Knew

    Pastors and business leaders need each other—but too often, they don’t understand each other’s worlds. In this episode, Andy Mason sits down with Randy Griffin, a former pastor, business owner, and current C12 Chair, to explore how we can bridge the gap between church and marketplace. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog You’ll discover: What business leaders wish their pastors understood Why business leaders are already doing ministry at work What pastors wish business leaders understood about them Why business leaders are more than donors or volunteers Practical ways pastors can better equip marketplace leaders How humility and mutual honor can strengthen both sides Pastors don’t need to become business experts, and business leaders don’t need to become pastors. But each carries something the other needs. It’s time to break down the sacred/secular divide, build the bridge, and equip believers to demonstrate the Kingdom of God everywhere—including Monday morning at work. Next Steps:  Sign up for the Dallas Heaven in Business Conference: Heaven in Business Dallas Conference Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Why pastors and business leaders need each other01:14 — Randy Griffin's journey from business to ministry and back04:49 — What is C12?05:00 — Helping CEOs recognize God as CEO06:05 — Employees aren't just resources—they're people to care for07:15 — Equipping pastors to unlock their business community08:38 — What business leaders wish their pastors understood10:00 — Are churches measuring the wrong things?11:04 — Is a business leader's greatest value simply giving money?13:32 — One simple thing pastors can do tomorrow14:03 — Get out of the church and visit the workplace15:53 — Practical questions pastors can ask business leaders17:52 — What pastors wish business leaders understood18:49 — The unseen heart and sacrifice of a pastor20:49 — The key business leaders need: humility22:11 — How a business leader can approach their pastor23:33 — Why pastors don't need to have every answer25:06 — Building the bridge between business leaders and pastors26:31 — Why the sacred/secular divide needs to go28:37 — An invitation for pastors and business leaders29:40 — Closing

  3. Aug 12

    357. From Addiction to Kingdom Impact

    How does someone go from alcoholism, gambling addiction, and a life falling apart... to leading with extraordinary generosity and impacting countless lives? In this deeply honest conversation, Tony Caterina shares the journey that changed everything. Tony opens up about growing up without direction, battling addiction, hitting rock bottom at 21, and discovering that freedom wasn't simply about quitting destructive habits—it was about finding Someone greater than his addictions. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Together, Andy and Tony explore marriage, surrender, hearing God's voice, persistent prayer, and the life-changing decision to eliminate "Plan B." Along the way, Tony reveals how God transformed not only his heart but also his calling, leading him into a life of Kingdom impact through business and generosity. If you've ever wondered whether God can redeem your story—or if you're praying for someone who feels impossible to reach—this episode will encourage your faith. In This Episode Addiction, recovery, and hidden struggles The danger of replacing one addiction with another Rebuilding marriage through total commitment The surprising ways God gets our attention The power of praying for loved ones who seem far from God Learning to hear God's voice Discovering purpose after surrender Why breakthrough often begins with a simple prayer: "Help me, Jesus." Next Steps:  Sign up for the Dallas Heaven in Business Conference: Heaven in Business Dallas Conference Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: From addiction to extraordinary generosity01:19 – Growing up and early addictions04:22 – Rock bottom and entering rehab05:36 – Trading alcohol for gambling08:35 – Success on the outside, brokenness inside10:51 – Fighting for his daughter and a turning point12:57 – Church, a Bible, and a new beginning15:14 – "No Plan B" and rebuilding marriage16:05 – Gambling returns... one final test17:47 – The power of a sister's 10 years of prayer20:44 – Giving his life to Jesus22:10 – A simple prayer: "Help me, Jesus"23:24 – Hearing God and losing his job24:48 – The lessons: No Plan B & embracing the wheelbarrow26:50 – Learning to hear God's voice29:30 – Reading Scripture with fresh eyes31:48 – From disaster relief to Kingdom impact34:42 – Why Kingdom community matters36:29 – Final encouragement: Don't do it alone

  4. Aug 5

    356. What if Walking with God Was Normal?

    What if hearing God's voice at work was meant to be normal? Bill Job spent more than three decades building businesses in China—not because he had the perfect business background, but because he learned to recognize God's voice and follow it one decision at a time. In this conversation with Andy Mason, Bill shares how learning God's "accent" changed everything: from leading companies with hundreds of employees to giving businesses away, discipling leaders, and seeing Kingdom impact far beyond what he imagined. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Together, they unpack what it means to treat God as King rather than merely a consultant, why stewardship changes the way we lead, and how simple, ongoing conversation with God can transform your workplace. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or marketplace leader, this episode will inspire you to build your business on a friendship with God rather than on striving. Episode Highlights: A Navy encounter that reshaped Bill's life Starting businesses through obedience rather than expertise Learning to recognize God's voice through practice Why God wants a normal relationship with you at work Stewardship versus ownership Leading employees through abiding in Christ Multiplying Kingdom impact through business Next Steps:  Sign up for the Dallas Heaven in Business Conference: Heaven in Business Dallas Conference Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Heaven in Business 01:42 – Meet Bill Job: From the Navy to China 03:24 – Business as mission: Impact beyond traditional missions 04:33 – Building companies as a steward, not an owner 05:43 – Starting with philosophy, not business training 06:34 – Launching a business with just $10,000 07:14 – Learning to hear God's voice through listening 10:15 – Recognizing God's "accent" 11:21 – Why most leaders misunderstand the Kingdom 13:41 – Why treating God like a consultant doesn't work 15:08 – Leading people by abiding, not striving 16:56 – The greatest fruit of Bill's life's work 19:11 – Bill prays for marketplace leaders 20:45 – Andy's challenge: Is God your consultant or your King?

  5. Jul 29

    355. Four Simple Steps to Reset Your Focus

    When life feels heavy, where does your mind naturally go?  In this episode, Janine Mason shares a personal story of slipping back into worry and negative thinking during a difficult season. Drawing from her experience after the California wildfires, she explores the powerful choice between focusing on devastation or looking for signs of new life. If you've been carrying family concerns, business pressures, health challenges, or circumstances beyond your control, this conversation offers a simple, biblical pathway back to hope, peace, and faith. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Janine walks through four practical steps that helped her break free from anxiety and regain a Kingdom perspective: Repent Pray and release the burden to God Practice thanksgiving and praise Intentionally refocus on God's goodness Nothing in her external circumstances changed—but everything inside her did. In this episode you'll discover: How negative meditation quietly steals hope and faith Why what you focus on shapes how you experience life The lesson God taught through California wildfire recovery Four practical steps to break agreement with fear How to cultivate peace even when circumstances remain unchanged Next Steps:  Sign up for the Dallas Heaven in Business Conference: Heaveninbusinesslive.com Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Where is your focus? 00:40 The hidden power of your thought life 01:00 Lessons from the California wildfires 02:20 Choosing hope instead of devastation 02:55 A new challenge and slipping back into worry 04:40 How negative meditation steals hope 05:50 Recognizing agreement with fear 06:20 Four steps to regain hope and peace 06:55 Step 1: Repent 07:35 Step 2: Pray and release it to God 08:35 Step 3: Thanksgiving and praise 09:10 Step 4: Choose your focus 10:00 Your circumstances may not change—but you can 10:55 A final encouragement and prayer 11:35 Heaven in Business events & closing

  6. Jul 15

    353. How Can I Pray for You?

    How do ordinary believers bring the Kingdom of God into everyday life?  In this episode, Andy Mason shares practical stories of simple obedience that led to extraordinary outcomes, from unexpected business favor to record-breaking harvests. He also unpacks new research highlighting the opportunity pastors have to equip marketplace believers as everyday missionaries. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Rather than waiting for someone else to make a difference, Andy offers three practical actions anyone can begin today: Pray with people. Meet with them, hear their story, and encourage them. Share testimonies of what God is already doing. Whether you're a pastor, entrepreneur, business owner, employee, or leader, this conversation will encourage you to step into the arena and become an active participant in what God is doing around you. It Really Is Easier Than You Think Of myself, I can do nothing. But with God, nothing is impossible. Find someone. Ask six words. Pray. Set the next meeting. Tell the story. Let's see what God will do. Want to know more, or help your pastor activate the business people in their congregation? Get in touch with us: support@heaveninbusiness.com - and meet us in Dallas at the Heaven in Business Conference Timestamps 00:00 – It's easier than you think 02:19 – Testimony: Favor in furniture sales 04:39 – Testimony: Record corn harvest through prayer 07:04 – The opportunity for pastors and marketplace leaders 09:24 – Three practical steps to activate others 11:44 – Your invitation to get in the arena

  7. Jul 8

    352. Don't Just Fund The Kingdom; Demonstrate The Kingdom

    In this episode, Andy Mason sits down with Will Hart, CEO of Iris Global, for a compelling conversation about the role of business leaders in advancing God's Kingdom.  Drawing from decades of ministry around the world, including revival among unreached people groups, miraculous testimonies, and leading one of the world's most influential missions organizations, Will challenges the common belief that supernatural ministry belongs only inside the church. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Together they explore why entrepreneurs, executives, and everyday professionals are uniquely positioned to carry God's presence into the marketplace. You'll hear inspiring stories of businesspeople operating in healing, prophecy, and evangelism, discover why hunger matters more than title, and learn how hearing God's voice can transform both your business and your influence. If you've ever wondered whether your workplace can become a place where Heaven touches earth, this conversation is for you. Episode Highlights Will Hart's journey to leading Iris Global Revival amid persecution in Mozambique Why business is a powerful Kingdom platform Marketplace miracles and supernatural leadership Hearing God's voice in everyday work Cultivating hunger for God Living beyond compartmentalized Christianity Practical encouragement for business leaders seeking greater Kingdom impact Next Steps:  Sign up for the Dallas Heaven in Business Conference: Heaven in Business Dallas Conference Join the Word at Work: 30- Day Rhythm Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction00:12 Is God's power only for ministers?01:25 Will Hart's journey from addiction to leading Iris Global05:15 Revival, persecution, and what success really looks like07:27 Are business people called to demonstrate the Kingdom?09:40 Business leaders advancing the Gospel around the world12:16 Marketplace miracles and prophetic business leaders17:38 Why Christians compartmentalize faith and work20:23 What Kingdom demonstration actually looks like23:02 Why business leaders should experience missions firsthand26:15 Stop funding the Kingdom—start demonstrating it27:06 Hearing God's voice in business30:03 Hunger is the key to supernatural living33:36 How to cultivate spiritual hunger36:56 Bringing your business gifts into your spiritual life37:55 Why Paul wrote Philemon to a businessman41:42 Prayer for marketplace leaders

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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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