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. 16h ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

    30 min

  6. May 4

    92. Pain, Anxiety, and God's Design: Listening to Your Body's Message with Dr. Nicole Evans

    Ever notice how pain always seems to show up at the worst time? It interrupts your work, your relationships, your plans. But what if that interruption isn't the problem — What if pain is a gift? Today's guest is Dr. Nicole Evans, a chiropractor who discovered something profound while treating patients in chronic pain: Their symptoms weren't punishments or random accidents, they were divine signals trying to get their attention. Nicole now helps people decode the deeper messages behind their physical, emotional, and spiritual pain — and use those insights to align their lives with God's design. Join us as Nicole shares how anxiety often reveals a fear of the future, and why our bodies respond to perceived threats even when we're just walking into work. This conversation will change the way you think about every symptom you experience and help you see pain as a gift, not a punishment. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? By extending the kind of grace we've received from God — not the cheap, human version, but the real thing. So many people carry religious wounds or shame that keeps them stuck. When you show them what God's grace actually feels like, it breaks chains. Your business becomes a place of healing, not just transactions. One challenge from today: Pick one physical or emotional symptom you're experiencing right now. It might be stress, anxiety, anger, or chronic pain. Instead of judging it or trying to eliminate it, ask: "What is this interruption trying to tell me?" Listen for the answer without shame or fear. That symptom might be a divine trigger. More About Dr. Nicole Evans Join a Community group with Dr. Nicole Evans Instagram- @drnicoleevans Connect on Facebook 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

    31 min

  7. Apr 27

    91. How to Heal Past Trauma: Self-Awareness and Forgiveness for Christian Leaders with Athena Dean Holtz

    Are you carrying wounds from your past that are quietly controlling your present? Maybe it's a betrayal. A failure. A season of loss you never fully processed. You've buried it under busyness, success, even ministry work — but it's still there, shaping how you lead, how you decide, how you trust. Athena Dean Holtz is the founder of Redemption Press and a pioneer in Christian independent publishing. Her story includes building a $3.5 million company, losing everything to spiritual abuse and deception, and discovering that unhealed trauma left her vulnerable to manipulation. Through her work with veterans struggling with PTSD, she realized we all carry wounds — and ignoring them doesn't make us stronger. It makes us susceptible. Join us as Athena shares how self-awareness, biblical counseling, and the hard work of forgiveness became the pathway to restoration, and how the same principles that help veterans can help any believer walk in freedom. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? God wants your wholeness, not just your output. Unhealed wounds make us vulnerable to poor decisions and broken trust. Ask Him to show you your heart, find a safe person to process with, and begin with forgiveness. One challenge from today: Pray this prayer: "Lord, show me how the enemy tries to silence me and keep me wounded. Help me not to lie to myself. Who is the first person You want me to forgive?" Then take one step toward healing this week. More About Athena Dean Holtz Website: redemption-press.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 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

    35 min

  8. Apr 20

    90. The Corruption of Time: Why Hurry and Distraction Are Destroying Your Spiritual Life

    Are you running on empty? Do you end each day with a to-do list that never seems to get shorter, no matter how hard you work? You're not alone—but there's a better way. In this solo episode, David Schmidt tackles one of the most critical issues facing Christian business owners today: The Corruption of Time. Drawing from Scripture and the life of Jesus, David exposes two enemies of your spiritual life that are quietly destroying your peace, your relationships, and your ability to honor God in business—hurry and distraction. Join us as David unpacks why Jesus was frequently interrupted but never distracted, how He lived a full life without being in a hurry, and what it means to actually finish your work each day the way Jesus did. This isn't about time management hacks—it's about learning the way of Jesus so you can have peace, rest, and joy even in the midst of a full life. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Learn the way of Jesus when it comes to time. Jesus was interrupted often, but never distracted. He lived a full life, but was never in a hurry. When we chase after hurry and allow ourselves to be pulled in every direction by distraction, we choke out our spiritual life—and with it, our ability to operate our business for God's glory. One challenge from today: Ask yourself this question at the end of each day this week: "Did I finish the work God gave me to do today?" Not everything on your list—but the work He called you to. Learn to say, as Jesus did, "I have finished the work You gave me to do" and rejoice in that. 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
    97
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    © Copyright 2026 David Schmidt
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    Redeeming Business Today