Kingdom ROI

Trent Stanley

5.0 (7)
Entrepreneurship

Kingdom ROi

5d ago

Episode 9: Brad Sykes

The conversation explores the themes of purpose and meaning in work, generational wisdom and mentorship, stewardship and making disciples, and the speaker's career journey and divine connections. It emphasizes the importance of finding purpose in one's vocation, the need for generational mentorship, the responsibility of stewardship, and the impact of divine connections on one's journey. The conversation with Trent Stanley covers a wide range of topics, including entrepreneurial ventures, challenges of success, understanding identity and purpose in Christ, renewing the mind, measuring spiritual maturity, defining success and Kingdom ROI, balancing success and intentionality at home, legacy and impact in family and marriage, fatherhood and passing on a legacy, celebrating and mentoring the next generation, the impact of older men in younger men's lives, seeking wisdom and accountability partners, and modeling repentance and servanthood at work. Takeaways Purpose and MeaningGenerational Wisdom Identity in ChristLegacy and ImpactSeeking Wisdom Chapters 00:00 Purpose and Meaning in Work10:04 Stewardship and Making Disciples18:02 Career Journey and Divine Connections33:05 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Business Growth38:24 Understanding Identity and Purpose in Christ43:27 Balancing Success and Intentionality at Home49:04 Celebrating and Mentoring the Next Generation59:10 The Importance of Older Mentors and Seeking Wisdom

1h 5m
May 2

Episode 8: Ed Michaelson

The conversation features Edmund, an emergency room doctor, and his journey of combining his medical profession with his passion for church planting and reaching unreached villages in India. His upbringing, inspiration from missionary stories, and the evolution of his vision are key themes. The conversation also explores the training and multiplication methodology used in church planting, as well as the importance of small steps and servant leadership in pursuing a vision. The conversation delves into the importance of stewarding resources and skills for kingdom impact, the mission of making disciples, the significance of being faithful disciples, and the discipline of seeking the Lord. It also explores the power of prayer, giving, and action in advancing the kingdom of God, as well as the impact of personal stories and testimonies in motivating and inspiring others. Takeaways Passion for the gospel can lead to innovative approaches in combining professions with mission work.Small steps and servant leadership play a crucial role in pursuing a vision and building a successful organization. Stewarding resources for kingdom impactThe mission of making disciplesThe power of prayer, giving, and action in advancing the kingdom of GodThe impact of personal stories and testimonies in motivating and inspiring others

55 min
Apr 8

Episode 7: Trent Warren

The conversation covers Trent Warren's journey from early involvement in video production to starting his own company, the challenges of project management, the balance between perfection and efficiency, and the impact of quality media. It also explores the influence of family, community, and networking, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on media connectivity. Additionally, it delves into the transition to fatherhood and the shift in work-life balance. The conversation covers a range of topics including realigning priorities, strategic time management, efficiency, delegation, leadership, balancing relationships, life advice for young professionals, dependency, selflessness, communication, and leaving a meaningful legacy. The impact of faith, family, and faithfulness is emphasized throughout the discussion. Takeaways Transitioning from individual impact to scalable influenceThe importance of quality media in making a lasting impact Strategic time management and realigning priorities can lead to increased productivity and a better work-life balance.Balancing relationships, selflessness, and open communication are essential for personal and professional success. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background10:21 Starting a Video Production Company17:09 Family Support and Influence25:31 Impact of Quality Media32:13 Fatherhood and Work-Life Balance37:18 Leadership and Delegation42:47 Dependency and Selflessness49:21 Legacy and Impact

58 min
Mar 11

Episode 6: Andres Lavanderos

Andres shares his journey from his parents' migration to the US, his father's conversion, his own spiritual growth, and the intersection of business and ministry in his life. He emphasizes the importance of seeking the kingdom first and being in love with the king. The conversation covers the topics of faith, business, leadership, and team building. It emphasizes the importance of character, culture, chemistry, and capacity in hiring and team development. The role of faith in business decisions and the impact of spiritual growth on personal and professional development are also highlighted. The conversation covers topics such as leadership development, mentorship, strategic planning, and future-oriented thinking. It emphasizes the importance of understanding people's dreams and fears, effective communication, and the balance between ambition and sensitivity to the calling of the Holy Spirit. The role of mentorship, the significance of reading, and the value of stepping out of one's comfort zone are also highlighted. Takeaways Seek the kingdom firstIntersection of business and ministry Faith in businessCharacter, culture, chemistry, and capacity in hiringThe impact of spiritual growth on personal and professional development Leadership development involves understanding people's dreams and fears.Effective communication and understanding the human spirit are essential in business leadership.Mentorship and reading play a significant role in personal and professional growth. Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Migration and Conversion08:37 Venturing into Business and Ministry26:13 Leadership and Team Building46:06 Leadership Development and Understanding People's Dreams and Fears51:38 Strategic Planning and Future-Oriented Thinking59:57 Balancing Ambition and Sensitivity to the Calling of the Holy Spirit

1h 10m
Feb 26

From $23 to Kingdom Impact: Building Wealth That Serves the Mission | Luke Wittig

What would you do if you moved to a new country with just $23 in your pocket? In this episode of Kingdom ROI, we sit down with Luke Wittig, who moved from Colombia to the United States with almost nothing and went on to build a thriving financial advisory firm with over a dozen advisors under his leadership. But this isn’t just a business success story. Luke shares how faith shaped his decisions, how stewardship transformed his view of money, and how he now uses business as a platform for Kingdom impact including partnering with a sports ministry in Colombia and leading men through Band of Brothers boot camps. This episode is about more than building wealth. It’s about building impact. If you're a Christian entrepreneur trying to align profit with purpose, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. 🔥 What We CoverMoving from Colombia to the U.S. with $23Starting from scratch in a new countryBuilding a financial advisory firm from the ground upLeading and mentoring other financial advisorsStewardship vs. ownershipUsing business to fund Kingdom impactSports ministry in ColombiaBand of Brothers Boot Camp and men’s discipleshipWhat “Kingdom ROI” actually looks like in real life💡 Key TakeawaysMoney is a tool, not the mission.Stewardship starts with surrender.Leadership multiplies impact.Kingdom ROI isn’t just about return — it’s about eternal return.You don’t need perfect conditions to start — you need conviction.👤 About Luke WittigLuke Wittig moved from Colombia to the United States with just $23 and a vision. Today, he leads a financial advisory firm with over a dozen advisors and is deeply involved in Kingdom-focused initiatives, including sports ministry work in Colombia and leadership development through Band of Brothers Boot Camp. His life embodies what it means to build wealth with purpose and live out Kingdom ROI.

1h 7m
Feb 14

Episode 4: Austin Davis

The conversation covers the journey of Austin Davis, a business owner, and his transformation through faith and surrender to God. It explores the impact of faith on business decisions and the importance of trust in God's guidance. Austin's personal testimony and the challenges he faced are central to the discussion, highlighting the transformative power of faith and surrender in both personal and professional life. The conversation delves into practical ways of seeking Jesus, the boldness of faith, planting seeds of faith, creating a God-glorifying work environment, the value of God's Word, redefining success, trusting in God's provision, and advice to the younger generation. The overarching theme revolves around prioritizing Jesus, living out bold faith, and seeking God's wisdom in all aspects of life. Takeaways Faith and surrender to God can lead to business success.Trusting God in business decisions leads to unexpected blessings and opportunities. Prioritize Jesus in daily lifeBoldness in sharing the Gospel Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background07:05 Personal Testimony and Transformation13:40 Impact of Surrender on Business23:38 Trusting God in Business Decisions29:36 Sharing the Gospel in Business35:43 Seeking Jesus Practically41:45 Planting Seeds49:03 The Value of God's Word56:46 Trusting in God's Provision01:04:03 Advice to the Younger Generation

1h 4m
Feb 4

Episode 3: Josh Freeman

You can learn more about the ministry that Josh leads in Togo here at 6degreeinitiative.org. They are an amazing team doing some incredible work in Togo that we were able to experience first hand. We would love if you are able to engage with their ministry and see how you can get involved The conversation delves into Josh's journey from being a small group leader to becoming a missionary in Togo. It explores his discovery of the call to ministry and his response to it, leading to impactful mission work in Togo. The theme of obedience to God and following His call is central to the discussion. The conversation delves into the impact of mentors and honest conversations, dealing with feelings of unqualification and being overwhelmed, the role of faith and reliance on God in challenging situations, and the significance of faithfulness in day-to-day life. It emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people, the challenges faced when following the call of God, and the need for faith and reliance on God in difficult times. Additionally, it highlights the significance of faithfulness and the balancing of priorities in maintaining faithfulness in various aspects of life. The conversation delves into the topics of stretching faith and setting big goals, balancing goal setting and faithfulness, and impactful mission work in Togo. It emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and progress in goal setting, engaging with the global church, and starting mission work in local communities. The conversation covers the importance of engaging in local discipleship as a preparation for making disciples overseas. It also emphasizes the significance of prayer and its impact on mission work, particularly in the context of Togo. The discussion encourages engagement with mission work and offers opportunities for involvement and support. Takeaways Missionary journeyObedience to God Importance of finding good mentors and having honest conversationsDealing with feelings of unqualification and being overwhelmedThe role of faith and reliance on God in challenging situationsThe significance of faithfulness in day-to-day life Faithfulness and progress in goal settingEngaging with the global churchStarting mission work in local communities Making disciples in your local community is essential for preparing to make disciples overseas.The call to make disciples is not limited to full-time ministry or seminary education.

1h 6m
Jan 26

You don't have to be in full-time ministry to have Kingdom impact

The conversation covers the importance of faithfulness and stewardship, the purpose of not jumping straight into interviews, the concept of full-time ministry, creating a movement and equipping people, understanding the impact of faithfulness, defining Kingdom ROI, the parable of the sowers and faithfulness, and viewing success from a Kingdom perspective. The hosts emphasize the importance of relatability and authenticity in podcasting. The conversation delves into the detrimental effects of comparison and the importance of contentment and gratitude. It also explores the impact of social media, the calling of God, the concept of ministry beyond the church, pseudo transformation, and the shift in mindset when viewing work as ministry. The conversation delves into the importance of living a life focused on glorifying God and the significance of listening to the voice of God. It explores the impact of purpose-driven living, the role of God's guidance in decision-making, the importance of being sensitive to God's calling, and the intention to feature guests with Kingdom impact stories. Takeaways Faithfulness and stewardship are key to successThe importance of relatability and authenticity in podcasting Comparison is the thief of joyContentment and gratitude lead to success Living a life focused on glorifying GodThe importance of listening to the voice of God

45 min
Jan 15

Kingdom ROI: Episode 1

The Kingdom ROI podcast is centered around helping young men live with purpose, build things that matter, and steward their lives in a way that brings glory to God. It explores the intersection of faith and ambition, emphasizing the idea of leveraging resources to further God's kingdom. The conversation covers the introduction to the podcast, the discovery of Kingdom ROI, the journey of purpose and calling, the concept of kingdom impact in entrepreneurship, creating a community of collaboration, and concludes with a closing prayer and conclusion.

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