Kings & Priests

A podcast about the intersection of faith and business. Join Michael Whittle and Dean Sweetman every week as they talk all things business and entrepreneurship as a way to build the Kingdom. Additionally, Michael and Dean host conversations with faith-driven entrepreneurs, founders, and executives.

  1. 09/27/2023

    Booming AI Market, Ethical Wealth Creation & Christian Responsibility

    Welcome to another episode of the Kings and Priests podcast where we uncover the intersections of faith, technology, and entrepreneurship. This time around, we dive into the current state of the AI market and discuss the extraordinary success of NVIDIA, which reported 13.5 billion in revenue last quarter. We also unpack the contentious debate unfolding on Twitter following Tucker Carlson's interview with Donald Trump that drew in over 120 million views. Listen in as we navigate this captivating discussion that delves into the impact of disruptive forces on traditional media and public discourse. We continue the journey into the AI world, discussing recent seed deals, including Ideogram AI, Combai, Wand, and Lex. These companies are revolutionizing the creative, development, and writing spaces, making them more efficient, fun, and accessible. We further explore the potential of AI in our products and its incredible predictive power. The episode peaks as we reveal our ambition to use AI to predict when someone is going to leave a church, turning data into preemptive tools for ministry. We round off our conversation by discussing the balance between capitalism and personal responsibility, highlighting the importance of due diligence and making investment choices that align with individual goals and financial freedom. In our closing thoughts, we reflect on what it means to be a Christian in business and how to avoid idolizing money. Join us as we ponder on these pressing questions, striving to bring a faith-based perspective to contemporary business and investment trends.

    34 min
  2. 06/28/2023

    Blending Formation & Entrepreneurship to Create Malachi Daily: A Conversation with Kieran Lenahan

    Join us for a special edition of the podcast where we chat with our friend Kieren Lenahan, an amazing faith-driven entrepreneur and the creator of Malachi Daily, a scripture memorization tool. Kiran shares his journey from growing up in New Jersey to working in corporate and eventually becoming a coach. We explore how his faith played a significant role in his decision to pursue full-time entrepreneurship and how Malachi Daily was born out of his own personal experiences with scripture memorization. We discuss the common obstacles faith-driven entrepreneurs face, such as the false tension between ambition and contentment and the misconception that there's always a "right" answer when navigating the uncertain world of entrepreneurship. Finally, we dive into the development process of Malachi Daily, how Kieren built and tested the MVP, and the importance of honest feedback in the entrepreneurial journey. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation about faith, entrepreneurship, and the transformative power of scripture memorization. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - Entrepreneurship and Faith (0:07:24) - Entrepreneurship and Scripture Memorization (0:14:31) - The Power of Scripture Memorization (0:17:33) - Gamifying Scripture Memorization for Modern Discipleship (0:21:52) - Iterative Process of Testing MVP (0:29:56) - Online Presence and Platforms Make sure and check out Malachi Daily at https://www.malachidaily.com/ Follow Kieren on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kieranlenahan

    31 min
4.9
out of 5
11 Ratings

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A podcast about the intersection of faith and business. Join Michael Whittle and Dean Sweetman every week as they talk all things business and entrepreneurship as a way to build the Kingdom. Additionally, Michael and Dean host conversations with faith-driven entrepreneurs, founders, and executives.

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