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

    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

  2. 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

    22 min

  3. APR 13

    89. Faith Over Fitness: What It Means to Steward Your Body as God's Temple with Jenny Higginbotham

    What if the real reason we struggle with health isn't a lack of discipline—but a misplaced priority? Most of us have tried the plans, the programs, the 30-day challenges. We know what to do. But we keep falling short. Jenny Higginbotham is a personal trainer, owner of the 610 FIT Academy, and host of the Temple Restoration Project podcast. Over 20 years ago, she asked God a simple question: "How do we train our bodies differently in light of the truth that we are a temple of the Holy Spirit?" What followed was a journey that completely redefined how she approaches health, fitness, and faith—leading her to understand what it means to be strong in the Lord, not just strong in the gym. Join us for a conversation that will challenge everything you think you know about stewardship, health, and what it means to live by faith over fitness. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Jenny has fully surrendered her business to the Lord—no formal business plan, just daily dependence on His leading. It doesn't always look "worldly successful," but it's built on obedience, not outcomes. When we stop trying to build something impressive and start asking God what He wants us to do each day, we move from striving to abiding—and that changes everything. One challenge from today: Ask the Lord this week: "What's the bigger purpose, and what do I need to do to be prepared for it?" Your health, your business, your body—it's all His, and it's all for a much greater story than you can imagine. More About Jenny Higginbotham Podcast: Temple Restoration Project 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

  4. APR 6

    88. How to Discern Truth from Lies: Biblical Identity for Christian Leaders with Charles Hall

    Do you know who you are when the pressure's on? When the lie feels more real than the truth? When you're leading but don't feel worthy of the role? Charles Hall is a blue-collar worker by day and an identity-based leadership coach by night. He's walked through trauma, overcome lies about his own worth, and discovered that the best leaders don't just learn skills—they know who they are in Christ. Now he's helping other leaders do the same. Join us as Charles shares how to discern truth from lies through pattern recognition, why leadership is about giving power away instead of hoarding it, and what it means to lead from identity clarity instead of confusion. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Know who you are in Christ before you try to lead anyone else. A darkened heart has a darkened perception. But when we align ourselves with God's truth—not our performance, not people's approval—we can serve, love, and lead with humility. Leadership isn't about being impressive. It's about being aligned with God. Influence is not the goal; it's the outcome of being who God calls us to be. One challenge from today: Ask yourself: Where am I leading from identity confusion instead of clarity? Where do I not know in my heart what God says about me—personally, tangibly, not just intellectually? Spend time with Him this week to get that answer. More About Charles Hall Website: www.crowncompassccd.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: 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

    29 min

  5. MAR 30

    87. Warning Signs of Spiritual Manipulation: How I Escaped a Cult with Peter Young

    Can you recognize the warning signs when someone you love is being spiritually manipulated? Today's conversation with Peter Young, real estate professional and author, is a sobering reminder that spiritual deception can happen to anyone—even lifelong Christians. Peter grew up in a strong Christian home, accepted Christ, was baptized, and read his Bible cover to cover multiple times. Then he married a woman who brought a "family guru" named Uncle Robert into their marriage—a man who would control their lives for the next 20 years. Uncle Robert taught that casinos were the true churches. He convinced Peter's wife she wasn't saved until he pointed it out. He told Peter's father-in-law he was on par with a cockroach. Slowly, like a frog in boiling water, Peter found himself brainwashed for two years. The turning point came when his wife left and Uncle Robert told their five children that Peter was just a "sperm donor and bloodline"—not a real father. That's when the lies started to crack. It took a full year for Peter to realize it wasn't his fault and he wasn't crazy. Peter learned three critical lessons: First, a strong Christian marriage needs Christ at the center—not a parent, priest, or guru. Second, isolation from the body of Christ makes you vulnerable to false teachers. Third, salvation comes before sanctification—anyone switching that order is acting as a gatekeeper to God. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Be honest—period. You're either honest or you're not. Truth doesn't mind being questioned.Stay connected to the body of Christ. Isolation makes you vulnerable. Fellowship and accountability protect you from deception. One challenge from today: If someone you love is headed down a dangerous road—whether a cult or spiritual deception—don't shy away from the hard conversation. Be loving, be kind, but be bold. They don't know they're in trouble. You see it, but they don't. More About Peter Young Website: https://www.authorpeteryoung.com/ Book: Stop the Tall Man, Save the Lion 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

    36 min

  6. MAR 23

    86. Biblical Business Principles: Stewardship, Surrender, and Success with Karl Diffenderfer

    Is Jesus really the CEO of your business—or just in name only? Today's conversation with Karl Diffenderfer, coach for coaches and author, challenges us to move beyond the label and into the reality of surrendering our business to God. Karl started a marketing company at 24 and sold it at 32. During those years, clients came in to talk about logos but ended up sharing the deepest parts of their hearts. He realized God had given him a gift for discernment, so he became a coach. He's now done over 10,000 coaching sessions. His biggest lesson? He was burning out doing everything God told him to do—until God showed him a picture. Karl was pushing ahead, trying to drag God along in the yoke instead of going at God's pace. God gave him four statements that changed everything: Slow down. Go at my pace. Do what I say. Trust me. Karl learned that success isn't about revenue or impact—it starts in his relationship with the Lord. Spending time in God's Word each day became his true success criteria. Everything else flows from that. The challenge: We can't educate people beyond their level of obedience. If you're not sowing time into client acquisition, you won't reap clients. God's principles apply to everything. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Slow down enough to hear God's voice. Five practices create space: time in the Word, worship, prayer, journaling, and the body of believers. Your job isn't productivity—it's diligence. Results belong to God.Walk in humility, not pride. Surrender isn't something you can work on—you have to lay it at His feet and let Him be in charge. One challenge from today: Are you spending time in God's Word every day? Don't read it to become a better Christian—read it to know Him better. The Word is the only book where the Author shows up and changes you just by being there. More About Karl Diffenderfer Website: www.HigherImpact.me Turnkeycoachingsystem.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: 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

    28 min

  7. MAR 16

    85. Building a Leadership Pipeline: Biblical Principles for Christian Entrepreneurs with Josh Williams

    Are you overlooking the leader right in front of you? Joshua Williams has spent 16 years in youth ministry watching problematic teenagers become faithful leaders a decade later. His approach? Don't look for the most talented—look for availability and willingness. One student crossed so many lines that Joshua had to pull him from youth group for three months. But he didn't stop investing. He kept meeting with him, kept pouring into him. Today, that "problematic" student is thriving in his walk with God and raising up leaders himself. The lesson applies to your business: Sometimes the person who annoys you most is exactly opposite your personality—which means they bring something valuable you're missing. Don't surround yourself with carbon copies. Look for puzzle pieces with different strengths. Joshua learned the hard way that you can't carry weight God didn't give you. Do what God called you to do, then trust Him with the rest. If you've been faithful and it doesn't succeed by the world's standards, you've still succeeded in God's eyes. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? God has entrusted people to you. Your job isn't to dominate but to love them first and raise them up as an example of Christ.Don't expect perfection before investing. Coach emerging leaders through their struggles rather than only promoting the "safe" choices. One challenge from today: Is there someone you've written off because they're difficult? Maybe God put them there for you to pour into. Plant that seed. You might be surprised what grows. More about Josh Williams https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheNumbersPodcast 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

    29 min

  8. MAR 9

    84. How to Develop a Biblical Mindset in Business | Neuroplasticity and Faith with Deanna Becket

    Can your brain actually be rewired from negative to positive? Today's conversation with Deanna Beckett, author and speaker, tackles the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape everything we do in business. Deanna spent years dragging bitterness and guilt into her work and relationships. Through Bible study and daily thought-resetting, she learned something critical: What goes in comes out. Garbage in, garbage out. She talks about neuroplasticity: How our brains can be rewired from dead, gnarly branches into something healthy and growing. But you can't just remove a bad habit and leave a hole. You have to replace it with something good. The workplace reality? More than half of conversations at work are probably negative. That doesn't just waste time—it attracts more negativity and keeps you stuck. Deanna's daily practice: She rewrites Bible verses in first person and speaks them out loud. "He gives me the ability to produce wealth." Instead of scrolling social media and feeling anxiety creep up, she shuts it off and tackles what she's been avoiding. One shift that changes everything: Replace "I have to" with "I get to." Add "yet" to complaints. "I'm not where I want to be... yet." Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Control what you can control—your attitude and your response. You can't control other people's reactions or circumstances, but you can choose grace when someone's having a rough day.Chase peace intentionally. Redirect negative conversations at work or remove yourself from them entirely. One challenge from today: Shift two words tomorrow morning. Instead of "I have to go to work," say "I get to go to work." Pay attention to how that small change affects your whole day. Everybody's fighting a battle you know nothing about—be gracious. More About Deanna Becket www.deannabecket.com www.shockingyourshtick.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

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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
    91
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    © Copyright 2026 David Schmidt
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