Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Faith, Family, and Philanthropy: The Journey of Jared Carter In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders interviews Jared Cartee about his life, ministry, and personal journey. Jared shares his experiences moving to Florida, battling addiction, and his work with the Safe in the Panhandle initiative to combat sex trafficking. He discusses the role of his supportive wife Julia, his background in youth ministry, and the importance of community and service. Jared also elaborates on the Ruth Lake Farm project, which aims to fund the rehabilitation of trafficking victims through sustainable farming. Additionally, the episode touches on the Christian concept of multiplying resources and talents for the greater good. In This Episode 01:08 Journey to Florida: A Family Decision 04:05 Finding Faith: Jared's Spiritual Journey 11:50 Marriage and Support: Julia's Role in Jared's Life 24:32 Safe in the Panhandle: Ruth Lake Farm Initiative 31:14 Parable of the Talents 44:05 Farm Initiatives and Rehabilitation Programs Quotes: · “ I tell my son all the time, if, if you're a person of integrity, you do what? You're honest and you can speak to people, you'll go a long way in life. [23:05] · “ If you would've told me 20 years ago that I was gonna be basically a PR person. Uh, for an organization that fought sex trafficking, human exploitation, say, you're crazy. But that's where I'm at now.” [30:47] ”Snapchat is a snare that can get many people into, into conversations that they don't need to be in.”[48:05] Relevant Links · Christian Capitalist Website . · safeinthepanhandle.com Social Media: · Instagram: @jaredcartee · Facebook: Jared Cartee…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Discipline, Faith, and Community: A Journey with our guest Christopher Cumby In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders, interviews Chris Cumby about his life, work, and ministry. They discuss the importance of a disciplined morning routine, the impact of physical and spiritual health, and the significance of giving and community involvement. Chris shares his journey from a successful career in sales to a faith-driven life, emphasizing the value of mentorship, resilience, and gratefulness. The conversation also touches on Chris's latest project to restore a historic school in Panama City, reflecting his commitment to community development and servant leadership. In This Episode 01:09 Morning Routine and Physical Health 06:00 Building the Kingdom and Personal Reflections 16:28 Journey of Faith and Baptism 27:35 The Launch of Aquafina and Entering the Energy Business 33:13 Faith, Discipline, and Overcoming Challenges 40:44 Rebuilding Life and Finding Happiness Quotes: · “God talks to me through people, places, events, circumstances and things when I seek it. [14:01] · “I don't look to get anything from anybody I try to serve because I know it's gonna come around another way.” [35:27] ”If you are thankful and you show gratitude, you probably get more.”[47:15] Relevant Links · Christian Capitalist Website . · Christophercumby.com · “On The Move” Radio Show Social Media: · LinkedIn: @christophercumby · Instagram: @christophercumby · Facebook: Christopher Lloyd Cumby…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders A discussion on giving back to your community with our guest Richard Propes In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders interviews Richard Propes, a paraplegic double amputee and founder of the Tenderness Tour. The conversation covers Richard's incredible life journey, starting from losing everything and challenging God, to embarking on a 41-day, 1,000-mile wheelchair tour around Indiana. They discuss his continuous efforts over 35 years, raising over a million dollars to combat child abuse and medical debt. Richard also shares his experiences with mentorship, his work and contributions to the community, and his views on the role of government and church in providing aid. The episode highlights his dedication to showing up, listening, and loving people as a part of his mission. Richard's remarkable story serves as a powerful testament to faith, resilience, and the impact of generous giving. In This Episode 02:16 The Birth of the Tenderness Tour 04:41 The Impact of the Tenderness Tour 06:39 Spreading the Message of Hope 12:26 Support and Evolution of the Tour 29:37 Journey to Becoming an Ordained Minister 42:54 The Impact of Mentorship Quotes: “ And so I kept wheeling and I kept wheeling and I kept wheeling and 41 days later I arrived back in Indianapolis. I had traveled for 41 days alone in my wheelchair, um, traveled right around 1,086 miles. [03:38] “ …there was always hope, you know, that. You know, I was not supposed to live, my original life expectation was three days.” [09:59] ”For me, my mission is simple, uh, show up. Listen and love.”[26:38] Relevant Links · Christian Capitalist Website . · Website: https://tendernesstour.com · Film/book review site: https://theindependentcritic.com Social Media: · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richardpropes/ (easily my most active) · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendernesstour/ · Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tendernesstour · Bluesky: Richard Propes (@richardpropes.bsky.social) · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardpropes/ · https://www.secondchurch.org/…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Exploring Generosity and Heritage: A Conversation with London Cab Driver Greg Smith In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders talks with Greg Smith, a London taxi driver and tour guide. They discuss Greg's 27 years of experience as a cabbie, the rigorous training required to become a licensed London taxi driver, and the intricate knowledge of London's streets and history that drivers must possess. Greg explains his passion for his job and shares insights into London's historical landmarks and hidden gems. The episode also highlights the charitable work of London's taxi drivers, focusing on the Children's Magical Taxi Tour, an annual event providing sick children with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Disneyland Paris. The discussion emphasizes the importance of hard work and generosity, reflecting the Christian Capitalist philosophy of giving back to the community. In This Episode 02:28 The Knowledge: Becoming a London Cabbie 07:52 A Tour Guide's Perspective on London 09:03 The Rich History of London 17:40 Navigating London During Royal Events 22:58 The Children's Magical Taxi Tour 27:16 The History of Hackney Carriage Drivers 32:23 The Journey to Disneyland Paris Quotes: “ Whereas when you start talking about the buildings and the places and the people in the history, you're having a lot better human interaction and time is just more enjoyable.” [08:17] ” These kids just come to life. They, they, they find an energy that perhaps they haven't had.” [38:20] Relevant Links · Christian Capitalist Website · The Disney charity trip website: www.magicaltaxitour.com · The trip is organized by the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers: https://thewchcd.co.uk/ · The website for my services as a London tour guide is: www.cityoflondonguides.com/gregsmith/ · IG @greglondonguide…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Conscious Wealth Decisions: Investing with Purpose and Abundance In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders interviews Brandon Hatton from Conscious Wealth Decisions. They discuss the philosophy behind intentional wealth management, the significance of money memories, and the importance of communication within families about financial matters. Brandon explains conscious investing, which emphasizes transparency, avoiding leverage, and supporting abundance. He also touches on the practical aspects of giving, including the benefits of donor-advised funds and the societal impact of strategic philanthropy. Their conversation highlights how thoughtful wealth management aligns with Christian values of generosity and purposeful living. In This Episode 01:04 The Philosophy of Conscious Wealth 07:03 Money Memories and Generational Impact 13:12 Purpose-Driven Investing and Spiritual Wealth 25:09 The Concept of Donor Advised Funds 30:37 Personal Experiences with Poverty 46:36 Jesus and Money: Parables and Interpretations Quotes: “ When it comes to our memories, what's important is what we believe in, what we're acting upon. [08:06] ” We’re in the largest transfer of wealth, probably on earth. And all of those 80, 90, whatever trillion dollars that will be coming down have the possibility to make us more loving, kind, generous, more equitable society, where they can help us become more fearful, uh, and entrenched in our old thoughts and our old ways. [39:41] Relevant Links · Christian Capitalist Website . · Conscious Wealth Card Game · Instagram: @consciouswealth · Youtube: @consciouswealth · Tiktok: @consciouswealth_ · Linkedin: @consciouswealth…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders interviews Marcia Bryan, a dental hygienist from Atlanta, Georgia. Marcia shares her experiences growing up in a rural Christian community in Jamaica, including her involvement in community-oriented traditions and the impact of her faith on her life. She recounts how her upbringing instilled in her the values of hard work, generosity, and helping the underserved. Marcia also discusses the initiative she and her daughter undertake during National Children's Dental Health Month to educate underserved children about oral hygiene. The episode touches on themes of Christian faith, community service, and the importance of giving back, regardless of one's material wealth. In This Episode · 01:02 Growing Up in Jamaica · 03:36 Life Lessons from a Christian School · 07:36 Generosity and Community in Jamaica · 12:33 Christmas and Baptism Traditions · 18:24 Journey to the United States · 19:55 Giving Back as a Dental Hygienist · 24:01 Final Thoughts and Reflections Quotes: “The church would have this special Sunday where everybody would bring their biggest and their best bananas or mangoes, grapefruit, oranges, avocados, whatever. And we would sell that to the church. We would go to the church and sell that and the proceeds would go to the church. So that's worth saying, look what God has done for us.” [12:00] ”They gave to the community and they gave to each other. They watched over each other's children as if they were their own. At the church, everybody bring their best to the church.” [25:30] Relevant Links · Christian Capitalist Website . · The Wag Water River…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders interviews Valerie Barkhoff, an experienced healthcare professional with over 30 years in the industry. Valerie shares her journey and insights about integrating Christian values into the business side of healthcare. She talks about her roles in various hospitals, particularly her impactful work as VP of Revenue Cycle at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta. Valerie highlights challenges like cybersecurity threats and how they affect hospitals, and the importance of patient-centric revenue cycle management. She also discusses her compassionate approach to financial management, influenced by her early job as an emergency room registrar. The episode emphasizes how hard work and generosity, guided by Christian principles, can help drive meaningful change and support both patients and healthcare staff. In This Episode 00:22 Meet Valerie Barkhoff: A Journey in Healthcare 00:56 Valerie's Early Career and Transition 03:10 Cybersecurity in Healthcare 06:08 The Christian Capitalist Philosophy in Healthcare 09:59 Compassion in Healthcare: Valerie's Personal Experience 13:28 Working at St. Joseph's: A Mission-Driven Experience 20:44 Challenges and Support in Healthcare 27:00 How to Support Hospitals and Healthcare Systems 28:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Quotes: ” …let's come up with those approaches that make it easier to work with us and that are a little bit more compassionate when we're trying to work with the patients” [9:39] “When you come to work, I expect you to do your job. If there's something that you are struggling with, if you don't tell me, I can't help you.” [18:34] Relevant Links · Georgia Heart Program · Christian Capitalist Website .…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Welcome to the Christian Capitalist Podcast. In today’s episode, Lee Curtis joins host Rich Sanders to talk about building the habit of giving, passing down the giving mindset to future generations, how faith is expressed in a business’ finances, her vital work with the ECCAC, how to be sustainably generous, the crucial need for further training in development, and what it means to her to be a Christian Capitalist. In this Episode: [01:52] Lee’s background. [04:13] Making more to give more. [06:00] Faith in business. [10:23] The habit of giving. [16:20] Making, giving, and saving. [21:52] Working at the ECCAC. [25:56] Breaking the cycles of abuse. [30:09] The needs of ECCAC. [33:45] Development as a profession. [34:35] Asking for money. [38:12] People being called to be generous. [39:43] What it means to be a Christian Capitalist. Quotes: “I don’t think the size of the gift matters. It’s what you have.” [19:25] “When people reach a certain level of success, they owe it to others to send the elevator back down.” [35:09] Relevant Links · Website: http://eccac.org/ · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ECCAC · Instagram: @emeraldcoastcac · LinkedIn: Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center · christiancapitalist.life . ·…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Welcome to the Christian Capitalist Podcast. In today’s episode, Kenn Kelly joins host Rich Sanders to talk about the importance of unconditional giving, taking time off on the Sabbath, running a business on core values, teaching the value of generosity, learning when to say no, and supporting important charities. In this Episode: [04:17] Kenn’s business background. [05:16] Living a life of giving. [11:30] Working hard and giving more. [14:37] Not working on the Sabbath. [20:10] Expressing core values. [22:34] Generosity as a core value. [26:04] Giving sustainably. [28:23] Raising generous kids. [31:50] Never Settle. [37:12] Relating to diverse customers. [40:30] Saying no. [42:10] Supporting charities. [45:41] What it means to be a Christian Capitalist. Quotes: “Generosity is a virtue.” [21:24] “Business is the only economic generator of value.” [46:32] Relevant Links · christiancapitalist.life . · neversettle.it . · X: @KennKelly / @NeverSettleIT . · Instagram: @kenn_kelly / @neversettleit . Anti-trafficking Nonprofits: · iempathize.org . · rescueamerica.ngo .…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Welcome to the Christian Capitalist Podcast. In today’s episode, Hunter Hanna joins host Rich Sanders to talk about how he discovered his route to ministry, the power of social media, dealing with business challenges as a devout Christian Capitalist, the important work with nonprofits, and working more to serve others more. In this Episode: [00:59] Hunter’s background. [08:21] Figuring out the way to go. [10:54] Hunter’s growing business. [17:47] How to face business challenges. [19:59] What is profit? [22:33] Real estate or social media? [24:16] Doing business as a devout Christian Capitalist. [31:26] Working with nonprofits. [39:51] Hunter’s church. [42:34] Working to serve others. Quotes: “Invest in wisdom, and wisdom will produce the fruit.” [20:54] “We’re called to serve people.” [43:13] Relevant Links · christiancapitalist.life . · @hunterhanna . · mealsbygrace.org . · nextstagecustoms.org . · www.secondchancecoffee.com . · www.rotary.org . · www.brewable.org . · thelionheartschool.com . · restorationchurch.faith .…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Welcome to the Christian Capitalist Podcast. In today’s episode, Chris Barnes joins host Rich Sanders to talk about being a financial multiplier, living a life of giving, always doing the right thing, making more to give more, and what it means to Chris to be a Christian Capitalist. In this Episode: [00:54] Chris’s background. [02:09] Year-round giving. [03:39] Working with financial advisors. [08:19] Anxiety about money. [11:14] Working with Fran Tarkenton. [19:53] Working hard and giving back. [24:08] The 82-year-old. [27:26] Always doing the right thing. [30:02] Building early business leaders. [39:22] Make more to give more. [45:20] The FCA. [47:04] What it means to be a Christian Capitalist. Quotes: “You’re never more insurable than you are right now.” [09:40] “You always have to do the right thing.” [27:35] “Activity breeds results.” [30:38] Relevant Links · christiancapitalist.life . · Chris Barnes . · tarkentonfinancial.com .…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Welcome to the Christian Capitalist Podcast. In today’s episode, Bryan Willkom joins host Rich Sanders to talk about his journey into ministry, the phenomenon of disaffiliation, the importance of welcoming exploration, making more to give more, the different missions of Bryan’s churches, and what it means to be a Christian Capitalist. In this Episode: [01:17] Bryan’s background. [03:56] Getting into ministry. [06:13] What is disaffiliation? [09:12] Giving answers to questions. [11:01] Communion. [14:26] Meeting people where they are. [16:55] JesusFit. [21:21] Encouraging curiosity. [22:37] Ministering to other communities. [24:47] Creating spaces for the next generations. [29:54] The work of ministry. [34:12] Making more to give more. [39:29] Church missions. [48:28] Drinking and the church. [50:45] What it means to be a Christian Capitalist. Quotes: “Slow is not lazy. Slow can actually be intentional.” [16:20] “The church has a long history with fermented beverages.” [44:53] Relevant Links · christiancapitalist.life . · www.getjesusfit.com . · Bryan Willkom .…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Welcome to the Christian Capitalist Podcast. In today’s episode, David Huff joins host Rich Sanders to talk about his journey from music and accounting into ministry, passing down the lessons on work and giving, the importance of charitable donations, how belief contributes to success, and David gives the listeners some guidance. In this Episode: [00:59] David’s background. [07:54] Music and accounting. [08:39] Working at large accounting firms. [10:46] Parenting. [15:24] Moving on from music. [20:49] Teachings on work and giving. [27:32] Making more to give more. [31:35] Charitable deductions. [36:22] Belief and success. [39:00] David’s guidance to listeners. Quotes: “If you want to be a big giver, you’ve got to be a big getter.” [23:24] “Nobody ever has enough time in a lifetime to take it all in.” [39:26] Relevant Links christiancapitalist.life .…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Welcome to the Christian Capitalist Podcast. In today’s episode, Amy Barrie joins host Rich Sanders to talk about bringing faith into the workplace, balancing profits with generosity, living outside the comfort zone, making more in order to give more, and get Amy’s advice to her younger self. In this Episode: [02:15] A bit about Amy. [05:19] Faith in the workplace. [11:21] Expressing faith in a multicultural space. [16:42] Profits and generosity. [20:31] Getting out of the comfort zone. [22:38] Making more to give more. [32:22] Teleo Collection. [46:50] The will of the Lord. [49:46] The future of Teleo. [51:10] Amy’s advice to her 19-year-old self. [54:35] What it means to be a Christian Capitalist? Quotes: “Our success that we’ve been able to receive is not our success.” [17:01] “It’s so important to be rooted.” [52:24] Relevant Links · christiancapitalist.life . · Amy Barrie . · www.broughtonpartners.com . · teleocollection.com .…

Christian Capitalist Podcast With Rich Sanders Welcome to the Christian Capitalist Podcast. In today’s episode, Michelle Fritch joins host Rich Sanders to talk about the process of writing her Amazon bestselling book, the importance of sharing the right messages with the right people, working in ministry, different ways to give back, the epidemic of loneliness, and what it means to be a Christian Capitalist. In this Episode: [02:10] Michelle’s new book. [08:41] Blending messages. [10:31] The new version of the book. [13:28] Clearing up the Amazon confusion. [14:55] Matching imagery with messages. [16:37] Who is the book for? [19:34] Messaging for parents. [23:21] Messaging for kids. [26:25] Michelle’s other book. [29:49] Michelle’s ministry. [37:28] Making more to give more. [40:52] The loneliness epidemic. [49:10] What it means to be a Christian Capitalist. [50:35] The perfect gift. Quotes: “You’re perfect the way you are.” [06:57] “You can’t stay in your comfort zone.” [35:58] “Time is our most incredible gift.” [38:04] Relevant Links · christiancapitalist.life . · Michelle Fritch . · You Are A Child of God .…