During the first quarter of the year, many believers feel led to work on a business idea that God has given them. January and February are heavy planning months for new entrepreneurs looking to launch into the deep. While this is admirable, you don’t want to launch into anything new without having a foundation of wisdom that will help you build God’s way. I wanted to share two of my favorite business podcasts for those newbie entrepreneurs out there, and even for those who are rebuilding or going into another year of business.
One thing I want to ask the newbie entrepreneurs is this: Did God give you the idea? If so, is now the time to launch? One of the biggest mistakes I see many new entrepreneurs make is that they get an idea but forget to give it back to the Owner. Remember, any idea God gives us is something He is allowing us to borrow and that we’re called to steward. Wisdom would be giving it back to Him and asking Him who (other than you that you may need to pull in on the idea), what (what do you need to get it done), where (where should you launch as far as physical location and demographics), when (the timing – which is where first-time ideas often fail), and why (without a strong why, your business is just another business that has surface level purposes).
When God gave me this magazine, I wrote the vision for it in April of 2024. It wasn’t until the end of December that it was launched and the world knew anything about it. In fact, for me, it was a two-to-three-year plan, not a plan for 2024. Yet, God pulled on it and said, “Now”. That’s what it means to give God back an idea and to let Him tell you when to pull the trigger.
Okay. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get into these podcasts. I’ll include details about the podcasts, as well as summaries of my favorite episodes from both.
The Blessed & Bossed Up Podcast by Tatum Temia
This is a weekly podcast that teaches purposeful women how to be uncompromising in their faith, business, and total life success with God as their CEO. I started listening to this podcast in 2020, during the pandemic, when I wasn’t even working on a business. What I love about it is that Tatum drops gems on more than business, and she keeps it biblical and Christ-centered. As a woman who herself, is a six-figure earner, she knows a thing or two about doing it God’s way and without compromise. Here are some of my favorite episodes from the last four years:
1) August 10, 2020 – The 7 Gifts of The Holy Spirit (Episode #190). This episode blessed me because as much as I know the Bible, I had no idea about Isaiah 11:1-12 at the time I listened to it, which Tatum breaks down in this episode. We always talk about the fruit of the Spirit, but we also have access to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. This episode is important for entrepreneurs because too often we go to Tony Robbins and other resources for business wisdom when the ultimate wisdom Giver is right within us!
2) September 22, 2020 – How to Have a Business Meeting with God (Episode #196). This episode made me want to wake up earlier just to have a business meeting with God. God provides us with so much revelation that He shouldn’t be a last resort for our business needs. One thing I would suggest to go along with this episode is to remember, that having a business meeting with God shouldn’t replace your quiet time with God. If we only spend time with Him to get strategy for our businesses then we miss out on our relationship with Him.
3) June 14, 2024 – Entrepreneurs as Shepherds – This episode is from the “Bible on Business” series, which is a great series. As entrepreneurs, we have to remember that we are shepherds of people. Honoring God with our business is to remember that the people God sends us to patronize our business aren’t to be seen as a means to a profitable end. Dive into this episode that will show you how to have a heart like our Great Shepherd.
4) August 11, 2024 – Losing 83% - This episode is important for all leaders to listen to. It highlights the way God does math and breaks down how Jesus’ ministry grew even after He lost a lot of followers. How is it that we think we need the best equipment and a lot of customers for God to increase our business, yet Jesus trusted God with the few? Dive into this episode with an open mind to trust God with your little.
The second podcast I want to highlight is from my Pastor, Touré Roberts. Called Leaders is a conference that PT (as we affectionately call him) started about five years ago. It’s a phenomenal two-day conference that hosts leaders providing dialogue and resources to grow as a leader, no matter what industry you lead in. In 2023, PT launched The Called Podcast. I won’t go into great detail about my favorite episodes because the podcast has forty episodes total and I believe you need to listen to all of them; however, my favorites are:
Positive Procrastination
Knowing When to Settle
The Economy of Self
From Ideation to Actualization (this one features my girl, StaceyAnn Russell, a powerhouse in the STEM space)
Check out the links to both podcasts by clicking on the images above and be sure to subscribe. The Called launched season four on Monday, January 13th. This is the best time to subscribe! Don’t launch before having a foundation of wisdom to pull from. Most importantly, make sure you’re having daily business meetings with God.
Please note: The link goes to the podcast on Apple’s platform. You can listen to it on any platform.
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