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What if your recurring employee challenge isn’t just an employee problem—but a disciple-making opportunity? Andy Mason sits down with Dave Buehring, founder of LionShare, to explore how Christian business leaders can intentionally develop the people God has entrusted to them. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Discover the difference between coaching, mentoring, and discipling; how to lead with integrity, humility, and gentleness; and how to identify people hungry to grow. Dave also shares practical ways to start small, build trust, and multiply disciple-makers through your workplace. You are a follower of Jesus first and a business leader second. What would change if that order shaped the way you develop your people? Next Steps:  Save the date for the Heaven in Business Conference in Nashville: Heaveninbusiness.com/nashville Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. TIMESTAMPS00:00 – What if you don’t have an employee problem?01:16 – Meet Dave Buehring03:30 – The disciple-making challenge in business04:11 – Follower of Jesus first, business leader second09:33 – Stewarding the people entrusted to you12:32 – Coaching vs. mentoring vs. discipling16:27 – Influencing people through how you lead19:11 – “In whose ears are my words big?”20:54 – Start small and multiply disciple-makers24:22 – When you can’t openly teach the Bible25:23 – Relationship and trust come first26:40 – Gentleness and the character of a leader29:06 – Practical discipleship resources32:28 – How to start this week

After 15 years of Heaven in Business, one thing has become increasingly clear: we were never meant to navigate faith, family, and business alone. In this episode, Andy Mason reflects on what we learned from the recent Dallas conference, why leaders are hungry for more than information, and how relationships, discipleship, and even “covenant friction” help us grow. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog He also shares what’s ahead through the Hope Directive, including trips to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Brazil, and the heart behind strengthening and equipping local leaders rather than simply hosting events. But the biggest challenge is much closer to home: Who has God already placed in front of you? Your employees, coworkers, family, customers, and community may be your greatest opportunity to make a Kingdom impact. You don’t need another platform to start. Pray for them. Listen to them. Encourage them. Walk with them. Help them grow. Plus, hear what’s coming next with Heaven in Business, including Scottsdale, Nashville, and Growth Path, and how you can give, go, grow, and help multiply what God is doing. Next Steps:  Give. Through the Hope Directive, you can help fund travel, training, translation, resources, and ongoing investment into trusted leaders around the world: Give through the Hope Directive Save the date for the Heaven in Business Conference in Nashville: Heaveninbusiness.com/nashville Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Welcome & why you’re part of this 00:53 — The hunger for connection and belonging 02:17 — The mission of Heaven in Business 04:03 — What is the Hope Directive? 06:45 — Zimbabwe: strengthening marketplace leaders 07:37 — Mozambique & Iris Ministries 09:27 — Brazil and multiplying Kingdom business 11:09 — Scottsdale, Nashville & what’s coming 12:15 — Why discipling others helps you grow 13:37 — Stewarding the people God has given you 15:25 — Start here: pray and love people 16:17 — How you can give, go & participate 17:41 — Growth Path and what’s ahead 18:34 — Thank you for being part of the journey 19:28 — Final encouragement & blessing

What if grace—not grind—became your business's operating system? In this episode, Andy Mason sits down with Shae Bynes, author of Grace Over Grind and co-founder of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, to explore what it looks like to build and lead in partnership with God. Shae shares how fear, anxiety, control, and hyper-independence can quietly shape the way we work—and how trust and surrender create a different way to lead. She also shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, and The Grace Effect. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog You’ll discover practical ways to recognize when you’re operating from grind, bring God into business decisions, and ask whether you’re truly following His assignment—or simply staying where you’ve become comfortable. Plus, Shae shares three simple questions for your next “wisdom meeting” with God: • Father, what is on Your heart concerning this?• Jesus, what is Your strategy concerning this?• Holy Spirit, what is the wisdom You want me to know? There is more available when we stop relying solely on our own understanding and learn to lead from trust, surrender, and partnership with God. Shae Bynes is the author of Grace Over Grind and Grace Under Pressure, co-founder of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, and creator of The Grace Effect. Learn more about The Grace Effect, its newsletter, and leadership community at GraceEffect.co And Grace Over Grind: https://graceovergrind.com/  Next Steps:  Save the date for the Heaven in Business Conference in Nashville: Heaveninbusiness.com/nashville Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Introducing Shae Bynes01:14 — What is Grace Over Grind?02:29 — From corporate to entrepreneurship03:32 — Learning to do business with God05:43 — Signs you’re operating from grind07:48 — Is your business really operating according to the Kingdom?09:49 — Introducing The Grace Effect12:04 — Taking Kingdom principles into broader business environments13:34 — How do you explain grace?17:45 — Making grace accessible without compromising conviction19:22 — Kingdom over everything21:44 — Following God through changing assignments23:09 — You never graduate from grace25:15 — Why Shae keeps saying yes to Jesus26:26 — Are you called—or just comfortable?27:59 — Trust and surrender30:39 — Three questions to ask God about your business31:48 — There is so much more32:49 — How to connect with Shae33:25 — Final encouragement

After their recent Heaven in Business event in Dallas, Andy and Janine Mason found themselves processing both incredible testimonies and some very real disappointments. In this episode, they unpack a practical framework for navigating those moments without allowing disappointment to turn into shame—or what Andy calls a “filthy narrative.” Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog You’ll hear why it’s important not to debrief while you’re exhausted, how to separate the facts from the stories you’re telling yourself, and why wise counsel is different from both flattery and criticism. Andy and Janine also share how honest feedback helped them identify what needed to improve while still recognizing everything God had done. Whether you’re processing a disappointing launch, a lost client, a difficult business decision, a relationship setback, or something that simply didn’t turn out as expected, this episode will help you slow down, get perspective, learn, and move forward. In this episode: Why you shouldn’t immediately debrief after a disappointment Separating facts from “filthy narratives” How to receive feedback without falling into shame The difference between wise counsel, flattery, and criticism Learning from what didn’t meet your standards Recognizing what went right—not just what went wrong Bringing the situation back to God and asking what He is saying Moving forward with greater wisdom and clarity Next Steps:  Save the date for the Heaven in Business Conference in Nashville: Heaveninbusiness.com/nashville Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps:00:00 — What do you do when things don’t go according to plan?01:15 — What actually happened in Dallas02:20 — Testimonies, connection & encountering God03:30 — The power of peer masterminds and honest feedback05:15 — Where the event didn’t meet expectations06:45 — Empty seats and the stories we tell ourselves08:20 — When you don’t meet your own standards09:20 — Why you shouldn’t debrief immediately11:45 — Give yourself 48 hours before evaluating13:25 — Facts vs. “filthy narratives”15:00 — Finding wise counsel instead of flattery or criticism17:20 — What healthy feedback actually looks like19:10 — Receiving difficult feedback from customers20:35 — How honest feedback produced an unexpected financial win21:30 — Bringing the situation back to God22:30 — A simple two-column exercise to reset your perspective24:15 — Learning without beating yourself up26:15 — What is God saying in the middle of disappointment?27:40 — Keep moving forward28:30 — Save the date: Nashville 2027

Have you ever second-guessed your ability to hear God because you got it wrong before? In this episode, Janine Mason explores how to grow in discernment and trust the Holy Spirit’s leading in business and life. She shares why one wrong decision doesn’t disqualify you, how discernment develops through practice, and why it should work alongside—not replace—good due diligence. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog You’ll also learn how to distinguish discernment from suspicion, recognize when past experiences may be influencing your judgment, and respond when you sense hesitation but don’t understand why. If you want to make decisions with greater confidence while staying sensitive to God’s leading, this episode will give you practical tools for the journey. In this episode:• Growing in confidence when you’ve missed it before• Developing discernment through practice• Using discernment in hiring, partnerships, and business decisions• Combining discernment with due diligence• Recognizing discernment vs. suspicion• Avoiding criticism when you can’t explain what you sense• Identifying personal biases that can influence decisions Next Steps:  Book a discovery call and learn more about the Growth Path: Book Now Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps:00:00 Can you trust your discernment?01:30 When past decisions shake your confidence05:25 When God speaks without words07:05 Discernment in business and hiring08:45 Discernment takes practice10:25 Discernment + due diligence13:25 Discernment vs. suspicion15:15 You don’t always need to know why18:15 Practical safeguards for discernment20:20 What if you get it wrong?21:00 Recognizing personal bias23:06 Andy’s recap + next steps

What happens when God gives you the green light—and then everything seems to go wrong? Joseph and Brittany Williams know what it’s like to build under pressure. While launching and acquiring businesses, they faced a lawsuit, the loss of a major contract, growing payroll, young children, exhaustion, and serious strain on their marriage. In this vulnerable conversation with Jonathan and Kara Sparks, Joseph and Brittany share what that season exposed: where identity had become attached to achievement, where trust in God was actually trust in their own gifts and resources, and what happened when their normal ability to “figure it out” stopped working. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog They also get practical about marriage under entrepreneurial pressure, learning to stop using each other as the source, break cycles of toxic complaining, receive correction, seek wise counsel, and discover that failure doesn’t necessarily mean you missed God. One of the most challenging ideas in the conversation: What if success isn’t always the win? What if obedience sometimes means taking the loss, letting something go, or trusting God with an outcome you desperately wanted to control? Next Steps:  Book a discovery call and learn more about the Growth Path: Book Now Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — What do you do when competence isn’t enough?00:55 — Brittany’s journey into senior living01:34 — Why starting a business can’t just be about money02:07 — Joseph’s unexpected journey into tech02:33 — Leaving corporate leadership for entrepreneurship03:55 — Facing the fear and responsibility of business ownership04:12 — When an acquisition doesn’t go according to plan04:47 — Lawsuit, lost contracts, and financial pressure hit at once05:53 — Why would God lead you into something He knows will be hard?06:29 — What suffering can produce in us07:29 — What surrender to God actually looked like08:00 — When success, reputation, and identity get stripped away09:27 — What the pressure did to their marriage11:17 — God doesn’t measure success by your fiscal year12:58 — What if the Holy Spirit asks you to take the loss?14:36 — Reaching the end of yourself16:19 — Brittany: “I was drowning”19:41 — What pressure revealed about them as leaders and a couple21:01 — When your spouse can’t be your source23:17 — Recognizing toxic patterns of complaining24:04 — How do you get out of the spiral?25:23 — Rebuilding identity on the right foundation25:48 — Why they chose entrepreneurship again27:01 — What they wish someone had told them sooner28:03 — Failure can be part of the process29:27 — The entrepreneur’s greatest strength—and Achilles heel29:55 — Why you need wise counsel and community31:06 — Where to go deeper

Pastors and business leaders need each other—but too often, they don’t understand each other’s worlds. In this episode, Andy Mason sits down with Randy Griffin, a former pastor, business owner, and current C12 Chair, to explore how we can bridge the gap between church and marketplace. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog You’ll discover: What business leaders wish their pastors understood Why business leaders are already doing ministry at work What pastors wish business leaders understood about them Why business leaders are more than donors or volunteers Practical ways pastors can better equip marketplace leaders How humility and mutual honor can strengthen both sides Pastors don’t need to become business experts, and business leaders don’t need to become pastors. But each carries something the other needs. It’s time to break down the sacred/secular divide, build the bridge, and equip believers to demonstrate the Kingdom of God everywhere—including Monday morning at work. Next Steps:  Sign up for the Dallas Heaven in Business Conference: Heaven in Business Dallas Conference Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Why pastors and business leaders need each other01:14 — Randy Griffin's journey from business to ministry and back04:49 — What is C12?05:00 — Helping CEOs recognize God as CEO06:05 — Employees aren't just resources—they're people to care for07:15 — Equipping pastors to unlock their business community08:38 — What business leaders wish their pastors understood10:00 — Are churches measuring the wrong things?11:04 — Is a business leader's greatest value simply giving money?13:32 — One simple thing pastors can do tomorrow14:03 — Get out of the church and visit the workplace15:53 — Practical questions pastors can ask business leaders17:52 — What pastors wish business leaders understood18:49 — The unseen heart and sacrifice of a pastor20:49 — The key business leaders need: humility22:11 — How a business leader can approach their pastor23:33 — Why pastors don't need to have every answer25:06 — Building the bridge between business leaders and pastors26:31 — Why the sacred/secular divide needs to go28:37 — An invitation for pastors and business leaders29:40 — Closing

How does someone go from alcoholism, gambling addiction, and a life falling apart... to leading with extraordinary generosity and impacting countless lives? In this deeply honest conversation, Tony Caterina shares the journey that changed everything. Tony opens up about growing up without direction, battling addiction, hitting rock bottom at 21, and discovering that freedom wasn't simply about quitting destructive habits—it was about finding Someone greater than his addictions. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Together, Andy and Tony explore marriage, surrender, hearing God's voice, persistent prayer, and the life-changing decision to eliminate "Plan B." Along the way, Tony reveals how God transformed not only his heart but also his calling, leading him into a life of Kingdom impact through business and generosity. If you've ever wondered whether God can redeem your story—or if you're praying for someone who feels impossible to reach—this episode will encourage your faith. In This Episode Addiction, recovery, and hidden struggles The danger of replacing one addiction with another Rebuilding marriage through total commitment The surprising ways God gets our attention The power of praying for loved ones who seem far from God Learning to hear God's voice Discovering purpose after surrender Why breakthrough often begins with a simple prayer: "Help me, Jesus." Next Steps:  Sign up for the Dallas Heaven in Business Conference: Heaven in Business Dallas Conference Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: From addiction to extraordinary generosity01:19 – Growing up and early addictions04:22 – Rock bottom and entering rehab05:36 – Trading alcohol for gambling08:35 – Success on the outside, brokenness inside10:51 – Fighting for his daughter and a turning point12:57 – Church, a Bible, and a new beginning15:14 – "No Plan B" and rebuilding marriage16:05 – Gambling returns... one final test17:47 – The power of a sister's 10 years of prayer20:44 – Giving his life to Jesus22:10 – A simple prayer: "Help me, Jesus"23:24 – Hearing God and losing his job24:48 – The lessons: No Plan B & embracing the wheelbarrow26:50 – Learning to hear God's voice29:30 – Reading Scripture with fresh eyes31:48 – From disaster relief to Kingdom impact34:42 – Why Kingdom community matters36:29 – Final encouragement: Don't do it alone

What if hearing God's voice at work was meant to be normal? Bill Job spent more than three decades building businesses in China—not because he had the perfect business background, but because he learned to recognize God's voice and follow it one decision at a time. In this conversation with Andy Mason, Bill shares how learning God's "accent" changed everything: from leading companies with hundreds of employees to giving businesses away, discipling leaders, and seeing Kingdom impact far beyond what he imagined. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Together, they unpack what it means to treat God as King rather than merely a consultant, why stewardship changes the way we lead, and how simple, ongoing conversation with God can transform your workplace. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or marketplace leader, this episode will inspire you to build your business on a friendship with God rather than on striving. Episode Highlights: A Navy encounter that reshaped Bill's life Starting businesses through obedience rather than expertise Learning to recognize God's voice through practice Why God wants a normal relationship with you at work Stewardship versus ownership Leading employees through abiding in Christ Multiplying Kingdom impact through business Next Steps:  Sign up for the Dallas Heaven in Business Conference: Heaven in Business Dallas Conference Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Heaven in Business 01:42 – Meet Bill Job: From the Navy to China 03:24 – Business as mission: Impact beyond traditional missions 04:33 – Building companies as a steward, not an owner 05:43 – Starting with philosophy, not business training 06:34 – Launching a business with just $10,000 07:14 – Learning to hear God's voice through listening 10:15 – Recognizing God's "accent" 11:21 – Why most leaders misunderstand the Kingdom 13:41 – Why treating God like a consultant doesn't work 15:08 – Leading people by abiding, not striving 16:56 – The greatest fruit of Bill's life's work 19:11 – Bill prays for marketplace leaders 20:45 – Andy's challenge: Is God your consultant or your King?

When life feels heavy, where does your mind naturally go?  In this episode, Janine Mason shares a personal story of slipping back into worry and negative thinking during a difficult season. Drawing from her experience after the California wildfires, she explores the powerful choice between focusing on devastation or looking for signs of new life. If you've been carrying family concerns, business pressures, health challenges, or circumstances beyond your control, this conversation offers a simple, biblical pathway back to hope, peace, and faith. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Janine walks through four practical steps that helped her break free from anxiety and regain a Kingdom perspective: Repent Pray and release the burden to God Practice thanksgiving and praise Intentionally refocus on God's goodness Nothing in her external circumstances changed—but everything inside her did. In this episode you'll discover: How negative meditation quietly steals hope and faith Why what you focus on shapes how you experience life The lesson God taught through California wildfire recovery Four practical steps to break agreement with fear How to cultivate peace even when circumstances remain unchanged Next Steps:  Sign up for the Dallas Heaven in Business Conference: Heaveninbusinesslive.com Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Where is your focus? 00:40 The hidden power of your thought life 01:00 Lessons from the California wildfires 02:20 Choosing hope instead of devastation 02:55 A new challenge and slipping back into worry 04:40 How negative meditation steals hope 05:50 Recognizing agreement with fear 06:20 Four steps to regain hope and peace 06:55 Step 1: Repent 07:35 Step 2: Pray and release it to God 08:35 Step 3: Thanksgiving and praise 09:10 Step 4: Choose your focus 10:00 Your circumstances may not change—but you can 10:55 A final encouragement and prayer 11:35 Heaven in Business events & closing

What if the Bible has far more to say about business than you've ever been taught?  In this episode, Andy Mason talks with Nicholas Leone, founder of The Business Bible, about discovering God's blueprint for work, leadership, and purpose. Listen to the podcast here: Heaveninbusiness.com/podcast Nicholas shares his remarkable story, from supernatural encounters with Scripture as a child to careers in hockey, Wall Street, and seminary, and explains why he believes the Bible is fundamentally a book about life, work, and partnering with God. Together they discuss: Why business matters to God The surprising number of business leaders throughout Scripture How to move beyond simply reading the Bible to knowing the Author Why success alone isn't enough Practical ways business leaders can begin engaging with Scripture today Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, manager, or simply want to integrate your faith and work more deeply, this episode offers practical wisdom and fresh perspective. Learn more about Nicholas Leone’s work, order the Business Bible, or download the Business Bible app at BusinessBible.com. And if this conversation stirs something in you - if you want to be in the room with other business leaders who are asking how to hear God, build with God, and bring Scripture into daily business decisions - join us this August in Dallas for the Heaven in Business Conference

How do ordinary believers bring the Kingdom of God into everyday life?  In this episode, Andy Mason shares practical stories of simple obedience that led to extraordinary outcomes, from unexpected business favor to record-breaking harvests. He also unpacks new research highlighting the opportunity pastors have to equip marketplace believers as everyday missionaries. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Rather than waiting for someone else to make a difference, Andy offers three practical actions anyone can begin today: Pray with people. Meet with them, hear their story, and encourage them. Share testimonies of what God is already doing. Whether you're a pastor, entrepreneur, business owner, employee, or leader, this conversation will encourage you to step into the arena and become an active participant in what God is doing around you. It Really Is Easier Than You Think Of myself, I can do nothing. But with God, nothing is impossible. Find someone. Ask six words. Pray. Set the next meeting. Tell the story. Let's see what God will do. Want to know more, or help your pastor activate the business people in their congregation? Get in touch with us: [email protected] - and meet us in Dallas at the Heaven in Business Conference Timestamps 00:00 – It's easier than you think 02:19 – Testimony: Favor in furniture sales 04:39 – Testimony: Record corn harvest through prayer 07:04 – The opportunity for pastors and marketplace leaders 09:24 – Three practical steps to activate others 11:44 – Your invitation to get in the arena

In this episode, Andy Mason sits down with Will Hart, CEO of Iris Global, for a compelling conversation about the role of business leaders in advancing God's Kingdom.  Drawing from decades of ministry around the world, including revival among unreached people groups, miraculous testimonies, and leading one of the world's most influential missions organizations, Will challenges the common belief that supernatural ministry belongs only inside the church. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Together they explore why entrepreneurs, executives, and everyday professionals are uniquely positioned to carry God's presence into the marketplace. You'll hear inspiring stories of businesspeople operating in healing, prophecy, and evangelism, discover why hunger matters more than title, and learn how hearing God's voice can transform both your business and your influence. If you've ever wondered whether your workplace can become a place where Heaven touches earth, this conversation is for you. Episode Highlights Will Hart's journey to leading Iris Global Revival amid persecution in Mozambique Why business is a powerful Kingdom platform Marketplace miracles and supernatural leadership Hearing God's voice in everyday work Cultivating hunger for God Living beyond compartmentalized Christianity Practical encouragement for business leaders seeking greater Kingdom impact Next Steps:  Sign up for the Dallas Heaven in Business Conference: Heaven in Business Dallas Conference Join the Word at Work: 30- Day Rhythm Subscribe for weekly insights: Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join us at an upcoming event: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe on YouTube: Youtube.com/@heaveninbusiness Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction00:12 Is God's power only for ministers?01:25 Will Hart's journey from addiction to leading Iris Global05:15 Revival, persecution, and what success really looks like07:27 Are business people called to demonstrate the Kingdom?09:40 Business leaders advancing the Gospel around the world12:16 Marketplace miracles and prophetic business leaders17:38 Why Christians compartmentalize faith and work20:23 What Kingdom demonstration actually looks like23:02 Why business leaders should experience missions firsthand26:15 Stop funding the Kingdom—start demonstrating it27:06 Hearing God's voice in business30:03 Hunger is the key to supernatural living33:36 How to cultivate spiritual hunger36:56 Bringing your business gifts into your spiritual life37:55 Why Paul wrote Philemon to a businessman41:42 Prayer for marketplace leaders

What happens when every success metric says you're winning… and then everything starts falling apart? In this powerful conversation, Andy Mason sits down with Johnathan and Kara Sparks to unpack a journey that challenges conventional ideas of success, faith, and obedience. After building a thriving real estate development business, experiencing explosive growth, and seeing God move in remarkable ways through their company, the Sparks suddenly found themselves facing delayed contracts, lost revenue, downsizing their team, and a season that made no sense on paper. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Instead of finding a quick fix, they discovered something deeper: how to trust God when the numbers don't add up, how to stay anchored when circumstances contradict your calling, and how radical obedience can open doors you never imagined. What You'll Learn: How to identify the "head trash" that is stealing your energy, focus, and peace Why negative thought patterns often feel true even when they aren't A simple process for finding Scripture that speaks directly to your situation Practical questions that help renew your thinking and shift your perspective How to replace anxiety, overwhelm, and self-doubt with truth Why renewing your mind is essential to hearing God's voice clearly How to partner with God in everyday decisions instead of reacting to fear Practical ways to walk in greater hope, peace, confidence, and emotional freedom Whether you're a business owner, leader, entrepreneur, or simply navigating a difficult season, this episode will encourage you to keep walking when the path isn't clear. Take Your Next Step: Join Us in Dallas This is exactly why we gather as Heaven in Business. The Dallas Conference is designed for kingdom-minded business leaders who want more than inspiration. It is a place to receive fresh vision, hear real stories, build practical frameworks, connect with trusted peers, and encounter God in a way that changes how you lead, decide, build, and influence. The Dallas Heaven in Business Conference is August 26–28, 2026, and registration is open.  Sign up for the Dallas Conference: Heaveninbusinesslive.com Come ready to partner with God at work, build a better business, and multiply Kingdom impact in the city you serve. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: When success metrics stop making sense 01:22 – The Sparks' background in real estate development 02:08 – Building a thriving Kingdom business 05:02 – When everything unexpectedly changed 05:30 – Praying for global impact and misunderstood expectations 06:46 – The difference between good ideas and God ideas 08:25 – Contracts fail, revenue dries up, and confusion begins 08:52 – Searching for answers: “Did we do something wrong?” 10:21 – Massive financial losses and business setbacks 11:47 – Discovering God in the valley, not just the mountaintop 13:13 – Watching others thrive while your business shrinks 14:14 – The painful reality of letting team members go 15:30 – Hitting rock bottom and rebuilding trust 16:57 – “Since when did I need your resources?” 17:24 – Obedience when the numbers don’t work 18:40 – Radical obedience and Kingdom thinking 20:49 – Recognizing you're in a God-led transition 22:15 – Holding onto the last thing God said 23:39 – Moving forward despite financial limitations 24:08 – Fear versus faith in uncertain seasons 25:15 – When God creates unexpected margin 27:52 – Revisiting old prophetic words and visions 29:10 – A new season begins to emerge 29:32 – God's surprising direction: build a studio 30:28 – Miraculous provision for what God called them to do 33:35 – Not an overnight breakthrough, but steady transformation 34:57 – Impacting ministries and organizations around the world 35:53 – Discovering what God has already provided 37:19 – Kingdom multiplication beyond money 38:47 – Redefining success through partnership with God 39:36 – Why community and Kingdom relationships matter 41:22– Prayer for leaders navigating uncertainty 42:57 – Final encouragement and invitation

Are you tired of the negative thoughts constantly running through your head? In this episode of Heaven in Business, Janine Mason shares a practical tool that has transformed her own life and helped countless others overcome self-doubt, anxiety, overwhelm, and the exhausting cycle of negative self-talk. Janine opens up about her personal struggles with insecurity, fear, and self-criticism, then reveals a simple process for engaging with Scripture in a way that changes how you think, feel, and respond to life's challenges. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Whether you're facing uncertainty at work, feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities, struggling to hear God, or simply exhausted from battling discouraging thoughts, this episode will equip you with a practical framework for renewing your mind and regaining your energy. You'll learn how to: • Recognize when "head trash" is draining your energy • Find relevant Scripture for your situation • Ask transformational questions that renew your thinking • Replace anxiety with truth • Partner with God in everyday decisions • Walk with greater hope, peace, and confidence Next Steps: 1. Take five minutes right now to do this simple exercise. Then share this post with a friend you know would benefit from also believing the scripture is actually true. Finally, send us a testimony of what changes in and around you as a result: [email protected] 2. If you want to access more tools like this to help you grow in your walk with God, fully express your calling in the workplace, and connect with others just like you, join us at an upcoming in-person event: Heaven in Business Upcoming Events 3. If you haven’t already subscribed to receive these posts sent to you weekly, enter your email here: Weekly Insights Timestamps 00:00 – Why Head Trash Is Draining Your Energy 00:45 – The Hidden Cost of Negative Self-Talk 01:28 – Every Person in the Room Had the Same Struggle 02:02 – My Journey from Zero Confidence to Freedom 03:31 – The Battle Nobody Saw Behind the Scenes 04:02 – The Question God Asked Me: “What If the Bible Is True?” 05:28 – Moving from Knowing Scripture to Believing Scripture 06:04 – 2 Peter 1:3: Everything You Need Has Already Been Given 06:49 – Overwhelmed, Exhausted, and Moving States 07:47 – Stopping Anxiety Mid-Stride 08:29 – How Truth Restores Energy 09:24 – James 4:8: Draw Near to God 10:11 – Looking for a Feeling Instead of Trusting His Word 10:57 – The Day God Challenged My Assumptions 11:43 – What Changes When You Believe the Scripture Is True? 12:04 – God’s Wisdom vs. My Best Ideas 13:17 – Hearing God During Strategic Planning 14:44 – Coaching Someone Through Hopelessness 15:36 – The Question That Changes Everything 16:15 – The Simple Tool for Defeating Head Trash 16:56 – Step 1: Recognize the Energy Drain 17:29 – Step 2: Find a Scripture 17:56 – Step 3: Ask, “What If This Is Really True?” 18:42 – Step 4: Write It Down and Live It Out 19:09 – Psalm 84: He Withholds No Good Thing 20:01 – Where Is Your Energy Being Drained? 21:06 – Final Encouragement and Upcoming Events