Episode 384: Joey Pepper of Harvest Bible Chapel - Chicago, IL. Rediscovering Our Purpose. Finding the Fruit of Spirituality in Entrepreneurship. The Greatest Mentors Exist in the Bible.

In this captivating episode of the JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Show, host Justin Bizzarro sits down with Joey Pepper, from Harvest Bible Chapel, to explore the powerful intersections of spirituality, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Join them as they discuss Justin's transformative journey during a seven-month hiatus, where he embraced silence and spiritual reflection, inspired by the biblical concept of "40 days and 40 nights." Joey shares his unique personal story, from an unexpected transition from a construction manager to a youth pastor, revealing how listening to the "whisper" of God has driven his purpose in life. They delve into the challenges and disciplines of spiritual obedience, patience, and the profound impact of seeking divine guidance in personal and professional realms. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or anyone in pursuit of spiritual growth, this episode offers a deep insight into the role faith can play in finding direction and purpose in the chaotic world we live in. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about character, ambition, and aligning one's life and business with deeper ethical, spiritual values.   Book Link: For The Young People: Starting Out in Life and Leadership   Entrepreneur interested in being on the show: https://calendly.com/justin-bizzarro/podcast   Hosted By: Justin Ryan Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro)   Who is Justin Ryan Bizzarro? – Justin Bizzarro is a serial food, restaurant, technology, media and marketing entrepreneur, who helped build a 24-year-old group of food and restaurant related businesses, he created with his father and business partners out of his family’s basement, in 1998. He is a highly desired business management, personal and athlete growth, free market, food diversity, and entrepreneurial leadership speaker. Justin’s expertise are in human growth, motivation, leadership and management development, health foods and beverages, global lean manufacturing facilities, vertically integrating businesses, food marketing and advertising, supply chain creation and management, direct to consumer fulfillment, transportation and distribution, personal brand building, restaurant development and construction, and entrepreneur acceleration. Justin received his BA in International Business and Management from Dickinson College, in 2002, and his MBA from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, in 2014. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity in Leadership from Denver Seminary. His leadership and entrepreneur podcasts have positively impacted millions of people across the globe.   Free Podcast.  No Advertisements.  The stories of Food, Beverage, Farming, and Nutrition Entrepreneurs and how their failures led to the successes in their lives and in their business.  What does the future have in store for the food, beverage, and nutrition entrepreneur?   JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Email: [email protected] Instagram: @justinandthefoodentrepreneurs ( #foodentrepreneurs )   All music is scored by host or royalty free.