George Warren: Faith, Family, and Building a Business That Lasts Generations

What does it take to build a business, a family, and a life that lasts for generations? In this interview episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards sits down with George Warren, owner of a multi-generational family pharmacy business, to talk about faith, leadership, perseverance, and what it means to truly take care of people. With over 60 years of family legacy and a team of more than 50 employees, George shares the real story behind building something that lasts—and the principles that have guided him through both success and challenge. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: • How faith shapes leadership in both business and family life • Why showing up consistently matters more than quick success • The importance of taking care of people first • How multi-generational families stay united through purpose and values • Why perseverance—not perfection—is the key to long-term success • How God uses unexpected paths to shape your calling George also opens up about his personal journey, including: • Living with a voice condition (spasmodic dysphonia) and how it changed his perspective • Growing up in a faith-centered home and raising his own family with those values • Learning leadership from his parents—hard work, resilience, and vision • Adapting through challenges in business while staying committed to serving others This episode is especially valuable for: ✔ Anyone trying to build something that lasts ✔ Business owners and leaders ✔ Parents and grandparents discipling the next generation ✔ Youth pastors and student ministry leaders Doug reminds us throughout this conversation: 👉 If you are influencing students, raising kids, or leading a family—you are in ministry. ✨ Legacy isn't built overnight—it's built through faith, consistency, and caring for people over time. _________________________________________________________________________________ 📬 Stay connected: Email: [email protected] Rate ★★★★★ & share with youth workers who dream big for the Kingdom. Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book "Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook" here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: [email protected] Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House PODCAST EPISODE TOPICS: George Warren, Faith and Business, Christian Leadership, Family Business Success, Youth Ministry Leadership, Student Ministry, Christian Parenting, Next Generation Leadership, Building a Legacy, Faith Driven Leadership, Business Leadership Christian, Youth Worker On Fire Podcast, Multi Generational Business, Perseverance and Faith, Leadership Principles, Christian Influence, Serving People First, Ministry Through Work