How Christian Entrepreneurs Build for Generations | Brenton Riling | Ep. 11

What kind of business are you building? One that cashes out quickly, or one that could still bless people long after you’re gone? In this episode, Zach sits down with Brenton Riling, founder of Appalachia Digital and the Reformed Business Alliance, for a real conversation about building with conviction, courage, and a long horizon. They talk about risk, theology, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and what it looks like to build what they call a “cathedral business”—something sturdy enough to serve your family, your community, and the glory of God for generations. In this episode, Zach and Brenton talk through: Why short-term thinking keeps a lot of Christians from building lasting businesses How Brenton’s entrepreneurial failures shaped the way he leads today What Appalachia Digital actually does for contractors and service-based businesses The vision behind the Reformed Business Alliance and why Christian entrepreneurs need a stronger network How theology shapes the way we think about risk, wealth, work, and legacy Why mentorship matters for young entrepreneurs The danger of chasing “safe” when safety is often an illusion What it means to build with your children’s children in mind Why business can be a tool for stewardship, service, and long-term kingdom impact Zach’s idea of building a “cathedral business” that outlives the founder  Resources: Appalachia Digital: https://www.appalachiadigital.com/ Enter Code for 20% OFF: SURTHRIVAL Reformed Business Alliance: https://reformedbusinessalliance.com/ God’s Plan for Victory by R. J. Rushdoony  Schedule a free 15-minute chat with Zach - https://calendly.com/surthrival/chat-with-zach Apply to be coached on The Surthrivalist Podcast - https://smallbizsurthrival.com/podcast   Connect with The Surthrivalist: Website: https://smallbizsurthrival.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallbizsurthrival LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zjwise YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@smallbizsurthrival