Stuck in the "Wilderness" in Business | That Christian Business Podcast

In the first episode of That Christian Business Podcast, Greg sits down with real estate developer Blake Anderson to unpack what it truly means to build a business with Jesus at the center.From scaling a construction company to generating $15M+ in annual revenue, Blake shares practical insights on entrepreneurship, delegation, asset creation, and the realities of growth. But this conversation goes deeper than business strategy.They explore the concept of the “wilderness season” — the periods when revenue slows, identity is challenged, and God begins reshaping the entrepreneur from the inside out. What happens when your income drops? When your confidence is shaken? When your business success becomes your identity?You’ll learn:Why scale gives you leverage and freedomHow to discern God’s voice in business decisionsThe danger of building identity around incomeHow wilderness seasons prepare you for increaseWhy faith-driven entrepreneurship requires transformation, not just tacticsIf you’re a Christian entrepreneur navigating uncertainty, growth, or calling, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and practical wisdom.Chapters:00:00 – The Vision Behind That Christian Business Podcast00:01:36 – Blake’s Journey into Real Estate Development00:03:32 – Why Scale Changes Everything in Business00:08:00 – Revenue Growth vs Personal Income Reality00:11:01 – How to Break into Real Estate Without Experience00:22:58 – The Most Character-Forming Season in Business00:30:20 – The Wilderness Season and Identity Transformation00:38:37 – How to Hear God’s Voice in Business Decisions00:52:03 – Worst Business Ideas and Hard Lessons Learned00:56:11 – Studio Refuge and the Vision AheadKey Takeaways:Scale creates leverage, predictability, and freedom to operate in your strengths.Wilderness seasons are about internal transformation, not external productivity.Your business success is not your identity — and God may dismantle it to free you.Hearing God’s voice requires intentional stillness and disciplined practice.The right partnerships multiply the pie; the wrong ones divide it.https://www.youtube.com/@learntoincreasehttps://www.tiktok.com/@blake.increase