Heaven in Business Podcast

What happens when successful business leaders say yes to God and open their lives to the next generation? In this episode, Andy Mason sits down with Nick and Molly Pastermack, entrepreneurs, investors, and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence at Taylor University, to explore how simple acts of hospitality, obedience, and faith are shaping young leaders on campus. From pancakes on Saturdays to Spirit-led business decisions, you’ll discover that mentoring young entrepreneurs doesn’t require a platform; it requires availability. Read the Blog: Heaven in Business Blog You’ll hear: How Nick & Molly transitioned from running multiple businesses to discipling students Why hospitality (not programs) is the key to mentorship What Gen Z is really hungry for (hint: it’s authenticity + real faith) How business can become a platform for Kingdom impact Practical ways YOU can start mentoring, right where you are This is a conversation about legacy, obedience, and building businesses and lives that carry Heaven. Whether you're a business leader, parent, or entrepreneur, this episode will challenge you to ask: Who is around me that I can invest in this week?   Next Steps: 1. Connect and collaborate directly with Nick and Molly through email: [email protected] or [email protected] 2. Bring your student to the next Heaven in Business Conference in Dallas, TX, August 26-28: Heaven in Business Conference 3. Sponsor a student by contacting: [email protected] or Nick and Molly   Timestamps & Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: God Moving on College Campuses Andy sets the stage—why mentoring the next generation matters right now. 01:06 – Meet Nick & Molly: Entrepreneurs Turned Mentors From managing multiple businesses to saying yes to something unexpected. 02:19 – What Is an Entrepreneur (Really)? Redefining entrepreneurship as problem-solving, value creation, and Kingdom impact. 03:30 – The Invitation They Didn’t Want Why they resisted moving to Indiana—and how God kept pressing. 05:11 – What Is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence? Teaching “transformational entrepreneurship” and building Kingdom-minded leaders. 08:16 – Pancakes, Hospitality & Real Mentorship How simple hospitality became discipleship (and why it works). 09:30 – Living an “Interruptible” Life The mindset that unlocks real influence with the next generation. 10:30 – Calling vs Career: Why They Said Yes This isn’t about income—it’s about impact and obedience. 11:07 – Bringing Real Business into the Classroom Teaching from lived experience, not theory—and letting students see the process. 12:47 – What God Is Doing on Campus Right Now Students are hungry—for authenticity, faith, and real leadership. 14:17 – A Culture of Hunger: Chapel & Revival Atmosphere Why students are showing up—and what it reveals about this generation. 16:14 – Business Model: Turning Managers into Partners How they build life-giving businesses that multiply impact. 18:29 – Story: From Outsider to Family How one student found belonging, identity, and connection. 21:45 – This Generation Is Ready to Go Why Gen Z is willing to take risks and step out in faith. 22:25 – Why Bring Students to Heaven in Business Exposure to Spirit-led business changes everything. 24:18 – The Impact: Faith Comes Alive in Business Students begin to connect hearing God with real decisions. 25:45 – What God Is Doing Across Campuses A growing movement of faith-led entrepreneurship. 27:24 – How to Start Mentoring (Anywhere) Practical steps: open your home, share life, be available. 29:01 – Nugget Nights: Simple Community That Grows How small acts of hospitality create lasting impact. 31:20 – How to Get Involved Opportunities to connect, host, mentor, or invest. 36:34 – Final Challenge: This Generation Is Worth It A call to invest, believe, and build into the next generation.

If you say Jesus is at the center of your business… but the Word of God isn’t shaping your daily decisions, something is off. In this episode, Andy Mason breaks down how to actually read the Bible as a business leader—not just for information, but for real-life transformation. From early experiences with scripture to developing a daily rhythm that informs decisions, leadership, and identity, this episode is both practical and deeply personal. You’ll learn: Why most leaders struggle with consistency in the Word How to move from reading the Bible to encountering God The role of community and mentors in spiritual growth Why slowing down is the key to deeper revelation A simple rhythm you can start today If you’ve ever felt disconnected, inconsistent, or unsure how to engage the Bible in your work life, this is for you. Join the free 30-Day “Word at Work” rhythm to build consistency and connection with God in your business: Word at Work Read the Blog: Heaven in Business Blog TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: Why the Bible Matters for Business Leaders 01:30 – The Rise of Bible Curiosity (Especially Gen Z) 02:30 – The Problem: Faith Without Foundation 03:30 – Invitation: Building a Word-Centered Rhythm 04:30 – My Current Rhythm with the Word 06:00 – Early Foundations: Memorizing Scripture as a Kid 08:00 – When the Word Became Real 10:00 – Real-Life Encounters with Scripture 12:00 – The Role of Mentors and Community 14:00 – Learning How to Study the Bible 16:00 – Why Reading the Whole Bible Matters 18:30 – Slowing Down to Hear God 20:00 – Tools That Help You Engage the Word 21:30 – From Information to Relationship 23:00 – Practical Steps to Start Today 24:30 – Invitation: 30-Day Word at Work Rhythm 26:00 – Final Encouragement and Prayer Next Steps:  Sign up for the Word at Work: heaveninbusiness.com/word-at-work 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

What if you could build a successful business, and still miss your purpose? In this episode, Andy Mason sits down with Coach Bill, a high-performance entrepreneur who spent over 40 years in business, raised a thriving family, and exited a multimillion-dollar company. But his greatest success wasn’t financial. It was learning how to hear God and build his life from that place. Sign up for the free, 30- day, Word at Work: heaveninbusiness.com/word-at-work From 15-minute quiet times to a life-altering shift into daily encounters with God, Bill shares the raw, real journey of obedience, trials, and transformation. This is not a theory. This is a tested, lived-out pathway of integrating faith and business in a way that actually works. Read the blog: Heaven in Business Blog If you’ve ever felt busy but unanchored, successful but uncertain, this conversation will realign you. Key Takeaways Why being “disciplined” isn’t the same as being aligned How a recurring dream exposed a deeper misalignment in life and business The simple question that changed everything: “How long does God want with me?” What it looks like to move from reading the Word to encountering God Why obedience often leads through trials, not around them How hardship forges clarity, endurance, and deeper connection with God The difference between building a successful business and building a Kingdom life How to develop a daily rhythm of hearing God at work Next Steps:  Sign up for the Word at Work: heaveninbusiness.com/word-at-work 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 & CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: The Problem with Busy but Unanchored Leaders 01:30 – Meet Coach Bill: 40 Years of Business + God 03:20 – What Matters Most: Knowing God 05:00 – Early Life: Driven, Competitive, High Performance 08:00 – Faith Begins: 15-Minute Quiet Times 10:30 – The Disruption: 30 Days of the Same Dream 14:30 – The Realization: Success Without Purpose 16:00 – The Question That Changed Everything 18:00 – “An Hour and a Half”: Obedience Without Passion 20:30 – Building the Rhythm of the Word 22:00 – Trials Begin: The Word Gets Tested 23:30 – The Defining Moment: Walking Away from the Family Business 26:00 – No Plan B: Trusting God in Uncertainty 29:00 – Starting from Scratch: Early Business Struggles 31:30 – Financial Pressure & Faith in Action 33:00 – Forged Through Fire: Why Trials Matter 35:00 – The Outcome: Intimacy Over Success 36:30 – Invitation: Word at Work 30-Day Rhythm 38:00 – Final Encouragement + Prayer

Are you chasing growth, or actually growing? In this episode, Andy Mason unpacks the hidden truth behind the $50 billion dollar self-help industry and reveals where it all began, in the Garden of Eden. Discover why most “level up” strategies leave you exhausted, and how true growth flows from relationship—not performance. Read the Blog Here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/are-you-ready-to-level-up-the-truth-about-growth-success-and-the-first-self-help-program Email us or sign up for upcoming Word at Work: 30 day Rhythm for Business Leaders. Sign up here: Heaveninbusiness.com/word-at-work If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing more but still not satisfied, this episode will realign your foundation and redefine success. Learn how to: Break free from performance-driven growth Reconnect with your true identity Build a life of impact through union with God Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Next steps: Join us at an upcoming event Heaveninbusiness.com/events Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. 00:00 – Do You Want to Level Up? 00:30 – The $50B Self-Help Industry 01:15 – The Real Problem with Growth 01:45 – Identity Before Assignment (Genesis 1) 02:20 – The First Self-Help Program (Genesis 3) 03:30 – The Lie: “You Are Not Enough” 04:30 – Independence vs Relationship 05:30 – You Are Already Enough in Christ 06:30 – Systems vs Relationship 07:00 – Jesus’ Model: Dependence on the Father 08:30 – What Does “Be Fruitful” Really Mean? 09:30 – Internal Growth → External Impact 10:30 – True Dominion (Not Control) 11:15 – Why You Can’t Do This Alone 12:00 – Jesus Restores the Original Mandate 13:30 – What Real Growth Looks Like 14:30 – Greater Surrender = Greater Impact 15:30 – Example: Listening Before Acting 16:30 – Gideon & Dependence on God 17:30 – Are You Weary from Self-Effort? 18:15 – Practical Key #1: Check Your Surrender 19:15 – Practical Key #2: Daily Union 21:00 – Practical Key #3: Ask Better Questions 23:30 – How to Hear God in Daily Life 25:30 – Final Invitation: Level Down to Level Up 27:00 – Identity, Blessing, and Closing Prayer

What if surrender isn’t loss, but the gateway to everything you’ve been searching for? In this episode, Janine Mason explores the deeper layers of surrender and why God is inviting many leaders into a new level of yielded-ness. Through personal stories, honest reflection, and powerful Kingdom insight, she unpacks the tension between control and trust, and how true freedom is found in letting go. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/the-invitation-to-surrender-why-letting-go-is-the-greatest-gain You’ll discover: -Why surrender feels risky (especially in business) -The difference between obedience and full yielded-ness -How covenant reframes your relationship with God -Why you can’t out-give God -What it looks like to live as a “Chief Responding Officer” This episode is both confronting and freeing, an invitation to move from striving to abiding, from control to trust, and from performance to presence. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Next steps: 1. Join us at an upcoming event Heaveninbusiness.com/events 2. Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: The Messy Intersection of Faith & Business 01:00 – A New Season of Surrender 02:20 – Why Surrender Feels Like a Hard Sell 03:00 – The Unexpected Fruit of Letting Go 04:00 – How God Leads Us Into Surrender 05:30 – Facing Hidden Motivations (Identity & Self-Worth) 06:30 – Covenant: All of Him for All of You 07:30 – The Power of the Holy Spirit Within You 08:45 – Accessing God Through Yieldedness 09:30 – From Performance to Abiding 10:30 – God as CEO, You as CRO 11:30 – Testimony: You Can’t Outgive God 12:30 – Surrender in Everyday Life (Even the Small Things)

Is Your Christian Business a Den of Thieves? An Easter Confrontation from Matthew 21 What if Jesus walked into your business today… and flipped the tables? In this Easter reflection, we step into one of the most confronting moments in Scripture—when Jesus enters the temple and declares: “My house shall be called a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.” (Matthew 21:13 NKJV) This isn’t just a story about corruption in the temple. It’s a mirror for every Christian leader, founder, and entrepreneur. Because the people Jesus confronted weren’t outsiders. They were operating in God’s name… but without God actually leading. In this episode, we unpack: What a “house of prayer” really looks like in business How a “den of thieves” can subtly form—even with good intentions The dangerous drift of momentum without dependence Why success without God may actually be misalignment Practical diagnostic questions to reveal who’s really leading your business. This is not about obvious sin. It’s about something far more subtle—and far more common: Building something that works… without needing God. If you’re a Kingdom-minded leader who wants to build with God—not just for Him—this episode will challenge, realign, and invite you back into true partnership. Read the Blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/is-your-christian-business-a-den-of-thieves Key Takeaways: Success is not the same as obedience God’s presence—not performance—is the distinguishing factor Drift happens subtly through independence, not rebellion Prayer is not occasional—it is governing You can reference God without being led by Him Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Next steps: Join us at an upcoming event Heaveninbusiness.com/events Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps: 00:00 – Easter Reflection: Why This Passage Hit Reading Scripture not to remember—but to be transformed 02:10 – Jesus Cleanses the Temple Why this moment is more personal than we think 04:30 – What Was Really Wrong? Not evil behavior—misaligned motives and systems 07:00 – House of Prayer Defined A life (and business) led by ongoing surrender and dialogue with God 10:30 – Den of Thieves Defined Operating in your own will while using God’s name as cover 14:00 – The Subtle Drift Momentum without dependence 17:20 – Personal Leadership Check-In Am I asking God—or just moving fast? 20:00 – Diagnostic Questions for Business Leaders Authority, process, integrity, stewardship, outcomes, sensitivity 26:00 – The Hard Truth You can build something successful… without God 29:00 – Why Jesus Flipped Tables Because something functional replaced something sacred 32:00 – Reset Steps How to realign starting this week 35:00 – Final Confrontation What would Jesus overturn first?

What if the biggest bottleneck in your business… is you? In this episode, Andy Mason shares a behind-the-scenes look at a week in Colorado—traveling through Castle Rock, Loveland, and Breckenridge—mentoring business leaders, building relationships, and experiencing what it really looks like to do life and business with God. Out of that week comes a powerful realization: 👉 If your business only works when you’re there… it’s not really a business. This episode unpacks: Why God told His people to step away in their busiest seasons (Exodus 23 & 34) How that applies to business owners today (without being irresponsible) What it looks like to build systems, leaders, and trust How to shift from hustle-driven growth to God-aligned increase This is not about working less. It’s about building differently. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/build-a-business-not-dependant-on-you 3 Practical Takeaways 1. God isn't asking you to leave your business - He's asking you to build it differently. 2. Find a place where your business is too dependent on you and ask yourself, "What's one step I can take to begin changing that?" 3. Do an audit: Evaluate areas where growth is coming from hustling, control, etc. instead of alignment, stewardship, and God's favor.  🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Next steps: 1. Join us at an upcoming event Heaveninbusiness.com/events 2. Share this with someone you know who will be challenged and encouraged. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Colorado recap 01:30 – What actually happened behind the scenes 03:00 – Why proximity changes everything 04:30 – Exodus 23 & 34: stepping away in busy seasons 06:00 – Why this is NOT about legalism 7:15 – The real issue: dependence on you 08:30 – “You don’t own a business—you own a job with overhead” 09:30 – How to build a business that runs without you 11:00 – God as your source of increase 12:30 – Practical next steps

Welcome to Heaven in Business, where we help Christian leaders partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In this episode, Andy Mason shares a personal and timely message on kingdom alignment. Using the picture of a truck needing alignment, he unpacks how even fruitful, successful people can slowly drift out of alignment with God. This conversation challenges Christian entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone in marketplace ministry to examine whether they are building from surrender or simply running ahead with momentum. Andy reframes maturity not as independence, but as deeper dependence on God—living as a son in identity, a servant in posture, and a steward in responsibility. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/build-without-costly-drift 3 practical takeaways  Practice a pre-decision pause. Before making key decisions, stop and ask: “God, what are You doing here?” Don’t let momentum make choices that belong to presence. Build return moments into your day. Set reminders to reconnect with God throughout the day. A simple pause can help you hear God at work and realign your heart before drift becomes direction. Respond quickly when God speaks. Obedience keeps you aligned. Hearing and obeying are deeply connected, so when God highlights something, act on it.  🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Next Steps: 1. Do a daily alignment check - Before you open email or begin work, take 5 minutes to ask: “God, what are You doing today—and how can I partner with You? 2. Get your copy of the full conference recordings Heaveninbusiness.com/2026replay 3. Find out more about the Growth Path: Heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path  Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and the truck alignment analogy01:07 Andy’s personal story of ambition and significance02:26 Fruitfulness, impact, and the need for alignment03:24 Can you do good things and still be out of alignment?04:48 Matthew 7 and the warning against lawlessness06:00 Independence as the root issue07:11 Doing good things apart from God08:02 Signs of drift in leadership and business09:32 Jesus as the model of surrendered leadership11:08 Sonship and bondservant posture12:54 Maturity is dependence, not independence14:11 Son, servant, and steward15:18 Abiding in God as the key to alignment16:38 Practical signs of drift and striving17:36 Brother Lawrence and practicing God’s presence18:52 Four practices to stay aligned21:14 Hearing God and immediate obedience22:06 Psalm 90 and seeing God bless the work of your hands23:35 Starting your day aligned with His will24:55 Sonship without surrender vs surrender without sonship25:56 Final encouragement and invitation to respond   #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Welcome to Heaven in Business—where we equip you to partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In this message, Andy Mason challenges the idea that “kingdom business” is just a concept. Instead, it looks like something tangible: expressed through daily obedience, alignment with God, and Spirit-led decisions in real-world business situations. Through powerful stories, from loss in agriculture to bold ethical decisions in business, you’ll see that kingdom impact is not about perfection, but about walking with God in the middle of uncertainty, risk, and growth. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/kingdom-business-looks-like-something Three Practical Takeaways 1. Kingdom business starts with alignment, not outcomes. Before chasing growth, pause and ask: What in my life is aligned—or misaligned—with God? Transformation begins internally. 2. Obedience unlocks supernatural provision. Whether it’s saying no to a major client or pivoting your entire strategy, kingdom business often looks like risky obedience that leads to unexpected breakthrough. 3. Your life is the message Kingdom business isn’t just what you build. It’s how people experience you. Your words, actions, and presence should reflect Christ in the workplace. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Next steps: 1. Do the activations Heaveninbusiness.com/SA 2. Get your copy of the full conference recordings Heaveninbusiness.com/2026replay 3. Grab some friends and coffee and process this deeper together Timestamps 00:00 – Kingdom business looks like something 01:00 – Prayer for alignment in life and business 02:00 – What defines a kingdom business? 04:00 – Story: Loss, growth, and obedience in agriculture 07:00 – Kingdom impact in global missions and business 10:00 – When hardship doesn’t disqualify kingdom business 11:30 – Misconceptions about success in business 12:00 – Ethical dilemma: Choosing values over revenue 16:00 – Breakthrough after obedience 17:00 – Biblical foundation: Walking with God (Adam & Enoch) 22:00 – Daniel: Excellence and supernatural wisdom 26:00 – John the Baptist: Favor and assignment 29:00 – Jesus’ model of kingdom power in action 31:00 – What success really looks like 33:00 – Heart posture vs. external results 35:00 – Self-assessment: Where are you aligned? 40:00 – Listening prayer: What is God saying to you? 42:00 – Activation and impartation for greater impact  #kingdombusiness #faithandbusiness #heargodatwork #christianentrepreneur

Learn how Christian entrepreneurs can hear God at work when overwhelmed—reset your identity, return to God’s presence, and lead your business with peace and clarity. Welcome to Heaven in Business, where we help you navigate the messy intersection of faith, family, and business. If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, leader, or marketplace minister wanting to grow a kingdom business and learn how to hear God at work, you’re in the right place.In this episode, Andy Mason shares a real leadership moment: feeling overwhelmed even after a powerful breakthrough. After a major conference filled with testimonies and Kingdom impact, he found himself battling anxiety, comparison, and uncertainty.Instead of hiding it, Andy walks through how he reset his perspective, returned to God’s presence, and found clarity again—offering practical tools you can apply in your business and leadership. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/hearing-god-when-overwhelmed Three Practical Takeaways for Business Leaders 1. Anchor Your Identity Before You Lead Overwhelm often starts when we move from partnering with God to trying to control outcomes ourselves. Re-anchor in who you are: a loved son or daughter, a steward, and a leader partnering with God. 2. Write Truth When Your Mind Feels Chaotic Andy shares how journaling declarations rooted in Scripture helped him cut through anxiety and confusion. Writing down truth helps you reconnect with God’s perspective and hear His voice clearly. 3. Build a Rhythm: Presence → Listen → Act Kingdom leadership flows from relationship first. Start in God’s presence, listen for His guidance, then act with clarity. Repeat the rhythm daily to lead with peace, joy, and wisdom.   🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Next steps:  1. Grab your copy of the conference recording: Heaveninbusiness.com/2026replay 2. Engage in an in-person event near you: Heaveninbusiness.com/events 3. Find out more about the Growth Path: Heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path Timestamps 00:00 Welcome – Faith, business, and real leadership struggles 01:10 Why Andy started exploring faith and business integration 02:20 Abraham and the journey of friendship with God 04:40 Conference stories of Kingdom impact in business 07:00 The “three chairs” – Christ on the throne vs self on the throne 09:30 Expansion, opportunity, and the weight of leadership 11:40 Warning signs that you’ve drifted from God’s presence 13:00 The Kingdom indicators: righteousness, peace, and joy 14:10 Practical step #1: Writing declarations of truth 16:30 Practical step #2: Remembering what God has already done 18:50 The lesson of Mary and Martha for busy leaders 21:20 Resetting priorities by sitting at Jesus’ feet 23:40 The leadership rhythm: Presence → Listen → Act → Repeat  #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

A Heaven in Business Conference recap on surrender, hearing God at work, and building kingdom business that multiplies impact through presence-led leadership.   Welcome to the Heaven in Business podcast—where we explore the intersection of faith, family, and business, and what it looks like to partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact.  In this episode, Janine Mason recaps the Heaven in Business Conference with leaders from around the world—and highlights the thread God emphasized again and again: surrender. Not surrender as weakness, but surrender as yielded partnership—learning to live from God’s presence, breaking agreement with performance, and taking step-by-step obedience that creates room for God’s provision and multiplication.   Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/conference-recap Three Practical Takeaways (workplace applicable)   1. Practice presence before you problem-solve Start your day (or your next stressful moment) with a simple prayer: “I am here.” Pause and listen for God’s response: “I am here.” Your peace becomes a leadership advantage when you lead from relationship.   2. Break up with striving—lead from identity One of the recurring themes was freedom from an “orphan” mindset—where you perform to feel safe, valuable, or approved. Choose leadership from sonship/daughterhood (secure, loved, led), not pressure-driven hustle.   3. Let surrender turn pressure into partnership The stories shared at conference all carried the same DNA: yielded, often inconvenient obedience—one step at a time. Surrender doesn’t shrink your business; it positions you for multiplication with God.   🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe   Next steps:  1. Grab your copy of the conference recording: Heaveninbusiness.com/2026replay  2. Explore the Growth Path Mastermind Heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path  3. Join us in-person at an upcoming event near you: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Timestamps  00:00 Welcome + why Janine is solo today  00:25 Conference recap: global leaders gathered in the room  01:05 “Kingdom business looks like the King”  02:05 Devotional moment: “I am here” + God’s presence in uncertainty  03:05 The “three chairs” teaching: moving from striving to abiding  04:15 The thread of surrender: learning the language of yielding  06:35 Theme recap: surrender that multiplies Kingdom impact  07:35 Key story: step-by-step obedience + practical partnership with God  08:35 “Inconveniently invisible friend”: normal relationship with God  10:15 Freedom from performance and the orphan mindset in leadership  11:05 Trust + provision: favor with limited resources  12:05 Surrender in pressure: leadership, family pain, and assignment  13:20 Invitation: where is God inviting you to yield right now?  16:00 “Earthen vessels” carrying the treasure of God’s presence  17:05 What’s next: Growth Path Mastermind + conference recordings  18:35 Why being in the room matters: wisdom in the conversations  20:10 Closing prayer + blessing   #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Kingdom crisis keys for Christian business leaders: hear God at work, stay rooted in love, and respond with wisdom when pressure and uncertainty hit. Welcome to The Conversation—the Heaven in Business podcast with Andy Mason, helping you navigate the messy intersection of faith, family, and business. In this short, “fresh testimony,” Andy shares what happened last week while traveling between Ohio and Illinois after buying a secondhand truck. When a check engine light sparked a real-time crisis decision under pressure. Instead of reacting from fear, shame, or accusation, he chose a Kingdom response: stay rooted and grounded in love (Ephesians 3:14–21) and let Christ rule the “decision seat” of the heart—then watch how God opens a way forward. Read the Blog Here Three Practical Takeaways (Keys to Handle Crisis) 1. Notice the “indicator lights” early. Small warnings can save you big pain later, pause and get clarity instead of pushing through on adrenaline. 2. Choose response over reaction (love as your baseline). Pressure reveals who’s ruling your heart. When you’re rooted in love, you don’t have to protect, prove, defend, or attack, you can respond with peace and wisdom. 3. Lead with integrity and calm communication. Andy contrasts two crisis postures—fear/shame/accusation vs. anchored love—and shows how that changes the conversation and outcome with the dealer. Subscribe & Stay Connected 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe What’s a “crisis moment” you’re facing right now—and what would it look like to respond from being rooted in God’s love instead of reacting from pressure? Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome + why this is a fresh testimony 01:10 – “Love rules the throne”: identity + the 3 chairs 02:20 – Real-life business pressures that reveal who’s ruling 03:05 – Romans 5:5: hope doesn’t disappoint (love poured out) 04:45 – Ephesians 3:14–21: rooted and grounded in love 07:10 – The truck story: the check engine light crisis moment 08:45 – Key #1: pay attention to the indicator lights 09:40 – More diagnostics… and the bigger issue is revealed 12:00 – Two postures in crisis: fear/shame vs anchored love 14:25 – Outcome + biggest lesson: love-led leadership in crisis 15:05 – Andy prays Ephesians 3:14–21 over you Grab your free guide to grow your business with God → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/Finding-Hope #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Stop comparing yourself, return to surrender, and boost productivity—partner with God at work and build a business with purpose. Welcome to Heaven in Business—where we help you navigate the messy intersection of faith, family, and business so you can partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In this episode, Andy shares how he had his most productive day in a month—and it didn’t come from working harder, getting more efficient, or building a better plan. The breakthrough came from changing his center: recognizing how comparison pulls you back onto the throne, then choosing surrender—putting Christ back at the center—so your work flows from overflow, not effort. Read the Blog Here Three Practical Takeaways: Name the comparison questions driving you If you’re feeling scattered, pay attention to what you’re really asking: “Am I behind?” “What do I need to prove?” “When will I be enough?” Those questions reveal the source you’re living from. Swap comparison for surrender questions Shift to Spirit-led questions like: “What obedience is mine today?” “What assignment is mine?” “What am I being led to release?” That’s how you come back to clarity and peace—without striving. Use the ‘mirror question’ to re-center fast When comparison creeps in, ask: “What does my reaction tell me about who is ruling my heart—my significance, satisfaction, or security?” It’s not shame—it’s a quick re-centering back to Jesus on the throne.  Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business: Weekly email: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe  See you at an upcoming event: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/events Timestamps (starting at 00:00) 00:00 Why this productivity shift wasn’t about working harder or smarter 02:24 The pressure stack: news, relationships, cashflow, health, and uncertainty 04:48 Comparison is never neutral—it competes for lordship 07:12 The unexpected re-center: Isaiah 53 and the power of surrender 09:28 Why work will never satisfy when you’re sourcing significance from it 11:49 “Unforced rhythms of grace” (Matthew 11) + overflow vs effort 14:05 The mirror question that snaps you back to center 16:31 Prayer: letting go of striving, envy, and comparison 18:45 Share your testimony + upcoming events #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Feeling pressure to shrink back? Learn 3 Nehemiah strategies to hear God at work and build your kingdom business with courage, focus, and impact. Welcome to the Heaven in Business podcast—where we help you partner with God, build better business, and multiply kingdom impact. In this episode, Andy unpacks a timely word to lean in (not draw back) and walks through three practical keys from Nehemiah to strengthen your faith and business. Andy Mason hosts this conversation from a place of Scripture-first leadership and real-world application. Read the Blog here Episode summary When the pressure hits, our instinct is to lower expectations or play it safe. Drawing from Nehemiah 4 & 6, Andy shows how mockery, mess (rubble), and distraction are classic tactics to stall your assignment. You’ll learn how to anchor in God’s voice, strengthen your core focus, and build with others so your work blesses cities and nations. Along the way, Andy shares stories from mastermind cohorts, travel partners, and a renewed commitment to Scripture-centered leadership that refuses to retreat. Three Practical Takeaways 1. Pray, then build: When criticism hits, return to God’s word and presence to reset your courage and next actions. 2. Strengthen the team: Close ranks at exposed places; build with families and peers—arm-to-arm—not as a lone hero. 3. Guard your focus: Say “I am doing a great work and cannot come down.” Protect your white-hot core from nice-but-distracting invites. Free Resource – Finding Hope at Work Get Finding Hope at Work: 7 Real Stories to Help You Hear God in Uncertainty (free guide): https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/Finding-Hope Events & Trips (including city-building engagements in Brazil, Colombia, and Zimbabwe): Heaveninbusiness.com/events — partnering with local leaders to equip marketplace believers. Brazil Colombia Zimbabwe Nonprofit partner: The Hope Directive 501(c)(3) Hopedirective.com Subscribe for weekly insights → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & why this word matters (don’t draw back) Heaven in Business 01:10 Upcoming gatherings & missions: students, marriage retreat in Cancún; global trips; invite to engage 02:15 Daily rhythms: Bible, journaling, walking with God like Enoch 04:35 Mastermind kickoff & the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit with accountability 06:40 Resetting expectations: hope, expansion, and fresh fire 08:45 Why Nehemiah? Building with eternity in mind (Matthew 6:33) 11:20 Key 1 – When opposition mocks (Neh. 4:1–6): pray, anchor, keep building 15:55 Key 2 – When the rubble feels overwhelming (Neh. 4:9–14): close ranks, fight for family & city 20:40 City impact and your business: why your region’s health affects your house 21:50 Key 3 – When distractions invite you to “come down” (Neh. 6:1–9): clarify vision; say no to good to protect great 23:30 Real example: declining “coffee” invites to finish core assignments 24:25 Activation: Ask the Holy Spirit for your one focus and do it 25:10 Wrap & next steps: cohorts, conferences, and the Growth Path #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Christian entrepreneur? Here’s how to hear God at work and lead with faith—by living as if the Bible is actually true in business decisions. Welcome to Heaven in Business—equipping Christian entrepreneurs to partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In this episode, Janine Mason shares the question that’s been shaping her leadership: “What if the Bible is true?” Not just mentally agreeing with Scripture, but allowing God’s Word to inform everyday decisions—anxiety, payroll, clients, conflict, and courage. You’ll hear practical stories (including a candid marriage moment with Andy) and a simple activation to align your actions with what God has actually said. Read the Blog Here Three Practical Takeaways 1. Trade anxiety for assurance. When pressure hits, pause and pray Philippians 4—turn worry into worship and specific requests. 2. Decide from God’s promises. Keep one verse for the week (e.g., “Nothing is impossible”) and let it steer hiring, pricing, and tough conversations. 3. Act on the word you’ve received. If God said “Go,” stop re-checking the starting blocks—take the next faithful step today. Free Guide ➡️ Finding Hope at Work: 7 Real Stories to Help You Hear God in Uncertainty https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/Finding-Hope 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join the Conversation What single Scripture will you practice this week as if it’s true? Tell us below so we can cheer you on. Next steps: Join us at an upcoming in-person event: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/events Timestamps 00:00 Welcome—navigating life, family, and business with God 00:38 Why Scripture matters (Hebrews 4:12; John 17:17; 2 Tim 3:16–17; Isa 55:11) 02:22 The core question: What if the Bible is true? 03:30 Anxiety reveals what we really believe—how to respond with faith 04:42 “Nothing is impossible”—moving from mental assent to daily action 06:40 Activation from a business retreat: choose one prophetic phrase 07:03 Stories: “Ready, set…go” and the leader who stopped second-guessing 09:22 When experience shouts louder than Scripture—what to do 11:42 Real life: Janine + Andy, conflict, and practicing love in the moment 14:09 Repentance, patience, and letting the Word shape behavior 15:50 Your turn—pick one verse and live it out this week 16:34 Events & invitations; closing encouragement  #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Stuck in adversity? Learn how Christian entrepreneurs can hear God at work, choose gratitude, and lead with Kingdom purpose—right where it’s messy. Welcome to Heaven in Business—where we help you partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In today’s episode, Andy Mason shares a real-time story from a Nashville ice storm: no power for days, frozen everything, cooking on the barbecue… and a practical, faith-filled way to choose grateful over grumpy. You’ll learn how Psalm 23 reframes adversity, what “my cup overflows” means for marketplace ministry, and simple actions to lead your team (and yourself) with hope. This conversation equips you to hear God at work and lead your business with purpose—even in the messy middle. Three Practical Takeaways 1. Reframe with Scripture: Open meetings (or mornings) with Psalm 23—declare “The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing”—then list three provisions you already see. 2. Activate Overflow: Identify one person “worse off than me” and serve them today (a call, a meal, a ride, a referral). Overflow grows when you give. 3. Operational Gratitude: In any setback, write two columns: Grumpy (facts) vs Grateful (facts + opportunities). Choose one action from the grateful column and do it now. Read the Blog Here Free Guide 👉 Finding Hope at Work (7 real stories to help you hear God in uncertainty): Heaveninbusiness.com/FindingHope  Resources Book: Finding Hope in Crazy Times: Daily Stories of Hearing God - Amazon.com/Finding-Hope-Crazy-Times-Stories/dp/1734698403  Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights  Timestamps 00:00 Welcome: faith, family & business on the go (Nashville ice storm) 00:59 Grumpy or Grateful? The leadership choice that accelerates learning 01:53 Practical realities: no power, neighbors, embracing the adventure 02:49 Cooking on the barbecue + keeping taps running in freezing temps 03:44 Psalm 23 focus: “The Lord is my shepherd… my cup overflows” 04:36 “Cup overflows” = you’re safe, you belong (Middle Eastern table picture) 05:29 Community overflow: friends offering heat, water, hospitality 06:23 Choosing gratitude: heated car seats, resources, ability to help others 07:16 Prayer for those in crisis; gratitude list in leadership practice 08:02 Blessing: may your cup overflow; encouragement in emergencies 08:53 Beauty in adversity: ice-covered trees, blue sky, messy middle faith  

Move beyond “devotions only.” Learn simple rhythms to hear God at work, lead with wisdom, and build a Kingdom business that multiplies impact. Welcome! At Heaven in Business, we help you partner with God to build a better business and multiply Kingdom impact. In this episode, Andy Mason shows you how to shift from a once-a-day quiet time to an all-the-time walk with the Holy Spirit—so you lead with clarity, courage, and results that last. You’ll learn the Genesis 3 pattern of deception vs. truth, why authority flows from intimacy (not position), and how to shape daily decisions by staying aware of God’s presence at work. Expect practical rhythms you can start today. 3 Practical Takeaways Anchor before inbox: Open Scripture first so your heart—not your hurry—drives decisions. Invite wise counsel: Surround yourself with truth-tellers; pause when counsel is silent. Practice all-day awareness: Add “turn aside” moments—ask, “Holy Spirit, anything I need to know right now?” and act on the nudge. Read the Blog Resources Annual Conference: Heaveninbusiness.com/conference26 Listen Up—Hearing God at Work (toolkit for real-time guidance) Amazon.com/Listen-Up-Hearing-HEAVEN-BUSINESS/dp/173469842X Weekly Insights newsletter → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe  Timestamps 00:00 Welcome—why trust beats formulas for lasting results 02:24 What’s coming up: experiences to multiply Kingdom impact 03:20 Marriage Retreat (Cancún): from good to great—honest, hope-filled tune-up 04:49 Genesis 3 blueprint: shrewd counsel vs. true counsel 07:17 Deception vs. silence in leadership—and how to respond 09:41 Intimacy → authority: leading from presence, not position 12:06 Daily anchor: Scripture shaping your inner decision-maker 14:24 Popularity vs. wisdom: filtering noisy voices at work 16:43 From quiet time to all-the-time: simple workplace rhythms 19:05 Executive retreat story: testimonies and tangible presence of God 21:25 Final encouragement + next steps to keep growing 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe  #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

How Ramsey built enduring, countercultural leadership—and why peace + one clear message scale impact. Full case study on our blog. Welcome to Heaven in Business with Andy Mason—where we partner with God to build better business and multiply Kingdom impact. This episode is intentionally short (about six minutes) because it points you to the full lessons learned + team debrief from our visit to Ramsey Solutions. See the details here: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/blog/ramsey-solutions-lessons In this conversation, Andy shares what we saw on the Ramsey Solutions tour—live show, six floors, ~1,000 staff—and how one clear message became a discipleship pathway, then tools, then media, sustained over decades with intentional succession. The countercultural part? A pervasive peace and absence of unhealthy comparison or competition—paired with a relentless focus on helping people get free. 👉 Read the full lessons learned + practical case study (blog): https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/blog/ramsey-solutions-lessons Subscribe 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/   #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

If you lead anything—business, team, or family—you’re making constant decisions under pressure. Budgets tighten, calendars fill, and the temptation is to let urgency or comfort lead. But Kingdom leaders are called to decide from a different place: peace, purpose, and partnership with God. In this episode, I share a real-time leadership moment and unpack how Scripture and wise counsel cut through decision overload. Drawing from Luke 17, we look at Jesus’ warning not to shrink back, negotiate with fear, or retreat to what’s comfortable when pressure rises. Instead, we’re invited to obey quickly and stay aligned with what God has already said. You’ll walk away with a simple 30-day rhythm to help you lead with clarity, make decisions with God, and recognize where the Kingdom is meant to shift—internally, structurally, and spiritually. Read the blog here Show Notes 00:00–02:00 Pressure, decision fatigue, and leadership 02:01–05:00 When budgets and comfort try to lead 05:01–09:00 Two anchors: God’s Word and wise counsel 09:01–13:00 Luke 17 and the danger of looking back 13:01–17:00 How the Kingdom shifts at work 17:01–21:00 A 30-day rhythm for decision clarity 21:01–24:00 When shrinking back feels like wisdom 24:01–26:00 Team activation and next steps

Learn how to hear God at work for real-time business strategy using Scripture, prayer, and application—faith and business aligned. Welcome to Heaven in Business, where we help Christian leaders partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In this episode, Andy Mason takes you behind the scenes of how he hears God in real time for business strategy—not theory, not hype, but practical, daily partnership with God at work. Andy unpacks how reading Scripture relationally—especially the book of Luke—becomes a living conversation with God that shapes leadership decisions, marketing strategy, content creation, and organizational growth. You’ll discover how biblical insight turns into actionable direction for the next 12 months of business and ministry. Read the blog here Sign up for the weekly insights here Three Practical Takeaways You Can Apply at Work 1. Read Scripture to engage God, not just gain information Approach the Bible as a conversation with the Author—listening for what stirs, convicts, or invites action. 2. Translate revelation into real-world application Avoid “spiritual edema” by activating what you receive—build strategy with clear next steps, not just inspiration. 3. Change your language, not your message To reach new people, humble yourself, leave the table, and adapt how you communicate without compromising truth. Heaven in Business Resources: Coming soon... Growth Path: https://heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path Weekly Insights Newsletter: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Heaven in Business YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/heaveninbusiness&sub_confirmation=1 Join the Conversation What’s one way you’re sensing God inviting you to adjust your strategy or leadership approach right now? Share in the comments—we’d love to hear. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & why hearing God matters in business 02:20 – Reading Scripture for relationship, not information 04:45 – Luke 14 and leadership humility 07:10 – The danger of spiritual edema 11:55 – SOAP framework for hearing God 14:20 – Changing language to reach new people 16:40 – Luke 15: three strategies for three groups 19:00 – Growth Path vision & activation 21:25 – Invitation to friendship with God Next Step Join us at the upcoming Heaven in Business Conference 👉 HeaveninBusiness.com/conference26 #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Do you feel unseen at work? Discover why the Kingdom doesn’t need your brand to matter—and how to partner with God, hear His voice, and lead with eternal impact. Welcome to Heaven in Business—where we help you partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. If you’ve ever wondered, “Does my work even matter if no one knows my name?” this episode is for you. In this conversation, Andy Mason unpacks Luke 10 and the “unnamed 70,” showing how some of the most powerful influencers in Scripture were never recorded by name. You’ll discover why the Kingdom advances not by branding but by obedience; how to hear God at work; and how small, faithful actions can catalyze outsized impact in your company, team, and city. You’ll also hear stories from recent Heaven in Business gatherings and a practical challenge to act on what God’s already saying. Read the blog Three Practical Takeaways Say His name, not yours. Shift from brand-building to obedience—measure success by faithfulness, not applause. Obey where it costs and no one sees. Take one action this week that advances God’s purposes even if it gets zero credit. Read to connect, not perform. Open Scripture to meet the Author; let His voice shape your decisions at work. Upcoming Workshops, Conferences & Retreats: Heaveninbusiness.com/events Subscribe for Weekly Growth 🔔 Weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join the Conversation What’s one area you’ve felt unseen at work—and what obedient step will you take this week? Tell us below. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & why Heaven in Business exists 00:40 Orlando workshop & “business couples” theme 01:25 Palm Beach marketplace gathering: hunger for God at work 02:20 What’s coming: conference, regional workshops, retreats 04:42 Reading Luke 10—Jesus sends the seventy, many unnamed 07:06 The Kingdom isn’t built on brand—Jesus knows your name 09:31 A roll call of “unnamed” world-changers (widow’s mites, Samaritan woman, boy with loaves, centurion, etc.) 11:53 Acts 1: 120 in the upper room—most names never recorded 14:12 What really matters: unity, obedience, surrender—not visibility 16:33 Personal story: choosing obedience over brand (Heaven in Business) 18:38 This week’s activation & closing prayer: “Jesus, I choose to be known by You.” #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Year-end review with God: Andy’s practical playbook (5 Cs & 4 Ps) to hear God at work and build a focused, joyful kingdom business in 2026.   Welcome to Heaven in Business—where we help you partner with God at work so you can build a better business and multiply Kingdom impact. In this insider episode, Andy Mason walks through his end-of-year review and planning rhythm, how he reflects with God month-by-month, captures testimonies, discerns the theme of favor, and turns that into a focused 2026 plan.  You’ll hear highlights from a full year of ministry and business, global travel and workshops, trainings that equipped local leaders, healings and fresh testimonies, family milestones, and nonprofit outreach through the Hope Directive to serve emerging economies. Andy then shares what’s next: tighter focus, fewer but deeper partnerships, a mentor-accelerated path, and a small, Jesus-first mastermind for business owners. He also unpacks two simple decision filters you can adopt right away: the 5 Cs for partnerships (chemistry, capacity, calling, credibility, character) and the 4 Ps for projects (purpose, passion, proficiency, profitability). Use these to plan with peace, steward your time, and keep joy at the center.   Three Practical Takeaways   1. Do a month-by-month replay with God: scan your calendar, list key wins and testimonies, identify the favor theme, then plan from that place.   2. Prioritize what only you can do: say “no” to good so you can say “yes” to best; delegate or delay everything else.   3. Decide with the 5 Cs & 4 Ps: test people and projects for alignment, then check for peace and joy before committing.   Read the Blog Subscribe  🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe   Comment Prompt  What did God highlight as your 2025 “theme of favor,” and how will you plan 2026 from that?   Timestamps  00:00 Welcome: why review + plan with God matters (faith, business, family)  00:45 The current team setup & counsel (advisors, EA, social, finances)  02:20 Hope Directive: equipping leaders in emerging economies  03:10 Year-in-review method: calendar scan, testimonies, favor theme  04:30 Early-year wins: miraculous provision & pricing/budget wisdom  06:30 Conference highlights: encounters, activation, local ownership  07:40 International travel: retreats, workshops & divine connections  09:10 Training leaders: “tell–show–do” to multiply local impact  10:05 Healing testimony on the road & growing faith at work  11:00 Family milestones and what success looks like at home  12:10 Lessons from delays, discomfort, and staying hungry  13:30 Strategic shift: less travel, longer pipeline, laser focus  15:00 Growth Path & mentor-accelerated cohort (what to expect)  16:00 A small mastermind for business owners (Jesus + business)  17:00 The 5 Cs: chemistry, capacity, calling, credibility, character  18:00 The 4 Ps: purpose, passion, proficiency, profitability  19:00 Planning with the Holy Spirit + budgeting by faith & diligence  19:45 Final invitation: steward favor, focus on what multiplies impact   #heaveninbusiness   #kingdombusiness  #christianbusiness  #faithandwork  #businessleadership 

Plan your year with God using five expectation shifts to hear God at work, lead with clarity, and build a purpose-driven kingdom business. Welcome to Heaven in Business—where we help you partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In this episode, Andy Mason equips you to plan the year ahead by resetting five core expectations so you can hear God at work and lead with clarity, courage, and purpose. What you’ll learn: We walk through five expectation shifts from Luke 7--authority-fueled, dead, confused, none/complacent, and shame-limited—and translate each into simple practices for your planning rhythm. You’ll finish with a faith-filled plan that aligns your goals, calendar, and leadership decisions with Jesus. Three Practical Takeaways 1. Lead from Jesus’ authority. Start with His word over your life and business, then set goals that match His scale, not your fear. 2. Invite God to revive “dead” areas. Ask where hope or initiative has been buried; make one concrete change to act on renewed faith this quarter. 3. Trade disappointment for focus. List what God is doing, celebrate small wins, and double down on the fruit you’re seeing. Read the Blog Events & retreats (conferences, regional workshops, strategic/marriage/adventure retreats) → see website for current dates HeaveninBusiness.com/events Subscribe for weekly faith-and-business insights: 🔔 Email → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe 🔔 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/heaveninbusiness&sub_confirmation=1 Join the conversation: Which expectation are you resetting—authority, dead, confused, none, or shame-limited? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome: why “reset expectations” matters for Q1 planning 02:14 What’s coming up: conferences, workshops, retreats 04:41 Andy’s daily way of hearing God (Scripture, questions, context) 07:06 God’s Word sustains leadership; introducing the five shifts 09:28 Shift #1: Authority-fueled expectation (Centurion—“say the word”) 11:46 Shift #2: Dead expectation (Widow of Nain—revive what’s lost) 14:04 Shift #3: Confused expectation (John the Baptist—drop offense) 16:31 Gratitude + realignment: refocus on what God is doing 18:54 Shift #4: No expectation (Pharisee—break complacency, take risk) 21:14 Practical ways to disrupt “business-as-usual” 22:21 Shift #5: Shame-limited expectation (receive grace, dream again) 24:00 Closing invite: comment, connect, and plan your next steps   #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Former atheist shares how 10,000 people/day meet Jesus online, and how you can partner with God to multiply kingdom business and impact. In today’s conversation, Andy interviews Marilyn Adamson (EveryStudent.com / EveryPerson.com), a former atheist turned digital evangelist with CRU. You’ll hear how long-form gospel content in 50 languages is seeing ~10,000 people per day respond to Jesus - mostly across the 10/40 window - and how authenticity checks, follow-up pathways, and smart advertising are creating sustainable fruit. We get practical on hearing God at work, stewarding opportunity, and inviting your business to fuel the harvest. Three Practical Takeaways Build with depth, not hype. Clear, long-form answers help people truly meet Jesus and continue growing. Measure what matters. Validate decisions, track follow-up (30–40% continue discipleship), and optimize stewardship. Partner with God and act. Pray, notice the opportunities already around you, then move—God multiplies aligned action. Read the Blog Here Resources & Links EveryPerson (share with seekers) → https://www.everyperson.com/ Follow-up pathway → https://www.startingwithgod.com/ Support the digital harvest (CRU) → https://www.everystudent.info/give/ Multiply your Kingdom Impact → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/conference26 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join the conversation: What stood out to you—and what’s one step you’ll take this week to partner with God at work? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome—why faith & business belong together 02:50 Global pressure vs. private online search: is the world getting worse? 03:40 What EveryStudent/EveryPerson actually does (articles, 7-min videos, 50 languages) 06:52 “Is it real?” Bot filtering, parallel follow-up traffic, authenticity 09:16 Response rate: 3–4% of visitors say yes to Jesus 12:42 Stewardship: ~$0.02/visit and ~$2 per decision 13:19 Discipleship: 30–40% continue on StartingWithGod.com 14:45 Marilyn’s backstory—from conscious atheist to Christ 19:30 Calling clarified: “Use media to reach as many as possible” 24:12 Launching the site (1999–2000) and God’s strategic help 28:40 Doubling impact: prophecy, Facebook/Google ads, 2023–2025 growth 31:28 Partnering with God: pray, notice, act—then God multiplies 32:50 Vision & funding: annual budget and bold ask 36:20 Urgency: open doors in the nations—how to help now 37:35 Stay updated & simple ways to share #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

How Christian entrepreneurs can raise expectations, let go of offense, and partner with God when outcomes don’t match the timing you hoped for. Welcome! This Heaven in Business message equips Christian entrepreneurs to partner with God at work, so you build better business and multiply Kingdom impact. As you review this year and plan the next, Andy Mason unpacks what to do when your prayers and plans didn’t land on your timeline. Using John the Baptist’s story and Jesus’ response—“blessed is the one not offended”—Andy shows how to release disappointment, anchor in truth, and raise your expectations in God, not in a specific outcome. You’ll get practical steps to choose anticipation over offense and walk into the new year with grit, joy, and Kingdom focus. Three practical takeaways (use at work this week): Lay down your “how & when.” Bring outcomes and timelines to Jesus; refuse to let unmet expectations define God’s character. Anchor in tested truth. Rehearse Scripture and recent testimonies; gratitude rewires focus and builds faith for the future. Choose anticipation over offense. Celebrate every sign of movement (even small wins) and stop comparing your timeline to others. Subscribe for more: 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Read the Blog Here Join the conversation: What expectation are you raising with God this year? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome, year-end review & why expectations matter. 01:00 “When the Messiah doesn’t ‘Messiah’ you” — framing the tension. 02:22 John the Baptist backstory, calling, and Jesus’ public validation. 04:47 Prison, unmet timelines & Jesus’ reply: “Blessed is the one not offended.” 07:10 Comfort vs. Kingdom—God builds character, not our convenience. 09:30 How to lay down expectations at the cross. 11:50 Anchor in truth & testimony; why gratitude reshapes your future focus. 12:50 Stop timeline comparison; celebrate others without self-sabotage. 13:50 The deepest test of discipleship; Lazarus & divine delay. 15:40 “He’s already Messiah’d you”—identity and hope secured. 16:20 Choose anticipation over offense; raise expectations heading into the new year. Explore the Growth Path: https://heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership  

Discouraged? Learn a simple, biblical playbook to reset hope, hear God at work, and regain momentum as a leader. Welcome to Heaven in Business, where we help you partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In this episode Andy gets real about end-of-year fatigue and fear of launching something new, then walks through Elijah’s journey to show how God meets us in discouragement, resets our focus, and gives us a practical next assignment. You’ll learn how to pause, listen for the still, small voice, and move from “adequate” survival to discipling people and building systems that outlast you. Three Practical Takeaways Name what’s really going on. After big wins that don’t shift culture, discouragement is normal. God meets you with rest and a gentle question, not a rebuke. Listen for the still, small voice. Don’t chase the next power moment; get direction in the whisper that repurposes you. Shift from platform to people. Build disciples and systems. Success without succession isn’t success. Read the Blog Here Resources Mentioned Heaven in Business Growth Path → https://heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path • Conference early bird (case studies + speakers) https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/conference26 God With You at Work (book) https://www.amazon.com/God-You-Work-Heaven-Business/dp/1492264377 Disciple Making (Dave Buehring), https://www.amazon.com/Great-Opportunity-Making-Disciples-Vocation/dp/1631951793 The Prosperous Coach https://www.amazon.com/Prosperous-Coach-Increase-Income-Clients/dp/1600250300 Subscribe 🔔 Weekly insights → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Comment: Where are you tempted to settle for “adequate,” and what’s one disciple-making step you’ll take this week? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & why this matters now 01:10 Event + case studies that multiply impact 04:38 What we’ve seen: miracles to marketplace wins 07:00 Honest moment: procrastination & demotivation 09:22 Turning to Elijah when results disappoint 14:05 False sources of increase (Baal/Asherah) 16:28 Carmel: fire falls…but no heart change 18:42 Under the broom tree: “adequate” survival 21:04 God’s kindness: rest, eat, listen, recover 23:26 The still, small voice repurposes you 25:48 From revival to reformation: disciple & build systems Explore the Growth Path Partner with God → Build Better Business → Multiply Kingdom Impact https://heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Your next Kingdom assignment may be hidden in what you’ve been avoiding. These three stories will make you rethink “not my job.” Welcome to the Heaven in Business podcast, where we help you partner with God at work, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In this episode, Andy Mason shares three powerful stories that challenge the way we view responsibility, comfort, and calling. From the birth of Jesus in the noisy family room, to the Levites’ shift from doing to mentoring, to Mordecai’s “not my job” moment that changed a nation—this episode reveals how breakthrough and Kingdom influence often begin with saying yes to what we want to avoid. If you’ve ever felt delayed, disqualified, or disconnected from purpose, this conversation will show you how God may be inviting you to step up, not step back. Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/not-my-job 3 Takeaways You Can Apply Today: Stop separating God from the “messy” areas. Jesus shows up in the middle, not the margins. Retirement is not the end—it’s a repurpose. Use your experience to mentor and multiply. “Not my responsibility” might be your next promotion. Like Mordecai, favor follows obedience. Explore These Resources Growth Path Overview → https://heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path Subscribe for Weekly Insights Grow your faith and business → Subscribe Here 💬 Comment Prompt What uncomfortable assignment might God be inviting you into? Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome + Challenge: Where Are You Avoiding Responsibility? 01:10 - Delay & Disappointment: Is God Holding You Back for a Reason? 02:20 - Jesus Was Born in the Family Room, Not a Barn 04:45 - Compartmentalizing God vs. Full Access 06:00 - Biblical Retirement: Repurpose for Mentorship 07:00 - Mordecai’s Story: From “Not My Job” to National Influence 09:30 - God Uses What You Avoid to Train You for Promotion 11:00 - Andy’s Personal Resistance to a Nation’s Call 12:00 - Launching the Heaven in Business Growth Path 13:30 - Final Challenge: Who Are You Mentoring, and Who’s Mentoring You? 14:00 - Join the Growth Path → https://heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Learn how to overcome fear, trust God in risk, and lead courageously — stories from Zimbabwe that show faith grows when you step beyond comfort. In this episode, Janine Mason shares real-life stories from Zimbabwe that reveal how fear shows up in every season, and how God meets you when you step forward anyway. From terrifying gorge swings to crocodile-filled rivers, these moments became powerful lessons in courage, trust, and leadership. You’ll walk away knowing that courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s the decision to move forward with God in the fear. 3 Practical Takeaways Courage starts with awareness. Acknowledge your fear instead of denying it and invite God right into that space. Step past safe. Growth happens when you lead beyond what’s comfortable. Take the next small, faithful step. Walk with others. Like Janine’s teammates, courage grows stronger in community, let others walk with you. Join us in-person: Are you near Montana or Florida or Illinois or Georgia? We have upcoming events near you - check them out on https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/events Also, if you know of full-time students that would love to get a head start in how to partner with God and multiply Kingdom Impact, there’s a special discount of more than 50% for the upcoming Heaven in Business conference. Check out the details here: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/conference26 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Join the Conversation What fear is God inviting you to face right now? Comment below—we’d love to hear your story! Read the Blog Here #fear #leadership #courage #heaveninbusiness  #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Welcome to Heaven in Business, where we help you grow in partnering with God at work, build better businesses, and multiply Kingdom impact.  In this episode, Andy Mason unpacks three Kingdom keys to unshakable joy in business drawn from Scripture and inspired by The Book of Joy featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. These principles serve as spiritual disciplines that sustain leaders during times of pressure, uncertainty, and adversity.  Joy is not the reward of success; it’s the resource that sustains it. Whether you’re facing cash flow tension, global uncertainty, or team transitions, this conversation will equip you with practical ways to anchor your leadership in Heaven’s perspective and cultivate a contagious culture of joy.  3 Practical Takeaways  Gratitude – Begin every meeting with what God is doing. Keep a “Miracle Ledger” to record answered prayers and provision. Generosity – Build blessing into your business strategy. Tithe ideas, time, and resources to multiply Kingdom impact. Perspective – Schedule quiet strategy time and ask God, “What are You forming in me through this challenge?”   Resources & Links  - Learn about our Hope Directive → Here - Join the Heaven in Business Growth Path → Here Subscribe & Stay Connected  - Weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Subscribe Here  - Read the Blog Here Timestamps  00:00 – Welcome & Zimbabwe recap  02:45 – Why generosity is part of our business model  04:20 – Divine connections and strategic partnerships  07:00 – Business miracles: fashion and printing stories  10:50 – Key 1: Gratitude – Seeing what God is doing  14:00 – Business practices to activate gratitude  16:30 – Key 2: Generosity – Overflow, not ownership  18:50 – The Hope Directive in action  21:10 – Key 3: Perspective – Heaven’s view on pressure  23:40 – Business habits to maintain perspective  26:00 – Final reflection: Joy is a leadership weapon  27:30 – Next steps to embed this in your week     

When Grief Meets Grace Episode Overview: What do you say to a church grieving the sudden loss of their pastor? Andy Mason shares a powerful story from Isaiah 54 that reveals how God meets us in loss—not with shame, but with purpose and expansion. Standing under a literal tent with a thousand believers, Andy experienced firsthand what it means when God’s Word comes alive in real time: “Enlarge the place of your tent… you will not be put to shame.” If you’ve ever faced a delay, disappointment, or disruption that made no sense, this message is for you. What feels like a setback may actually be God’s setup—preparing your heart, expanding your capacity, and positioning you for something greater. Key Takeaways: Delays can be divine — What looks like a detour may be God arranging divine appointments you couldn’t schedule yourself. Disruptions develop leaders — When you’re unavailable, others step up and grow. Surrender brings strength — Trusting God’s timing releases peace, perspective, and purpose. Reflection Prayer: “Jesus, I yield my plans, my control, and my timing to You. Thank You that You are working all things according to Your will. Teach me to rest, trust, and see the setup inside the setback.” Next Steps: Explore the Heaven in Business Growth Path → https://heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path Read the Blog

Discover the powerful marriage & business habit that transforms connection, purpose, and legacy in life and leadership. Welcome to the Heaven in Business podcast with Andy Mason where we help you navigate the messy intersection of faith, family, and business. This episode will strengthen your marriage and leadership by sharing a key principle that sustains both. In this episode, Andy shares how one overlooked habit, intentional time away, protects what matters most. From writing weekly affirmation cards to investing in marriage retreats, Andy unpacks how personal breakthroughs led to Kingdom-building impact. He also explains the different types of Heaven in Business events and how to know which one is right for you. Whether you're leading a business, a marriage, or both, this episode gives you a clear path to deeper connection and multiplied influence. 3 Practical Takeaways: 1. Write a Weekly Affirmation Card – Express identity, not performance. It softens your heart and strengthens connection. 2. Prioritize Time Away – Drifting happens without intentional investment. Schedule time before it's stolen by distraction. 3. Choose the Right Event – From large conferences to intimate retreats, pick the format that supports your season and growth. RESOURCES • Upcoming Events & Retreats → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/events • Online Growth Path → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/growth-path • Blog Notes for This Episode →Here SUBSCRIBE Weekly faith + business insights → Subscribe Here  What do you think? What Heaven in Business event are YOU most drawn to? Comment below or tag a friend who needs this! #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Is it spiritual warfare or your own lack of diligence or attention to details and deadlines? Learn how to discern and lead with integrity. Join the upcoming webinar on Jesus, AI & Business: Learn to steward your authority and rightly steward AI tools for Kingdom centered business growth: Heaveninbusiness.com/jesus-business-ai Welcome to Heaven in Business, where we help you navigate the intersection of faith, family, and business. In this eye-opening episode, Andy Mason asks a vital question every Christian entrepreneur must wrestle with: Is it a demon—or just a missed deadline? Too often, we blame spiritual warfare for what’s really a failure of diligence, leadership, or planning. Andy shares four practical filters that will help you rightly discern adversity and respond with wisdom. If you're ready to stop hiding behind “spiritual attack” excuses and start building a business that reflects the Kingdom, this is your wake-up call. Practical Takeaways: 1. Use the 4-D diagnostic: Discipline, Diligence, Demonic, or Decisions of others? 2. Stop spiritualizing dysfunction—excellence is part of Kingdom leadership. 3. Build strong, “hardened” systems to avoid unnecessary attack or burnout. Related Resources Checklist Download Diagnostic checklist Click here  Blog: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business: → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Comment below: Where have you misdiagnosed your problem as spiritual attack? Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: AI, Jesus & Business Authority 03:22 – Demon or Diligence? What’s really happening 05:15 – The 4-D Filter for Adversity 07:50 – Leadership failure dressed as spiritual warfare 12:18 – The warning in Amos 4: “Yet you have not returned to Me” 15:10 – Business case study: Blaming others in bankruptcy  17:35 – When growth exposes your lack of structure 21:45 – What IT & military teach us about “system hardening” 25:05 – Your checklist: Discipline, Diligence, Demonic, or Decisions? 32:50 – What to do: Evaluate, Realign, Act 35:22 – Why discernment builds maturity, trust, and Kingdom impact 37:10 – Upcoming Events: Executive Retreat + 2026 Conference  #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

12 practical ways to discern God’s direction when you're unsure whether to pivot. Is God calling you to pivot—or are you just feeling stuck? In this episode, Mike Thakur and Andy Mason dive into 12 practical ways to discern when it’s time to change direction—especially when things on the outside look “successful.” From recognizing spiritual unrest to navigating fear and finding wise counsel, you’ll learn how to move forward with confidence and clarity. Sign up for the live webinar Here Takeaways: Feeling unsettled isn’t failure – Sometimes it's a holy nudge to look deeper. Not every open door is from God – Learn to test ideas with Scripture, community, and wise mentors. Clarity follows obedience – Take the next step, even if you can't see the whole path. Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business: → Newsletter     Watch the Podcast on YouTube                                                                                                                      Read the Blog Which of the 12 tips spoke to you most?                                                                                                      Share below! Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: When success doesn’t satisfy  01:30 – Tip 1: Pay attention to inner unrest 04:10 – Tip 2: Ask “What if God’s not done?” 05:45 – Tip 3: Understand the difference between calling vs. assignment 07:15 – Tip 4: Know that seasons change 08:55 – Tip 5: Prioritize obedience over clarity 10:30 – Tip 6: Discern distraction vs. divine direction 12:00 – Tip 7: Get godly—not just good—counsel 15:10 – Tip 8: Check your identity (son, servant, or soldier?) 19:30 – Tip 9: Use the 3-light confirmation (Word, Spirit, counsel) 23:15 – Tip 10: Value wisdom that comes with age 27:00 – Tip 11: Let obedience unlock divine alignment 30:00 – Tip 12: Don’t wait for fear to disappear—move anyway 33:00 – Bonus: Obedience is success, regardless of outcome #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Learn how to hear God clearly and stand firm in a culture of injustice, fear, and compromise. This is not motivation—it’s a call to Kingdom clarity. How to hear God in chaos Welcome to Heaven in Business, where we help you partner with God at work, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In this episode, Andy Mason uncovers a widely misunderstood scripture—Habakkuk 2:2—and shows why it's not about writing down your goals or creating a dream board. Instead, it's a call to receive and steward God’s vision in turbulent times. Andy walks through the sobering context of Habakkuk's prophetic message and how eerily similar it is to the culture we live in today. Rather than motivational fluff, this is a summons to surrender, listen, and align with God's purposes—especially in your business decisions. You’ll also hear the compelling story of a couple who shut down their company and rebuilt it fully surrendered to God—with remarkable results. Three Practical Takeaways: 1. Climb the Watchtower: Make space to hear God’s voice above media noise. 2. Expect Correction: Don’t just seek comfort—allow God to challenge and realign you. 3. Write His Vision: Stop pursuing personal ambition and start stewarding divine strategy. Next steps: Don’t just read this, do it. Set aside some time to listen and wait patiently on Him to respond If you need some help in hearing God’s voice, get yourself a copy of Listen Up! Hearing God at Work and walk through the exercises Wherever you are, find a local group of workplace leaders who unashamedly put Christ first – above politics, profit and personal desire. If you don’t have this locally, join us online: HeaveninBusiness.com/free-trial Read the Blog 🔔 Subscribe for Weekly Faith & Business Insights → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe 💬 What’s one thing you need to surrender today in business? Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome & anchoring in the Word 01:20 - How God governs through peace and daily Scripture 02:40 - The real meaning of Habakkuk 2:2 04:50 - Judah’s culture then vs America today 07:10 - God's surprising answer to injustice 09:40 - Silence and self-focus vs Kingdom responsibility 11:50 - How to respond: Watchtower posture 14:00 - Joy in suffering and true hope 16:40 - Real-life business testimony: The Sparks' story 18:50 - Next steps and resources to grow #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Scripture Anchor: “He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.” — Psalm 37:6 (NIV) In 2017, Sean and his partners faced what felt like a death sentence for their business. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched a full-scale investigation against their investment advisory firm, ten allegations, six years of legal warfare, and public branding as guilty before trial. But Sean and his team had a word from God: “Full exoneration and dismissal.” That word became their anchor as they refused false settlements, corrected their language from “if” to “when,” and clung to faith in the face of fear. In September 2023, after years of scrutiny, every single charge was dismissed. No fines. No settlement. No guilt. Just as God promised: full exoneration. This episode unpacks the journey from accusation to certification, and the Kingdom leadership blueprint it reveals. Lessons for Leaders God’s Word Anchors You — A promise bigger than the problem keeps you steady in the storm. Integrity Is Non-Negotiable — Don’t settle for an easier way if it costs your reputation. Systems Prove Integrity — Faith is not a substitute for sound accounting and governance. Community Sustains Courage — You need voices of hope and correction when strength runs low. Trials Don’t Block Favor — Pressure and promotion often run side by side. Leadership Blueprint Build faith on God’s promises. Build courage in community. Build integrity into your systems before the trial ever comes. Because under pressure, you don’t rise to the level of your intentions, you fall to the level of your systems. Next steps: What is the Holy Spirit speaking to you about from this case study? What will you do differently as a result? Weekly Insights → Subscribe  Read the Blog Come to an Event Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Faith, Family & Business 01:00 – Heaven in Business Events & Retreats 02:50 – Castle Rock Workshop Highlights 04:45 – Partnering with Local Churches 06:00 – Younger Leaders in the Room 07:30 – The Power of Person-of-Peace Partnerships 09:30 – SEC Lawsuit: The Full Story 13:00 – The Word That Anchored Them 15:00 – Five Lessons from Five Years of Legal Pressure 21:00 – From Test to Testimony: God’s Favor in Action 23:30 – Prayer & Final Encouragement  

Learn how to lead with faith in an AI-driven world, without outsourcing your authority, creativity, or connection with God. Welcome to Heaven in Business, where we help you navigate the messy intersection of faith, family, and business. This week, Andy Mason sits down with Sam Schneider of https://www.navispect.com/ to tackle a hot-button issue: technology, artificial intelligence… and how to stay spiritually grounded while using them wisely. In this conversation, you’ll hear real stories from businesses using AI to reduce toil and scale operations—and how YOU can discern what’s mechanical vs. what’s divine. Whether you're skeptical or scaling, this episode equips you to partner with God and lead with wisdom in a world saturated by tech. Listen to the podcast here: Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/jesus-and-AI Jump on a live webinar with Andy and team here: Heaveninbusiness.com/jesus-business-ai Three Workplace Takeaways: Don’t outsource your spiritual authority - learn to engage AI as a tool, not a teacher. Discern your business processes - separate creative work from mechanical tasks and automate only the latter. Use AI like a coach - prompt it to ask you questions so your God-given creativity leads. Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Weekly Insights Comment Prompt: What’s one business process you could automate today? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome + Why This Conversation Matters 02:20 Meet Sam Schneider + His Journey into AI 04:45 Humans vs. AI: What Makes You Different 07:35 How NOT to Outsource Your Identity 09:35 Guardrails for Faith-Driven Leaders Using AI 11:30 Mechanical vs. Creative Work (What AI Should NOT Do) 13:00 Real-Life Use Cases (Plumbing, Nonprofits, Staffing) 17:40 ROI: Time, Accuracy, and Expansion 20:00 Where to Start (Even if You’re Not Tech-Savvy) 23:15 What Implementation Actually Costs 26:45 Future of Work: Coffee Table to Launch in Hours 32:00 Final Word: Don't Outsource Your Dominion

Discover how data-driven culture transformation unlocks business growth and personal freedom- backed by faith, neuroscience, and practical tools. Welcome to the Heaven in Business Podcast with Andy Mason where we help you navigate the messy intersection of faith, family and business. In today’s episode, Andy interviews Steve Gandara of Excellent Cultures, whose biblically grounded, data-driven transformation tools have impacted companies from Toyota to Microsoft. NOTE: Excellent Cultures has an upcoming workshop October 7-8, 2025 in Plano, TX. This is in-person or you can access online. Check out the details (link) and email us if you want to access an earlybird $100 discount because of our relationship with Steve and team. Read the blog here: https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/blog/Transformational-culture Steve shares his personal journey from military service to corporate training to radical transformation through hearing God's voice. Together, they unpack why culture is the most misunderstood word in business—and how subconscious beliefs shape your results more than you realize. This isn't theory. It's neuroscience and scripture converging to bring measurable, lasting change. And you’ll walk away knowing exactly how to apply it in your business, team, and family. 3 Practical Takeaways: Culture = Beliefs That Drive Behavior – Most leaders don’t realize they’re sabotaging results with subconscious assumptions. Use Science to Unlock Spirit-Led Strategy – Learn how the Reticular Activation System and Romans 12:2 are saying the same thing. Transformation Requires Application – The Word works when we work it. Steve’s workshop gives tools to sustain real breakthrough. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Comment What part of Steve's story or insight hit home for you? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and intro to Steve Gandara 01:45 Andy’s discovery of Excellent Cultures 03:30 Steve’s backstory: from West Texas to Vietnam to salvation 07:00 The unexpected call of God—“Even the damn mud hut!” 10:00 What culture really is (and how it’s measured) 12:00 The science behind subconscious belief systems 14:00 Reticular Activation System explained 16:30 Big God-inspired goals in business 19:00 How faith and neuroscience collide for results 21:00 Steve's Toyota transformation story 24:00 Sustainable tools, not quick fixes 27:00 The ongoing challenge of trusting God 30:00 Why more people don’t engage in transformation 31:40 How to register for the October workshop #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Protect your growth with God. Learn 5 guardrails to keep your life and leadership whole as influence and responsibility increase.  Welcome to Heaven in Business, where we help you partner with God in business to grow in identity, influence, and impact. This week, Andy Mason shares a raw and timely message on preparing your internal world for the increase God is releasing. Drawing from personal experience, Scripture, and real leadership lessons, Andy highlights how integrity gaps, lack of accountability, and unresolved feedback can silently sabotage success. Learn how to anchor your identity in God and build practical guardrails that sustain Kingdom increase. Read the episode here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog/are-you-really-ready-for-increase 3 Practical Takeaways  Feedback isn’t identity — Learn to hear correction as a growth opportunity, not personal rejection. Build guardrails — Invite trusted advisors into every area of life: finances, relationships, and leadership. Check your fruit — What you multiply today could either destroy or sustain you tomorrow. Resources Mentioned  • Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud • Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud • Emotionally Healthy Entrepreneur course by Dave and Blair Entrepreneuremotionalhealth.com/webinar 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → Heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe  💬 What part challenged you the most? Comment below! Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & context 01:00 What God is doing globally (and internally) 02:45 Increase reveals everything—good and bad 04:30 Lessons from leaders in 1–2 Kings 06:00 Integrity gaps becoming public 07:15 Andy’s personal heart work 09:30 Identity vs. experience—how to separate 11:15 Feedback as a gift 13:00 5-Part Heart Check 16:00 Accountability isn’t optional 18:30 Are you multiplying what’s life-giving?

In this episode of the Heaven in Business Podcast, Andy Mason and Mike Thakur unpack how to keep your Kingdom business passion and impact white-hot and purpose-driven. Three years ago, Andy sat down with Mike on The Mike Thakur Podcast—and that single interview re-ignited his “white-hot molten core,” the passion that fuels both Heaven in Business and his personal walk with God in the marketplace. Today, they revisit that conversation, share fresh insights, and give you practical ways to remember—or find—your why. Read the blog with practical steps What You’ll Learn The difference between being a Christian who owns a business and stewarding God’s business How Heaven in Business began and the million-businessperson vision Real stories of miraculous supply chain breakthroughs and bold faith decisions Why business is the primary place to forge a friendship with God   3 Practical Takeaways Lead with obedience, not just best practice – Follow God’s voice first, then apply excellence. Don’t walk alone – Surround yourself with wise, proven Kingdom business peers. Connect your faith and work fully – Live your values through consistent action, not just words. Timestamps 00:00 – Why revisit a conversation from 3 years ago 02:11 – The call to integrate faith and business 04:24 – Mike’s journey from church planting to coworking business 06:34 – The shift from “business owner who’s Christian” to “Christian business owner” 09:13 – How Heaven in Business started in Redding, California 14:22 – From prayer meetings to city transformation 16:01 – The million-businessperson vision 17:11 – Why business is the primary place to forge friendship with God 18:23 – Conferences, membership, and retreats to activate leaders 21:09 – Staying in your God-given lane 25:29 – Instant miracles vs. the long process of trust 27:20 – When God’s strategy doesn’t make business sense 30:53 – Listening to His voice over all else 32:53 – Biggest mistakes Christian business owners make 38:23 – How to connect with Heaven in Business 43:26 – Partnering with local leaders to impact cities 44:53 – The supply chain miracle story 46:39 – Final encouragement & how to get involved

EPISODE SUMMARY Fresh from a transformational trip to Bogotá, Colombia, Andy Mason shares the inspiring stories, practical strategies, and supernatural results of partnering with God in business—across cultures, languages, and economies. Discover how local leaders are multiplying Kingdom impact through radical obedience, simple faith, and business excellence. Whether you're a Christian entrepreneur or just curious about integrating faith and business, this episode will reignite your vision and show you what's possible when you partner with God. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why "God With You at Work" is transforming lives globally—from lawyers to traders The strategy behind Heaven in Business international impact (without scaling a massive org) How YOU can host or participate in Kingdom business gatherings where you live QUOTES "The greatest way you honor me is by taking what we give and multiplying it." "You never drift into kingdom business. It requires intentionality." "What if your region could do what we just saw in Bogotá?" Read Blog HERE RESOURCES & LINKS Listen Up: Hearing God at Work Hope Directive Explore Upcoming Events CONNECT + SUBSCRIBE Weekly insights to grow your faith + business → Join the Newsletter ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube → Heaven in Business TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome + Why Colombia? 01:45 – The Salt Cathedral & cultural immersion 02:20 – Strategic leaders, workshops, and divine meetings 05:00 – The global hunger for Kingdom business 06:45 – The story behind Negocios del Padre 08:30 – Workshop testimonies + presence of God 10:15 – Juan Pablo's story: Hearing God as a corporate attorney 12:00 – Carlos’ story: Peace in currency trading 14:30 – Global momentum: Colombia, Zimbabwe, USA 16:00 – Why intentional Kingdom strategy works 18:00 – How Heaven in Business expands through people 20:00 – Accountability + staying aligned with vision 22:00 – What's next: Upcoming events + how to get involved 24:00 – What can YOU do next?  

Protect your soul, marriage, and mission: Learn emotional intelligence for kingdom business leaders. Welcome to the Heaven in Business Podcast, where we help you navigate the messy intersection of faith, family, and business. In this powerful episode, Andy Mason sits down with life and executive coaches Dave Charlson and Blair Reynolds to expose the hidden dangers of emotional neglect in entrepreneurship. With years of business experience and hard-earned wisdom, they unveil the root causes of burnout, hiding, and leadership failure, and how to avoid them by rediscovering your authentic self. If you're building something that matters but feeling disconnected, depleted, or overwhelmed… this conversation is your lifeline. Read the blog here Three Practical Takeaways: Create psychological safety. You need emotionally safe spaces to show up as your true self. Stop managing symptoms. Transformation starts at the root of identity, not performance. Don't do this alone. Community and coaching unlock your next level of personal and business health. Find out more: EntrepreneurEmotionalHealth.com  🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business Comment below: What’s one symptom you recognize in yourself, and what’s your next step toward health? Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & why emotional health matters 01:12 Leadership failures and why they keep happening 02:16 Meet Dave & Blair 03:13 How trauma shapes identity 08:08 What’s really driving your performance? 10:07 Top symptoms you’re headed for burnout 13:57 Why “help” often doesn’t help 16:38 The solution: identity-first transformation 20:12 True self vs adapted self 25:04 What qualifies these guys to coach? 27:58 Client stories that show what’s possible 36:11 Where to go if you’re ready for help 38:10 Final thoughts & blessing  #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership #emotionalhealth #entrepreneur

Learn how subconscious beliefs shape your culture—and how to change them for good.   This week, Andy Mason unpacks insights from a powerful two-day workshop with Excellent Cultures in Dallas, Texas. Discover how subconscious beliefs drive your behaviors, and how those behaviors shape the culture in your business, your family, and your city. Andy shares practical tools to measure and shift your leadership style, renew your mind, and develop high-performing teams that reflect Kingdom values.   Read the blog here. 3 Practical Takeaways:  Culture starts with you – Identify your own passive or aggressive tendencies and rewire them with intentional, constructive behaviors.   Hack your subconscious – Use affirmations, repetition, and reflection to override negative self-talk and align with your values.   Build in community – Transformation thrives with accountability. Find a group that challenges and supports your growth.   Explore resources mentioned:   Excellent Cultures → https://excellentcultures.com   Flippin' 360 or Integrus Leadership https://www.integrus.org/   Ford Taylor – Relactional Leadership Book or https://www.transformlead.com/   Patrick Lencioni – Five Dysfunctions of a Team https://www.tablegroup.com/topics-and-resources/teamwork-5-dysfunctions/   Next Steps: Join the HiB Community → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/free-trial  Apply for a Mastermind Group with Andy Mason → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/mastermind  Enquire about individual advisory → [email protected]   🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe   What part of your culture needs a reset? Tell us in the comments!   Timestamps  00:00 – Intro: Faith, family, business  01:20 – Most powerful workshop on culture  03:15 – How your subconscious drives behavior  04:45 – Culture monster: What’s sabotaging your growth  06:30 – Rewiring your self-talk (Romans 12:2)  08:10 – Personal assessment & leadership styles  10:00 – Case studies: Why culture change pays off  12:00 – How elite teams hack performance  14:15 – Daily tools to renew your mindset  16:00 – Why accountability is key  17:40 – Join the HiB community or mastermind  19:00 – Final story + personal coaching invitation    #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Episode Summary In this episode, Janine Mason dives deep into a simple but powerful truth: Faith activates the promise. Drawing from Hebrews and her personal journey, she explores how faith is more than belief, it's action. If you’ve been feeling stuck or uncertain about your next step, this conversation will help you re-engage with God’s promises and partner with Him for real-world results. What You’ll Learn: Why faith isn't passive, and what it actually looks likeHow to identify and activate God’s promises over your life and businessReal examples of supernatural results from simple steps of obedience Practical Takeaways: Reconnect with the Promise – What has God spoken over you? Dig it up, write it down, and declare it. Move with Intention – Faith requires a step. Schedule it, speak it, or invest in it. Partner with His Faithfulness – The promise isn't fulfilled by striving, but by trusting and acting on what He’s already said. Scriptures Highlighted: Hebrews 4:3 – Faith activates the promise Hebrews 6:18–19 – Unshakable hope anchored in His faithfulness Hebrews 11:33–34 – Faith pulled the promise into reality Psalm 91:3, Romans 8, Isaiah 26:3 – God’s promises for health, peace, direction, and protection Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction Welcome to the Heaven in Business podcast with Janine Mason. 01:10 – Faith Activates the Promise (Hebrews 4:3) What does it mean to activate a promise through faith? 02:45 – Hebrews Highlights Insights from Hebrews 5, 6, 10, and 11 about faith, hope, and inheriting promises. 05:00 – Pulling Promises into Reality How faith acts as a magnet, pulling supernatural provision into the natural realm. 06:40 – Real-World Story: Deep Sea Fishing Dream A testimony of how writing down a dream led to unexpected fulfillment. 08:00 – Janine’s Personal Season of Activation The journey from paralysis to progress—what she did practically to move forward. 11:30 – Practical Signs of Activated Faith What Janine is doing right now: journaling, learning, coaching, and action-taking. 13:00 – Promises to Hold On To (Scripture Blitz) Powerful scriptures to speak, declare, and partner with today. 15:50 – Coaching Story: Overwhelmed to Activated A client testimony showing the power of small steps of faith. 17:30 – Final Challenge + Blessing Do something this week to activate your promise—faith looks like action!   Stay Connected:Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business  🔗 Read the Blog📘 Get the latest book Listen Up: Listen Up – Hearing God at Work

In a world where AI tools like ChatGPT are rapidly transforming how we do business, how do we stay anchored in God's voice? In this episode, Andy Mason gets honest about how he’s personally using ChatGPT—over 280 interactions in just two months—to build better content, structure systems, and multiply impact. But more importantly, he explains how to use these tools without outsourcing your spiritual discernment. This is more than a tech tutorial—it’s a wake-up call to use wisdom, protect your voice, and never trade intimacy with God for efficiency. Get a front-row seat to Andy’s process, hear practical prompts you can try today, and discover a new Heaven in Business tool in the works: the AI-powered Digital Coach grounded in biblical parameters. Key Themes & Topics Covered: Why using AI isn’t something to fear—but it must be used with integrity and spiritual awareness Real-life examples of how AI accelerates workflows at Heaven in Business Why success without discipline can erode your relationship with God (the Solomon example) How to practically use ChatGPT to clarify ideas, structure systems, and develop coaching tools Guardrails to ensure AI doesn’t replace your God-given authority or thinking capacity What’s coming next: a custom GPT coach built on real kingdom business case studies   Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction: Why this episode matters now 02:00 – Journaling, recording, and using ChatGPT in a weekly workflow 04:40 – Drafting content, refining emails, responding with wisdom 07:00 – Guardrails: Don’t outsource your intimacy with God 10:00 – Solomon’s downfall and why discipline is critical 13:00 – 5 ways to use ChatGPT in kingdom business 16:30 – The 5 mistakes to avoid with AI 20:00 – Real prompts Andy uses every week 23:30 – Preview: Heaven in Business Digital Coach 26:00 – Reflection + Invitation to join Inner Circle testing group Stay Connected:Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business  🔗 Read the Blog📘 Get the latest book Listen Up: Listen Up – Hearing God at Work

Identify the subtle signs of leadership drift—and what to do now to stay aligned, humble, and on mission with God. Welcome to the Heaven in Business Podcast, where we help you navigate the messy intersection of faith, family, and business. In this episode, Andy Mason dives deep into a sobering but empowering leadership message. Why do wise leaders drift? Why do once-thriving businesses and ministries collapse? Using powerful real-world examples and the biblical story of Solomon, Andy reveals the seven subtle signs of leadership drift, and how to stay aligned with Kingdom purpose to build something that truly lasts. Whether you're just getting started or stewarding decades of success, this conversation will sharpen your focus and stir you to finish well. 🔑 7 SIGNS OF LEADERSHIP DRIFT You Stop Honoring People’s Time – Leadership starts with valuing others, not excusing behavior with your title. You Say in Your Heart: “Look What I Built” – Pride often masks itself in success and results. Your Priorities Get Blurry – Success without clarity leads to busy mediocrity. You Avoid Accountability – Wise leaders invite feedback and correction—even when it’s uncomfortable. You Neglect Leadership Development – If you’re not training others to go further, your vision dies with you. You Protect the Brand Over the Mission – When image outranks message, decline begins. You Stop Seeking God First – Drift starts subtly… and ends in disaster.  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome + Why this message matters now 01:30 – Leadership decline at a culture-first bank 03:00 – Lessons from Martin Luther and the Catholic Church 05:00 – Solomon’s rise: humility, worship, and wisdom 09:00 – Solomon’s fall: how compromise starts subtly 12:00 – The danger of success without accountability 14:30 – What Proverbs 1 reveals about foolishness and wisdom 16:00 – Drift Sign #1: You stop honoring people’s time 18:30 – Drift Sign #2: You begin to take the credit 20:00 – Drift Sign #3: Your vision and priorities get blurry 21:30 – Drift Sign #4: You avoid accountability and feedback 23:00 – Drift Sign #5: You stop developing other leaders 24:30 – Drift Sign #6: You protect the brand over the mission 26:30 – Drift Sign #7: You lose your focus on God's presence 28:00 – Disciplined vs Undisciplined Wisdom: Key contrasts 30:00 – Final challenge: Build something that lasts Stay Connected:Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business  🔗 Read the blog: Heaveninbusiness.com/Blog📘 Get the latest book Listen Up: Listen Up – Hearing God at Work

Discover Janine Mason’s powerful revelation from Brazil: You're not missing anything—God has already given you what it takes. Welcome to Heaven in Business – where we help you partner with God at work, build a better business, and grow your Kingdom impact. In this powerful and raw episode, Janine Mason shares her journey through a ministry trip to Brazil where God reshaped her understanding of leadership, calling, and courage. Although she was already leading and making impact, Janine reveals how she was still internally waiting for someone else’s affirmation to move forward. Through a mixture of supernatural healing, team challenges, and personal revelation, Janine came to a transformational realization: Nothing is missing. God has already said yes. You don't need another prophetic word to start. This episode will help you overcome hesitation and boldly step into your God-given assignment, starting today. 3 Practical Takeaways for Your Workplace: Lead where you are: You don’t need a title or permission to influence. Start where you’re already planted. Break the waiting mindset: If God has spoken, stop waiting for human validation. Take action. Build with what’s in your hand: God’s already given you everything you need. Steward it with courage. 🔔 Stay Connected:Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business  🔗 Read the blog: Heaveninbusiness.com/Blog📘 Get the latest book Listen Up: Listen Up – Hearing God at Work Related Heaven in Business Resources:Heaven in Business Events → Events  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome with Andy & Janine Mason 01:30 – Why Janine went to Brazil (not a HiB trip!) 04:12 – The real goal: stepping into the supernatural 06:30 – Setbacks begin: travel delays & rough starts 10:22 – Smile ministry: releasing God’s presence with a smile 14:05 – Miracles, sickness & unexpected messiness 18:47 – Wrestling with unfulfilled expectations 22:40 – “I was still waiting to be chosen…” 27:03 – The internal shift: nothing is missing 30:21 – Owning your voice and taking the next step 34:00 – Practical steps Janine’s taking (blog, writing, bold action) 38:10 – Questions to ask yourself 41:02 – Upcoming Heaven in Business events 43:00 – Janine prays for courage to move forward  

Discover how to hear God’s voice in real-life decisions—career, finances, family, and calling. Andy Mason unpacks five pivotal moves shaped by God's leading. Welcome to Heaven in Business. This channel helps Christian workplace leaders grow in identity, business, and influence by partnering with God at work. In this episode, Andy Mason walks you through five life-defining decisions—from leaving New Zealand to launching Heaven in Business—all guided by hearing the voice of God. If you’re facing transition, uncertainty, or major decisions, this will equip and encourage you to hear clearly and act confidently with God. You’ll laugh, cry, and likely find your own story somewhere in Andy’s journey. What You’ll Learn in This Video: How to make high-stakes decisions by hearing God clearly, even when afraid The key to turning adversity into intimacy with God in the workplace How one prophetic word unlocked a 3,300-mile move (and birthed a movement) Want more? Grab your copy of Andy’s latest book. 1. Listen Up: Hearing God at Work (Book) 2. Listen to the founder's story 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business → https://www.heaveninbusiness.com/newsletters/weekly-insights/subscribe Comment below: What stood out most to you? Timestamps:00:00 Intro – Five moves that changed my life01:00 Move #1 – Hearing God at 13: Agricultural science & missions03:30 Move #2 – Personal faith in a hostile environment07:00 Move #3 – Leave New Zealand: The Abraham word12:00 Move #4 – Move to the East Coast (fulfilled prophetic word!)20:00 Move #5 – Pruned to multiply (and move again)27:00 Nashville: Mentoring the next generation30:00 Final encouragement + Isaiah 43 and “Listen Up” guide #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Your daily habits shape your destiny. Learn how to reclaim your focus and purpose. Welcome to Heaven in Business. This channel helps Christian workplace leaders grow in identity, business, and influence by partnering with God at work. In this candid episode, Andy Mason shares a personal wake-up call on how small, daily distractions were quietly stealing his presence, peace, and purpose. From recovering after surgery to navigating a disrupted routine, Andy reveals how even good intentions can slowly lead to drift—unless we recognize the signs and make intentional shifts. This is for anyone who feels scattered, stuck, or silently slipping away from their best life. What You’ll Learn in This Video: How to identify micro-habits that are pulling you off course The compounding effect of small distractions on your leadership and legacy A 3-step re-alignment plan to reclaim focus and live fully present 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights to grow your faith and business →  Comment: What stood out most to you? Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome + context 00:45 The cost of broken rhythms 02:00 Scrolling, numbing, and drifting 03:30 Solomon’s drift: wisdom vs. action 05:00 Real talk: My habits aren’t harmless 07:15 Habits are forming you—like it or not 08:30 Ownership vs. guilt 09:45 3 steps to realign your life 11:00 Final challenge: Who are you becoming? #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership

Feeling overwhelmed building something that matters? Here's how to overcome 6 spiritual attacks that sabotage your work—with truth, clarity, and God’s voice. In this episode, Andy Mason unpacks the spiritual opposition every business builder faces—from identity to team dynamics. Learn how to identify and overcome six common battles that threaten your progress, and hear what Andy is doing right now to rebuild Heaven in Business with clarity, courage, and joy. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Why this message matters 02:25 – How Andy processes: God’s voice + Nehemiah 04:45 – Six spiritual attacks unpacked Identity  Motivation Authority Spirituality Strategy & Tenacity Team & Resources 18:30 – 3 response strategies: Word, counsel, written plan 20:00 – Define real success + closing encouragement Activation Challenge Take 30 minutes this week to write your 60-day, 1-year, and 5-year vision. Ask God what He’s saying—and act on it. You were born for this. Next Steps: If this helped, share it. Subscribe and visit heaveninbusiness.com to connect with others building with God. 🔗 Read the blog: Heaveninbusiness.com/Blog 📘 Get Listen Up:Listen Up – Hearing God at Work Comment: Which spiritual battle are you facing right now—identity, motivation, or something else? 

In this deeply encouraging episode, Andy Mason shares powerful testimonies that highlight how God shows up in the middle of life's delays, disappointments, and detours. With raw honesty and biblical truth, Andy walks through real stories from entrepreneurs and personal family experiences—showing how every challenge is not the end, but an incubation for increase. Grounded in Isaiah 43, this episode will inspire you to trust God's timing and lean into what He’s doing, even when it doesn't look like what you expected. ⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights: 00:00 – Welcome and episode focus: faith, family, and business collisions. 01:00 – Testimony 1: HR staffing couple navigates anxiety, church conflict, and YouTube censorship to experience business breakthrough and national influence. 02:30 – Testimony 2: Financial advisors shift strategy after 5 years of hardship and see explosive 45% growth. 04:00 – Testimony 3: Janine’s disrupted travel to Brazil becomes a miraculous business-class upgrade and fulfillment of Isaiah 43. 06:00 – Key Insight: The Word of God is tested, refined, and proven true (Proverbs 30:5). 07:30 – The egg analogy: Hardship is necessary to build strength for the next level. 08:30 – Faith challenge: It’s not death or delay—it's incubation for increase. 10:00 – Final encouragement and blessing: God is with you in the fire and flood. 🗝️ Scripture Anchor: Isaiah 43 – "Behold, I am doing a new thing… I will make a way in the wilderness." Proverbs 30:5 – "Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him." 💡 Takeaway Questions: What situation in your life feels like delay or detour? Could this be incubation for your next level of increase? Are you praying from the promises God has already spoken? 📲 Stay Connected: Visit heaveninbusiness.com for resources, coaching, and updates. Subscribe and leave a review if this episode encouraged you!