Kingdom Entrepreneur
by Ray Young
Kingdom Entrepreneur is for Christian business owners and leaders who know they were made for more; more purpose, clarity, and impact. Hosted by Ray Young, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and follower of Jesus, this podcast blends biblical leadership with real strategy to help you scale, lead teams, steward money, and build a business that reflects God’s heart. His Kingdom. Your calling.
Episodes
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He Built a $1 Million Business But Something Was Missing
What does it really mean to build a successful Christian business? Is success measured by revenue, growth, and financial freedom, or by faith, integrity, relationships, and the legacy you leave behind? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Jay Daniel, owner of The Landscape Gallery in Lubbock,...
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Don't Build a Successful Business and Lose Your Family
What good is building a successful business if you lose your family, your faith, or yourself along the way? How can Christian entrepreneurs grow profitable businesses, overcome financial failure, and still become the husbands, fathers, and leaders God has called them to be? In this episode of...
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What If God Is Calling You Beyond the Career You Built?
What happens when God calls you beyond the career you've spent your entire life building? How do you know when to take a leap of faith, embrace a new opportunity, or trust God through a major career change? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Dr. Brooke Hobgood shares her inspiring journey...
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Why Building People Matters More Than Building Profits
What does it really mean to build a business God's way? Can Christian entrepreneurs grow a profitable company, lead with integrity, build lasting trust, and still put people before profits? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Stephen Lambert, owner of Oprex, shares how faith-based…
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If It’s Lonely at the Top, You’re Doing It Wrong
Some of the most successful men are also the loneliest. They lead companies, churches, teams, and families. Everyone comes to them for answers, but they may have no one they can call when they’re struggling. In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, JD Small shares why male friendship, Christian...
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You Can Grow Your Business Into Bankruptcy
Can a business be growing and still be financially unhealthy? And how should a Christian entrepreneur balance faith, money, risk, debt, leadership, and family without treating business and ministry as two completely separate worlds? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, banker and executive...
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It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You
What if the key to building a successful business isn’t loving your product, but learning how to lead people, solve problems, build relationships, and steward what you’ve been given? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Casey Doyle shares the leadership principles behind carrying forward a...
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I Chased Success for 11 Years, Then Everything Changed
What happens when success, money, leadership, and ambition still leave you broken on the inside? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Andrew Swofford shares the hard business and life lessons that completely changed the way he sees success, Christian entrepreneurship, leadership, marriage,...
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God May Be Calling You Out of Ministry, and Into Business
What if leaving church ministry doesn’t mean leaving your calling? For many Christians, ministry and vocational church work become so closely connected that stepping into business can feel like stepping away from God’s purpose. In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Mark Hadley shares his…
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Not Every Good Opportunity Is Your Calling
How do you know whether a business opportunity is actually from God, or simply a good idea you’re capable of pursuing? For Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders, that question can determine whether you spend the next season walking in your calling or carrying a weight God never...
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Your Business Might Be the Ministry God Gave You
What if the business God has given you is also one of the greatest ministry opportunities you will ever have? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Ray sits down with Doug Oakes, owner of Can Do Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, to explore what happens when Christian entrepreneurship…
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Successful but Exhausted? How to Live a Vibrant Life
Success can look impressive on the outside while leaving you exhausted, disconnected, and unsure of who you are becoming. In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, leadership coach and speaker Kiki Clarke shares how Christian leaders, business owners, and high achievers can move from burnout to...
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Why Your Faith Should Never Be Separate From Your Business
What does it really look like to put God first in business when you’re dealing with employees, competition, failure, growth, difficult decisions, and the daily pressure to succeed? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Scott Hicks shares how his faith in Jesus has shaped his journey from…
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You Don’t Need More Strategy, You Need More Clarity
You do not need another complicated leadership system. You may simply need enough quiet to hear God clearly, make the next right decision, and lead your people with greater confidence. In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, leadership consultant Kerri Thompson explains how overwhelmed leaders…
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Your Business Is Ministry, Even Outside the Church
Your business can become one of your greatest opportunities for ministry. What does it really mean to build a business that honors God? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Jonathan shares how he moved from corporate leadership to pastoral ministry and eventually into real estate, without...
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The LLC Mistake That Can Destroy Your Legal Protection
You can spend decades building a profitable business and still lose everything because of one lawsuit, one poorly written operating agreement, or one legal decision you did not know you were making. Forming an LLC is not always enough. Your company must be structured, operated, documented, and...
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If Your Business Needs You, You Built a Job
Are you building a business that creates freedom, develops leaders, and leaves a legacy, or have you built a job that cannot survive without you? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Ray continues the Builder’s Blueprint series with the fifth pillar of building a successful company: legacy…
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Build People, Not Just Projects: Leadership That Lasts
Leadership can look successful on the outside while feeling heavy on the inside. In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, JT Shelton, President of Development at 7B Building and Development, shares how God shaped his journey from working in the oilfield to real estate, commercial development, and...
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Start Your Business Before You Feel Ready
Thinking about starting a business, side hustle, or purpose-driven brand but waiting until you feel ready? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur with Ray Young, Josh Clearman shares how he turned a hunting hobby into Buckwood Calls, a handmade game call business that grew through faith, word of...
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The 5 Systems Every Sustainable Business Needs
If your revenue doubled tomorrow, would your business become stronger, or would it expose every weak system you have? Many entrepreneurs think they need more sales, more growth, or more hustle, but the real problem is often sustainability. A business that only works when the owner is working is…
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Stop Managing People, Start Making Them Matter
Most people think leadership happens on stage, under the bright lights, or when everyone is watching. But real leadership often happens behind the scenes, in the daily conversations, quiet encouragement, hard coaching, small acts of care, and the way you make people feel like they matter. In this...
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The Leadership Penalty Every Christian Leader Must Face
The Leadership Penalty Every Christian Leader Must Face Christian leadership is easy to talk about when life is calm, but what happens when every decision is criticized, every word is watched, and the pressure never lets up? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Russell Thomason shares what it...
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Why Your Business Won’t Grow Until You Let Go
Feeling stuck in business, leadership, or life? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Ray sits down with Jonathan Harrelson, founder of Empire Ag, to talk about what it really takes to grow a business without losing your faith, your family, your health, or your purpose. Jonathan shares…
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Stop Separating Your Faith From Your Business
What does it really mean to follow God as a Christian entrepreneur, business owner, or marketplace leader? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur with Ray Young, Keith Toogood shares how God used football failure, business pressure, financial famine, and closed doors to teach him deeper...
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From Doctor to CEO: How to Lead Without Burning Out
Most doctors are trained to be excellent clinicians but not necessarily great leaders, business owners, or CEOs. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Ray Young, founder and CEO of Covenant Leadership Group, to unpack why leadership is often the real bottleneck in business growth, physician...
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Faith Over Fear: How to Take the Next Big Leap
Fear can keep even the strongest Christian business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders stuck in places God may be calling them to leave. In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Matt Payton, founder and CEO of Great Days Leadership and co-author of The Core: Eight Principles for Building Strong,...
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How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business
If your business depends on you for every decision, every problem, and every next step, you may not own a business yet, you may own a bottleneck. In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Ray Young breaks down why so many business owners feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to step away from...
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How to Succeed in Business Without Selling Your Soul
Success in business does not have to come at the cost of your faith, your integrity, or your family. In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Ray sits down with Clark to talk about a better way to lead, sell, and serve. They unpack how kingdom business is not built on transactions alone, but on...
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How Faith Transformed My Leadership and Business
What does it really take to go from employee to business owner, and why do so many people underestimate it? In this powerful conversation, Chad Hinthorn, CEO of a growing construction company, shares the truth behind entrepreneurship, leadership, and faith. From taking a leap of faith to buy a...
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How to Build a Business That Runs Without You
Most entrepreneurs start a business for freedom, income, and impact, but many end up building something that depends completely on them. In this episode, retired chiropractor, former clinic owner, and business coach Dr. Kelly Henry shares what it really takes to build a business that can run...
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You’re Not Scaling, You’re Drifting in Business
If your business is growing but your life feels more chaotic, stressful, and out of control, this episode is for you. Many entrepreneurs think more revenue, more customers, and more opportunities should make life easier, but without clear vision, business growth often creates confusion, pressure,...
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How to Build a Business That Funds Your Calling
Are you a Christian entrepreneur, pastor, ministry leader, or faith-driven business owner trying to figure out why God has you in business? This episode is a powerful conversation about Kingdom entrepreneurship, building a business with purpose, and using business as ministry without separating...
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If Your Business Disappeared, Would You Know Who You Are?
You built your business for freedom, purpose, and impact, but somewhere along the way it started feeling like the very thing stealing your peace. In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Ray Young speaks directly to Christian business owners, founders, and leaders who feel trapped by the…
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Built a 57-Location Business by Putting God First
What if the secret to building a scalable business isn’t better tactics… but deeper faith? In this Kingdom Entrepreneur episode with host Ray Young, you’ll meet Trey Merchant, the faith-based CEO behind Champion Express, now operating 57 locations with nearly 600 employees across multiple states....
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The 5-Pillar Blueprint to Scale Without Burnout (God’s Way)
If your business doubled tomorrow, would your life get better, or would it implode? Many Christian entrepreneurs pray for growth… but secretly fear the pressure that comes with it: more decisions, more payroll, more responsibility, and less peace. In this solo episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Ray...
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Franchise Fees Worth It? Here’s What You’re REALLY Paying For
There are a lot of ways to go into business, but most people accidentally buy themselves a job with the worst boss: themselves. In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, we sit down with Ron Bostic, a faith-driven entrepreneur who owns multiple franchises and has learned how to build a real…
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You’re the Bottleneck (Here’s How Great Leaders Fix It)
Most leaders are exhausted because they’re chasing work-life balance like it’s a finish line. But what if the real goal isn’t balance at all, what if it’s harmony? In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, leadership coach and former mayor David Miller shares the framework that helped him build...
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3 Mindsets Every Christian Entrepreneur Must Choose From
If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, CEO, or business owner trying to honor God, but still feeling pressure, scarcity, and control, this episode is for you. Brandon Fannin shares the moment business stopped being “his” and became God’s… and how that shift changed everything: leadership, finances,...
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From Foreclosure to 650 Employees: God Built This Business
What if the breakthrough in your business isn’t a new strategy… but surrender? In this Kingdom Entrepreneur episode, Chad Merchant shares how he went from being broke, facing foreclosure, and starting over after the 2008 crash to leading a company with 650 employees, by putting God at the center…
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Does Your Business Belong to God… or to You?
If you’re a Christian entrepreneur who loves God but feels conflicted about money, ambition, and success, this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve wondered if building a business makes you “less spiritual,” or you’ve felt judged for wanting to grow, lead, and profit. In this Kingdom Entrepreneur...
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How to Scale Your Business Without Losing Your Soul
If you’re a Christian business owner who feels called to more impact, more clarity, and more purpose, this is for you. Are you tired of the tension of living faith on Sunday and running business like everyone else Monday through Saturday? The Kingdom Entrepreneur podcast is about integrating…
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If you’re a Christian business owner or faith-driven leader who knows you’re made for more; more purpose, more clarity, more impact, this is for you. Welcome to Kingdom Entrepreneur, the podcast for Christian entrepreneurs who want to integrate faith and business without separating Sunday from...
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Kingdom Entrepreneur is for Christian business owners and leaders who know they were made for more; more purpose, clarity, and impact. Hosted by Ray Young, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and follower of Jesus, this podcast blends biblical leadership with real strategy to help you scale, lead teams, steward money, and build a business that reflects God’s heart. His Kingdom. Your calling.
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