From $23 to Kingdom Impact: Building Wealth That Serves the Mission | Luke Wittig

Episode 9: Brad Sykes

The conversation explores the themes of purpose and meaning in work, generational wisdom and mentorship, stewardship and making disciples, and the speaker's career journey and divine connections. It emphasizes the importance of finding purpose in one's vocation, the need for generational mentorship, the responsibility of stewardship, and the impact of divine connections on one's journey. The conversation with Trent Stanley covers a wide range of topics, including entrepreneurial ventures, challenges of success, understanding identity and purpose in Christ, renewing the mind, measuring spiritual maturity, defining success and Kingdom ROI, balancing success and intentionality at home, legacy and impact in family and marriage, fatherhood and passing on a legacy, celebrating and mentoring the next generation, the impact of older men in younger men's lives, seeking wisdom and accountability partners, and modeling repentance and servanthood at work. Takeaways * Purpose and Meaning * Generational Wisdom Identity in Christ * Legacy and Impact * Seeking Wisdom Chapters * 00:00 Purpose and Meaning in Work * 10:04 Stewardship and Making Disciples * 18:02 Career Journey and Divine Connections * 33:05 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Business Growth * 38:24 Understanding Identity and Purpose in Christ * 43:27 Balancing Success and Intentionality at Home * 49:04 Celebrating and Mentoring the Next Generation * 59:10 The Importance of Older Mentors and Seeking Wisdom

Episode 8: Ed Michaelson

The conversation features Edmund, an emergency room doctor, and his journey of combining his medical profession with his passion for church planting and reaching unreached villages in India. His upbringing, inspiration from missionary stories, and the evolution of his vision are key themes. The conversation also explores the training and multiplication methodology used in church planting, as well as the importance of small steps and servant leadership in pursuing a vision. The conversation delves into the importance of stewarding resources and skills for kingdom impact, the mission of making disciples, the significance of being faithful disciples, and the discipline of seeking the Lord. It also explores the power of prayer, giving, and action in advancing the kingdom of God, as well as the impact of personal stories and testimonies in motivating and inspiring others. Takeaways * Passion for the gospel can lead to innovative approaches in combining professions with mission work. * Small steps and servant leadership play a crucial role in pursuing a vision and building a successful organization. Stewarding resources for kingdom impact * The mission of making disciples * The power of prayer, giving, and action in advancing the kingdom of God * The impact of personal stories and testimonies in motivating and inspiring others

Episode 7: Trent Warren

The conversation covers Trent Warren's journey from early involvement in video production to starting his own company, the challenges of project management, the balance between perfection and efficiency, and the impact of quality media. It also explores the influence of family, community, and networking, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on media connectivity. Additionally, it delves into the transition to fatherhood and the shift in work-life balance. The conversation covers a range of topics including realigning priorities, strategic time management, efficiency, delegation, leadership, balancing relationships, life advice for young professionals, dependency, selflessness, communication, and leaving a meaningful legacy. The impact of faith, family, and faithfulness is emphasized throughout the discussion. Takeaways * Transitioning from individual impact to scalable influence * The importance of quality media in making a lasting impact Strategic time management and realigning priorities can lead to increased productivity and a better work-life balance. * Balancing relationships, selflessness, and open communication are essential for personal and professional success. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Background * 10:21 Starting a Video Production Company * 17:09 Family Support and Influence * 25:31 Impact of Quality Media * 32:13 Fatherhood and Work-Life Balance * 37:18 Leadership and Delegation * 42:47 Dependency and Selflessness * 49:21 Legacy and Impact

Episode 6: Andres Lavanderos

Andres shares his journey from his parents' migration to the US, his father's conversion, his own spiritual growth, and the intersection of business and ministry in his life. He emphasizes the importance of seeking the kingdom first and being in love with the king. The conversation covers the topics of faith, business, leadership, and team building. It emphasizes the importance of character, culture, chemistry, and capacity in hiring and team development. The role of faith in business decisions and the impact of spiritual growth on personal and professional development are also highlighted. The conversation covers topics such as leadership development, mentorship, strategic planning, and future-oriented thinking. It emphasizes the importance of understanding people's dreams and fears, effective communication, and the balance between ambition and sensitivity to the calling of the Holy Spirit. The role of mentorship, the significance of reading, and the value of stepping out of one's comfort zone are also highlighted. Takeaways * Seek the kingdom first * Intersection of business and ministry Faith in business * Character, culture, chemistry, and capacity in hiring * The impact of spiritual growth on personal and professional development Leadership development involves understanding people's dreams and fears. * Effective communication and understanding the human spirit are essential in business leadership. * Mentorship and reading play a significant role in personal and professional growth. Chapters * 00:00 The Journey of Migration and Conversion * 08:37 Venturing into Business and Ministry * 26:13 Leadership and Team Building * 46:06 Leadership Development and Understanding People's Dreams and Fears * 51:38 Strategic Planning and Future-Oriented Thinking * 59:57 Balancing Ambition and Sensitivity to the Calling of the Holy Spirit

From $23 to Kingdom Impact: Building Wealth That Serves the Mission | Luke Wittig

What would you do if you moved to a new country with just $23 in your pocket? In this episode of Kingdom ROI, we sit down with Luke Wittig, who moved from Colombia to the United States with almost nothing and went on to build a thriving financial advisory firm with over a dozen advisors under his leadership. But this isn’t just a business success story. Luke shares how faith shaped his decisions, how stewardship transformed his view of money, and how he now uses business as a platform for Kingdom impact including partnering with a sports ministry in Colombia and leading men through Band of Brothers boot camps. This episode is about more than building wealth. It’s about building impact. If you're a Christian entrepreneur trying to align profit with purpose, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. ---------------------------------------- 🔥 WHAT WE COVER * Moving from Colombia to the U.S. with $23 * Starting from scratch in a new country * Building a financial advisory firm from the ground up * Leading and mentoring other financial advisors * Stewardship vs. ownership * Using business to fund Kingdom impact * Sports ministry in Colombia * Band of Brothers Boot Camp and men’s discipleship * What “Kingdom ROI” actually looks like in real life ---------------------------------------- 💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS * Money is a tool, not the mission. * Stewardship starts with surrender. * Leadership multiplies impact. * Kingdom ROI isn’t just about return — it’s about eternal return. * You don’t need perfect conditions to start — you need conviction. ---------------------------------------- 👤 ABOUT LUKE WITTIG Luke Wittig moved from Colombia to the United States with just $23 and a vision. Today, he leads a financial advisory firm with over a dozen advisors and is deeply involved in Kingdom-focused initiatives, including sports ministry work in Colombia and leadership development through Band of Brothers Boot Camp. His life embodies what it means to build wealth with purpose and live out Kingdom ROI.