Redeeming Business Today

95. Stop Floating: How to Discover and Walk Out Your God-Given Purpose with Alesha Limbo

Do you ever feel like you're busy with all the right things — but somehow still off course? Like you're moving fast, but not necessarily toward anything that truly matters? You might be floating. Alesha Limbo knows that feeling well. A life coach, speaker, and podcast host, Alesha once described herself as a "recovering floater" — someone who stayed busy but hadn't yet locked into the specific purpose God had wired her for. Her journey from distraction to intentional, purpose-driven living has shaped everything from her coaching practice to her marriage to a bold land development leap in South Dakota. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Run every decision through this question: Does this align with the purpose and gifts God has specifically given me? Alesha challenges us to stop doing things we're merely okay at and start leaning into what God uniquely built us for — because that's where He shows up and multiplies the work. One challenge from today: Identify one thing you're currently doing out of busyness or fear rather than purpose — and take one step this week to either realign it or release it. More About Alesha Limbo Website: https://transformationthrugrace.com/ [https://transformationthrugrace.com/] More About David Schmidt Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business [https://1440-dads-39878308.hubspotpagebuilder.com/what-god-says-about-business?hs_preview=iLezMBfT-199534105674] Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter [https://share.hsforms.com/1r-blSdjgSSmhrHNQyxKQtAnqqas] for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God. Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by. Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move Forward [https://calendly.com/dschmidtcoaching/get-unstuck] Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com [http://www.redeemingbusinesstoday.com/] LinkedIn [www.linkedin.com/in/davidschmidt-bible] Donate to the Show [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/support] Mentioned in this episode: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation. What God Says About Business [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/whatgodsaysaboutbusiness]

94. How to Build a Business at God's Pace: Escaping Burnout and the Hustle with Nannette Foster

Are you running your business at a pace that's slowly burning you out? You're doing all the right things — following the advice, building the momentum — but something feels off. You're pushing the boulder uphill now, not watching it roll. Nannette Foster is a leadership coach based in Kodiak, Alaska, who knows that feeling firsthand. From burning out as a jewelry artist, to a pandemic-era breaking point as a solo parent of two young kids on an island, Nannette's journey took her from hustle and grind to something she calls "slow to flow" — learning to match her pace with God's pace and build a business that actually holds together. Join us as Nannette shares her raw, honest story and the practical wisdom she's discovered about slowing down and working with how God uniquely designed you. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Slow down and build your calendar in reverse — rest and family first, then work in the remaining space. When we stop conforming to the world's hustle and start operating according to how God uniquely designed us, we become more sustainable, more present, and more useful to the people we're called to serve. One challenge from today: Audit your calendar this week. Are you giving God and family your best hours, or just the scraps? Try blocking rest and family priorities first — then see what space is left for work. More About Nannette Foster Website: https://nannettefoster.com/ [https://nannettefoster.com/] Book: Amazon.com: Intuitive By Design: Reclaim Your Intuition, Illuminate Your World [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5MLG6B3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_V763N5WRFZ6496GZENFG&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_V763N5WRFZ6496GZENFG&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_V763N5WRFZ6496GZENFG&bestFormat=true&previewDoh=1] More About David Schmidt Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business [https://1440-dads-39878308.hubspotpagebuilder.com/what-god-says-about-business?hs_preview=iLezMBfT-199534105674] Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter [https://share.hsforms.com/1r-blSdjgSSmhrHNQyxKQtAnqqas] for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God. Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by. Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move Forward [https://calendly.com/dschmidtcoaching/get-unstuck] Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com [http://www.redeemingbusinesstoday.com/] LinkedIn [www.linkedin.com/in/davidschmidt-bible] Donate to the Show [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/support] Mentioned in this episode: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation. What God Says About Business [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/whatgodsaysaboutbusiness] Leadership GPS: Christian Business Coaching Are you looking to integrate your faith and business but don't know where to start, book a time to discover if Christian business coaching and training might be right for you. If you are dissatisfied with your current rate of improvement, desire a clearer vision of what God says about business, or even what those first steps may look like, let's talk. Initial GPS Coaching Call [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/gpsconnect]

93. How to Use AI Without Losing Your Voice: Integrity, Influence, and Authority with Ken Freire

Are you using AI in your business — or is AI using you? In a world flooded with generated content and polished personas, your real voice might be your greatest competitive advantage. The question isn't whether to use AI. It's whether you're still showing up as you. Ken Freire is a business coach, podcast growth strategist, and author of Own the Show. He started in ministry leadership nearly 20 years ago, discovered a gift for scaling organizations without burning people out. He eventually launched a coaching and marketing agency helping expert-led business owners — coaches, consultants, and service providers — grow with authenticity and integrity. Join us as Ken unpacks what "authentic authority" really means, why transparency in sales actually closes more deals, and how Christians should be running toward AI — not away from it. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? Ken reminds us of Colossians 3:23 — whatever you do, do it with all your heart. People don't just want your expertise; they want to trust a real human being. * Build your "human edge": wisdom, discernment, personality, and values — the four things AI simply cannot replicate * Audit your sales process for manipulation: false scarcity, hidden pricing, and emotional pressure tactics have no place in a business that honors God * Use AI as a tool to speed you up, not replace who you are One challenge from today: This week, post something personal — a story, a moment with your family, a lesson you're still learning. Let people see the real you, not the polished version. More About Ken Freire Website: https://micclub.co/ [https://micclub.co/] Book: Own The Show: Become an Authentic Authority in the Age of AI https://ownthe.show/ [https://ownthe.show/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenfreire/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenfreire/] More About David Schmidt Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business [https://1440-dads-39878308.hubspotpagebuilder.com/what-god-says-about-business?hs_preview=iLezMBfT-199534105674] Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter [https://share.hsforms.com/1r-blSdjgSSmhrHNQyxKQtAnqqas] for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God. Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by. Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move Forward [https://calendly.com/dschmidtcoaching/get-unstuck] Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com [http://www.redeemingbusinesstoday.com/] LinkedIn [www.linkedin.com/in/davidschmidt-bible] Donate to the Show [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/support] Mentioned in this episode: Leadership GPS: Christian Business Coaching Are you looking to integrate your faith and business but don't know where to start, book a time to discover if Christian business coaching and training might be right for you. If you are dissatisfied with your current rate of improvement, desire a clearer vision of what God says about business, or even what those first steps may look like, let's talk. Initial GPS Coaching Call [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/gpsconnect] What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation. What God Says About Business [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/whatgodsaysaboutbusiness]

92. Pain, Anxiety, and God's Design: Listening to Your Body's Message with Dr. Nicole Evans

Ever notice how pain always seems to show up at the worst time? It interrupts your work, your relationships, your plans. But what if that interruption isn't the problem — What if pain is a gift? Today's guest is Dr. Nicole Evans, a chiropractor who discovered something profound while treating patients in chronic pain: Their symptoms weren't punishments or random accidents, they were divine signals trying to get their attention. Nicole now helps people decode the deeper messages behind their physical, emotional, and spiritual pain — and use those insights to align their lives with God's design. Join us as Nicole shares how anxiety often reveals a fear of the future, and why our bodies respond to perceived threats even when we're just walking into work. This conversation will change the way you think about every symptom you experience and help you see pain as a gift, not a punishment. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? By extending the kind of grace we've received from God — not the cheap, human version, but the real thing. So many people carry religious wounds or shame that keeps them stuck. When you show them what God's grace actually feels like, it breaks chains. Your business becomes a place of healing, not just transactions. One challenge from today: Pick one physical or emotional symptom you're experiencing right now. It might be stress, anxiety, anger, or chronic pain. Instead of judging it or trying to eliminate it, ask: "What is this interruption trying to tell me?" Listen for the answer without shame or fear. That symptom might be a divine trigger. More About Dr. Nicole Evans Join a Community group [https://www.skool.com/lifted-moms-7594/about?ref=6d33eccc734842f39a36699c013582c5] with Dr. Nicole Evans Instagram- @drnicoleevans Connect on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/16tWmWqsMe/?mibextid=wwXIfr] More About David Schmidt Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business [https://1440-dads-39878308.hubspotpagebuilder.com/what-god-says-about-business?hs_preview=iLezMBfT-199534105674] Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter [https://share.hsforms.com/1r-blSdjgSSmhrHNQyxKQtAnqqas] for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God. Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by. Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move Forward [https://calendly.com/dschmidtcoaching/get-unstuck] Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com [http://www.redeemingbusinesstoday.com/] LinkedIn [www.linkedin.com/in/davidschmidt-bible] Donate to the Show [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/support] Mentioned in this episode: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation. What God Says About Business [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/whatgodsaysaboutbusiness] Leadership GPS: Christian Business Coaching Are you looking to integrate your faith and business but don't know where to start, book a time to discover if Christian business coaching and training might be right for you. If you are dissatisfied with your current rate of improvement, desire a clearer vision of what God says about business, or even what those first steps may look like, let's talk. Initial GPS Coaching Call [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/gpsconnect]

91. How to Heal Past Trauma: Self-Awareness and Forgiveness for Christian Leaders with Athena Dean Holtz

Are you carrying wounds from your past that are quietly controlling your present? Maybe it's a betrayal. A failure. A season of loss you never fully processed. You've buried it under busyness, success, even ministry work — but it's still there, shaping how you lead, how you decide, how you trust. Athena Dean Holtz is the founder of Redemption Press and a pioneer in Christian independent publishing. Her story includes building a $3.5 million company, losing everything to spiritual abuse and deception, and discovering that unhealed trauma left her vulnerable to manipulation. Through her work with veterans struggling with PTSD, she realized we all carry wounds — and ignoring them doesn't make us stronger. It makes us susceptible. Join us as Athena shares how self-awareness, biblical counseling, and the hard work of forgiveness became the pathway to restoration, and how the same principles that help veterans can help any believer walk in freedom. Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: How can we honor God in our business? God wants your wholeness, not just your output. Unhealed wounds make us vulnerable to poor decisions and broken trust. Ask Him to show you your heart, find a safe person to process with, and begin with forgiveness. One challenge from today: Pray this prayer: "Lord, show me how the enemy tries to silence me and keep me wounded. Help me not to lie to myself. Who is the first person You want me to forgive?" Then take one step toward healing this week. More About Athena Dean Holtz Website: redemption-press.com [https://redemption-press.com/] More About David Schmidt Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business [https://1440-dads-39878308.hubspotpagebuilder.com/what-god-says-about-business?hs_preview=iLezMBfT-199534105674] Subscribe to the RBT Weekly Newsletter [https://share.hsforms.com/1r-blSdjgSSmhrHNQyxKQtAnqqas] for weekly simple, practical, and Biblical steps to help you build a thriving business in a way that honors God. Newsletter also comes with Bible verses for business success for you to read, apply, and be inspired by. Book a call: Get Unstuck and Move Forward [https://calendly.com/dschmidtcoaching/get-unstuck] Website: redeemingbusinesstoday.com [http://www.redeemingbusinesstoday.com/] LinkedIn [www.linkedin.com/in/davidschmidt-bible] Donate to the Show [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/support] Mentioned in this episode: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for Modern Business If you want to go deeper in your walk with God and integrate your faith and business this is the tool to make it happen. God has laid out the path to success without the regrets and emptiness that come with success the world's way. Download your FREE pdf resource today. A 10-minute investment of your time will return a lifetime of transformation. What God Says About Business [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/whatgodsaysaboutbusiness] Leadership GPS: Christian Business Coaching Are you looking to integrate your faith and business but don't know where to start, book a time to discover if Christian business coaching and training might be right for you. If you are dissatisfied with your current rate of improvement, desire a clearer vision of what God says about business, or even what those first steps may look like, let's talk. Initial GPS Coaching Call [https://redeeming-business-today.captivate.fm/gpsconnect]