Christianity Integrated Podcast

Ep24. How Can Christians Influence Impact Investing Today? - Reuben Coulter

#christianityintegrated #impactinvesting #christianfinance Useful Links: 📖 Bible (NIV):https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=niv+bible&crid=32GVHKMFJPHIY&sprefix=niv+bible%2Caps%2C108&ref=nb_sb_noss_1🩸 Donate blood to save up to 3 lives in 1 hour: https://www.blood.co.uk/ 🎁 Take a pledge to donate money to charities or ministries that you believe will best glorify God and serve others: https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/pledge/christians-for-impact Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianityintegrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianityintegrated Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/christianity-integrated/id1858289084 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ncKbS3xn7zI7TXsbI1NTk?si=HyUMqk-qRA6TlOSGrMFyOw&t=0&pi=2hjS8sbUTMiub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityIntegrated On this episode of the Christianity Integrated Podcast, we are joined by Reuben Coulter, a global philanthropy and impact investment leader, shares how “burning bush” moments shaped a career from humanitarian public health work in Africa with Tearfund to economic development at the World Economic Forum and ultimately to mobilizing capital for impact. He explains faith-driven investing as blending financial return with social, environmental, and sometimes spiritual outcomes, while avoiding extractive models. Timestamps: 00:00 Nairobi Real Estate Win 00:26 Meet Reuben Coulter 00:54 Burning Bush Moments 01:16 Mozambique Calling 02:50 From Aid To Jobs 04:18 Cambodia Business Revelation 05:49 World Economic Forum Shift 07:15 Backing Impact Entrepreneurs 09:01 Defining Faith Driven Investing 11:33 Faith Driven Gym Example 12:24 Stewardship Inside The Fund 14:06 What Ness Global Does 15:56 Church Assets Into Income 18:30 Disability Investing Playbook 23:23 Micah 6 8 Prosperity Focus 26:39 Ethical Apparel Jobs Boom 27:53 Scaling Impact With Private Credit 29:43 Catalytic Capital Thesis 30:33 Emerging Markets Risk Gap 32:06 De Risking Fund Structure 33:05 Faith Driven Investor Network 37:43 Integrity Over Faith Washing 41:54 Impact Investing Goes Mainstream 45:19 Career Lessons Risk Curiosity Mentors 49:36 Isaiah Vision And Calling 52:50 Practical Faith Finance Steps 56:40 Resources And Closing Links: Reuben Coulter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reubencoulter/ Ignis Global: https://www.ignis.global/ Careers4Change: https://careers4change.com/ Faith Driven Investor: https://faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/ Faith Driven Entrepreneur: https://faithdriveninvestor.org/ Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a personal recommendation. Always do your own research or speak with a qualified financial adviser before making financial decisions.

Ep23. How Can Faith-Based Workplace Groups Transform Your Work? - Rosalynn Loaker

#christianityintegrated #transformwork #christianleadership Useful Links: 📖 Bible (NIV):https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=niv+bible&crid=32GVHKMFJPHIY&sprefix=niv+bible%2Caps%2C108&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 🩸 Donate blood to save up to 3 lives in 1 hour:https://www.blood.co.uk/ 🎁 Take a pledge to donate money to charities or ministries that you believe will best glorify God and serve others:https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/pledge/christians-for-impact Socials: Instagram:mhttps://www.instagram.com/christianityintegrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianityintegrated Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/christianity-integrated/id1858289084 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ncKbS3xn7zI7TXsbI1NTk?si=HyUMqk-qRA6TlOSGrMFyOw&t=0&pi=2hjS8sbUTMiub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityIntegrated In this Christianity Integrated Podcast episode, the host interviews Rosalynn Loaker, CEO of Transform Work, about helping Christians live out their faith at work by connecting, equipping, and supporting believers through workplace groups. Rosalyn shares her career journey, Transform Work’s history and Wilberforce-inspired model, and why groups matter for community, continuity, and witness. She explains stages of developing workplace groups, from a single person’s prompting to employer-recognized staff networks, and gives examples of workplace initiatives such as parenting courses, Christian meditation sessions, and wellbeing support. She discusses legal protections for faith at work under the Equality Act 2010, international expansion beyond the UK, and the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer vision to record workplace testimonies. Rosalynn also offers practical advice on boldness, transparency, and relationship-driven faith-sharing. Timestamps: 00:00 Why Groups Matter 00:42 Podcast Welcome 01:04 Rosalyn Career Journey 03:28 What Transform Work Does 06:38 Wilberforce Group Model 10:02 Groups Keep Witness 11:43 Workplace Group Stages 17:06 Stories of Impact 24:12 Faith at Work Rights 25:53 Eternal Wall Vision 30:05 Automotive Industry Moves 40:26 Legacy and Royal Mail 42:46 EDI Framework Opportunity 43:09 Grounded Conference Testimony 44:26 Multifaith Network Strategy 45:55 Banner Dispute John 3 16 48:04 Perseverance Against Resistance 49:20 Prayer Walk Fundraiser Breakthrough 54:07 Global Expansion Stories 01:02:26 Boldness At Work Advice 01:07:53 Practical Sharing Ideas 01:14:19 Personal Lessons And Provision 01:18:48 Nehemiah Arise And Build 01:23:46 Final Encouragement And Links Links: https://www.transformwork.net/ https://www.eternalwall.org.uk/ap/tw https://christianbusinessnetwork.com/

Ep22. What Does Maximising Kingdom Impact Through Your Career Look Like For Christians? - Roy & Alex

#christianityintegrated #christiansforimpact #effectivealtruism Useful Links: 📖 Bible (NIV):https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=niv+bible&crid=32GVHKMFJPHIY&sprefix=niv+bible%2Caps%2C108&ref=nb_sb_noss_1🩸 Donate blood to save up to 3 lives in 1 hour: https://www.blood.co.uk/ 🎁 Take a pledge to donate money to charities or ministries that you believe will best glorify God and serve others: https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/pledge/christians-for-impact Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianityintegrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianityintegrated Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/christianity-integrated/id1858289084 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ncKbS3xn7zI7TXsbI1NTk?si=HyUMqk-qRA6TlOSGrMFyOw&t=0&pi=2hjS8sbUTMiub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityIntegrated Roy and Alex join the Christianity Integrated Podcast to discuss their faith and career journeys, how they met at church, and their move toward Catholicism through studying the early Church, the Eucharist, and the Catholic Church’s unity. Alex shares her path from psychology and user research into becoming marketing lead at Christians for Impact, while Roy describes transitioning from music and sound studies into freelance video and social media work. Timestamps: 00:00 Free Career Advising 00:30 Podcast Welcome 01:29 How They Met 02:17 Faith Journeys 07:54 Why Catholicism 13:42 Career Paths 19:21 Social Media Impact 27:49 Christians for Impact 31:47 ITN Framework 33:48 Earning to Give 37:45 Passion Areas 42:47 Career Calling Myths 50:51 Favourite Bible Verses 54:23 Resources and Links 57:45 Final Thoughts Links: Christians for Impact: https://www.christiansforimpact.org/ 14StationsTV: https://www.youtube.com/@14stationstv

Ep21. What Does Biblical Financial Stewardship Look Like Today? (UK Edition) - Chinedu Mbakwe

#christianityintegrated #christianfinance #biblicalmoney Useful Links: 📖 Bible (NIV):https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=niv+bible&crid=32GVHKMFJPHIY&sprefix=niv+bible%2Caps%2C108&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 🩸 Donate blood to save up to 3 lives in 1 hour:https://www.blood.co.uk/ 🎁 Take a pledge to donate money to charities or ministries that you believe will best glorify God and serve others:https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/pledge/christians-for-impact Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianityintegrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianityintegrated Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/christianity-integrated/id1858289084 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ncKbS3xn7zI7TXsbI1NTk?si=HyUMqk-qRA6TlOSGrMFyOw&t=0&pi=2hjS8sbUTMiub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityIntegrated In this episode of the Christianity Integrated Podcast, Certified Financial Planner Chinedu shares Christian-based money principles: avoid and tackle debt, budget and plan, save across time horizons with an emergency fund, teach children money habits and tithing, practice generosity, avoid get-rich-quick schemes and comparison, and be cautious about guaranteeing others’ debts. He also stresses professional/charity support, financial protection, stewardship since everything belongs to God. Timestamps: 00:00 A Cautionary Inheritance Story: Why Money Skills Matter 00:34 Welcome + Introducing the 10 Commandments of Financial Wisdom 00:57 Avoid Debt Like the Plague: When Debt Helps vs Hurts 02:14 Getting Out of Debt: Stop Digging, Budgeting, and Getting Help 03:14 Teach Children About Money: Tithing, Budgeting, and Legacy 05:14 Generosity Spotlight: The 10% Giving Pledge (Sponsor Message) 05:51 Establish a Financial Plan: Budget, Goals, and Wise Counsel 06:58 Budget Frameworks: 50/30/20 (and Putting God First) 08:24 Saving & Investing Buckets: Emergency Fund to Long-Term Goals 09:57 Be Generous: Heart Posture, Stories, and Giving Beyond Money 13:11 Avoid Get-Rich-Quick Schemes: Crypto, Forex, and Risk Management 16:17 Keeping Up with the Joneses: Contentment in a Social Media Age 18:23 Surety Explained: Why Being a Guarantor Can Backfire 19:47 Skill, Excellence & Hard Work: The Slow Path to Financial Success 21:16 Invest in Yourself: Boosting Income Beyond Cutting Costs 22:36 Stewardship vs Ownership: Keeping God at the Centre of Money 24:29 Protecting Your Family: Insurance, Wills & Wise Planning 26:21 Leaving a Legacy: Inheritance, Support & Generational Wealth 27:46 Why He Became a Financial Planner (and Why He Serves Churches) 29:56 Favourite Verses & One Key Tip When You’re Struggling Financially 32:36 Client Win Story + How to Get in Touch (Final Wrap) Links: Email: tentalentsuk@gmail.com LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinedu-ron-mbakwe-cfp®-fpfs-72b796136/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinedu-ron-mbakwe-cfp%C2%AE-fpfs-72b796136/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentalentsuk?igsh=ejUyeXd3NXJkbnZq Blog: https://tentalents.co.uk/ Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a personal recommendation. Always do your own research or speak with a qualified financial adviser before making financial decisions.

Ep20. How Can Christians Spread The Gospel Through Radical Generosity? - Rachel Cruz

#christianityintegrated #faithinaction #christiangenerosity Useful Links: 📖 Bible (NIV): https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=niv+bible&crid=32GVHKMFJPHIY&sprefix=niv+bible%2Caps%2C108&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 🩸Donate blood to save up to 3 lives in 1 hour: https://www.blood.co.uk/ 🎁 Take a pledge to donate money to charities or ministries that you believe will best glorify God and serve others: https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/pledge/christians-for-impact Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianityintegrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianityintegrated Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/christianity-integrated/id1858289084 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ncKbS3xn7zI7TXsbI1NTk?si=HyUMqk-qRA6TlOSGrMFyOw&t=0&pi=2hjS8sbUTMiub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityIntegrated In this episode of the Christianity Integrated Podcast, we delve into the essential role of Gospel Patrons in advancing the Christian mission. Rachel Cruz, the National Director at Gospel Patrons UK, joins us to explain the concept of a Gospel Patron and shares inspiring stories of individuals like Mark Green, Humphrey Monmouth, and Lady Huntington, who have played crucial roles in spreading the gospel through their resources and support. We also discuss how anyone can be a Gospel Patron, the importance of relational giving, and practical tips for integrating Christian wisdom into everyday life. This episode emphasizes the power of partnership in ministry and provides insights into fostering a life of sacrificial generosity and disciple-making. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Gospel Patrons 00:36 Welcome and Guest Introduction 01:03 Understanding Wealth in the Bible 02:24 The Role of Gospel Patrons 04:30 Gospel Patrons UK: Mission and Activities 06:04 The Importance of Spreading the Gospel 09:30 Historical Examples of Gospel Patrons 10:39 The Partnership of Humphrey Monmouth and William Tyndale 13:00 Lady Huntington and George Whitfield's Impact 15:47 John Thornton and John Newton's Collaboration 21:10 Characteristics of Successful Ministries 23:03 The Ripple Effect of Discipleship 25:10 Introduction to the Pioneer Scheme 25:20 Urban Musician's Journey 25:53 Ministry in the Czech Republic 27:43 The Importance of Discipleship 29:01 Principles of Giving and Sacrifice 33:52 Modern Gospel Patrons 37:11 Generosity in the Bible 39:33 Practical Tips for Aspiring Gospel Patrons 43:57 Getting Involved with Gospel Patrons 45:25 Future of Gospel Patrons Links: Website: https://www.gospelpatrons.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gospelpatrons/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gospelpatrons?igsh=czBvODhmdXVjbHN2 LinkedIn (Rachel Cruz): https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-cruz-mciof-dip-453005130?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios