The Strategic Economic Significance of the Promised Land

What the Empty Tomb Teaches Us About Entrepreneurship

This week I reflect on Jesus' empty tomb that we celebrated last Easter weekend, and what it teaches us about entrepreneurship - specifically business adversity.  When things look the most hopeless, God is be working behind the scenes in ways we could never comprehend. Digital Course: https://redemptiveeconomics.thinkific.com/courses/RedemptiveEnterprise Website: https://redemptiveeconomics.com/ Meet with Mike about Truth At Work: https://app.usemotion.com/meet/mhatch/truthatwork Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392546/support]

The Strategic Economic Significance of the Promised Land

What if your entrepreneurial productivity is the most influential tool in God's efforts to impact the culture? Host Mike Hatch explores the strategic economic importance of the Promised Land, or Canaan, in biblical history, arguing that God provided this land to Israel for prosperity and economic influence, intended to testify to Yahweh’s sovereignty.  Mike concludes with practical insights on how modern Christian entrepreneurs can align their business practices with God’s redemptive purposes, leverage their influence, and make disciples through their economic activities. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392546/support]

PART 2: Value Creation in a World Driven by Consumerism - Grove City College Venture U Business Seminar Series

In the second part of a two-part series, Mike Hatch explores the theological and scriptural foundations of redemptive economics, emphasizing entrepreneurial experimentation as a tool for value creation and redemptive influence. The episode highlights the importance of trusting God, producing value for others, and rejecting a scarcity mentality. Mike discusses biblical passages such as Ephesians 4, 2 Thessalonians 3, and Ecclesiastes 11, stressing the necessity of diligent work and the redemptive potential of businesses and entrepreneurship.  00:00 Introduction to Redemptive Economics 00:41 Welcome and Overview of the Series 01:08 Value Creation in a Consumer-Driven World 04:20 Biblical Foundations for Redemptive Work 06:53 Trust in God vs. Scarcity Mentality 09:14 The Importance of Hard Work and Generosity 18:23 Entrepreneurship and Eternal Significance 23:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Digital Course: https://redemptiveeconomics.thinkific.com/courses/RedemptiveEnterprise Website: https://redemptiveeconomics.com/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392546/support]

PART 1: Value Creation in a World Driven by Consumerism - Grove City College Venture U Business Seminar Series

Mike Hatch returns after a hiatus to relaunch the series with a renewed focus.  Mike recounts his recent seminar at Grove City College's Venture U Business Seminar Series, where he discussed the redemptive power of productivity in a world dominated by consumerism. He redefines the concept of redemptive economics and debunks the divide between ministry and enterprise. By sharing the first half of his seminar, Mike emphasizes that entrepreneurial productivity is a powerful tool for creating value and contributing to God's redemptive purposes. 00:00 Introduction: Producer vs. Consumer 00:36 Welcome to the Redemptive Economics Podcast 01:03 Mike Hatch's Return and Podcast Reboot 01:48 Grove City College Seminar Introduction 04:48 Personal Background and Family 06:14 Bitcoin and Austrian Economics 12:17 Redemptive Economics Defined 15:29 15 Redemptive Economic Principles 17:09 Dispelling Myths About Productivity and Enterprise 23:22 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview The Redemptive Enterprise Digital Course: https://redemptiveeconomics.thinkific.com/courses/RedemptiveEnterprise Redemptive Economics Homepage: https://redemptiveeconomics.com/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392546/support]

Integrating Faith Into Your Financial Planning with Niki Mullinix

Everything changed for Niki Mullinix when she integrated her faith into her professional life. Now she helps her clients do the same for their business and financial planning. Nikki shares her faith journey, professional background, and the significance of combining biblical principles with financial planning. She discusses the importance of having a 'why', staying committed to fundamental principles, and the power of prayer and God's guidance in business. The discussion highlights the crucial role of integrating faith into professional life and how it can profoundly impact both personal and business success. Contact Niki: * astyrwealth.com [https://astyrwealth.com/] (https://astyrwealth.com/) * Phone:  (724)743-6165 THE REDEMPTIVE ENTERPRISE COURSE * Register for The Redemptive Enterprise digital course [https://redemptiveeconomics.thinkific.com/courses/RedemptiveEnterprise] (https://redemptiveeconomics.thinkific.com/courses/RedemptiveEnterprise) SPONSORS: * Josh Bryant [https://www.freedomtrust.com/about] | FreedomTrust.com [https://www.freedomtrust.com/] * Jeff Dougherty, Allstate Insurance [https://agents.allstate.com/jeff-dougherty-beaver-falls-pa.html] | 724-847-5218 * Truth At Work [https://truthatwork.org/] | mhatch@truthatwork.org [mhatch@truthatwork.org]; dhartman@truthatwork.org [dhartman@truthatwork.org] * Sovreign, Bitcoin Consulting [https://sovreign-ebooks.scoreapp.com/] | Sovreign.io [https://www.sovreign.io/] * Download the eBooks here [https://sovreign-ebooks.scoreapp.com/]. * Ryan & Danielle Hatch, TBD Bookkeeping [https://www.tbdbookkeeping.com/bookkeeping-services] | 412-720-3501 | info@tbdbookkeeping.com [info@tbdbookkeeping.com] CONNECT: mhatch@redemptiveeconomics.com [mhatch@redemptiveeconomics.com] * Email Mike Hatch to receive your free pdf of the 15 Redemptive Economic Principles and the Redemptive Economic Devotional. Learn how to build your business on biblical principles for eternal significance. * * SUPPORT US WITH BITCOIN * * * Tip through Strike [https://strike.me/redemptiveeconomicsllc/] (https://strike.me/redemptiveeconomicsllc/) Website: https://redemptiveeconomics.com/ [https://redemptiveeconomics.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redemptiveeconomics [https://www.facebook.com/redemptiveeconomics] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392546/support]