<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/">
  <channel>
    <atom:link href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/JXL7658537852" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/>
    <title>Kingdom Entrepreneur</title>
    <link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/men-of-influence31</link>
    <language>en-us</language>
    <copyright>Ray Young</copyright>
    <description>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.</description>
    <image>
      <url>https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fc4ba88e-06af-11f1-892a-cf2bff286ea2/image/69bc5eb5c87331d7ea709c9909813d6e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress</url>
      <title>Kingdom Entrepreneur</title>
      <link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/men-of-influence31</link>
    </image>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type>
    <itunes:subtitle/>
    <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
    <content:encoded>
      <![CDATA[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.]]>
    </content:encoded>
    <itunes:owner>
      <itunes:name>Ray Young</itunes:name>
      <itunes:email>menofinfluence@mail.com</itunes:email>
    </itunes:owner>
    <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fc4ba88e-06af-11f1-892a-cf2bff286ea2/image/69bc5eb5c87331d7ea709c9909813d6e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
    <itunes:category text="Business">
      <itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/>
    </itunes:category>
    <item>
      <title>From Doctor to CEO: How to Lead Without Burning Out</title>
      <description>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 entrepreneurship, team performance, and financial freedom.

If you’re a doctor, business owner, healthcare leader, entrepreneur, or investor trying to stop wearing every hat, this conversation gives you a practical blueprint for building better systems, hiring stronger people, creating financial margin, and leading teams with clarity. Ray shares lessons from nearly four decades in business, real estate investing, leadership coaching, and entrepreneurship, including why most business problems are leadership problems in disguise.

You’ll learn how to move from operator to architect, why doctors need financial independence to advocate for patients and make better decisions, and how clear expectations, job scorecards, training systems, and one-degree corrections can transform the way your organization runs.

Highlights:

→ You’ll learn why leadership matters more than strategy when it comes to execution, growth, and culture, especially inside medical practices and entrepreneurial organizations.

→ Ray explains how doctors can stop being the person who wears every hat by creating systems, standard operating procedures, dashboards, and clear expectations that allow the business to run without constant hand-holding.

→ The conversation breaks down how financial freedom gives physicians the ability to make better career, business, and patient-care decisions without being trapped by lifestyle creep or dependence on the system.

→ You’ll also hear practical leadership frameworks for hiring better, training your team, correcting problems early, and building a company where people know exactly what winning looks like.

Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group - Rayyoungspeaker.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/

Ray Young Leadership Development - Rayyoung.net

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 entrepreneurship, team performance, and financial freedom.

If you’re a doctor, business owner, healthcare leader, entrepreneur, or investor trying to stop wearing every hat, this conversation gives you a practical blueprint for building better systems, hiring stronger people, creating financial margin, and leading teams with clarity. Ray shares lessons from nearly four decades in business, real estate investing, leadership coaching, and entrepreneurship, including why most business problems are leadership problems in disguise.

You’ll learn how to move from operator to architect, why doctors need financial independence to advocate for patients and make better decisions, and how clear expectations, job scorecards, training systems, and one-degree corrections can transform the way your organization runs.

Highlights:

→ You’ll learn why leadership matters more than strategy when it comes to execution, growth, and culture, especially inside medical practices and entrepreneurial organizations.

→ Ray explains how doctors can stop being the person who wears every hat by creating systems, standard operating procedures, dashboards, and clear expectations that allow the business to run without constant hand-holding.

→ The conversation breaks down how financial freedom gives physicians the ability to make better career, business, and patient-care decisions without being trapped by lifestyle creep or dependence on the system.

→ You’ll also hear practical leadership frameworks for hiring better, training your team, correcting problems early, and building a company where people know exactly what winning looks like.

Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group - Rayyoungspeaker.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/

Ray Young Leadership Development - Rayyoung.net

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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 entrepreneurship, team performance, and financial freedom.</p>
<p>If you’re a doctor, business owner, healthcare leader, entrepreneur, or investor trying to stop wearing every hat, this conversation gives you a practical blueprint for building better systems, hiring stronger people, creating financial margin, and leading teams with clarity. Ray shares lessons from nearly four decades in business, real estate investing, leadership coaching, and entrepreneurship, including why most business problems are leadership problems in disguise.</p>
<p>You’ll learn how to move from operator to architect, why doctors need financial independence to advocate for patients and make better decisions, and how clear expectations, job scorecards, training systems, and one-degree corrections can transform the way your organization runs.</p>
<p>Highlights:</p>
<p>→ You’ll learn why leadership matters more than strategy when it comes to execution, growth, and culture, especially inside medical practices and entrepreneurial organizations.</p>
<p>→ Ray explains how doctors can stop being the person who wears every hat by creating systems, standard operating procedures, dashboards, and clear expectations that allow the business to run without constant hand-holding.</p>
<p>→ The conversation breaks down how financial freedom gives physicians the ability to make better career, business, and patient-care decisions without being trapped by lifestyle creep or dependence on the system.</p>
<p>→ You’ll also hear practical leadership frameworks for hiring better, training your team, correcting problems early, and building a company where people know exactly what winning looks like.</p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com/"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a> - Rayyoungspeaker.com</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a> - https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net/"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a> - Rayyoung.net</p>
<p><br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a> - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2380</itunes:duration>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[cdf72c84-4f29-11f1-957b-4bb05ee0fc31]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL4272228640.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Faith Over Fear: How to Take the Next Big Leap</title>
      <description>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, Authentic Leadership, shares how to lead with faith, courage, humility, and purpose.

If you’ve ever wrestled with a major career decision, felt burned out in leadership, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered how to build a business that truly serves people God’s way, this conversation is for you. Matt shares his journey from Christian higher education to entrepreneurship, the fear of taking a big leap, the leadership lessons found in Esther, and why working for the good of people must come before ego, power, or position. You’ll hear practical wisdom on faith over fear, servant leadership, biblical leadership principles, purpose-driven business, Christian entrepreneurship, and how to discover your calling in work and life.

You’ll learn:

→ How to recognize when fear is driving your decisions

→ Why leaders must embrace the truth before they can move forward

→ How ego can quietly destroy leadership

→ Why showing up for people is one of the most powerful leadership habits

→ The meaning behind “two great days” in your life and how your gifts, strengths, and calling are meant to serve something bigger than yourself

Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group - Rayyoungspeaker.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/

Ray Young Leadership Development - Rayyoung.net

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:34:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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, Authentic Leadership, shares how to lead with faith, courage, humility, and purpose.

If you’ve ever wrestled with a major career decision, felt burned out in leadership, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered how to build a business that truly serves people God’s way, this conversation is for you. Matt shares his journey from Christian higher education to entrepreneurship, the fear of taking a big leap, the leadership lessons found in Esther, and why working for the good of people must come before ego, power, or position. You’ll hear practical wisdom on faith over fear, servant leadership, biblical leadership principles, purpose-driven business, Christian entrepreneurship, and how to discover your calling in work and life.

You’ll learn:

→ How to recognize when fear is driving your decisions

→ Why leaders must embrace the truth before they can move forward

→ How ego can quietly destroy leadership

→ Why showing up for people is one of the most powerful leadership habits

→ The meaning behind “two great days” in your life and how your gifts, strengths, and calling are meant to serve something bigger than yourself

Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group - Rayyoungspeaker.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/

Ray Young Leadership Development - Rayyoung.net

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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 <em>Kingdom Entrepreneur</em>, Matt Payton, founder and CEO of Great Days Leadership and co-author of <em>The Core: Eight Principles for Building Strong, Authentic Leadership</em>, shares how to lead with faith, courage, humility, and purpose.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever wrestled with a major career decision, felt burned out in leadership, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered how to build a business that truly serves people God’s way, this conversation is for you. Matt shares his journey from Christian higher education to entrepreneurship, the fear of taking a big leap, the leadership lessons found in Esther, and why working for the good of people must come before ego, power, or position. You’ll hear practical wisdom on faith over fear, servant leadership, biblical leadership principles, purpose-driven business, Christian entrepreneurship, and how to discover your calling in work and life.</p>
<p>You’ll learn:</p>
<p>→ How to recognize when fear is driving your decisions</p>
<p>→ Why leaders must embrace the truth before they can move forward</p>
<p>→ How ego can quietly destroy leadership</p>
<p>→ Why showing up for people is one of the most powerful leadership habits</p>
<p>→ The meaning behind “two great days” in your life and how your gifts, strengths, and calling are meant to serve something bigger than yourself</p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com/"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a> - Rayyoungspeaker.com</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a> - https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net/"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a> - Rayyoung.net</p>
<p><br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a> - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2994</itunes:duration>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[d19cfbae-4a95-11f1-bce4-af1ebd16878c]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL3384028827.mp3?updated=1778422726" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business</title>
      <description>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 their company without everything slowing down or falling apart.

This conversation is for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and kingdom-minded builders who know their business is a calling from God, but feel trapped by constant responsibility. You’ll learn why weak structure limits growth, why leadership capacity determines your ceiling, and how to stop creating a team that depends on you for everything. Ray explains how to build ownership, accountability, decision-making clarity, and leadership structure so your business can scale without burning you out. 

If you want to grow your business, develop leaders, delegate with confidence, and build a company that can move forward without you carrying every detail, this episode will help you rethink how you lead.

You’ll learn:

→ How to recognize when you’ve become the bottleneck in your business and why growth can break you if your leadership structure is weak. 

→ A simple way to help your team bring solutions instead of problems.

→ How to define ownership so people stop guessing, and how to evaluate your time so you can focus on the highest-value work only you should be doing. 

→ How to develop leaders with clear outcomes, decision-making parameters, and accountability that creates capacity instead of dependency.

Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group - Rayyoungspeaker.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/

Ray Young Leadership Development - Rayyoung.net

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 their company without everything slowing down or falling apart.

This conversation is for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and kingdom-minded builders who know their business is a calling from God, but feel trapped by constant responsibility. You’ll learn why weak structure limits growth, why leadership capacity determines your ceiling, and how to stop creating a team that depends on you for everything. Ray explains how to build ownership, accountability, decision-making clarity, and leadership structure so your business can scale without burning you out. 

If you want to grow your business, develop leaders, delegate with confidence, and build a company that can move forward without you carrying every detail, this episode will help you rethink how you lead.

You’ll learn:

→ How to recognize when you’ve become the bottleneck in your business and why growth can break you if your leadership structure is weak. 

→ A simple way to help your team bring solutions instead of problems.

→ How to define ownership so people stop guessing, and how to evaluate your time so you can focus on the highest-value work only you should be doing. 

→ How to develop leaders with clear outcomes, decision-making parameters, and accountability that creates capacity instead of dependency.

Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group - Rayyoungspeaker.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/

Ray Young Leadership Development - Rayyoung.net

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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 their company without everything slowing down or falling apart.</p>
<p>This conversation is for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and kingdom-minded builders who know their business is a calling from God, but feel trapped by constant responsibility. You’ll learn why weak structure limits growth, why leadership capacity determines your ceiling, and how to stop creating a team that depends on you for everything. Ray explains how to build ownership, accountability, decision-making clarity, and leadership structure so your business can scale without burning you out. </p>
<p>If you want to grow your business, develop leaders, delegate with confidence, and build a company that can move forward without you carrying every detail, this episode will help you rethink how you lead.</p>
<p>You’ll learn:</p>
<p>→ How to recognize when you’ve become the bottleneck in your business and why growth can break you if your leadership structure is weak. </p>
<p>→ A simple way to help your team bring solutions instead of problems.</p>
<p>→ How to define ownership so people stop guessing, and how to evaluate your time so you can focus on the highest-value work only you should be doing. </p>
<p>→ How to develop leaders with clear outcomes, decision-making parameters, and accountability that creates capacity instead of dependency.</p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com/"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a> - Rayyoungspeaker.com</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a> - https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net/"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a> - Rayyoung.net</p>
<p><br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a> - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1332</itunes:duration>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[436dae8e-4449-11f1-b71b-9f9a87b07b2f]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL4427877521.mp3?updated=1777816883" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Succeed in Business Without Selling Your Soul</title>
      <description>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 trust, humility, listening, and genuine relationships. 

If you have ever felt pressure to hit goals, close deals, or perform in a way that conflicts with your values, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. This episode is for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, sales professionals, and anyone who wants to honor God in the marketplace while still building something meaningful. You will hear practical wisdom on faith in business, biblical leadership, kingdom leadership, business development, workplace ministry, servant leadership, and how to build long-term business relationships that actually last. 

If you are trying to grow your career, lead your team well, and stay grounded in Christ, this conversation will help you rethink what success really means and how to pursue it in a healthier, more faithful way.



You’ll learn:

→ Why the best business relationships begin with listening instead of pitching 

→ How to build trust internally with your team and externally with clients 

→ Why servant leadership creates stronger culture and longer-term success 

→ How to stay faithful when business pressure pushes you toward compromise. 

→ Insights on leadership, humility, teamwork, discipleship in the marketplace, ministry through business, and why faith and work should never be separated.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group - Rayyoungspeaker.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/

Ray Young Leadership Development - Rayyoung.net

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 trust, humility, listening, and genuine relationships. 

If you have ever felt pressure to hit goals, close deals, or perform in a way that conflicts with your values, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. This episode is for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, sales professionals, and anyone who wants to honor God in the marketplace while still building something meaningful. You will hear practical wisdom on faith in business, biblical leadership, kingdom leadership, business development, workplace ministry, servant leadership, and how to build long-term business relationships that actually last. 

If you are trying to grow your career, lead your team well, and stay grounded in Christ, this conversation will help you rethink what success really means and how to pursue it in a healthier, more faithful way.



You’ll learn:

→ Why the best business relationships begin with listening instead of pitching 

→ How to build trust internally with your team and externally with clients 

→ Why servant leadership creates stronger culture and longer-term success 

→ How to stay faithful when business pressure pushes you toward compromise. 

→ Insights on leadership, humility, teamwork, discipleship in the marketplace, ministry through business, and why faith and work should never be separated.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group - Rayyoungspeaker.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/

Ray Young Leadership Development - Rayyoung.net

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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 trust, humility, listening, and genuine relationships. </p>
<p>If you have ever felt pressure to hit goals, close deals, or perform in a way that conflicts with your values, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. This episode is for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, sales professionals, and anyone who wants to honor God in the marketplace while still building something meaningful. You will hear practical wisdom on faith in business, biblical leadership, kingdom leadership, business development, workplace ministry, servant leadership, and how to build long-term business relationships that actually last. </p>
<p>If you are trying to grow your career, lead your team well, and stay grounded in Christ, this conversation will help you rethink what success really means and how to pursue it in a healthier, more faithful way.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>You’ll learn:</p>
<p>→ Why the best business relationships begin with listening instead of pitching </p>
<p>→ How to build trust internally with your team and externally with clients </p>
<p>→ Why servant leadership creates stronger culture and longer-term success </p>
<p>→ How to stay faithful when business pressure pushes you toward compromise. </p>
<p>→ Insights on leadership, humility, teamwork, discipleship in the marketplace, ministry through business, and why faith and work should never be separated.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com/"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a> - Rayyoungspeaker.com</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a> - https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net/"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a> - Rayyoung.net</p>
<p><br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a> - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2211</itunes:duration>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[7076ad82-3f2a-11f1-a5dd-6f014c901db4]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL3535124334.mp3?updated=1777212874" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How Faith Transformed My Leadership and Business</title>
      <description>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 company… to feeling the weight of hundreds of employees depending on his decisions… to realizing that success itself can pull you away from what matters most, this episode goes deeper than most business content.

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, stepping into leadership, or trying to balance faith, family, and success… this is for you.

You’ll hear the lessons no one teaches you about ownership, the mindset shifts required to lead well, and how faith can completely transform how you make decisions, treat people, and define success.

This isn’t theory, it’s real-world leadership, hard-earned lessons, and a perspective that could change how you approach your career, your business, and your calling.



What You’ll Learn:

You’ll learn why becoming a business owner brings a level of pressure most people never anticipate and how that responsibility changes the way you think about decisions. Chad breaks down the critical difference between being an employee and truly taking ownership, and why that mindset matters more than talent.

He also shares the hiring principles that built his company culture, including the traits every great team member must have, and how leaders can unintentionally hold people back by not developing them.

The conversation dives into leadership growth, including the moment many leaders realize their team’s problems reflect their own leadership gaps, and what to do about it.

Finally, you’ll hear a powerful perspective on faith in business, how success can quietly pull you off track, and what it looks like to realign your leadership with purpose, humility, and obedience.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 company… to feeling the weight of hundreds of employees depending on his decisions… to realizing that success itself can pull you away from what matters most, this episode goes deeper than most business content.

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, stepping into leadership, or trying to balance faith, family, and success… this is for you.

You’ll hear the lessons no one teaches you about ownership, the mindset shifts required to lead well, and how faith can completely transform how you make decisions, treat people, and define success.

This isn’t theory, it’s real-world leadership, hard-earned lessons, and a perspective that could change how you approach your career, your business, and your calling.



What You’ll Learn:

You’ll learn why becoming a business owner brings a level of pressure most people never anticipate and how that responsibility changes the way you think about decisions. Chad breaks down the critical difference between being an employee and truly taking ownership, and why that mindset matters more than talent.

He also shares the hiring principles that built his company culture, including the traits every great team member must have, and how leaders can unintentionally hold people back by not developing them.

The conversation dives into leadership growth, including the moment many leaders realize their team’s problems reflect their own leadership gaps, and what to do about it.

Finally, you’ll hear a powerful perspective on faith in business, how success can quietly pull you off track, and what it looks like to realign your leadership with purpose, humility, and obedience.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What does it <em>really</em> take to go from employee to business owner, and why do so many people underestimate it?</p>
<p>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 company… to feeling the weight of hundreds of employees depending on his decisions… to realizing that success itself can pull you away from what matters most, this episode goes deeper than most business content.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, stepping into leadership, or trying to balance faith, family, and success… this is for you.</p>
<p>You’ll hear the lessons no one teaches you about ownership, the mindset shifts required to lead well, and how faith can completely transform how you make decisions, treat people, and define success.</p>
<p>This isn’t theory, it’s real-world leadership, hard-earned lessons, and a perspective that could change how you approach your career, your business, and your calling.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>What You’ll Learn:</p>
<p>You’ll learn why becoming a business owner brings a level of pressure most people never anticipate and how that responsibility changes the way you think about decisions. Chad breaks down the critical difference between being an employee and truly taking ownership, and why that mindset matters more than talent.</p>
<p>He also shares the hiring principles that built his company culture, including the traits every great team member must have, and how leaders can unintentionally hold people back by not developing them.</p>
<p>The conversation dives into leadership growth, including the moment many leaders realize their team’s problems reflect their own leadership gaps, and what to do about it.</p>
<p>Finally, you’ll hear a powerful perspective on faith in business, how success can quietly pull you off track, and what it looks like to realign your leadership with purpose, humility, and obedience.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2865</itunes:duration>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[493410f4-3960-11f1-9660-ff4e2b049666]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL9265121933.mp3?updated=1776664097" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Build a Business That Runs Without You</title>
      <description>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 without you, scale with the right team, and eventually be sold at the right time. 

If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, coach, or leader who wants more time freedom, a stronger team, better systems, and a business that creates both profit and purpose, this conversation will give you a practical roadmap. You will hear how Kelly built and scaled multiple chiropractic clinics, how he knew his business had become truly valuable, why customer service became the foundation of growth, and how leadership, coaching, systems, and letting go of control helped him create something sellable. 

This is for entrepreneurs who want to grow a scalable business, improve leadership, build a company with an exit in mind, and stop being the bottleneck in their own success. If you have ever wondered how to scale your business, build a team you trust, create a sellable company, or know when it is time to exit, this episode is packed with wisdom.

You’ll Learn:

→ Why building a business to sell should start much earlier than most owners think. 

→ The difference between growing and scaling, why scaling is not about working harder, and how systems, coaching, and strong leadership change everything. 

→ Why great customer service is still one of the biggest competitive advantages in business, how to identify when you are the bottleneck, what it takes to build a merit-based team, and why many entrepreneurs stay stuck because they avoid the hard leadership decisions. 

→ The emotional side of selling a business, including identity, purpose, and the challenge of letting go after years of building something that feels like your baby.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 without you, scale with the right team, and eventually be sold at the right time. 

If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, coach, or leader who wants more time freedom, a stronger team, better systems, and a business that creates both profit and purpose, this conversation will give you a practical roadmap. You will hear how Kelly built and scaled multiple chiropractic clinics, how he knew his business had become truly valuable, why customer service became the foundation of growth, and how leadership, coaching, systems, and letting go of control helped him create something sellable. 

This is for entrepreneurs who want to grow a scalable business, improve leadership, build a company with an exit in mind, and stop being the bottleneck in their own success. If you have ever wondered how to scale your business, build a team you trust, create a sellable company, or know when it is time to exit, this episode is packed with wisdom.

You’ll Learn:

→ Why building a business to sell should start much earlier than most owners think. 

→ The difference between growing and scaling, why scaling is not about working harder, and how systems, coaching, and strong leadership change everything. 

→ Why great customer service is still one of the biggest competitive advantages in business, how to identify when you are the bottleneck, what it takes to build a merit-based team, and why many entrepreneurs stay stuck because they avoid the hard leadership decisions. 

→ The emotional side of selling a business, including identity, purpose, and the challenge of letting go after years of building something that feels like your baby.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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 without you, scale with the right team, and eventually be sold at the right time. </p>
<p>If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, coach, or leader who wants more time freedom, a stronger team, better systems, and a business that creates both profit and purpose, this conversation will give you a practical roadmap. You will hear how Kelly built and scaled multiple chiropractic clinics, how he knew his business had become truly valuable, why customer service became the foundation of growth, and how leadership, coaching, systems, and letting go of control helped him create something sellable. </p>
<p>This is for entrepreneurs who want to grow a scalable business, improve leadership, build a company with an exit in mind, and stop being the bottleneck in their own success. If you have ever wondered how to scale your business, build a team you trust, create a sellable company, or know when it is time to exit, this episode is packed with wisdom.</p>
<p>You’ll Learn:</p>
<p>→ Why building a business to sell should start much earlier than most owners think. </p>
<p>→ The difference between growing and scaling, why scaling is not about working harder, and how systems, coaching, and strong leadership change everything. </p>
<p>→ Why great customer service is still one of the biggest competitive advantages in business, how to identify when you are the bottleneck, what it takes to build a merit-based team, and why many entrepreneurs stay stuck because they avoid the hard leadership decisions. </p>
<p>→ The emotional side of selling a business, including identity, purpose, and the challenge of letting go after years of building something that feels like your baby.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2363</itunes:duration>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[cbdaaaf8-33cb-11f1-b4c5-d3d0ef9acacb]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL7580842985.mp3?updated=1776004086" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>You’re Not Scaling, You’re Drifting in Business</title>
      <description>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, burnout, and misalignment. In this episode of the Kingdom Entrepreneur Podcast, we talk about why growth without design leads to chaos and how faith-driven business owners can stop reacting to every opportunity and start building with intention. If you are a Christian entrepreneur, business owner, founder, or leader who feels like your company is growing faster than your peace, this conversation will help you redefine success, clarify your vision, and build a business that supports your calling, your family, and your relationship with God. 

This is for entrepreneurs who want aligned growth, sustainable success, stronger leadership, better decision-making, and a business blueprint rooted in purpose. If you are tired of building a business that drains you instead of serving your life and kingdom assignment, this message will help you slow down, get clear, and build it right.



You’ll Learn:

→ Why business chaos usually starts with unclear vision.  

→ Why saying yes to every client and opportunity can quietly destroy alignment.

→ How to define who you are actually called to serve. 

→ Why real success must include your life at home, your faith, your peace, and your business. 

→ The danger of reactive growth, the hidden cost of drifting in business, and the practical power of building around clarity instead of constant pressure.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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, burnout, and misalignment. In this episode of the Kingdom Entrepreneur Podcast, we talk about why growth without design leads to chaos and how faith-driven business owners can stop reacting to every opportunity and start building with intention. If you are a Christian entrepreneur, business owner, founder, or leader who feels like your company is growing faster than your peace, this conversation will help you redefine success, clarify your vision, and build a business that supports your calling, your family, and your relationship with God. 

This is for entrepreneurs who want aligned growth, sustainable success, stronger leadership, better decision-making, and a business blueprint rooted in purpose. If you are tired of building a business that drains you instead of serving your life and kingdom assignment, this message will help you slow down, get clear, and build it right.



You’ll Learn:

→ Why business chaos usually starts with unclear vision.  

→ Why saying yes to every client and opportunity can quietly destroy alignment.

→ How to define who you are actually called to serve. 

→ Why real success must include your life at home, your faith, your peace, and your business. 

→ The danger of reactive growth, the hidden cost of drifting in business, and the practical power of building around clarity instead of constant pressure.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>If your business is growing but your life feels more chaotic, stressful, and out of control, this episode is for you. </p>
<p>Many entrepreneurs think more revenue, more customers, and more opportunities should make life easier, but without clear vision, business growth often creates confusion, pressure, burnout, and misalignment. In this episode of the Kingdom Entrepreneur Podcast, we talk about why growth without design leads to chaos and how faith-driven business owners can stop reacting to every opportunity and start building with intention. If you are a Christian entrepreneur, business owner, founder, or leader who feels like your company is growing faster than your peace, this conversation will help you redefine success, clarify your vision, and build a business that supports your calling, your family, and your relationship with God. </p>
<p>This is for entrepreneurs who want aligned growth, sustainable success, stronger leadership, better decision-making, and a business blueprint rooted in purpose. If you are tired of building a business that drains you instead of serving your life and kingdom assignment, this message will help you slow down, get clear, and build it right.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>You’ll Learn:</p>
<p>→ Why business chaos usually starts with unclear vision.  </p>
<p>→ Why saying yes to every client and opportunity can quietly destroy alignment.</p>
<p>→ How to define who you are actually called to serve. </p>
<p>→ Why real success must include your life at home, your faith, your peace, and your business. </p>
<p>→ The danger of reactive growth, the hidden cost of drifting in business, and the practical power of building around clarity instead of constant pressure.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1423</itunes:duration>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[dc2d23d0-2e4a-11f1-bdd5-37a100dc1f29]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL1756373479.mp3?updated=1775398795" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Build a Business That Funds Your Calling</title>
      <description>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 your faith from your work. 

Cory Long shares how he went from decades in full-time ministry, financial stress, and uncertainty to building multiple businesses that created income, freedom, impact, and opportunities to serve people at a higher level. If you have ever wondered how to make money without losing your mission, how to fund your calling, or how to use entrepreneurship to support ministry, family, generosity, and long-term Kingdom impact, this episode is for you. You will also hear practical wisdom on Christian business coaching, business growth, identity shifts for leaders leaving ministry, and why AI, marketing, and adaptability matter more than ever for today’s business owner. 

This conversation is for anyone who wants to build a faith-based business, create financial margin, serve others, and stop thinking of business and ministry as two separate worlds. If you want a business that honors God and actually works, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

You’ll Learn:

→ How Cory made the shift from ministry employee to business owner and why identity was one of the biggest hurdles in that transition. 

→ Why so many business owners stay stuck at the same income level and how coaching helps break those ceilings.

→ Why AI is changing search and marketing faster than most people realize.

→ How Christian leaders can create businesses that fund missions, nonprofits, generosity, and family freedom.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 your faith from your work. 

Cory Long shares how he went from decades in full-time ministry, financial stress, and uncertainty to building multiple businesses that created income, freedom, impact, and opportunities to serve people at a higher level. If you have ever wondered how to make money without losing your mission, how to fund your calling, or how to use entrepreneurship to support ministry, family, generosity, and long-term Kingdom impact, this episode is for you. You will also hear practical wisdom on Christian business coaching, business growth, identity shifts for leaders leaving ministry, and why AI, marketing, and adaptability matter more than ever for today’s business owner. 

This conversation is for anyone who wants to build a faith-based business, create financial margin, serve others, and stop thinking of business and ministry as two separate worlds. If you want a business that honors God and actually works, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

You’ll Learn:

→ How Cory made the shift from ministry employee to business owner and why identity was one of the biggest hurdles in that transition. 

→ Why so many business owners stay stuck at the same income level and how coaching helps break those ceilings.

→ Why AI is changing search and marketing faster than most people realize.

→ How Christian leaders can create businesses that fund missions, nonprofits, generosity, and family freedom.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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 your faith from your work. </p>
<p>Cory Long shares how he went from decades in full-time ministry, financial stress, and uncertainty to building multiple businesses that created income, freedom, impact, and opportunities to serve people at a higher level. If you have ever wondered how to make money without losing your mission, how to fund your calling, or how to use entrepreneurship to support ministry, family, generosity, and long-term Kingdom impact, this episode is for you. You will also hear practical wisdom on Christian business coaching, business growth, identity shifts for leaders leaving ministry, and why AI, marketing, and adaptability matter more than ever for today’s business owner. </p>
<p>This conversation is for anyone who wants to build a faith-based business, create financial margin, serve others, and stop thinking of business and ministry as two separate worlds. If you want a business that honors God and actually works, this episode will challenge and encourage you.</p>
<p>You’ll Learn:</p>
<p>→ How Cory made the shift from ministry employee to business owner and why identity was one of the biggest hurdles in that transition. </p>
<p>→ Why so many business owners stay stuck at the same income level and how coaching helps break those ceilings.</p>
<p>→ Why AI is changing search and marketing faster than most people realize.</p>
<p>→ How Christian leaders can create businesses that fund missions, nonprofits, generosity, and family freedom.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2927</itunes:duration>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[6bfbb2e6-2906-11f1-95c5-87424394638a]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL5834972988.mp3?updated=1774793833" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>If Your Business Disappeared, Would You Know Who You Are?</title>
      <description>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 pressure, weight, and identity that can come with entrepreneurship. If your worth has become tied to revenue, growth, leadership performance, or the success of your company, this conversation will help you step back and rebuild on the right foundation.

This episode is about business identity, entrepreneurial burnout, kingdom entrepreneurship, Christian leadership, steward leadership, purpose-driven business, and what it means to build a business with God at the center. Ray explores why so many entrepreneurs feel exhausted even when their business is growing, why outward success can hide inward pressure, and why your business was never meant to carry the weight of your identity. 

If you are a faith-driven entrepreneur wrestling with burnout, overwork, hustle culture, self-worth, leadership pressure, or the fear of not being enough, this message will help you reconnect your work to God’s purpose and rediscover who you are apart from what you do.



You’ll Hear About:

→ why burnout is often deeper than time management or stress and is often rooted in identity

→ the lie that business success will finally make you feel secure, why kingdom entrepreneurs must see themselves as stewards rather than owners, and how separating identity from role creates freedom in leadership. 

→ He also points to powerful biblical anchors in Genesis 1, Psalm 139, and Ephesians 1 to show where true worth, calling, and value come from.

→ how to define success with a healthier scoreboard, how to stop looking to revenue for validation, 

→ how to align your business with your faith instead of compartmentalizing it, and how to lead from security instead of striving. 



This is a powerful conversation for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, founders, and marketplace leaders who want to build with clarity, freedom, and a kingdom-first foundation.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 pressure, weight, and identity that can come with entrepreneurship. If your worth has become tied to revenue, growth, leadership performance, or the success of your company, this conversation will help you step back and rebuild on the right foundation.

This episode is about business identity, entrepreneurial burnout, kingdom entrepreneurship, Christian leadership, steward leadership, purpose-driven business, and what it means to build a business with God at the center. Ray explores why so many entrepreneurs feel exhausted even when their business is growing, why outward success can hide inward pressure, and why your business was never meant to carry the weight of your identity. 

If you are a faith-driven entrepreneur wrestling with burnout, overwork, hustle culture, self-worth, leadership pressure, or the fear of not being enough, this message will help you reconnect your work to God’s purpose and rediscover who you are apart from what you do.



You’ll Hear About:

→ why burnout is often deeper than time management or stress and is often rooted in identity

→ the lie that business success will finally make you feel secure, why kingdom entrepreneurs must see themselves as stewards rather than owners, and how separating identity from role creates freedom in leadership. 

→ He also points to powerful biblical anchors in Genesis 1, Psalm 139, and Ephesians 1 to show where true worth, calling, and value come from.

→ how to define success with a healthier scoreboard, how to stop looking to revenue for validation, 

→ how to align your business with your faith instead of compartmentalizing it, and how to lead from security instead of striving. 



This is a powerful conversation for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, founders, and marketplace leaders who want to build with clarity, freedom, and a kingdom-first foundation.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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 pressure, weight, and identity that can come with entrepreneurship. If your worth has become tied to revenue, growth, leadership performance, or the success of your company, this conversation will help you step back and rebuild on the right foundation.</p>
<p>This episode is about business identity, entrepreneurial burnout, kingdom entrepreneurship, Christian leadership, steward leadership, purpose-driven business, and what it means to build a business with God at the center. Ray explores why so many entrepreneurs feel exhausted even when their business is growing, why outward success can hide inward pressure, and why your business was never meant to carry the weight of your identity. </p>
<p>If you are a faith-driven entrepreneur wrestling with burnout, overwork, hustle culture, self-worth, leadership pressure, or the fear of not being enough, this message will help you reconnect your work to God’s purpose and rediscover who you are apart from what you do.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>You’ll Hear About:</p>
<p>→ why burnout is often deeper than time management or stress and is often rooted in identity</p>
<p>→ the lie that business success will finally make you feel secure, why kingdom entrepreneurs must see themselves as stewards rather than owners, and how separating identity from role creates freedom in leadership. </p>
<p>→ He also points to powerful biblical anchors in Genesis 1, Psalm 139, and Ephesians 1 to show where true worth, calling, and value come from.</p>
<p>→ how to define success with a healthier scoreboard, how to stop looking to revenue for validation, </p>
<p>→ how to align your business with your faith instead of compartmentalizing it, and how to lead from security instead of striving. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>This is a powerful conversation for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, founders, and marketplace leaders who want to build with clarity, freedom, and a kingdom-first foundation.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1186</itunes:duration>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[9c770734-234f-11f1-9bab-379df9834450]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL3971826388.mp3?updated=1774189123" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Built a 57-Location Business by Putting God First</title>
      <description>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. Trey shares what it really looks like to build a business God’s way without turning it into a “Sunday-only” brand. This conversation is for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who want to grow a company with purpose, build a strong culture, and lead people with integrity, while still staying profitable. You’ll hear how a family-run company stopped making faith just a slogan and started living it in the field through bold leadership decisions, prayer-based culture, and practical systems that uplift employees and customers. 

If you’ve ever wondered how to integrate faith and business, how to lead with humility, or how to build a mission-driven organization that actually scales, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Learn how Trey and his leadership team handled criticism, stayed consistent under pressure, and watched the fruit show up in culture, retention, and results.



Highlights:

→ How a fast-growing CEO scaled a family business to 57 locations while keeping a faith-first culture 

→ Why “being the church serving as a car wash company” became their real mission

→ How simple systems like prayer, encouragement, and leadership rhythms transformed employee engagement

→ How to respond when customers or partners push back against bold faith in public business settings



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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. Trey shares what it really looks like to build a business God’s way without turning it into a “Sunday-only” brand. This conversation is for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who want to grow a company with purpose, build a strong culture, and lead people with integrity, while still staying profitable. You’ll hear how a family-run company stopped making faith just a slogan and started living it in the field through bold leadership decisions, prayer-based culture, and practical systems that uplift employees and customers. 

If you’ve ever wondered how to integrate faith and business, how to lead with humility, or how to build a mission-driven organization that actually scales, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Learn how Trey and his leadership team handled criticism, stayed consistent under pressure, and watched the fruit show up in culture, retention, and results.



Highlights:

→ How a fast-growing CEO scaled a family business to 57 locations while keeping a faith-first culture 

→ Why “being the church serving as a car wash company” became their real mission

→ How simple systems like prayer, encouragement, and leadership rhythms transformed employee engagement

→ How to respond when customers or partners push back against bold faith in public business settings



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the secret to building a scalable business isn’t better tactics… but deeper faith? </p>
<p>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. Trey shares what it really looks like to build a business God’s way without turning it into a “Sunday-only” brand. This conversation is for Christian entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who want to grow a company with purpose, build a strong culture, and lead people with integrity, while still staying profitable. You’ll hear how a family-run company stopped making faith just a slogan and started living it in the field through bold leadership decisions, prayer-based culture, and practical systems that uplift employees and customers. </p>
<p>If you’ve ever wondered how to integrate faith and business, how to lead with humility, or how to build a mission-driven organization that actually scales, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Learn how Trey and his leadership team handled criticism, stayed consistent under pressure, and watched the fruit show up in culture, retention, and results.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Highlights:</p>
<p>→ How a fast-growing CEO scaled a family business to 57 locations while keeping a faith-first culture </p>
<p>→ Why “being the church serving as a car wash company” became their real mission</p>
<p>→ How simple systems like prayer, encouragement, and leadership rhythms transformed employee engagement</p>
<p>→ How to respond when customers or partners push back against bold faith in public business settings</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2295</itunes:duration>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[e145d850-1ceb-11f1-829a-fb3b5313d064]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL4842955107.mp3?updated=1773236458" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>The 5-Pillar Blueprint to Scale Without Burnout (God’s Way)</title>
      <description>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 Young breaks down what he’s seen after nearly 40 years in business and decades of leadership coaching: burnout doesn’t come from success, it comes from how you build. The issue isn’t ambition. It’s alignment. The issue isn’t scale. It’s structure. If you’re a faith-driven business owner who wants to honor God, lead well, and make an impact, without sacrificing your marriage, health, family, or spiritual life, this episode is your blueprint. Ray introduces the Builder’s Blueprint, a practical, biblical framework built around stewardship, sustainable systems, and leadership capacity so you can grow with clarity instead of chaos. 

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, trapped in constant urgency, or like your business is consuming the life God called you to live, this is for you.



Highlights:

→ You’ll learn how to anchor your identity in Christ instead of revenue, recognition, or being needed, so the business stops acting like a savior. 

→ You’ll hear how to define real success with a kingdom scoreboard that includes home, peace, and purpose, not just profit. 

→ You’ll discover why leadership becomes the lid on your growth, how delegation fails when you “relegate” without training, and what it looks like to build structure with clear ownership and accountability. 

→ You’ll also learn how sustainable systems protect your calendar margin, financial clarity, family rhythms, and long-term endurance so scaling doesn’t turn into resentment and regret.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 Young breaks down what he’s seen after nearly 40 years in business and decades of leadership coaching: burnout doesn’t come from success, it comes from how you build. The issue isn’t ambition. It’s alignment. The issue isn’t scale. It’s structure. If you’re a faith-driven business owner who wants to honor God, lead well, and make an impact, without sacrificing your marriage, health, family, or spiritual life, this episode is your blueprint. Ray introduces the Builder’s Blueprint, a practical, biblical framework built around stewardship, sustainable systems, and leadership capacity so you can grow with clarity instead of chaos. 

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, trapped in constant urgency, or like your business is consuming the life God called you to live, this is for you.



Highlights:

→ You’ll learn how to anchor your identity in Christ instead of revenue, recognition, or being needed, so the business stops acting like a savior. 

→ You’ll hear how to define real success with a kingdom scoreboard that includes home, peace, and purpose, not just profit. 

→ You’ll discover why leadership becomes the lid on your growth, how delegation fails when you “relegate” without training, and what it looks like to build structure with clear ownership and accountability. 

→ You’ll also learn how sustainable systems protect your calendar margin, financial clarity, family rhythms, and long-term endurance so scaling doesn’t turn into resentment and regret.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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. </p>
<p>In this solo episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, Ray Young breaks down what he’s seen after nearly 40 years in business and decades of leadership coaching: burnout doesn’t come from success, it comes from how you build. The issue isn’t ambition. It’s alignment. The issue isn’t scale. It’s structure. If you’re a faith-driven business owner who wants to honor God, lead well, and make an impact, without sacrificing your marriage, health, family, or spiritual life, this episode is your blueprint. Ray introduces the Builder’s Blueprint, a practical, biblical framework built around stewardship, sustainable systems, and leadership capacity so you can grow with clarity instead of chaos. </p>
<p>If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, trapped in constant urgency, or like your business is consuming the life God called you to live, this is for you.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Highlights:</p>
<p>→ You’ll learn how to anchor your identity in Christ instead of revenue, recognition, or being needed, so the business stops acting like a savior. </p>
<p>→ You’ll hear how to define real success with a kingdom scoreboard that includes home, peace, and purpose, not just profit. </p>
<p>→ You’ll discover why leadership becomes the lid on your growth, how delegation fails when you “relegate” without training, and what it looks like to build structure with clear ownership and accountability. </p>
<p>→ You’ll also learn how sustainable systems protect your calendar margin, financial clarity, family rhythms, and long-term endurance so scaling doesn’t turn into resentment and regret.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1805</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[e301796e-1959-11f1-a267-8b813d28d43d]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL6513496185.mp3?updated=1772978899" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Franchise Fees Worth It? Here’s What You’re REALLY Paying For</title>
      <description>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 business using systems, processes, procedures, and leader development, all while remembering one core truth: you’re not the owner… you’re the steward.

Ron shares his journey from pharmaceutical and medical device sales into the world of franchising, why he chose proven franchise models instead of starting from scratch, and what it looks like to build a kingdom-minded business that honors God, serves employees, and blesses customers. If you’ve wondered whether franchising is worth the franchise fee and royalty, how to choose the right franchise, how to scale without burning out, or how to integrate your faith into business without fear, this conversation will give you clarity and practical next steps. It’s His kingdom, but it’s your calling to build with excellence.

Highlights: 

→ Ron breaks down the difference between owning a job and building a scalable business, including how franchising can give you a proven operating system, training, and support. 

→ You’ll hear how to evaluate franchises based on labor realities, leadership needs, and long-term scalability, especially if you don’t have technical skills like automotive repair or chiropractic care. 

→ He also explains how to create a kingdom culture inside a franchise structure, how to handle value conflicts with corporate guidelines, and why your “mission field” is often your employees and customers. 

→ Finally, Ron shares hard-earned lessons about scaling too fast, staying close to operations, developing leaders, and learning to listen to God’s direction before making big moves.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 business using systems, processes, procedures, and leader development, all while remembering one core truth: you’re not the owner… you’re the steward.

Ron shares his journey from pharmaceutical and medical device sales into the world of franchising, why he chose proven franchise models instead of starting from scratch, and what it looks like to build a kingdom-minded business that honors God, serves employees, and blesses customers. If you’ve wondered whether franchising is worth the franchise fee and royalty, how to choose the right franchise, how to scale without burning out, or how to integrate your faith into business without fear, this conversation will give you clarity and practical next steps. It’s His kingdom, but it’s your calling to build with excellence.

Highlights: 

→ Ron breaks down the difference between owning a job and building a scalable business, including how franchising can give you a proven operating system, training, and support. 

→ You’ll hear how to evaluate franchises based on labor realities, leadership needs, and long-term scalability, especially if you don’t have technical skills like automotive repair or chiropractic care. 

→ He also explains how to create a kingdom culture inside a franchise structure, how to handle value conflicts with corporate guidelines, and why your “mission field” is often your employees and customers. 

→ Finally, Ron shares hard-earned lessons about scaling too fast, staying close to operations, developing leaders, and learning to listen to God’s direction before making big moves.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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 <em>Kingdom Entrepreneur</em>, we sit down with Ron Bostic, a faith-driven entrepreneur who owns multiple franchises and has learned how to build a real business using systems, processes, procedures, and leader development, all while remembering one core truth: you’re not the owner… you’re the steward.</p>
<p>Ron shares his journey from pharmaceutical and medical device sales into the world of franchising, why he chose proven franchise models instead of starting from scratch, and what it looks like to build a kingdom-minded business that honors God, serves employees, and blesses customers. If you’ve wondered whether franchising is worth the franchise fee and royalty, how to choose the right franchise, how to scale without burning out, or how to integrate your faith into business without fear, this conversation will give you clarity and practical next steps. It’s His kingdom, but it’s your calling to build with excellence.</p>
<p>Highlights: </p>
<p>→ Ron breaks down the difference between owning a job and building a scalable business, including how franchising can give you a proven operating system, training, and support. </p>
<p>→ You’ll hear how to evaluate franchises based on labor realities, leadership needs, and long-term scalability, especially if you don’t have technical skills like automotive repair or chiropractic care. </p>
<p>→ He also explains how to create a kingdom culture inside a franchise structure, how to handle value conflicts with corporate guidelines, and why your “mission field” is often your employees and customers. </p>
<p>→ Finally, Ron shares hard-earned lessons about scaling too fast, staying close to operations, developing leaders, and learning to listen to God’s direction before making big moves.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2695</itunes:duration>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[1acbed1a-12b7-11f1-9fa2-fb9a30f7de6c]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL6655766971.mp3?updated=1772079728" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>You’re the Bottleneck (Here’s How Great Leaders Fix It)</title>
      <description>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 thriving organizations, lead through pressure, and create cultures where people actually want to show up. You’ll hear how “being integrated” (not divided) is the core of integrity, why leaders often become the hidden bottleneck in their own business, and how to build a team culture rooted in trust, understanding, accountability, freedom, and unity. 

If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, executive, manager, or anyone leading at home, at work, or in your community, this conversation will help you lead with conviction while still caring for people like humans, not machines. David breaks down his simple leadership model, the Four Cornerstones and the Capstone, so you can stop guessing, stop carrying everything alone, and start building a business (and life) that produces not just results… but joy.



Highlights:

→ You’ll learn why harmony beats work-life balance and how integrity means living “not divided” across faith, family, and work. 

→ David explains how leaders unintentionally become a decision chokehold, and why real delegation is less about control and more about trust. 

→ You’ll also hear his practical model for building trust through wholeheartedness, competence, alignment, and production, plus how “understanding” requires discovery, clarification, collaboration, and confirmation. 

→ You’ll learn how to close the accountability gap early (before it becomes a crisis), create freedom for innovation without fear, and build unity through grace and compassion so your culture produces the ultimate outcome: joy.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 thriving organizations, lead through pressure, and create cultures where people actually want to show up. You’ll hear how “being integrated” (not divided) is the core of integrity, why leaders often become the hidden bottleneck in their own business, and how to build a team culture rooted in trust, understanding, accountability, freedom, and unity. 

If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, executive, manager, or anyone leading at home, at work, or in your community, this conversation will help you lead with conviction while still caring for people like humans, not machines. David breaks down his simple leadership model, the Four Cornerstones and the Capstone, so you can stop guessing, stop carrying everything alone, and start building a business (and life) that produces not just results… but joy.



Highlights:

→ You’ll learn why harmony beats work-life balance and how integrity means living “not divided” across faith, family, and work. 

→ David explains how leaders unintentionally become a decision chokehold, and why real delegation is less about control and more about trust. 

→ You’ll also hear his practical model for building trust through wholeheartedness, competence, alignment, and production, plus how “understanding” requires discovery, clarification, collaboration, and confirmation. 

→ You’ll learn how to close the accountability gap early (before it becomes a crisis), create freedom for innovation without fear, and build unity through grace and compassion so your culture produces the ultimate outcome: joy.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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? </p>
<p>In this episode of Kingdom Entrepreneur, leadership coach and former mayor David Miller shares the framework that helped him build thriving organizations, lead through pressure, and create cultures where people actually want to show up. You’ll hear how “being integrated” (not divided) is the core of integrity, why leaders often become the hidden bottleneck in their own business, and how to build a team culture rooted in trust, understanding, accountability, freedom, and unity. </p>
<p>If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, executive, manager, or anyone leading at home, at work, or in your community, this conversation will help you lead with conviction while still caring for people like humans, not machines. David breaks down his simple leadership model, the Four Cornerstones and the Capstone, so you can stop guessing, stop carrying everything alone, and start building a business (and life) that produces not just results… but joy.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Highlights:</p>
<p>→ You’ll learn why harmony beats work-life balance and how integrity means living “not divided” across faith, family, and work. </p>
<p>→ David explains how leaders unintentionally become a decision chokehold, and why real delegation is less about control and more about trust. </p>
<p>→ You’ll also hear his practical model for building trust through wholeheartedness, competence, alignment, and production, plus how “understanding” requires discovery, clarification, collaboration, and confirmation. </p>
<p>→ You’ll learn how to close the accountability gap early (before it becomes a crisis), create freedom for innovation without fear, and build unity through grace and compassion so your culture produces the ultimate outcome: joy.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2612</itunes:duration>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[8958817a-0cd7-11f1-ab35-9fd2d9fe0834]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL4275063606.mp3?updated=1771770361" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>3 Mindsets Every Christian Entrepreneur Must Choose From</title>
      <description>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, team culture, and daily decisions. He opens up about the cost of building a living while forgetting to build a life, the pride trap that sneaks into “ministry in the marketplace,” and why kingdom business often feels like the opposite of normal business logic. You’ll hear a real-world framework for stewardship, trust, and surrender, plus practical rhythms that keep your heart aligned when the work gets intense. 

This conversation is about more than success; it’s about identity, sonship, and leading from provision instead of obligation. If you want to lead your company with servant leadership, shepherd your team well, serve customers with integrity, and build a business that actually belongs to God, press play.



Highlights:

→ You’ll learn the 3 ownership mindsets Christian business leaders drift into and how to move into true stewardship. 

→ Brandon breaks down how scarcity thinking shows up in hiring, delegation, and decision-making, and how trust reshapes your leadership. 

→ You’ll hear what it means to shepherd a team instead of just managing talent, including how to care for strong performers without letting them control the culture. 

→ Daily and weekly practices for spiritual alignment, gratitude, written prayer, priorities rooted in identity, and a real Sabbath rhythm, so you can lead with clarity, peace, and consistency.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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, team culture, and daily decisions. He opens up about the cost of building a living while forgetting to build a life, the pride trap that sneaks into “ministry in the marketplace,” and why kingdom business often feels like the opposite of normal business logic. You’ll hear a real-world framework for stewardship, trust, and surrender, plus practical rhythms that keep your heart aligned when the work gets intense. 

This conversation is about more than success; it’s about identity, sonship, and leading from provision instead of obligation. If you want to lead your company with servant leadership, shepherd your team well, serve customers with integrity, and build a business that actually belongs to God, press play.



Highlights:

→ You’ll learn the 3 ownership mindsets Christian business leaders drift into and how to move into true stewardship. 

→ Brandon breaks down how scarcity thinking shows up in hiring, delegation, and decision-making, and how trust reshapes your leadership. 

→ You’ll hear what it means to shepherd a team instead of just managing talent, including how to care for strong performers without letting them control the culture. 

→ Daily and weekly practices for spiritual alignment, gratitude, written prayer, priorities rooted in identity, and a real Sabbath rhythm, so you can lead with clarity, peace, and consistency.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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. </p>
<p>Brandon Fannin shares the moment business stopped being “his” and became God’s… and how that shift changed everything: leadership, finances, team culture, and daily decisions. He opens up about the cost of building a living while forgetting to build a life, the pride trap that sneaks into “ministry in the marketplace,” and why kingdom business often feels like the opposite of normal business logic. You’ll hear a real-world framework for stewardship, trust, and surrender, plus practical rhythms that keep your heart aligned when the work gets intense. </p>
<p>This conversation is about more than success; it’s about identity, sonship, and leading from provision instead of obligation. If you want to lead your company with servant leadership, shepherd your team well, serve customers with integrity, and build a business that actually belongs to God, press play.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Highlights:</p>
<p>→ You’ll learn the 3 ownership mindsets Christian business leaders drift into and how to move into true stewardship. </p>
<p>→ Brandon breaks down how scarcity thinking shows up in hiring, delegation, and decision-making, and how trust reshapes your leadership. </p>
<p>→ You’ll hear what it means to shepherd a team instead of just managing talent, including how to care for strong performers without letting them control the culture. </p>
<p>→ Daily and weekly practices for spiritual alignment, gratitude, written prayer, priorities rooted in identity, and a real Sabbath rhythm, so you can lead with clarity, peace, and consistency.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2134</itunes:duration>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[76b52d20-07d2-11f1-86d2-072032fd5796]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL8202305878.mp3?updated=1771165012" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>From Foreclosure to 650 Employees: God Built This Business</title>
      <link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/men-of-influence31/episodes/From-Foreclosure-to-650-Employees-God-Built-This-Business-e3elcgf</link>
      <description>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 of everything. 

If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, CEO, business owner, or leader who feels the tension between faith and work, this conversation will reset your mindset. Chad explains why your company isn’t really yours, how stewardship changes decision-making, and what it looks like to run a business with servant leadership without turning the workplace into a sermon. You’ll hear how prayer, mentors, core values, and treating people with dignity shaped a culture where employees feel safe to ask for prayer, leaders flip the pyramid, and work becomes worship. 

If you’ve been grinding, feeling pressure to provide, or wondering how to lead your family and team without losing what matters most, this is for you. 



You’ll Learn:

→ How Chad rebuilt after rock bottom and why abiding in God changed his results

→ The leadership mindset behind treating work like church and service like strategy

→ How to build a faith-forward culture where people feel cared for and still perform with excellence

→ The hard lesson entrepreneurs learn about priorities, how to win in business without losing your family



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:16:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fcdffe4e-06af-11f1-b0ac-d30da5e56544/image/69bc5eb5c87331d7ea709c9909813d6e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>&lt;p&gt;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 of everything. If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, CEO, business owner, or leader who feels the tension between faith and work, this conversation will reset your mindset. Chad explains why your company isn’t really yours, how stewardship changes decision-making, and what it looks like to run a business with servant leadership without turning the workplace into a sermon. You’ll hear how prayer, mentors, core values, and treating people with dignity shaped a culture where employees feel safe to ask for prayer, leaders flip the pyramid, and work becomes worship. If you’ve been grinding, feeling pressure to provide, or wondering how to lead your family and team without losing what matters most; this is for you.2) What You’ll Learn / Highlights How Chad rebuilt after rock bottom and why abiding in God changed his results, the leadership mindset behind treating work like church and service like strategy, how to build a faith-forward culture where people feel cared for and still perform with excellence, and the hard lesson entrepreneurs learn about priorities—how to win in business without losing your family.3) Chapters00:00 Intro00:20 Chad’s story: coach to entrepreneur01:09 2002 shift and starting over03:05 Rock bottom in 2008 and the turning point04:07 The 40-day challenge that changed everything05:21 Serving without money and trusting God08:22 What blessings really look like10:14 The first employee story and building people14:07 Family business, guilt, and redemption17:17 Putting God in the middle of the company18:55 The grind is the gift mindset21:19 Work is church: integrating faith and work24:29 Prayer culture and leading through problems27:16 Stewardship: it’s God’s company31:02 Encouragement for CEOs separating faith and work35:01 Closing message#ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithAndWork #KingdomBusiness #ServantLeadership #BusinessLeadership&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 of everything. 

If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, CEO, business owner, or leader who feels the tension between faith and work, this conversation will reset your mindset. Chad explains why your company isn’t really yours, how stewardship changes decision-making, and what it looks like to run a business with servant leadership without turning the workplace into a sermon. You’ll hear how prayer, mentors, core values, and treating people with dignity shaped a culture where employees feel safe to ask for prayer, leaders flip the pyramid, and work becomes worship. 

If you’ve been grinding, feeling pressure to provide, or wondering how to lead your family and team without losing what matters most, this is for you. 



You’ll Learn:

→ How Chad rebuilt after rock bottom and why abiding in God changed his results

→ The leadership mindset behind treating work like church and service like strategy

→ How to build a faith-forward culture where people feel cared for and still perform with excellence

→ The hard lesson entrepreneurs learn about priorities, how to win in business without losing your family



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What if the breakthrough in your business isn’t a new strategy… but surrender? </p>
<p>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 of everything. </p>
<p>If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, CEO, business owner, or leader who feels the tension between faith and work, this conversation will reset your mindset. Chad explains why your company isn’t really yours, how stewardship changes decision-making, and what it looks like to run a business with servant leadership without turning the workplace into a sermon. You’ll hear how prayer, mentors, core values, and treating people with dignity shaped a culture where employees feel safe to ask for prayer, leaders flip the pyramid, and work becomes worship. </p>
<p>If you’ve been grinding, feeling pressure to provide, or wondering how to lead your family and team without losing what matters most, this is for you. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>You’ll Learn:</p>
<p>→ How Chad rebuilt after rock bottom and why abiding in God changed his results</p>
<p>→ The leadership mindset behind treating work like church and service like strategy</p>
<p>→ How to build a faith-forward culture where people feel cared for and still perform with excellence</p>
<p>→ The hard lesson entrepreneurs learn about priorities, how to win in business without losing your family</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2424</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[f9d24ce6-0feb-419e-96db-3dc22e4e263f]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL9241890283.mp3?updated=1770816826" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Does Your Business Belong to God… or to You?</title>
      <link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/men-of-influence31/episodes/Does-Your-Business-Belong-to-God-or-to-You-e3ebdf6</link>
      <description>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 episode, we tackle the most confronting question in faith and business: does your life, your relationships, your money, and your business belong to God, or not? Because if it belongs to God, then how you earn, spend, invest, lead, hire, serve customers, and build wealth actually matters. 

You’ll hear a personal story of making money early, feeling the tension between church and entrepreneurship, and discovering why the “American Dream” still leaves people empty. Then we anchor everything in scripture with a practical stewardship mindset: open hands, faithful management, and multiplication. This is not about God first and business second, this is about a God-centered life where faith, family, fitness, money, leadership, and work align. 

If you want clarity, peace, and direction in business without shrinking back or playing small, this message will reset your framework.



You’ll Learn: 

→ Why separating faith and entrepreneurship creates confusion, burnout, and quiet emptiness, and how alignment restores clarity. 

→ How Ecclesiastes exposes the moving goalpost of success and why hitting financial milestones still won’t satisfy your soul. 

→ A simple breakdown of the Parable of the Talents for entrepreneurs, what stewardship means, why God expects faithfulness, and how multiplication fits Kingdom impact. 

→ The “open hand” mindset: how to pursue growth with contentment, discern which opportunities are from God, and use business to bless customers, employees, and your community.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:37:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fd48fb38-06af-11f1-b0ac-bf5ecd77f753/image/69bc5eb5c87331d7ea709c9909813d6e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>&lt;p&gt;If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, you’ve probably felt the tension: &lt;strong&gt;Can I pursue business success, make money, and still honor God?&lt;/strong&gt; This episode of &lt;strong&gt;Kingdom Entrepreneur&lt;/strong&gt; is a direct, confronting reset—because &lt;strong&gt;faith, family, fitness, business, and money are not separate lanes&lt;/strong&gt;. You only get one life. And when we try to compartmentalize—church over here, business over there—it creates confusion, guilt, burnout, and a success that still feels empty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ray shares his own journey of starting in business at age 10, learning sales early, then wrestling with the pressure and judgment around money: &lt;em&gt;Is money my god? Is success sinful?&lt;/em&gt; Through &lt;strong&gt;Ecclesiastes&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Matthew 25 (the parable of the talents)&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;1 Corinthians 4&lt;/strong&gt;, this conversation reframes wealth and entrepreneurship as &lt;strong&gt;stewardship&lt;/strong&gt;. If God has placed something in your hand—opportunity, relationships, influence, skills, resources—then you’re called to &lt;strong&gt;use it well&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;multiply faithfully&lt;/strong&gt;, and keep an &lt;strong&gt;open hand&lt;/strong&gt;. This is for builders who want a &lt;strong&gt;Kingdom business&lt;/strong&gt; that blesses customers, employees, families, and communities—without losing their soul.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The real question every Kingdom entrepreneur must answer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why compartmentalizing faith and business creates hidden damage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How Ecclesiastes exposes the “moving goalpost” of success&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The parable of the talents applied to money, opportunity, and calling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;What it means to live with an “open hand” in business and wealth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to tell the difference between &lt;em&gt;God opportunities&lt;/em&gt; vs &lt;em&gt;good ideas&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A practical stewardship question to clarify your next move&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Intro&lt;br&gt;01:12 The core question: does it all belong to God?&lt;br&gt;04:30 Early business + the first money/faith conflict&lt;br&gt;08:10 Why “success” can still feel empty&lt;br&gt;11:05 Ecclesiastes and the moving goalpost&lt;br&gt;14:40 Matthew 25: talents, stewardship, and multiplication&lt;br&gt;20:05 Open-hand living: using money without worshiping it&lt;br&gt;23:15 1 Corinthians 4: what do you have that you didn’t receive?&lt;br&gt;26:10 How to evaluate opportunities as an entrepreneur&lt;br&gt;29:20 The call to action: what’s in your hand right now?&lt;br&gt;31:10 Closing + subscribe/share&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 episode, we tackle the most confronting question in faith and business: does your life, your relationships, your money, and your business belong to God, or not? Because if it belongs to God, then how you earn, spend, invest, lead, hire, serve customers, and build wealth actually matters. 

You’ll hear a personal story of making money early, feeling the tension between church and entrepreneurship, and discovering why the “American Dream” still leaves people empty. Then we anchor everything in scripture with a practical stewardship mindset: open hands, faithful management, and multiplication. This is not about God first and business second, this is about a God-centered life where faith, family, fitness, money, leadership, and work align. 

If you want clarity, peace, and direction in business without shrinking back or playing small, this message will reset your framework.



You’ll Learn: 

→ Why separating faith and entrepreneurship creates confusion, burnout, and quiet emptiness, and how alignment restores clarity. 

→ How Ecclesiastes exposes the moving goalpost of success and why hitting financial milestones still won’t satisfy your soul. 

→ A simple breakdown of the Parable of the Talents for entrepreneurs, what stewardship means, why God expects faithfulness, and how multiplication fits Kingdom impact. 

→ The “open hand” mindset: how to pursue growth with contentment, discern which opportunities are from God, and use business to bless customers, employees, and your community.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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. </p>
<p>In this Kingdom Entrepreneur episode, we tackle the most confronting question in faith and business: does your life, your relationships, your money, and your business belong to God, or not? Because if it belongs to God, then how you earn, spend, invest, lead, hire, serve customers, and build wealth actually matters. </p>
<p>You’ll hear a personal story of making money early, feeling the tension between church and entrepreneurship, and discovering why the “American Dream” still leaves people empty. Then we anchor everything in scripture with a practical stewardship mindset: open hands, faithful management, and multiplication. This is not about God first and business second, this is about a God-centered life where faith, family, fitness, money, leadership, and work align. </p>
<p>If you want clarity, peace, and direction in business without shrinking back or playing small, this message will reset your framework.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>You’ll Learn: </p>
<p>→ Why separating faith and entrepreneurship creates confusion, burnout, and quiet emptiness, and how alignment restores clarity. </p>
<p>→ How Ecclesiastes exposes the moving goalpost of success and why hitting financial milestones still won’t satisfy your soul. </p>
<p>→ A simple breakdown of the Parable of the Talents for entrepreneurs, what stewardship means, why God expects faithfulness, and how multiplication fits Kingdom impact. </p>
<p>→ The “open hand” mindset: how to pursue growth with contentment, discern which opportunities are from God, and use business to bless customers, employees, and your community.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1244</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[5dd6e975-2723-4528-944d-b37f2c0c54ad]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL8560599938.mp3?updated=1770816763" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>How to Scale Your Business Without Losing Your Soul</title>
      <link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/men-of-influence31/episodes/How-to-Scale-Your-Business-Without-Losing-Your-Soul-e3e1ptd</link>
      <description>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 faith and business so your company becomes a platform for discipleship, stewardship, and transformation, not just profit.

I’m Ray Young; entrepreneur, leadership coach, consultant, husband, dad, and “Pop” to my grandkids, but first and foremost, a follower of Jesus. I’ve built businesses in financial services, insurance, car dealerships, cell phone stores, car washes, laundromats, construction, and more. Along the way, I learned leadership the hard way, found great mentors, and discovered a truth that changed everything: business is one of God’s greatest tools for transformation, because work is worship and leadership is stewardship. If you want biblical leadership, a scalable system, healthy teams, and a profitable business built on God’s principles, you’re in the right place.



In this episode:

→ You’ll learn how to scale your business without losing your soul, your family, or yourself, using practical biblical principles that actually work in real leadership. 

→ You’ll hear honest stories, including failures, plus proven coaching insights on building healthy team culture, hiring and leading with integrity, and creating real synergy. 

→ You’ll get practical guidance on stewardship of money, planning, and learning how to profit well without compromising your values. 

→ You’ll develop purpose-driven growth, a clear vision, strong leadership, and a business that honors God in every decision.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:16:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fdaba15c-06af-11f1-b0ac-9794a770718a/image/69bc5eb5c87331d7ea709c9909813d6e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>&lt;p&gt;If you’re a &lt;strong&gt;Christian business owner&lt;/strong&gt; who feels called to &lt;strong&gt;more impact, more clarity, and more purpose&lt;/strong&gt;, but you’re stuck living &lt;strong&gt;faith on Sunday and business on Monday&lt;/strong&gt;, this is for you. The &lt;strong&gt;Kingdom Entrepreneur Podcast&lt;/strong&gt; is about integrating &lt;strong&gt;faith and business&lt;/strong&gt; so your company isn’t something separate from God; it becomes part of your &lt;strong&gt;calling&lt;/strong&gt;. Host &lt;strong&gt;Ray Young&lt;/strong&gt; (entrepreneur, leadership coach, consultant, husband, dad, “Pop”) has built businesses across multiple industries and learned leadership the hard way. Now he helps leaders build &lt;strong&gt;profitable, scalable businesses&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong&gt;biblical principles&lt;/strong&gt;; because &lt;strong&gt;work is worship&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;leadership is stewardship&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Inside this show, you’ll get practical, honest conversations and real testimonies that help you &lt;strong&gt;scale without losing your soul&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;scale without losing your family&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;scale without losing yourself&lt;/strong&gt;. We’ll talk about &lt;strong&gt;biblical leadership&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;healthy team culture&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;stewardship of money&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;purpose-driven growth&lt;/strong&gt;, and the mindset shift that changes everything: &lt;strong&gt;it’s God’s business&lt;/strong&gt;, and He wants to do something significant through the work in your hands.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to integrate &lt;strong&gt;faith into leadership decisions&lt;/strong&gt; (hiring, serving, scaling)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A “no split life” framework: &lt;strong&gt;one faith, one life, one business&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to build &lt;strong&gt;healthy teams&lt;/strong&gt; and a culture that &lt;strong&gt;thrives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Money stewardship&lt;/strong&gt;: manage, plan, and profit with integrity&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Purpose-driven growth that protects your &lt;strong&gt;marriage, family, and soul&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why business can become your best platform for &lt;strong&gt;discipleship&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Intro + who this is for&lt;br&gt;00:08 The “Sunday faith / Monday business” tension&lt;br&gt;00:17 Meet Ray Young&lt;br&gt;00:51 Ray’s business journey (multiple industries)&lt;br&gt;01:24 Learning leadership the hard way&lt;br&gt;01:35 Work is worship + leadership is stewardship&lt;br&gt;02:10 Coaching, consulting, masterminds&lt;br&gt;02:39 What to expect from the podcast&lt;br&gt;03:17 Scale without losing your soul/family/yourself&lt;br&gt;03:32 Build a thriving team culture&lt;br&gt;03:41 Money stewardship + purpose-driven growth&lt;br&gt;03:54 Always practical, biblical, and honest&lt;br&gt;04:07 Who the podcast is for (and not for)&lt;br&gt;04:35 Subscribe + share&lt;br&gt;04:43 Your business is not an accident&lt;br&gt;04:54 Weekly episodes every Thursday&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithAndBusiness #BiblicalLeadership #KingdomBusiness #BusinessCoach&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 faith and business so your company becomes a platform for discipleship, stewardship, and transformation, not just profit.

I’m Ray Young; entrepreneur, leadership coach, consultant, husband, dad, and “Pop” to my grandkids, but first and foremost, a follower of Jesus. I’ve built businesses in financial services, insurance, car dealerships, cell phone stores, car washes, laundromats, construction, and more. Along the way, I learned leadership the hard way, found great mentors, and discovered a truth that changed everything: business is one of God’s greatest tools for transformation, because work is worship and leadership is stewardship. If you want biblical leadership, a scalable system, healthy teams, and a profitable business built on God’s principles, you’re in the right place.



In this episode:

→ You’ll learn how to scale your business without losing your soul, your family, or yourself, using practical biblical principles that actually work in real leadership. 

→ You’ll hear honest stories, including failures, plus proven coaching insights on building healthy team culture, hiring and leading with integrity, and creating real synergy. 

→ You’ll get practical guidance on stewardship of money, planning, and learning how to profit well without compromising your values. 

→ You’ll develop purpose-driven growth, a clear vision, strong leadership, and a business that honors God in every decision.



Learn more about Ray Young - 

Covenant Leadership Group

Facebook

Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ray Young Leadership Development

TikTok
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>If you’re a Christian business owner who feels called to more impact, more clarity, and more purpose, this is for you. </p>
<p>Are you tired of the tension of living faith on Sunday and running business like everyone else Monday through Saturday? The <em>Kingdom Entrepreneur</em> podcast is about integrating faith and business so your company becomes a platform for discipleship, stewardship, and transformation, not just profit.</p>
<p>I’m Ray Young; entrepreneur, leadership coach, consultant, husband, dad, and “Pop” to my grandkids, but first and foremost, a follower of Jesus. I’ve built businesses in financial services, insurance, car dealerships, cell phone stores, car washes, laundromats, construction, and more. Along the way, I learned leadership the hard way, found great mentors, and discovered a truth that changed everything: business is one of God’s greatest tools for transformation, because work is worship and leadership is stewardship. If you want biblical leadership, a scalable system, healthy teams, and a profitable business built on God’s principles, you’re in the right place.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>In this episode:</p>
<p>→ You’ll learn how to scale your business without losing your soul, your family, or yourself, using practical biblical principles that actually work in real leadership. </p>
<p>→ You’ll hear honest stories, including failures, plus proven coaching insights on building healthy team culture, hiring and leading with integrity, and creating real synergy. </p>
<p>→ You’ll get practical guidance on stewardship of money, planning, and learning how to profit well without compromising your values. </p>
<p>→ You’ll develop purpose-driven growth, a clear vision, strong leadership, and a business that honors God in every decision.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Ray Young - </p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoungspeaker.com"><u>Covenant Leadership Group</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/171rsYQV1E/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eg9qzQYDS/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u>Kingdom Entrepreneur Facebook</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ray2/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-young2/"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p>
<p><a href="http://rayyoung.net"><u>Ray Young Leadership Development</u></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rayyoung.2"><u>TikTok</u></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>448</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[4ab07d68-a18d-43cb-b180-99b01deb61d4]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL9532809762.mp3?updated=1770816745" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Coming Soon!</title>
      <link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/men-of-influence31/episodes/Coming-Soon-e3e1o7o</link>
      <description>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 Monday. Your business isn’t just a business; it’s a calling, a ministry, and one of the greatest places God can use you to lead, serve, and make a difference.

Each week, we dive into the practical and spiritual side of biblical leadership, scaling a business, building a great team, stewarding finances, and creating a workplace culture that reflects the heart of God. If you want to grow in confidence, conviction, and clarity, and lead with integrity while building something that blesses your team, your family, and future generations, you’re in the right place. This is where work becomes worship, leadership becomes service, and your company becomes a tool for Kingdom impact. 



#ChristianEntrepreneur #KingdomBusiness #FaithAndBusiness #BiblicalLeadership #ChristianPodcast
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:58:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ray Young</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fe15260e-06af-11f1-b0ac-b78023af4e0f/image/69bc5eb5c87331d7ea709c9909813d6e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>&lt;p&gt;If you’re a &lt;strong&gt;Christian business owner&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;faith-driven leader&lt;/strong&gt; who knows you’re made for more; &lt;strong&gt;more purpose, more clarity, more impact&lt;/strong&gt;, this is for you. Welcome to &lt;strong&gt;Kingdom Entrepreneur&lt;/strong&gt;, the podcast for &lt;strong&gt;Christian entrepreneurs&lt;/strong&gt;who want to integrate &lt;strong&gt;faith and business&lt;/strong&gt; without separating Sunday from Monday. Your business isn’t just a business; it’s a &lt;strong&gt;calling&lt;/strong&gt;, a &lt;strong&gt;ministry&lt;/strong&gt;, and one of the greatest places God can use you to lead, serve, and make a difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Each week, we dive into the practical and spiritual side of &lt;strong&gt;biblical leadership&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;scaling a business&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;building a great team&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;stewarding finances&lt;/strong&gt;, and creating a workplace culture that reflects the heart of God. If you want to grow in &lt;strong&gt;confidence, conviction, and clarity&lt;/strong&gt;, and lead with integrity while building something that blesses your &lt;strong&gt;team&lt;/strong&gt;, your &lt;strong&gt;family&lt;/strong&gt;, and future &lt;strong&gt;generations&lt;/strong&gt;, you’re in the right place. This is where &lt;strong&gt;work becomes worship&lt;/strong&gt;, leadership becomes service, and your company becomes a tool for &lt;strong&gt;Kingdom impact&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Intro&lt;br&gt;00:24 Who Kingdom Entrepreneur is for&lt;br&gt;00:52 What to expect each week&lt;br&gt;01:04 Final invitation + tagline&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#ChristianEntrepreneur #KingdomBusiness #FaithAndBusiness #BiblicalLeadership #ChristianPodcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 Monday. Your business isn’t just a business; it’s a calling, a ministry, and one of the greatest places God can use you to lead, serve, and make a difference.

Each week, we dive into the practical and spiritual side of biblical leadership, scaling a business, building a great team, stewarding finances, and creating a workplace culture that reflects the heart of God. If you want to grow in confidence, conviction, and clarity, and lead with integrity while building something that blesses your team, your family, and future generations, you’re in the right place. This is where work becomes worship, leadership becomes service, and your company becomes a tool for Kingdom impact. 



#ChristianEntrepreneur #KingdomBusiness #FaithAndBusiness #BiblicalLeadership #ChristianPodcast
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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 Monday. Your business isn’t just a business; it’s a calling, a ministry, and one of the greatest places God can use you to lead, serve, and make a difference.</p>
<p><br>Each week, we dive into the practical and spiritual side of biblical leadership, scaling a business, building a great team, stewarding finances, and creating a workplace culture that reflects the heart of God. If you want to grow in confidence, conviction, and clarity, and lead with integrity while building something that blesses your team, your family, and future generations, you’re in the right place. This is where work becomes worship, leadership becomes service, and your company becomes a tool for Kingdom impact. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>#ChristianEntrepreneur #KingdomBusiness #FaithAndBusiness #BiblicalLeadership #ChristianPodcast</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>154</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
      <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[7b444624-2e79-4263-9754-cfb2443be776]]></guid>
      <enclosure url="https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/JXL4641355666.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    </item>
  </channel>
</rss>
