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Pivotal Moments in our EntrePastors Journey (#208)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon and Les celebrate the three-year anniversary of EntrePastors by each sharing some of the defining moments in their own lives which played a large role in their decisions to think and act differently as it pertains to the financial model with which they approach pastoral ministry. They want you the lis…
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When a Congregation Embraces an Entrepreneurial Spirit with Dan Scott (#207)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Les talks with long-time pastor Dan Scott. Dan served Christ Church during a season in which a powerful move of the Holy Spirit took place as people were inspired, equipped, and released to go into the world and lean into their God-given gifts and talents in the marketplace. Dan captures many of the amazi…
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Overcoming an Entitled Spirit as a Pastor (#206)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon is going to dive into a subject that might be tough for some pastors to hear. We’re going to talk about how to overcome a spirit of entitlement. At first glance, this might not seem to have much to do with you…or does it? Jon unpacks how living in poverty can ultimately produce people who come to feel…
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Marketplace Missions Trips with Mike Henry (#205)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast we talk with Mike Henry, founder of Follower of One, a nonprofit that helps believers integrate their faith with their work in the marketplace. Mike shares his story of coming to Christ years ago and feeling passionate about his new found faith, yet frustrated with the disconnect he often felt between the…
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Financial Freedom through Real Estate with Dustin Heiner (#204)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast we're joined by Dustin Heiner, a real estate investment expert who transitioned from being a pastor to achieving financial independence through real estate. In this episode, Dustin delves into the nuts and bolts of building a successful real estate investment business, from finding the right city and prop…
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Empowering Women in the Marketplace with Elaine Lankford (#203)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, hosts Jon and Les are joined by Elaine Lankford, founder of She Steps Forward Coaching and She Steps Forward International. Elaine's incredible journey from a nursing career to empowering Christian female entrepreneurs is nothing short of remarkable. We'll dive into her personal story of transition, the …
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Helping Pastors Turn Trading Into Revenue with Michael Shafer (#202)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with Michael Shafer, co-founder and Executive Director of G6 Allies. Not only has Michael served in pastoral ministry for his entire adult life, he has especially grown to have a heart for serving pastors. He is keenly aware of how church leaders and their families are often overwhelmed b…
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Ask the Better Question with Kevin Elworth (#201)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les have a conversation with pastor, business coach, and leadership expert Kevin Elworth. Kevin unpacks a powerful principle that, “Your future is designed by the questions you’re willing to answer.” Often in our lives and ministries, we find ourselves experiencing less than amazing results becaus…
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Are You Willing to Pay the Price for Your Freedom? (#200)
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On this special Independence Day episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, we pause for a moment to not only celebrate our nation’s independence, but to recognize the reality that many people are still living in bondage in a free society…even pastors! The truth is we encounter pastors every week who are trapped in a system of pastoral poverty and often …
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Blending Ministry and Business Success with Devin Schubert (#199)
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On this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, hosts Jon Sanders and Les Hughes dive into a rich conversation with their guest, Devin Schurbert. Devin shares his extraordinary journey of faith, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship. From adoption to creating successful youth ministries and multi-million-dollar businesses, Devin’s path is nothing short of …
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The Problem with “Just Have Faith” (#198)
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How often have you heard the phrase, “Just have faith,” in regards to pastors and their financial situation? In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk about this often-used cliche and some of the underlying problems with it. Even though at first blush this advice sounds very spiritual, there are many other variables to consider w…
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From Pastoral Ministry to Behavioral Health with Trevor Hislop (#197)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, we're thrilled to dive deep into the inspiring journey of Trevor Hislop, a former pastor who transitioned into the entrepreneurial world of mental health care. Join hosts Jon Sanders and Les Hughes as they explore how Trevor founded LiveWell Behavioral Health to address crucial gaps in community mental h…
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Finding Your Authentic Voice with Rob Wentz (#196)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, we are excited to have Rob Wentz join us in a dynamic conversation about leadership coaching and effective communication. Rob, a seasoned leadership coach with 20 years of experience in radio broadcasting, sheds light on his journey from struggling with self-expression to becoming a communication expert.…
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Helping Others Walk in Continuous Peace with Dawn Marasco (#195)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon and Les sit down with Dawn Marasco to talk about the ministry/business she is building as she is serving others who are in need of deep healing like God has done for her. Dawn shares her powerful story of how God met her at a place of deep pain and trauma in her past and brought healing and wholeness …
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Pastoring in the Marketplace with Greg Reed (#194)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon talks with returning guest Greg Reed about his journey from pastoring to an incredible new season of ministry called “workplace life coaching.” With over four decades of pastoral ministry experience and a passion for reaching others, Greg transitioned to a workplace life coach role, bringing faith int…
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Entrepreneurship and Ministry with Danny Holwerda (#193)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon Sanders and Les Hughes have an incredible conversation with Pastor Danny Holwerda. They talk about how pastors, with their unique people skills, can thrive in business. Danny shares his journey of balancing ministry, entrepreneurship, and overcoming financial struggles while maintaining a heart of se…
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Do Pastors Lack the Grit to be Entrepreneurs? with Joshua Brown (#192)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les welcome back returning guest Joshua Brown…aka “The Pressure Washing Pastor,” to wrestle with the question of whether or not pastors lack the grit to make good entrepreneurs. Joshua unpacks some of his thoughts about how the traditional model of vocational ministry has helped to reinforce a spi…
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On this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with Lori Sheldon, author of the best-selling book Change of Heart in which she writes about caring for and walking alongside her husband through his heart transplant journey. Lori also shares the story of how God brought her into contact with Jon and Les and the role that EntrePastors pl…
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Pastoring and Commercial Cleaning with Joseph Bennett (#190)
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On this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon Sanders and Les Hughes welcome guest Joseph Bennett, who shares his journey from the medical field to full-time ministry on a foreign mission field, and then from life in Honduras to returning to the United States where he now balances serving a pastor along with running a commercial cleaning business…
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Integrating Kingdom Values in the Marketplace with Ray Hilbert (#189)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Jon and Les talk with Ray Hilbert, founder of The Kingdom Factor, about the integration of faith and business. Ray shares the journey of his career and how he has navigated the challenges of aligning Christian values in corporate environments. Ray, Jon, and Les examine the American church's historical de…
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Bringing Business Acumen to the Church with Ryan Follis (#188)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Ryan Follis shares the story of his amazing transition journey from a corporate role with Target in which he honed significant skills in leadership and business acumen into the world of pastoral ministry. Ryan unpacks some of the struggles and frustrations he experienced as he made that transition and how…
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Coaching Others to Financial Freedom with Scott Tharp (#187)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast we welcome Scott Tharp, a bi-vocational pastor and financial coach, who shares his transformative journey from pastoral ministry to founding his business, Krisco Coaching. Motivated by personal financial triumphs and biblical principles, Scott now aids individuals in conquering financial difficulties, cha…
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Authorized for Impact with Aisha “Wonderfull” Jackson (#186)
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In this inspiring episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Jon and Les talk with Aisha “Wonderful” Jackson as she shares her transformative journey from corporate CFO to self-published author and entrepreneur. Facing tech barriers and self-doubt, Aisha embraced coaching, applied crucial business strategies, and underwent a profound spiritual realignmen…
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The Intrepreneur Academy: a Vision for Internal Entrepreneurs with Scott Benham (#185)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with Scott Benham, founder of the Intreprenuer Academy. Scott is on a mission to help people realize their giftings and talents to show up in the marketplace as key “intreprenuers” within growing organizations. He explains that people with an intrepreneurial mindset are similar to entrepr…
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Uniting Business Acumen with Spiritual Mission with Chaz Freutel
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon talks with Chaz Freutel, a 'kingdompreneur,' and Director of the NOBLE Foundation Group (Network of Business and Entrepreneurial Leaders) about integrating entrepreneurship with Christianity. He encourages churches to make better use of underutilized spaces by creating entrepreneur centers and support…
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From Toxic Scarcity to Healthy Abundance with Eric Reploeg (#183)
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For anyone who might find themselves serving in a toxic ministry culture where scarcity is the prevailing mindset, yet dreaming of a day where you could be walking in freedom and abundance, this episode is going to be a huge encouragement to you! In this “Saturday Replay” episode, Jon and Les have a conversation with Eric Reploeg about his journey …
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Chaplaincy in the Marketplace with Carl Cox (#182)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with guest Carl Cox about embracing marketplace opportunities for ministry. Carl shares his experience of expanding his ministry beyond traditional church walls and building relationships with diverse groups, including businesses, sports teams and first responders agencies. He emphasizes …
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An old African proverb states, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” It’s not uncommon for pastors to struggle with loneliness and isolation in ministry. The temptation to push on in isolation is even greater for a pastor who desires to step into an entrepreneurial endeavor. In this 4-part miniseries of podcast epi…
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An old African proverb states, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” It’s not uncommon for pastors to struggle with loneliness and isolation in ministry. The temptation to push on in isolation is even greater for a pastor who desires to step into an entrepreneurial endeavor. In this 4-part miniseries of podcast epi…
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An old African proverb states, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” It’s not uncommon for pastors to struggle with loneliness and isolation in ministry. The temptation to push on in isolation is even greater for a pastor who desires to step into an entrepreneurial endeavor. In this 4-part miniseries of podcast epi…
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An old African proverb states, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” It’s not uncommon for pastors to struggle with loneliness and isolation in ministry. The temptation to push on in isolation is even greater for a pastor who desires to step into an entrepreneurial endeavor. In this 4-part miniseries of podcast epi…
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Operating in the Priestly and Kingly Anointing with Alex Klimchuk (#177)
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In this “Saturday Replay” episode Jon and Les will introduce you to another amazing entrepreneurial pastor. Alex Klimchuk and his wife Tanya are the founders and Lead Pastors of New Life Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Alex immigrated to the United States from Ukraine as a boy back in 1990. Having a life-long dream of owning his own business s…
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Making God #1 In Your Business with Mauri Rene (#176)
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What is the most important key to a successful business? Some might argue it is a great product or service. Others might say it is having a smart and savvy entrepreneur at the helm. Still others might suggest that it is a stellar marketing plan. While all of these elements are critical to the success of any great business, the most important key is…
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Passive Income Engines with Dr. David Powers (#175)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with Dr. David Powers about a platform he helps oversee called Passive Income Engines. David loves to see people develop streams of passive income through various activities that capitalize on their skills and passions. His true desire is to see people not only thrive financially, but to …
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A Calling to the Ministry of Business with Jeff Elder (#174)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with Jeff Elder about his life’s journey of surrendering to God’s calling into the ministry of business. Like many others, when Jeff was younger and desired to serve God with his life, he thought the obvious way to do that was through working as a pastor. However, God clearly intervened a…
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Kingdom-Minded Business with Chris Orecchio (#173)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with guest Chris Orecchio about his role as Director of Business Development with ACTION Coach in Columbus, Ohio. In our conversation Chris shares the importance and advantages of leaning into kingdom principles in building and growing a business in the marketplace. Guest Info/Links: Link…
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The Ministry and Business of Counseling with Robert Grice (#172)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with guest Robert Grice about his side hustle of counseling that not only compliments his pastoral ministry, but also provides an additional stream of income for his family. Robert shares how he got into the specific niche of grief counseling and how that has opened doors for ministry bey…
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In this “Saturday Replay” edition of the EntrePastors podcast, we are going all the way back to the very beginning of our EntrePastors platform. In this episode you will hear Jon and Les share a little bit about their own personal journeys and the story of how they came together to serve pastors through this new endeavor. In doing so, you will also…
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Blessed are the Poor...Really? - with Josh Vidor (#170)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with guest Josh Vidor about his life growing up in serious poverty in the home of a pastor’s family. While Josh’s experience as a youth didn’t drive him to a place of bitterness toward the Lord, it did have a tremendous impact on shaping his resolve that life would look different for him …
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Who Not How is the second recommended book by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy. Les shares from his and Jon’s experience of implementing the principles in Who Not How. Being successful isn’t only about business principles and strategies. Success is about the right partnerships and relationships. If you’re trying to climb a mountain, it’s wise to go …
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Book Review: 10x is Easier than 2x (#168)
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In this episode Les discusses one of two books by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy. The title sounds counter-intuitive, but 10x is Easier Than 2x is absolutely true. The authors discuss how to change your thinking and behavior to focus on the 20% of activity that’s leading to 80% of the results. Exponential growth only results in exponential thought…
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Jon and Les have recommended The Prosperous Coach by Rich Litvin and Steve Chandler as much as any other resource. In this episode, Les talks about why they're so high on the book. It’s one thing to be able to coach someone, something that many pastors are great at. It’s something else to actually make money coaching. In the Prosperous coach, Litvi…
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Book Review: 48 Days to the work and Life You Love (#166)
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In this episode Les summarizes the impactful book, 48 Days to the Work and Life You Love by the late Dan Miller. Not only was Dan the personal friend and mentor of Jon and Les, his best-selling book has impacted thousands of people and helped them find meaningful and purposeful work. If you’re at a place in your life where you feel a little stuck, …
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How Do I Pick a Side-Hustle That’s Guaranteed Not to Fail? (#165)
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In this "Saturday Replay" addition of the EntrePastors podcast, Jon and Les speak to the pastor who has come to the conclusion that the extra income from a side-hustle would be great, but they have no idea where or how to get started. Generally we find people in this space dealing with two different issues: On one hand, we see the common “problem” …
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Purpose Beyond the Pulpit with Mark Delaney (#164)
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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with pastor turned “purpose dealer,” Mark Delaney. Mark shares his journey of struggling with fulfilling his pastoral calling and feeling like a failure. He discusses the limitations of the church worldview and emphasizes the importance of a broader, more impactful vision for both pastors…
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During the time of Jesus ministry here on earth, some of the greatest opposition he faced came from the leaders of the religious establishment of his day. At one point, Jesus compared the Pharisees to “old wineskins” implying that they were too rigid to accept him. Jesus could not be contained in their religious traditions and rules. This new move …
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During the time of Jesus ministry here on earth, some of the greatest opposition he faced came from the leaders of the religious establishment of his day. At one point, Jesus compared the Pharisees to “old wineskins” implying that they were too rigid to accept him. Jesus could not be contained in their religious traditions and rules. This new move …
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During the time of Jesus ministry here on earth, some of the greatest opposition he faced came from the leaders of the religious establishment of his day. At one point, Jesus compared the Pharisees to “old wineskins” implying that they were too rigid to accept him. Jesus could not be contained in their religious traditions and rules. This new move …
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During the time of Jesus ministry here on earth, some of the greatest opposition he faced came from the leaders of the religious establishment of his day. At one point, Jesus compared the Pharisees to “old wineskins” implying that they were too rigid to accept him. Jesus could not be contained in their religious traditions and rules. This new move …
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In this “Saturday Replay” addition of the EntrePastors podcast, we are reaching way back to one of our very first (and also most popular) episodes in which Jon and Les share four different profiles of people who will benefit from the EntrePastors message. In other words, who is this podcast for? Pastors who want to start, own, and operate a busines…
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