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Faith Forward Leadership

Faith Forward Leadership

Written by: Becca Spradlin
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 Becca Spradlin sits down with faithful leaders who have built businesses, nonprofits, and movements—without losing sight of their Kingdom purpose. Through honest conversations and real stories, listeners will discover what it looks like to lead with clarity, conviction, and eternal impact.© 2025 On Mission Christianity Economics Management Management & Leadership Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • Great businesses, Greater purpose: The rewarding, tiring, and life-changing journey (Mike Sharrow, C12)

    Great businesses, Greater purpose: The rewarding, tiring, and life-changing journey (Mike Sharrow, C12)
    Jan 6 2026
    “We're never done as leaders. That's the tiring part. You get good, and then you lose sight of things… You’re never done.” // "If ministry and faithfulness only happen when you've got free time and margin, it won't happen.” // “My work was not a distraction or barrier to my intimacy with God. It was actually the context of me working it out.” – Mike Sharrow, CEO of C12 In this episode, Mike Sharrow and Becca Spradlin discuss the integration of faith and business, focusing on the concept of business as a ministry. They explore the challenges and opportunities of living out one's faith in the workplace, the importance of intentional leadership, and the impact of faith-driven business practices on company culture and community. The conversation also touches on the role of C12 Business Forums in supporting Christian business leaders globally.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Success to Significance: Faith, Finances, & Crazy Generosity (Jeff Thomas, CEO of Arkos Global)

    Success to Significance: Faith, Finances, & Crazy Generosity (Jeff Thomas, CEO of Arkos Global)
    Dec 15 2025
    “Be a pipeline, not a storage tank.” // “God may be saying to do something different with your personal finances or with your business than what you thought before. … Pay attention to the whisper and lean into that. Keep asking questions. … Once you have that answer, do not back down. Don't let anybody talk you out of it. Go do it. And there will be blessings that you can't see for you, for your family, for your employees, … and really for eternity.” Jeff Thomas, founder & CEO of Arkos Global Advisors, shares his journey from a successful financial advisor to the founding Arkos, a wealth management company that integrates biblical principles into financial planning. He discusses the importance of obedience to God's calling, the significance of empowering generosity among clients, and the necessity of documenting plans to prevent mission drift. Jeff emphasizes the role of abiding in faith for decision-making and the growing ecosystem of faith-driven investing, encouraging business owners to listen to God's whisper in decision making.
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    46 mins
  • From start-up to 400-person tech company with 100% NPS (Lisa Nichols, CEO of Technology Partners)

    From start-up to 400-person tech company with 100% NPS (Lisa Nichols, CEO of Technology Partners)
    Dec 1 2025
    “Faith is force multiplier for good.” – Lisa Nichols, CEO and co-founder of Technology Partners // “AI: Every CIO I know is trying to figure out how much is hype… It’s real and it’s not going away…. The people who learn to leverage AI may replace the people who do not.” // Lisa shares her journey of co-founding Technology Partners with her husband, Greg, and how their faith has been central to their business and family life. Lisa discusses the importance of integrity, community, and leveraging AI responsibly in business. Technology Partners focuses on serving its clients with excellence and giving back to the community. It recently earned a third-party-validated NPS score of 100%, a rare accomplishment in the technology space. She also shares about the impact of their daughter Ally, who was born with Down syndrome and has been an inspiration for Lisa's podcast and book, Something Extra.
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    44 mins
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