Erik Rayo, owner of Christian Outlets, shares how a season of profound loss and loneliness led him to faith in 2020, and set him on an unexpected path from aspiring neurosurgeon to Christian business owner and minister. Erik opens up about growing up without a father figure, losing his grandfather, and being on his own as a teenager when his mother was deported to Juarez. He talks about how God met him in that isolation, how a pastor's willingness to show up on a random weekday changed his life, and how his calling to be a "fisher of men" ultimately shaped his vision for Christian Outlets.

Erik shares how the store, both online and at its brick-and-mortar location in East El Paso, is more than a retail shop. It's a gathering place, a ministry hub, and a space where the Christian community can come together across church lines. He talks about partnering with local Christian makers and vendors, the challenges of navigating permits and business logistics, and why showing love even to difficult people has been one of his greatest tools in business.

Christian Outlets is located at 9640 Montwood Drive, Suite F300, El Paso, TX. You can find them on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook at @ChristianOutlets, or visit ChristianOutlets.com.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that for some of us, faith isn't just something we bring to work — it is the work.

Jackie (Jacqueline) Kille, founder and president of Rosewood Title, shares how a layoff became the catalyst for launching her own title company in a competitive, male-dominated industry. From funding challenges to last-minute provision, Jackie reflects on the lessons God taught her about humility, trust, and surrender. She also shares how she’s building a culture rooted in integrity, flexibility, and servant leadership while serving families across El Paso.

Rosewood Title is located at 2531 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX. To connect with Jackie or learn more, you can reach her at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570572656991

This episode is a powerful reminder that when we let go of control and trust God fully, He is faithful in every season of business and life.

In this episode, Chris Pizarro, founder of Be Light Marketing, shares his journey from real estate to building a thriving marketing agency rooted in Matthew 5:16. He opens up about mental health, staying humble in an ego-driven industry, and leading as a young entrepreneur with conviction. A powerful conversation about faith, purpose, and building something that reflects Christ.

Paulina Longenbaugh, a commercial and residential realtor with Cornerstone Realty in El Paso, joins the 323 Podcast to share her journey into real estate and the faith that guides her work. Paulina talks about trust, service, and humility in a fast-paced industry, how her faith was shaped at a young age, and why community and integrity matter deeply in leadership. This conversation explores serving clients well, balancing business and family life, and honoring God through everyday work decisions.

Kris Yagel, interim CEO of El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank and founder of Diligent Plans, joins the 323 Podcast to share his journey from military service to servant leadership. Chris talks about faith, brokenness, and restoration, and why real leadership is rooted in presence, humility, and caring for people first. This episode explores leading through transition, rebuilding culture, and honoring God in the quiet, unseen work of leadership.

Jonathan Lopez and Drew Harris, co-owners of True Vise Financial, join the 323 Podcast to talk about faith, leadership, and wise stewardship. As business owners themselves, they share why proactive financial planning matters, how faith shapes their decisions, and what it looks like to lead with integrity in a high-pressure world. This conversation explores true financial advice versus sales, serving business owners well, and using resources in a way that honors God and supports a lasting legacy.

Jonathan Lopez and Drew Harris, co-owners of True Vise Financial, join the 323 Podcast to talk about faith, leadership, and wise stewardship. As business owners themselves, they share why proactive financial planning matters, how faith shapes their decisions, and what it looks like to lead with integrity in a high-pressure world. This conversation explores true financial advice versus sales, serving business owners well, and using resources in a way that honors God and supports a lasting legacy.

Marisela and Russell Harper, co-owners of Clearview Realty, share how faith shapes the way they lead their business, their team, and their family. As a husband-and-wife team leading more than 200 agents in El Paso, they talk about building a values-driven culture rooted in clarity, integrity, and care. This conversation covers prayer at work, loving your people well, raising the next generation of leaders, and honoring God in everyday decisions.