In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe is joined by John Gallagher Jr., a faith-based executive coach, performance consultant, and advisor from Growing Champions. John shares his journey from his Catholic upbringing to finding a deeper connection with God, and the impactful moments that led him to integrate his faith with his work. Their discussion delves into the power of faith in corporate America, how to maintain balance and intentionality in one's personal and professional life, and the importance of servant leadership. Tune in for inspiring stories, scriptural insights, and practical advice on living out fearless faith in the marketplace.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Faith as a Guiding Principle: Both Mary Grothe and John Gallagher highlight the importance of integrating faith into their personal and professional lives.
• Journey of Transformation: John's testimony showcases how faith helped him through various life stages and career moves.
• Impact of Mentorship: The influence of mentors and impactful leaders like John Maxwell played a crucial role in John's growth and faith journey.
• Leadership and Coaching: John emphasizes the importance of coaching and mentoring leaders to incorporate faith into their business practices.
• Balancing Life's Priorities: The discussion on balancing work, family, faith, and personal well-being is central to living a fulfilling life.
• Intentionality and Discipline: Emphasized the need for intentional actions and disciplines to maintain a consistent faith journey.
• Legacy and Influence: The importance of being a positive influence and creating a lasting legacy through one's actions and words.

QUOTES

• "Faith without works is dead."
• "I do want to glorify God in all the work that I do."
• "I think about this story and even again, the accolades that you received In your growth as an individual inside of those companies. None of those in and of themselves are a bad thing. Those are fantastic and to be, to be celebrated. But what we know is impact and impact for God is that those individuals, if the greatest story ever told ultimately is when someone sits down and says, write down the list of five people who have made a positive impact on your life. And when your name is written on one of those lists, that's the greatest story ever told."
• "I commit to the Lord and all that I do is for working for him and not for human masters."
• "Anything worth doing is uphill and it's a rocky hill that you go up."

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Connect and learn more about John Gallagher Jr.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjohngallagher/

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: https://www.marygrothe.com/

In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe is joined by Nicole Jansen, a seasoned transformational leadership coach and business advisor. Nicole shares her inspirational life story, from her early entrepreneurial experiences and struggles to her journey of faith and professional success. Despite facing numerous personal and professional setbacks, Nicole explains how her trust in God and focus on personal growth have led to healing and triumph. The episode offers powerful insights into the importance of placing God first, overcoming the primary lie of inadequacy, and understanding our true identity in Christ. Additionally, Nicole discusses her current work, including her coaching practice, public speaking engagements, and the development of a new faith-based entrepreneurship platform.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Importance of trusting God through life's trials and challenges.
• The idea is that our true identity and purpose come from God.
• The impact of a hardworking entrepreneurial background on one’s life.
• The concept of the primary lie is a foundational false belief instilled early in life.
• Overcoming adversity through faith and leaning on God’s strength.
• Balancing work, family, and faith effectively.
• Recognizing business and career as vehicles for God's purpose.
• Importance of seeking God's kingdom first (putting God first in all things).
• The reminder that God works through our weaknesses.
• The necessity of letting go of idols and fully trusting in God.

QUOTES

• "I aim to help fill the discipleship gap for Christians in the workplace by creating powerful and real weekly lessons we can all learn from and implement."
• "Her passion is bringing out the best in people while achieving greater results and making a more meaningful impact in the world."
• "Sometimes we have trials, challenges, and troublesome situations, but God's in all of it, whether we know him or we don't."
• "I love seeing people succeed. I love seeing people thrive. Ultimately, it's funny because our passion is often driven, usually driven by our own experience."
• "Seek first the kingdom of God. And really, like, what does that mean for you? Trust in Him."
• "To have fearless faith, God has to be first in your life."
• "Imagine if we actually prayed like we have authority over all power of the enemy. That's right. That'd be powerful."

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Connect and learn more about Nicole Jansen.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolejansen/

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: https://www.marygrothe.com/

In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe is joined by Mitch Parsons, co-founder of a nonprofit and a wealth management professional. Together, they explore the intersection of faith and career, discussing the importance of integrating Christian values into business practices. Mitch shares his personal testimony, covering topics like idol worship, financial struggles, and the importance of fearless faith. They also discuss Mitch's nonprofit initiative that connects small businesses with church communities, aiming to foster trust and loyalty within the Christian marketplace. Tune in to hear their powerful insights on maintaining fearless faith in the modern world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Importance of Scripture and Faith: Mary Grothe and Mitch Parsons highlight their path as Christian executives, emphasizing the importance of scripture, teaching, and living out their faith.
• Introduction to Mitch Parsons: Mitch Parsons, a husband, father, and co-founder of a nonprofit, shares his story about balancing family life, professional life, and faith.
• Power of Community and Trust: Mitch and Mary discuss the importance of building trust within the Christian community and the idea of spending God's money with God's people.
• Overcoming Idols: Mitch opens up about his struggles with idol worship and how he moved past various temptations by putting his faith in God above all else.
• Importance of Fear of the Lord: The significance of living in the fear of the Lord, making decisions that may be uncomfortable but are in obedience to God.
• Founding a Nonprofit: Mitch shares his journey of starting a nonprofit to help connect church members with small businesses, ultimately directing resources back into the church and community.
• Wealth Management for Christians: Mitch's current work in wealth management, focuses on serving Christian athletes, executives, and business owners, emphasizing the integration of faith into financial decisions.
• Practical Advice for Fearless Faith: Mitch advises living with the truth that Christians have noble blood and the inheritance of a king, encouraging listeners to walk confidently in their faith and prioritize their relationship with Jesus, family, and community over earthly comforts.

QUOTES

• "The fear of the Lord is being so comfortable and in the spirit, so intimately knowing the Holy Spirit that you will do anything not to compromise that intimacy."
• "We're here to appease God and I report to God at the end of the day."
• "My faith confirms that I am faithfully serving a king, and with that, it gives me the ability to walk confidently into anything."
• "If your marriage is struggling, don’t send me money. Take your wife on vacation because investing in your marriage will pay tenfold dividends than putting more into an IRA."

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Connect and learn more about Mitch Parsons.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchparsons8585/

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: https://www.marygrothe.com/