The Christian Business Podcast With Josiah Ryan
The Christian Business Podcast with Josiah Ryan equips faith-driven entrepreneurs with practical strategies and Biblical wisdom to grow profitable, purpose-filled businesses. Each episode offers clear insights, spiritual encouragement, and real-world tools to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and peace.
Episodes
Ep. 35| I'm Not Deconstructing—I'm Reconstructing
Note: This episode began as a Facebook Live.You've heard people talk about "deconstructing faith." But what if the real work is reconstruction?Josiah shares his personal journey: from a Pharisee-like faith full of man-made rules to a direct relationship with Jesus. It started at a church in a brewery—and it changed everything.What really happened during the 400-year intertestamental
Ep. 34| God Didn't Hire You to Run His Labels Department
Note: This episode was recorded live at a church gathering, so audio quality varies. God doesn't show favoritism. But the church still does.Peter had a vision that shattered everything he believed about who God accepts. In Acts 10, God breaks down the barriers between clean and unclean, worthy and unworthy, insider and outsider.The lesson isn't just historical—it's a message for to
Ep 33| The New Reformation Is Here (And It's Not What You Think)
The church is experiencing a reformation. Not in buildings or denominations, but in the hearts of people who are leaving organized religion and finding a direct relationship with Jesus.This is the new wine being poured out in 2026.Matthew 9:14-17: What Jesus meant by "new wine"How Constantine corrupted the church—and why nobody talks about itThe Anabaptists, Reformation, and why the real
Ep. 32| Don't Be a Sucker: How to Source Truth in a World Full of Lies
You're being lied to every single day—by news, social media, business partners, and people trying to scam you. Here's how to become shrewd enough to spot it.Go upstream: Find the original source (and why 60-second clips are designed to deceive)Follow the money: It's always the smoking gunPlay devil's advocate: Be skeptical of everything (including your own beliefs)Check the dat
Ep. 31| Why Your Goals Are Killing You
You work towards a goal. You hit it. You feel amazing for 10 minutes. Then you're back to the grind, chasing the next one.You miss the goal. You feel like the world's biggest loser. You spiral. You hustle harder. You push yourself to the breaking point.And you're exhausted.What if I told you that you're playing the wrong game entirely?In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Jo
Ep. 30| Live Day by Day: The One Commandment That Will Drop Your Stress by 50%
You work 120 hours a week and make less than minimum wage.The more you work, the less money you make. The harder you push, the more people come to take what you've built.You're at your wits' end. And you're wondering: why do I even do this?If that's you right now, this episode is for you.In this short but powerful episode, Josiah Ryan gives straight-up encouragement to ent
Ep. 29| Why You Haven't Seen Me in 3 Months (And Why That's Normal for Entrepreneurs)
Where have you been for the last three months?If you're an entrepreneur, you've heard this question. From friends. From family. From people who genuinely don't understand why you disappeared.And you don't know how to explain it without sounding crazy.This episode is the explanation. Share it with the people who don't get it. Because they need to hear this.In this episode,
Ep. 28| Stop Calling People Your Rabbi—Jesus Said You Only Have One Teacher
What if the mentors you're following are leading you straight into idolatry?What if the business advice you're taking—the manifestation practices, the fake money on your walls, the worship of wealth—is actually pulling you away from God?What if Jesus already warned you about this 2,000 years ago in Matthew 23—and you just didn't realize He was talking about your business mentors?In
Ep. 27| Become Your Own Customer and Watch Your Business Explode
What if God gave you your entrepreneurial fire for a reason?What if the creativity, the independence, the refusal to settle—what if all of it came from Him?What if your business isn't just about making money—it's about fulfilling God's purpose through your gifts, skills, and talents?In this episode, Josiah Ryan breaks down one of the most powerful business lessons he's ever lea
Ep. 26| Stop Asking to Get Rich—Start Asking God to Use You
What if the reason you're not successful yet isn't because you're failing—it's because it's just not time?What if God's timing is perfect, even when it takes 16 years?In this short but powerful episode, Josiah Ryan shares his raw, personal testimony of what it actually takes to become an "overnight success" in business. Spoiler: it takes 16 years. And a lot
Ep. 25| The Day I Met Jesus - The Original Testimony. Finally on the Podcast.
This episode is different. And Josiah wanted you to know that before you press play.For Episode 25 of The Christian Business Podcast with Josiah Ryan, we are doing something that has never been done on this show. What you are about to hear is not a new recording. This is the original testimony — captured by Josiah shortly after he gave his life to Christ in the summer of 2023. Before the podcast e
Ep. 24| God Is the Ultimate Chess Master (And He Never Loses)
What if the worst thing that ever happened to you was actually God setting you up for the biggest breakthrough of your life?What if the betrayal, the loss, the business collapse—what if all of it was God playing chess 10 moves ahead?In this episode, Josiah Ryan tells the story of a friend who lost everything the day after his wedding. His business partner—the guy who handled all the client relatio
Ep. 23| Are You More Like Judas or Peter? (The Answer Will Surprise You)
What if everything you thought you knew about Judas and Peter was wrong?What if Judas wasn't just greedy—and Peter wasn't just a coward?What if they were both guilty of the exact same sin—and what if you're guilty of it too?In this episode, Josiah Ryan breaks down one of the most misunderstood stories in Scripture: the betrayal and denial of Jesus by Judas and Peter. But this isn&ap
Ep. 22| 10 Lies About Money the World Sold You (And What the Bible Actually Says)
If you've ever felt like the world's financial advice is designed to trap you, stress you out, and keep you enslaved to money—you're right. It is.In this episode, Josiah Ryan exposes 10 pieces of foolish money advice the world teaches—and breaks down what the Bible actually says about wealth, debt, greed, and freedom.This isn't theory. Josiah has lived every one of these traps.
Ep. 21| Your Business Is Meaningless (And Why That's Actually Good News)
What if everything you're chasing in business is meaningless?What if all the hustle, the growth goals, the income targets, and the obsession with doubling your revenue is just "chasing after the wind"?That's not a discouraging message. It's a liberating one. And it comes straight from Ecclesiastes 5.In this episode, Josiah Ryan walks through one of the most powerful—and mo
Ep. 20| Do Not Judge? Here's What Jesus Actually Meant
Are you struggling to know when to correct your team, when to help someone, and when to just walk away?If you're a Christian business owner or leader, you've probably wrestled with the tension between judgment and compassion. You don't want to be harsh—but you also can't ignore dysfunction. You want to help people—but sometimes your help gets trampled and you get attacked for i
Ep. 19| Stop Believing the Lie: You Didn't Miss Your Opportunity
Are you stuck replaying business decisions you wish you could take back? Beating yourself up for the hire you didn't make, the deal that fell through, or the opportunity you "missed"?This episode will completely reframe how you see setbacks, delays, and disappointments in business. Josiah Ryan breaks down the biblical principle that there are no missed opportunities in God's ki
Ep. 18| Recruiting Is the Real Job of a Business Owner (Part 1)
Most small business owners think their biggest problem is sales, marketing, or cash flow.It’s not.In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast with Josiah Ryan, Josiah breaks down why recruiting is the most important skill a business owner can develop — and how failing to master it keeps you trapped in the day-to-day.Josiah explains the leverage behind hiring the right employees, how buying y
Ep. 17| The Most Important Skill In 2026
In this first episode of 2026, Josiah Ryan breaks down what he believes is the single highest-leverage skill Christian business owners must master this year: recruiting.If you’re stuck in the daily grind, wearing every hat, working 60+ hours a week, and wondering why your business still feels like a job — this episode is your wake-up call.Josiah explains why recruiting the right people creates exp
Ep. 16| 3 Things I Wish I Learned Sooner In Business
In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast, Josiah Ryan shares an honest and unscripted breakdown of hard-earned lessons from his entrepreneurial journey — lessons about ego, loss, money, and trusting God instead of striving for control.This episode is especially powerful for entrepreneurs in their first five years of business, but seasoned business owners will also recognize the truth behi
EP 15| The Sailboat: Why God Lets Your Plans Fall Apart
In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast, Josiah shares a raw and honest story about a week that completely fell apart — and the surprising way God used it to reveal one of the most powerful lessons in his entrepreneurial walk.After a campaign suddenly tanked due to unexpected Google changes, stress and frustration hit hard. But in the middle of the chaos, God used a mentor, a moment of p
Ep. 14| The Simple Rewards Of Servanthood
In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast, Josiah Ryan shares two powerful real-life stories revealing why servanthood is one of the greatest “cheat codes” in business and leadership. From watching his mom restart her creative calling at craft shows to waking up at 4:30 a.m. to serve at a women’s breakfast at church, Josiah unpacks how God uses humility, obedience, and a servant’s heart to
EP 13| Scaling Sucks - Here's How to Make It Suck Less
Scaling your business isn’t glamorous — it’s chaos. In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast, Josiah Ryan breaks down the messy reality of growth and how to keep your faith (and sanity) while everything feels like it’s falling apart.From client stories to lessons learned the hard way, Josiah reveals why every scaling phase is a stress test from God — one that exposes weak spots in your sy
Ep 12| From Old Wineskins to New Wine: God’s Blueprint for Renewal
In this episode, Josiah Ryan breaks down what Jesus meant when He said, “You can’t pour new wine into old wineskins.”We talk about how God often has to break old systems before He can pour out something new — in your faith, business, and mindset. Drawing from Jeremiah 31 and Jesus’ parable, Josiah unpacks what it means to walk in the new covenant, letting go of fear, religion, and outdated ways of
Ep. 11 | I Asked ChatGPT Who Created the Universe (The Answer Blew Me Away)
What happens when faith meets artificial intelligence?In this episode, Josiah Ryan takes you inside a mind-bending conversation that began with a simple question: “Who created the universe?” — and how ChatGPT’s response pointed straight back to the reality of God.This is more than a business talk; it’s a faith-fueling deep dive into creation, science, and purpose. Josiah unpacks how evolution, the
Ep. 10 | The Single Reason the Rich Get Rich — and the Poor Stay Poor
Why do the rich keep getting richer while others stay stuck? In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast, Josiah Ryan breaks down the one principle that separates those who thrive from those who struggle — leverage.From biblical stewardship to practical business examples, Josiah reveals how understanding leverage transforms everything — your income, your mindset, and your calling. Whether yo
Ep. 9| Stop Listenin’ to Idiots
In this raw, unfiltered episode of The Christian Business Podcast, Josiah Ryan delivers a truth bomb every entrepreneur needs to hear: stop taking advice from people who’ve never built what you’re trying to build.From misguided friends to overconfident “experts,” Josiah breaks down why bad advice can destroy your business—and how to protect your calling by seeking wisdom from the right source: God
Episode 8 | How Successful People Win Before They Even Get Started
Most small business owners fail not because they lack skill—but because they never start with the end in mind.In this episode, Josiah Ryan breaks down the single mindset shift that all successful entrepreneurs share: planning your business (and life) backward from the outcome you actually want. From knowing your numbers to designing your path with purpose, this episode will challenge you to stop r
Ep. 7 | Knowing Your Core Numbers: Why Flying Blind Will Bankrupt You
Most business owners are guessing when it comes to their numbers — and it’s costing them everything. In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast, Josiah Ryan breaks down the five core numbers every entrepreneur must know to run a profitable, sustainable business without burning out.From revenue and profit margin to customer acquisition costs, cost per lead, and close rate, Josiah explains ho
Ep. 6| You're Not Failing, You're Being Refined
Entrepreneurship isn’t all sunshine and wins — it’s struggle, setbacks, and moments where you wonder if God even sees you. In this powerful episode, Josiah Ryan shares raw stories from his own wilderness season — losing businesses, rebuilding from scratch, and wrestling with what it means to trust God’s timing.Through a mentor’s testimony and biblical truth, this message will remind you: setbacks
Ep. 5 | Forgive: It’s What Charlie Would Have Wanted
In this powerful and timely episode of The Christian Business Podcast, Josiah Ryan reflects on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about faith, forgiveness, and how believers are called to respond in moments of division and pain.Josiah opens with prayer for our nation, then shares a raw and honest look at his first reaction — anger, frustration, and a desire for revenge — and how
Ep. 4 | The Power Of Being Humbled: Finding God’s Grace in Brokenness
Humility isn’t weakness — it’s the doorway to God’s strength. In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast, Josiah Ryan shares his personal journey of being humbled in business and life, and how God used brokenness as the soil for growth. Through scripture, reflection, and real-life lessons, Josiah explains why humbling seasons aren’t setbacks but setups — moments where God reshapes our visi
Ep. 3 | The Lies of Success: God’s Truth vs. Counterfeit
What if the success the world is selling is just a counterfeit? In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast, Josiah Ryan unpacks the difference between worldly success and biblical success. You’ll learn why chasing money, accolades, and status leads to emptiness — and how God’s truth redefines success through contentment, humility, and service. If you’ve ever felt burned out chasing goals t
Ep. 2 | Where Is the Devil Hiding in Your Business?
Spiritual warfare is real — especially when you’re using your business as a tool to serve God. In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast, Josiah Ryan explores how the enemy attacks leaders and entrepreneurs, and how scripture equips us to fight back. Learn how to recognize spiritual opposition, resist temptation, and strengthen your daily walk so your business becomes a light in the world
Ep. 1 | Podcast Launch: Why I Started The Christian Business Podcast
Welcome to the very first episode of The Christian Business Podcast with Josiah Ryan! In this debut episode, Josiah shares his heartfelt journey of entrepreneurship, personal transformation, and faith. From overcoming adversity after losing a business to the impact of faith on his entrepreneurial path, Josiah opens up about his life-changing experiences that led to the creation of this podcast.As
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