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Giovanni Episode 18

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What if profit wasn't the ultimate goal in business, but rather a higher purpose guided every decision? Join us for a conversation that challenges the conventional profit-above-all mentality as we explore the transformative concept of Christ-centered businesses. These are not just companies run by Christians; they're enterprises where faith is the foundation, shaping every facet from hiring and product choices to supplier interactions. We examine how businesses like Chick-fil-A embody these principles beyond the visible acts like closing on Sundays. Our discussion uncovers the deeper layers of service, integrity, and stewardship that redefine success, pushing past traditional metrics.

This episode is a journey through real-world examples that illustrate how faith-centered values manifest in business operations. We discuss the complexities of maintaining integrity, even when it’s uncomfortable, and the importance of prioritizing long-term stewardship over immediate gains. Drawing inspiration from Proverbs 16:3, we ponder the radical idea of committing business plans to a higher purpose and what that means for measuring success. Employee well-being, community impact, and more become essential indicators in this fresh perspective that aligns professional endeavors with spiritual values. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges the norms and redefines what it means to succeed in the business world.

Speaker 1:

Ever walk into a business and just you get this feeling like it's not just about the register ringing up sale.

Speaker 2:

Right right, there's something different.

Speaker 1:

Yeah, different, and today we're digging into that specifically Businesses calling themselves Christ-centered, not just, you know, run by Christians, but where that faith is the foundation.

Speaker 2:

And that's key, because there's often a misunderstanding there. It's easy to slap a verse on the wall. Think that's it.

Speaker 1:

Exactly. We've got some articles here really unpacking that like what does it actually look like day to day to run a business on those principles?

Speaker 2:

Yeah, because it's challenging. It challenges that whole profit above all else, mentality that's so common.

Speaker 1:

It's almost counter-cultural in a way. So our first source jumps right into this definition of Christ-centered and the big, almost countercultural in a way. So our first source jumps right into this definition of Christ-centered and the big takeaway is faith isn't compartmentalized, it's not just for Sundays.

Speaker 2:

Exactly, it impacts every single business decision Hiring products, how you treat your suppliers, everything.

Speaker 1:

It's interesting because I was thinking about, like Chick-fil-A right, they're famously closed on Sundays. That's a visible sign.

Speaker 2:

Sure, sure, but it's deeper than that.

Speaker 1:

Way deeper. Like our source talks about service integrity, stewardship being core to this model, but what does that look like in action compared to a company that isn't faith-based?

Speaker 2:

Well, let's take service right. It becomes less about just making that customer happy right now to close the deal.

Speaker 1:

And more about.

Speaker 2:

More about truly serving their needs, even if and this is tough even if it means losing a sale to point them to what's actually best for them.

Speaker 1:

Wow, okay. So that's a tangible example. What about integrity? That's a big one these days.

Speaker 2:

Huge. And again it goes beyond. Just you know, not cooking the books. It's transparency, even when it's uncomfortable. It's about doing the right thing because it's right. Books it's transparency, even when it's uncomfortable.

Speaker 1:

It's about doing the right thing because it's right, not because it'll get you good PR, which is tough to do when the bottom line's on the line.

Speaker 2:

Right.

Speaker 1:

And then there's stewardship. That one always makes me think long term.

Speaker 2:

Absolutely. It's easy to fall into the trap of maximize profit now W, but if you see yourself as stewarding God's resources, which is what you're doing in a way of running a business. Exactly Suddenly long-term impact, sustainability, how you treat your employees it all shifts.

Speaker 1:

Because you're accountable to something bigger than just yourself or even your shareholder.

Speaker 2:

And you know that long-term thinking. It actually ties into what our source brings up from Proverbs, proverbs 16.3,. Commit to the Lord whatever you do and he will establish your plans.

Speaker 1:

Which, in a business context, is almost radical, isn't it?

Speaker 2:

It really is, because it's saying maybe it's not about having that super detailed five-year plan.

Speaker 1:

But more about what? Praying over each decision.

Speaker 2:

In a way, yeah, it's about seeking guidance, aligning your goals with something bigger than yourself. It becomes an ongoing conversation, not just a plan set in stone.

Speaker 1:

Which leads to a really interesting question, and our sources touch on this a bit how do you measure success then? If profit isn't the only yardstick, what else are we looking at?

Speaker 2:

Right, because the metrics change. Is it employee well-being, community impact? Something else entirely. It really makes you think.

Speaker 1:

And that's something for everyone listening to ponder. How would you define success for a business that truly puts faith at its core?