Avodah Talk w/ Matt Walton
Our mission is to empower business owners to use their businesses as their ministries, making a positive impact on the world. Join us on a journey of faith-driven entrepreneurship, where your work becomes a platform for services and worship.
Discover practical tools, inspiring stories, and actionable insights to help you align your business with your purpose and faith.
Let's build a community of like-minded entrepreneurs who believe that success is measured not only in profits but in the powerful change Jesus Christ brings to our lives and the lives of others.
Episodes
25 episodes
Hearing God in Business: A Conversation with Miguel Garcia
What separates a truly Kingdom-focused business from one that simply has Christian trappings? Miguel Garcia, prophet and business mentor, joins Matt Walton to unpack this critical distinction.Miguel cuts through religious facades to rev...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:46:38
From Prison to Provider: Javier's Transformation Story
The transformative power of structure, second chances, and meaningful work takes center stage in this deeply moving conversation with Javier. From the depths of addiction to becoming a provider for his family, Javier's journey demonstrates what...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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11:16
Work As Worship: How Faith Reshaped One Entrepreneur's Life
Raw unedited conversation between Josh and Matt! Sometimes the best conversation happen before the camera rolls. This is unedited and starts in the middle of the conversation but we have you enjoy it. Ever wondered what happens when...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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22:07
Josh Galindo's Journey from Hardship to Success
Ever wonder how some people turn devastating setbacks into extraordinary success? Josh Galindo's story will leave you both humbled and inspired. Abandoned by his father at age one, losing an eye in sixth grade, sent to a lockdown f...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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46:04
Marketplace Ministry: Living Your Faith Through Business Leadership
Kingdom business means operating with excellence while allowing God to be the true CEO. Discipleship happens naturally through how we conduct ourselves in business—your leadership style, decision-making processes, and treatment of others all co...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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9:48
Business Bible: Where Sweat Equity Meets Divine Strategy
Matt Walton shares nine crucial principles he's learned over three years as a kingdom business owner, offering practical strategies for entrepreneurs who want to build businesses that honor God while achieving excellence.• Building stru...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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37:22
Rebuilding Life After Incarceration: Taylor Wadkins' Journey
Finding redemption after incarceration might seem impossible, but Taylor Wadkins proves transformation is within reach for anyone willing to embrace change. Growing up in a broken home with an abusive father created a foundation of struggle tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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20:49
Structuring Your Business for Kingdom Impact and Sustainable Growth
Matt Walton shares a comprehensive strategy for structuring C-suite leadership in business, focusing on scorecards as a tool for transformational leadership and accountability.• Overcoming mental barriers through consistent daily discip...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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34:10
15 Daily Habits for the Faith-Driven Entrepreneur
Disciplines transform both personal and business life for faith-based entrepreneurs when implemented consistently and intentionally. Matt shares 15 key practices that helped revolutionize his approach to kingdom entrepreneurship and led to sign...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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19:02
Mastering Marketing, Sales, and KPIs for Business Growth
Ever wondered how successful businesses strategically track their numbers to achieve ambitious sales goals? In this transparent deep-dive, Matt pulls back the curtain on his pool manufacturing business to reveal exactly how he's working toward ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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29:23
Paul Marc Goulet: Salt, Light, and the Spirit: Transforming Every Kingdom
What if God has given you authority over far more than just seven cultural mountains? Paul Marc Goulet, former pastor of International Church of Las Vegas, reveals a paradigm-shifting perspective on kingdom influence that will forever transform...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:30:41
The Radical Power of Being Unoffendable in a Broken World
Forgiveness and being unoffendable are powerful spiritual disciplines that Jesus modeled perfectly even after betrayal. This approach transforms relationships, business leadership, and personal peace by breaking the cycle of offense and anger t...
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4:41
Your Business Shouldn't Run You: How True Contentment Changes Everything
Finding contentment in God's grace alone provides the foundation for running your business without letting it consume you. We explore how linking our emotional well-being to external circumstances creates an exhausting rollercoaster that confli...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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6:57
God's Temple: Taking Ownership of Your Physical and Mental Wellbeing
Faith and physical discipline are deeply interconnected, with scripture providing motivation for bodily stewardship. Taking care of our health isn't just about physical appearance but about honoring God's temple and developing mental fortitude ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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9:10
People Over Profits: How Kingdom Business Leaders Guide Employees Toward Their Dreams
Kingdom impact in the marketplace doesn't happen accidentally—it requires intentional structures that prioritize discipleship while pursuing business excellence. Matt Walton reveals the transformative Dream Chaser Accountability Program (DCAP) ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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21:37
Breaking the Chains: Christopher Biddy's Journey to Redemption Through Kingdom Business
From addiction and incarceration to becoming what he proudly calls a "heavy metal technician," Christopher Biddy's transformation story captures the essence of what happens when business owners prioritize kingdom impact over income.Ever...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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12:54
From Transactional To Transformational: How To Build A Business That Changes Lives
Matt Walton shares his passion for marketplace discipleship and human development as the foundation of Kingdom business. He reveals how focusing on developing people holistically while they work creates organizations that benefit everyone who t...
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28:46
From Prison to Purpose: Jon Ponder’s Transformational Story
What does it take to transform your life when you feel all is lost? Join us as we delve into the heartwarming journey of Jon Ponder, a man who escaped the clutches of addiction and crime to find purpose and hope. Raised in challenging circumsta...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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41:56
Embracing Kingdom Entrepreneurship: Turning Challenges into Faithful Opportunities with Matt Walton
What if the challenges you face in business are not obstacles but opportunities to strengthen your faith? Join me, Matt Walton, as we explore the transformative journey of kingdom entrepreneurship and how it intersects with faith. Drawing from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:48
Revolutionizing Marketing: Faith-Driven Strategies and Sustainable Success with Matt Walton
The episode discusses the evolution of marketing strategies informed by a faith-based approach, emphasizing the importance of authenticity over discounts. Through personal experiences and lessons learned from past failures, the episode highligh...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:23
Faith-Driven Leadership: Aligning Business with Spiritual Values with Mark McLoone
Matt Walton welcomes Mark Mcloone, an inspiring entrepreneur from Living Waters, to Avodah Talk for a journey into faith-driven leadership and business transformation. Hear about Mark's pivotal "lunch tour" that shifted his focus from self to s...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:01:49
Exploring Genesis for Personal and Professional Growth
This episode invites listeners to explore the integration of faith and business, emphasizing the concept of 'Business as Ministry.' Matt discusses personal insights gleaned from Scripture, particularly Genesis 12-15, which underscores the impor...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:21
Integrating Faith with Entrepreneurship: Partnering with God for Business Success with Matt Walton
This episode focuses on how to align business operations with spiritual beliefs, emphasizing the importance of partnering with God for success. It covers practical aspects of strategic planning, ethical decision-making, and the impact of relati...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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19:50
Strategic Planning with Purpose: Balancing Business Growth and Spiritual Insight with Matt Walton
This podcast episode focuses on creating an integral annual strategic business plan that aligns all departments and improves growth. We discuss the importance of a detailed review from the past year, setting collaborative goals, conducting SWOT...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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27:14
Transforming Your Business into a Ministry: Integrating Faith and Leadership with Matt Walton
Transform your business into a thriving ministry and advance the kingdom of Jesus Christ with our latest episode of Voda Talk with Matt Walton. As someone who's seen over 100% growth in a failing business, I'll share the strategies and systems ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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4:20