In this episode of the Heaven in Business Podcast, Andy Mason and Mike Thakur unpack how to keep your Kingdom business passion and impact white-hot and purpose-driven.
Three years ago, Andy sat down with Mike on The Mike Thakur Podcast—and that single interview re-ignited his “white-hot molten core,” the passion that fuels both Heaven in Business and his personal walk with God in the marketplace.
Today, they revisit that conversation, share fresh insights, and give you practical ways to remember—or find—your why.
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What You’ll Learn
The difference between being a Christian who owns a business and stewarding God’s business
How Heaven in Business began and the million-businessperson vision
Real stories of miraculous supply chain breakthroughs and bold faith decisions
Why business is the primary place to forge a friendship with God
 
3 Practical Takeaways
Lead with obedience, not just best practice – Follow God’s voice first, then apply excellence.
Don’t walk alone – Surround yourself with wise, proven Kingdom business peers.
Connect your faith and work fully – Live your values through consistent action, not just words.
Timestamps
00:00 – Why revisit a conversation from 3 years ago 02:11 – The call to integrate faith and business 04:24 – Mike’s journey from church planting to coworking business 06:34 – The shift from “business owner who’s Christian” to “Christian business owner” 09:13 – How Heaven in Business started in Redding, California 14:22 – From prayer meetings to city transformation 16:01 – The million-businessperson vision 17:11 – Why business is the primary place to forge friendship with God 18:23 – Conferences, membership, and retreats to activate leaders 21:09 – Staying in your God-given lane 25:29 – Instant miracles vs. the long process of trust 27:20 – When God’s strategy doesn’t make business sense 30:53 – Listening to His voice over all else 32:53 – Biggest mistakes Christian business owners make 38:23 – How to connect with Heaven in Business 43:26 – Partnering with local leaders to impact cities 44:53 – The supply chain miracle story 46:39 – Final encouragement & how to get involved

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