Local business owner, Bronson Ko, hosts real conversations with Kansas City leaders on how they are incorporating their Christian faith in the business marketplace. Tune in to learn about their testimonies, life experiences, and lessons in business.
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From Fired at 44 to Building a Billion-Dollar Company | Pat McCown
In this episode of Our Father’s Business, we sit down with Pat McCown, co-founder of McCownGordon Construction, to discuss faith, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the journey that led to building one of the Midwest’s most respected companies.
Pat shares how growing up in church did not necessarily mean knowing Christ personally, the moment he surrendered his life to Jesus while in college, and how his faith shaped every stage of his career. He opens up about being fired at age 44, starting McCownGordon from scratch, and why integrity, performance, and relationships became the foundation of the company.
We also discuss marriage, raising children, caring for those with special needs, employee ownership, generosity, and what it means to steward God’s resources faithfully.
Whether you’re a business owner, parent, or follower of Christ, this conversation offers wisdom on living faithfully in every sphere of life.
Topics discussed:
Going to church vs. having a relationship with Jesus
Coming to faith in Christ
Marriage and family
Special needs parenting and autism
Entrepreneurship and leadership
Starting McCownGordon
Being fired at age 44
Building company culture
Employee ownership (ESOP)
Generosity and stewardship
Faith and work
Christian leadership
14 Jun 2026
How to Raise Godly Children in a Secular World | Dr. Ryan Bucher
In this episode of Our Father’s Business, we sit down with Dr. Ryan Bucher, Christian husband, father, and dentist, to discuss faith, parenting, discipleship, and raising children in an increasingly secular world.
Dr. Bucher shares his testimony of faith, the influence of Christian parents, and the importance of building a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. We explore how families can navigate modern challenges such as technology, screen time, cultural pressures, and the responsibility of passing a biblical worldview to the next generation.
We also discuss marriage, discipleship in the home, and why authentic faith matters more than outward appearances. In a culture that increasingly pulls families away from Christ, Christian parents must intentionally lead their children toward truth.
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, educator, or follower of Christ, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for raising the next generation.
Topics discussed:
Christian parenting
Raising children in a secular culture
Family discipleship
Building a biblical worldview
Marriage and faith
Technology and screen time
Authentic Christianity in the home
Teaching children to follow Christ
Christian leadership in the family
Passing faith to the next generation
12 Apr 2026
Leading with Integrity: Tim Sotos on Faith, Excellence, and The Good Shepherd
In this episode of Our Father’s Business, we sit down with Tim Sotos to discuss what it truly means to be a "Good Shepherd" in the modern professional world. Tim shares his powerful journey of moving from a surface-level faith to a deep, transformative relationship with God—a journey that began with an ambitious goal to read the entire Bible in just six months.In this episode, you’ll learn:The Shepherd’s Framework: Why Tim believes leadership is built on three pillars: Shepherding, Integrity, and Skill.Recruiting for Character: Why honesty and integrity are the most critical traits when building a team aimed at excellence.The "Alive" Word: How daily scripture reading provides practical guidance and solace in the face of life’s challenges.Lifelong Learning: Why treating your brain like a muscle and committing to continuous growth is essential for every believer.Walking the Talk: The importance of being a witness through your actions in the workplace, not just your words."He shepherded them with the integrity of his heart and the skillfulness of his hands... as a leader, if you can put the concept of what would the Good Shepherd do into your imagery, it changes everything." — Tim SotosCHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction: Recruitment, Excellence, and Integrity00:20 Lifelong Learning: Why the Brain is Like a Muscle00:33 Moving Beyond "Sunday Christianity"00:53 Retirement and Finding a "Noble Purpose"01:14 Transitioning into Christian Non-Profit Work01:54 Bringing the Gospel to the Workplace: Leading by Example02:34 The Word is Alive: Solace and Guidance in Scripture04:23 Being a Witness: How Light Casts Out Darkness05:01 Tim’s Early Faith and Upbringing05:40 The Saturday Men’s Bible Study Challenge06:48 The 6-Month Bible Adventure: A Goal for a New Son07:55 Reading the Bible Cover-to-Cover09:09 What Tim Discovered in the Word
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