Christian Ambition

About Christian Ambition

For those searching for faithful voices in a noisy culture. Exploring what it looks like to take the Bible seriously - in work and in life. What the body of Christ is working on. How an eternal perspective effects everything we do. Hosted by Sven Loeffler, each episode explores a simple premise: the Bible is true—what does that mean in the day to day? Powerful conversations with Christian founders, leaders, thinkers, and doers. New episode weekly.

Publisher

Sven Loeffler

Category

business · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Dec 2025

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   #24 - Taylor Fleisher - Building businesses with your best friends isn’t crazy—here’s how it works.

   Opportunities come to everyone every day—but most people don’t see them, or don’t take them when they do. From kinesiology to running 8 businesses: lessons in bold pivots. Guest Bio Taylor Fleisher is a serial entrepreneur and business developer who has started between 8 and 10 companies in at least six industries, with notable experience across almost all verticals of real estate. After graduating with a degree in kinesiology in 2017, Taylor’s career path shifted from athletic training to business management thanks to pivotal relationships, networking, and faith-based decisions. Today, he operates and acquires businesses such as Greenville Moving and Greenville Cleaning, while emphasizing core values, team growth, and the integration of ministry into daily business practices. Summary 00:00 – Intro 00:34 – Launching 8–10 businesses 02:06 – From kinesiology to business ownership 04:03 – Saying yes to opportunities 07:14 – Scaling yourself to scale a business 10:56 – Reading and running routines 15:41 – Blending ministry and business 17:54 – Core values: “God over money” 25:55 – Buy vs. rent real estate 30:00 – Multi-family and creative financing 39:56 – Friendships and work boundaries 45:11 – “Who Not How” delegation 01:04:29 – Good work as testimony 01:07:07 – Wrap-up and encouragement Resources Mentioned: Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Traction by Gino Wickman: on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837) Who Not How by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy: on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork/dp/1401960588) The Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni: www.workinggenius.com (http://www.workinggenius.com) The Lean Startup by Eric Ries: on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898) Living Life Backwards (book on Ecclesiastes): on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Living-Life-Backwards-Ecclesiastes-Meaning/dp/1433554256) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rLaHU4XGa4M (https://youtu.be/rLaHU4XGa4M) Everything at christianambitionpod.com (http://christianambitionpod.com) Share with a friend & follow! Thx!

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   #23 - Parker Perrien - From bang to bust and back again: how faith rebuilt my business.

   We doubled year over year for five straight years… and still managed to be bankrupt on paper! ## Guest Bio Parker Perrien is an entrepreneur who took over his family’s asphalt business at the age of 23, rapidly growing the company while navigating significant personal and financial adversity. After nearly losing the company to bankruptcy, Parker rebuilt the business with the help of a mentor, transforming it into a national pavement management firm with a heavy focus on technology and a "God First" company culture. He is passionate about integrating faith and business, encouraging others to make their beliefs part of their daily work and relationships. ## Social Links and Resources - Diamond Solutions (asphalt and concrete work): thediamondsolutions.com (http://thediamondsolutions.com) - God First apparel and resources: godfirst365.com (http://godfirst365.com) - Listen to the God First Podcast: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube - Books Mentioned: - EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) - John Maxwell Leadership Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fxrL7UzV4SQ (https://youtu.be/fxrL7UzV4SQ) Everything at christianambitionpod.com (http://christianambitionpod.com) Share with a friend & follow! Thx! 00:00 – Intro 01:47 – Buying the family business at 23 04:51 – Scaling fast into financial crisis 06:26 – Navigating a spouse's health crisis 13:47 – Lessons from a business mentor 17:18 – Shifting to cost-based selling 29:02 – Becoming a national pavement company 31:10 – Living out "God First" 35:12 – Encouraging bold faith at work 36:43 – Christian principles beyond a slogan

3. 

   25 Aug 2026

   #22 - A conversation with my friend TJ Whaley - Lessons from camp, BAM IRL, most influential person

   We literally recorded this podcast right after jumping out of a plane at 13,000 feet—and that’s just how the conversation started! ## Summary 00:00 – Intro 01:16 – Skydiving adventure 02:10 – Summer as a camp counselor 04:19 – "Macro meditation" in Scripture 05:07 – Parable of the talents 08:53 – Unity among Christians 12:36 – Business as Missions retreat 15:50 – Ministry and life are inseparable 17:22 – Building redemptive relationships 18:25 – Working with Pacific Helps 20:10 – Entrepreneurs for Christ DC trip 24:03 – Devotions aren't the goal, God is 27:04 – Replacing doom-scrolling with intention 31:21 – Mentors and new relationships 39:19 – "X-ray vision" for the eternal 44:04 – New rhythms of work and faith 47:22 – Favorite Disney princess debate 51:26 – Outro and encouragement ## Guest Bio TJ Whaley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tj-whaley-24bb74334/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tj-whaley-24bb74334/) TJ shares his journey as a camp counselor at The Wilds in North Carolina, deeply invested in both entrepreneurial pursuits and Christian ministry. Currently a junior at Bob Jones University, he has a heart for integrating business skills into missions. Sven Loeffler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-loeffler/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-loeffler/) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1pbhhBzWUwY (https://youtu.be/1pbhhBzWUwY) Everything at christianambitionpod.com (http://christianambitionpod.com) Share with a friend & follow! Thx! ## Social Links and Resources Pacific Helps: - pacifichelps.org (http://pacifichelps.org) - Pacific Helps on social media (Instagram, Facebook) Books Mentioned: - Scrolling Ourselves to Death by Brett McCracken - How to Pray the Bible - Enjoying Your Prayer Life Christian Ambition Podcast Reference: - Episode 15: Featuring Paul Zimmer’s story

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