Holy Business

About Holy Business

The Holy Business podcast exists to share the stories of those leading faith forward. Join us to grow and share your story. Share your questions, comments and hear from people who have grown through leading faith forward in business.Talk soon!

Publisher

Candice Hilse

Category

business · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Nov 2023

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

50 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Janon German: A Dream, a Kitchen, and the Faith to Build Heart of the Home

   Guest: Janon German, Charleston Realtor and Creator & Host of Heart of the Home Scriptures referenced: Philippians 4:6–7 ("Be careful for nothing…" and the peace of God that guards our hearts and minds) Episode Summary Janon German is a Charleston native whose family roots in the Lowcountry go back generations. As a new realtor in a crowded market, Janon prayed for God to show her lane. Soon after, she had a vivid dream of showing off a beautiful kitchen while a chef cooked, then sitting down to share the meal. That dream became Heart of the Home, a show that blends food, design, local artists, history, and community. She held onto the idea quietly for a year or two, until a producer friend told her it "has legs" and pushed her to pursue it. Janon and Candice talk honestly about what it takes to follow a God-given vision: holding it with an open hand, trusting that "provision follows purpose" while self-funding the project, and learning to delegate after years of struggling with control. Janon shares how Philippians 4:6–7 has carried her through anxiety since she was a teenager. She also talks about using curiosity to overcome imposter syndrome in rooms full of established leaders. She closes by reflecting on legacy, including her grandmother's basket stand, her father's stories, and a grandfather who lived to 100 in Mount Pleasant. She wants to preserve the everyday, family-rooted Charleston she grew up in. In This Episode The dream that launched Heart of the Home and the friend who wouldn't let her sit on it How she listens to God's voice: quiet nudges, confirmed through trusted people Protecting the core of a vision while letting go of how it unfolds Philippians 4:6–7 and walking through anxiety with faith "Provision follows purpose": planning, preparing, and moving forward before full funding Leading a volunteer team of talented creatives, and learning to let them in Curiosity as the antidote to imposter syndrome Honoring Charleston's heritage and legacy through the stories she tells Where to watch: all 10 Season 1 episodes release late fall on YouTube, with trailers and behind-the-scenes content available now

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Third-Gen Leadership, Legacy, and Faith with Mason West

   Guest: Mason West, Third-Generation Owner & CEO, West Law Firm Scriptures referenced: Joshua 10:12 (Joshua's prayer for the sun and moon to stand still) · 2 Kings 6:15–17 (Elisha's servant and the chariots of fire) Episode Summary Mason West is the third-generation owner and CEO of West Law Firm, a South Carolina firm founded in 1945 by his grandfather and carried forward by his father before him. In this episode, Mason shares the path that brought him back to the family business — from a congressional internship in D.C. that convinced him big-city life wasn't for him, to law school at South Carolina, to a formative stint in the solicitor's office prosecuting criminal cases, and finally the phone call from a mentor that pulled him into private practice and personal injury law. Mason pushes back on the word "handoff" — his dad taught him to drive, he says, but never just handed him the keys. When Mason left the prosecutor's office to join the firm, his father told him plainly: he'd have a job, but no paycheck. That "eat what you kill" arrangement, Mason says, is what taught him to hustle and build his own client base from scratch. Mason describes an "epiphany" reading the book Sun Stand Still and returning to Joshua 10 — the story of Joshua's bold prayer for the sun and moon to stand still in battle. That study reframed how he saw his debt, his team, and his clients: not as costs, but as investments. He connects that same shift to a second turning point, tied to the story of Elisha's servant and the chariots of fire and realizing he wasn't meant to carry the whole business alone, and beginning to delegate: hiring an associate, an in-house marketing director, an intake manager, and a fractional CFO alongside an in-house finance director. Mason and Candice also dig into two "hot take" topics: AI and Private Equity. In This Episode How a D.C. internship convinced Mason his future was in South Carolina, not a big city Why Mason calls his path into the family firm a "teaching," not a "handoff" The "eat what you kill" deal he learned from dad and why he'd do the same for his own kids The Joshua 10 prayer and Sun Stand Still moment that turned student debt into an investment mindset The Elisha/chariots-of-fire moment that pushed delegation Mason's hot takes on AI in insurance claims and private equity buying into personal injury law The "bread on the water" story: generosity over transactional marketing How Mason keeps his wife and four kids part of the business, even the hard parts

3. 

   11 Feb 2026

   Own the Room: Faith, Frameworks, and the Mind Mechanics of Leadership with Jake Stahl

   In this episode of Holy Business, Candice sits down once again with Jake Stahl, known as the Mind Mechanic, to unpack what it truly means to own the room as a leader—without compromising faith, integrity, or calling. Jake returns with a powerful personal story and a practical framework shaped by years of experience, faith, and transformation. He shares the heart behind his new company, Orchestraight, and introduces the STRATA procedure, a leadership tool designed to help leaders bring clarity, confidence, and intentional presence into high-stakes moments. This conversation goes beyond tactics. Jake opens up about how God used his journey—both the breakthroughs and the hard seasons—to refine his leadership, sharpen his message, and realign his work with purpose. Whether you're a founder, executive, pastor, or emerging leader, this episode will challenge you to lead from conviction, steward influence wisely, and step fully into the rooms God has prepared for you. Connect with Jake's work: https://orchestraight.com/ (https://orchestraight.com/)

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YouTube views

17,606

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32