Faith-First Entrepreneurship (w/ Stefanie Gass)
On this episode, Darren sits down with Stefanie Gass to discuss her faith-first entrepreneurial journey as podcast coach, boy mom, and seven-figure CEO.
Stephanie Gass, a Christian business and podcast coach, discusses how faith reshaped her career after hitting rock bottom. Following the collapse of her self-built business in 2016, Gass surrendered her plans to God, leading to a prophetic dream that directed her to start a podcast. From humble beginnings with no clear roadmap, she built “Online Business for Christian Women,” a top-ranked global show that helps believers grow businesses rooted in purpose, not hustle. Through obedience and consistency, Gass turned podcasting into a ministry that equips others to partner with God in their work, replacing social media burnout with sustainable impact. Her approach has empowered hundreds of women to find clarity in their calling, share redemptive stories, and use their platforms as tools for discipleship. Grounded in biblical principles, Gass proves that when business is led by faith rather than striving, it becomes both a vessel for transformation and a testimony of God’s provision.
Key Takeaways 💡
- Faith at Work – Stephanie Gass’s Journey from Striving to Surrender – After building a business in her own strength and watching it crumble, Stephanie Gass reached a breaking point that led her to surrender her career to God. Out of that moment of brokenness came a renewed sense of calling — to help others build faith-led businesses rooted in purpose rather than hustle.
- From Hustle to Holy Alignment – Through prayer and obedience, Gass was led to start a podcast — despite never having listened to one before. That single act of faith birthed “Online Business for Christian Women,” a globally ranked show that empowers believers to grow businesses without sacrificing faith, family, or integrity. By laying down social media and trusting God’s timing, she discovered that divine strategy outperforms worldly striving.
- Building God’s Kingdom Through Business – Today, Gass equips thousands of Christian entrepreneurs to use their voices for impact through podcasting, transforming testimonies into ministries and clients into disciples. Her story proves that when business becomes partnership with God, work turns into worship — and success becomes a reflection of obedience, not ambition.
Christian Business Leader is the show for marketplace Christians seeking to explore and apply God’s will for business. If you want to learn more about how to do business for the glory of God and shape culture through discipling the business world, this show is for you.
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