Stop comparing yourself, return to surrender, and boost productivity—partner with God at work and build a business with purpose.

Welcome to Heaven in Business—where we help you navigate the messy intersection of faith, family, and business so you can partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact.

In this episode, Andy shares how he had his most productive day in a month—and it didn’t come from working harder, getting more efficient, or building a better plan. The breakthrough came from changing his center: recognizing how comparison pulls you back onto the throne, then choosing surrender—putting Christ back at the center—so your work flows from overflow, not effort.

1. Name the comparison questions driving you
   If you’re feeling scattered, pay attention to what you’re really asking: “Am I behind?” “What do I need to prove?” “When will I be enough?” Those questions reveal the source you’re living from.

2. Swap comparison for surrender questions
   Shift to Spirit-led questions like: “What obedience is mine today?” “What assignment is mine?” “What am I being led to release?” That’s how you come back to clarity and peace—without striving.

3. Use the ‘mirror question’ to re-center fast
   When comparison creeps in, ask: “What does my reaction tell me about who is ruling my heart—my significance, satisfaction, or security?” It’s not shame—it’s a quick re-centering back to Jesus on the throne.

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00:00 Why this productivity shift wasn’t about working harder or smarter
02:24 The pressure stack: news, relationships, cashflow, health, and uncertainty
04:48 Comparison is never neutral—it competes for lordship
07:12 The unexpected re-center: Isaiah 53 and the power of surrender
09:28 Why work will never satisfy when you’re sourcing significance from it
11:49 “Unforced rhythms of grace” (Matthew 11) + overflow vs effort
14:05 The mirror question that snaps you back to center
16:31 Prayer: letting go of striving, envy, and comparison
18:45 Share your testimony + upcoming events

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Feeling pressure to shrink back? Learn 3 Nehemiah strategies to hear God at work and build your kingdom business with courage, focus, and impact.

Welcome to the Heaven in Business podcast—where we help you partner with God, build better business, and multiply kingdom impact. In this episode, Andy unpacks a timely word to lean in (not draw back) and walks through three practical keys from Nehemiah to strengthen your faith and business. Andy Mason hosts this conversation from a place of Scripture-first leadership and real-world application.

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Episode summary

When the pressure hits, our instinct is to lower expectations or play it safe. Drawing from Nehemiah 4 & 6, Andy shows how mockery, mess (rubble), and distraction are classic tactics to stall your assignment. You’ll learn how to anchor in God’s voice, strengthen your core focus, and build with others so your work blesses cities and nations. Along the way, Andy shares stories from mastermind cohorts, travel partners, and a renewed commitment to Scripture-centered leadership that refuses to retreat.

Three Practical Takeaways

1. Pray, then build: When criticism hits, return to God’s word and presence to reset your courage and next actions.

2. Strengthen the team: Close ranks at exposed places; build with families and peers—arm-to-arm—not as a lone hero.

3. Guard your focus: Say “I am doing a great work and cannot come down.” Protect your white-hot core from nice-but-distracting invites.

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Timestamps

00:00 Welcome & why this word matters (don’t draw back) Heaven in Business

01:10 Upcoming gatherings & missions: students, marriage retreat in Cancún; global trips; invite to engage

02:15 Daily rhythms: Bible, journaling, walking with God like Enoch

04:35 Mastermind kickoff & the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit with accountability

06:40 Resetting expectations: hope, expansion, and fresh fire

08:45 Why Nehemiah? Building with eternity in mind (Matthew 6:33)

11:20 Key 1 – When opposition mocks (Neh. 4:1–6): pray, anchor, keep building

15:55 Key 2 – When the rubble feels overwhelming (Neh. 4:9–14): close ranks, fight for family & city

20:40 City impact and your business: why your region’s health affects your house

21:50 Key 3 – When distractions invite you to “come down” (Neh. 6:1–9): clarify vision; say no to good to protect great

23:30 Real example: declining “coffee” invites to finish core assignments

24:25 Activation: Ask the Holy Spirit for your one focus and do it

25:10 Wrap & next steps: cohorts, conferences, and the Growth Path

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Christian entrepreneur? Here’s how to hear God at work and lead with faith—by living as if the Bible is actually true in business decisions.

Welcome to Heaven in Business—equipping Christian entrepreneurs to partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In this episode, Janine Mason shares the question that’s been shaping her leadership: “What if the Bible is true?” Not just mentally agreeing with Scripture, but allowing God’s Word to inform everyday decisions—anxiety, payroll, clients, conflict, and courage. You’ll hear practical stories (including a candid marriage moment with Andy) and a simple activation to align your actions with what God has actually said.

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Three Practical Takeaways

1. Trade anxiety for assurance. When pressure hits, pause and pray Philippians 4—turn worry into worship and specific requests.

2. Decide from God’s promises. Keep one verse for the week (e.g., “Nothing is impossible”) and let it steer hiring, pricing, and tough conversations.

3. Act on the word you’ve received. If God said “Go,” stop re-checking the starting blocks—take the next faithful step today.

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Timestamps

00:00 Welcome—navigating life, family, and business with God

00:38 Why Scripture matters (Hebrews 4:12; John 17:17; 2 Tim 3:16–17; Isa 55:11)

02:22 The core question: What if the Bible is true?

03:30 Anxiety reveals what we really believe—how to respond with faith

04:42 “Nothing is impossible”—moving from mental assent to daily action

06:40 Activation from a business retreat: choose one prophetic phrase

07:03 Stories: “Ready, set…go” and the leader who stopped second-guessing

09:22 When experience shouts louder than Scripture—what to do

11:42 Real life: Janine + Andy, conflict, and practicing love in the moment

14:09 Repentance, patience, and letting the Word shape behavior

15:50 Your turn—pick one verse and live it out this week

16:34 Events & invitations; closing encouragement

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