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Redemptive Economics

Mike Hatch

87 episodes

The purpose of the Redemptive Economics Podcast is to empower Christian entrepreneurs to make a redemptive economic impact here in Pittsburgh and beyond. You'll glean practical insights from interviews with local business leaders who embody a redemptive approach to enterprise and are building their business on biblical principles.

More about the show

Learn how to integrate new technologies like AI and Bitcoin, from a Christian worldview, and leverage biblical wisdom to expose economic corruption and have a redemptive economic influence through entrepreneurship. Visit https://redemptiveeconomics.com/ to learn more.

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  1. Pittsburgh's Biggest Economic Problem - And It's Not What You Think

    · 12 min · S3 E86

    Pittsburgh’s main barrier to long-term prosperity isn’t population decline or the city’s budget financial crisis but a deeper, recurring economic dysfunction that has shaped major regional setbacks for decades. This…

  2. The Redemptive Enterprise 6: Escape the Corruption of the World & Invest for Kingdom Impact

    · 19 min · S3 E85

    Corrupt socioeconomic systems incentivize entitlement and rent-seeking, which can tempt us to view profit and wealth as the goal. However, wealth is NOT a finish line, but a tool entrusted to us for the purpose of…

  3. The Redemptive Enterprise 5: Unmasking American Socialism, A Biblical Challenge to Idleness & Coercive Redistribution

    · 27 min · S3 E84

    The United States has been a socialist country since at least the turn of the 20th century, dependent on coercive redistribution and crony capitalism. So, what does the bible have to say about creating value and doing…

  4. The Redemptive Enterprise 4: How to Unlock Your Comparative Advantage for Kingdom Impact

    · 26 min · S3 E83

    As stewards of God’s resources, we should invest where we have specialized knowledge, God-given talents, and vocational calling so we can serve others effectively and glorify God. Today, we finish looking at Redemptive…

  5. The Redemptive Enterprise 3: The Stock Market Undermines Local Economic Impact

    · 26 min · S3 E82

    Christians' fixation on retirement and investing in the stock market is undermining our local economic impact. Our valuable resources are funneled into the stock market, centralizing wealth and preventing us from…

  6. The Redemptive Enterprise 2: Redemption Over Retirement - Trusting God, Stewardship, and the Parable of the Bags of Gold

    · 25 min · S3 E81

    We continue our journey through Mike's digital course, The Redemptive Enterprise: 15 Biblical Principles for Building a Profitable Business of Eternal Significance. He challenges America’s fixation on retirement,…

  7. The Redemptive Enterprise I: God Called You To Be An Entrepreneur!

    · 25 min · S3 E80 · Explicit

    God’s first call on humanity was entrepreneurial. In fact, the bible teaches that your business is your ministry. Today we begin a new series based on Mike's digital course, The Redemptive Enterprise: 15 Biblical…

  8. What the Empty Tomb Teaches Us About Entrepreneurship

    · 9:48 · S2 E79

    This week I reflect on Jesus' empty tomb that we celebrated last Easter weekend, and what it teaches us about entrepreneurship - specifically business adversity. When things look the most hopeless, God is be working…

  9. The Strategic Economic Significance of the Promised Land

    · 24 min · S2 E78

    What if your entrepreneurial productivity is the most influential tool in God's efforts to impact the culture? Host Mike Hatch explores the strategic economic importance of the Promised Land, or Canaan, in biblical…

  10. PART 2: Value Creation in a World Driven by Consumerism - Grove City College Venture U Business Seminar Series

    · 26 min · S2 E77

    In the second part of a two-part series, Mike Hatch explores the theological and scriptural foundations of redemptive economics, emphasizing entrepreneurial experimentation as a tool for value creation and redemptive…

  11. PART 1: Value Creation in a World Driven by Consumerism - Grove City College Venture U Business Seminar Series

    · 24 min · S2 E76

    Mike Hatch returns after a hiatus to relaunch the series with a renewed focus. Mike recounts his recent seminar at Grove City College's Venture U Business Seminar Series, where he discussed the redemptive power of…

  12. Integrating Faith Into Your Financial Planning with Niki Mullinix

    · 55 min · S1 E75

    Everything changed for Niki Mullinix when she integrated her faith into her professional life. Now she helps her clients do the same for their business and financial planning. Nikki shares her faith journey,…

  13. A Biblical Framework for Integrating AI Into Your Business with Dan Simkins

    · 1 h 25 min · S1 E74

    AI expert and Founder of Atiid AI Consulting, Dan Simkins, has been helping businesses integrate AI into their operations. Along the way, he has developed his own theology of how we should be thinking about AI from a…

  14. How to Create a Powerful Business Referral Network with Alex Giannetti

    · 1 h 24 min · S1 E73

    Business networking is critical to success these days. Who you know is more important than almost anything else. Alex Giannetti, Author of the book, Great People Know Great People, shares his story about how God…

  15. Legos and Leadership Development with Tim Croll

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E72

    Tim Croll is a business strategist, leadership coach, and certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator. As a former LEGO Masters contestant who understands firsthand how powerful it is to turn ideas into something…

  16. Fly Fishing and Entrepreneurship with Adam Korman, Founder of Journey on the Fly

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E71

    Adam Korman, founder of Journey On The Fly Guide Service, an avid fly fisherman who integrates lessons from nature into spiritual and personal growth. Adam shares his personal faith journey, his love for the outdoors,…

  17. Expanding Your Impact Through Meaningful Connections with Dr Bobbi Cumpston

    · 1 h 09 min · S1 E70

    Your relational connections hold great potential for making a redemptive impact. Are you harnessing the potential of those points of connection? We talk with Author, Dr Bobbi Cumpston, about her book, Leadership…

  18. Start a Business, Buy a Business, or Invest in a Business with Tamara Bey

    · 59 min · S1 E69

    Have you been thinking about starting a business and you wonder where to capitalize your project? Our guest today, Tamar Bey, President and CEO of EGR Financial Solutions, shares valuable insights into whether you…

  19. Western PA Bitcoin Mining Deep Dive with Jon DiGiacomo

    · 1 h 51 min · S1 E68

    Bitcoin mining in Western Pennsylvania is a growing industry! Our guest today, Jon DiGiacomo, a Pittsburgh native and Bitcoin miner, educates us on the technical aspects of Bitcoin mining and why its "proof of work"…

  20. Finding Innovative Solutions for Dementia with Luke Gilligan, Founder of Resense

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E67

    Luke Gilligan, the founder and CEO of Resense, an innovative company dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with dementia. In today's interview, Luke discusses his journey as a very young Christian…

  21. The Redemptive Value of Bitcoin

    · 41 min · S1 E66

    Recently, Mike had the opportunity to do a lecture at Grove City College's cryptocurrency and blockchain class, where he argued that Bitcoin aligns with the biblical principles of honest weights and measures. He…

  22. Should Christians Take Business Loans?

    · 30 min · S1 E65

    Can business loans be redemptive? Well, yes and no. Whether a business loan is inflationary or non-inflationary is critical to determining if it is redemptive. The bible teaches that Inflationary debt of any kind is a…

  23. Recent Volatility Exposing the Bondage of Bonds

    · 29 min · S1 E64

    The recent volatility in the bond market has been the cause of great consternation. The pain that many are feeling is the result of being in bondage to the government. Instead of buying bonds and placing our trust in…

  24. Kingdom Perspective on Tariffs and Geopolitical Uncertainty

    · 27 min · S1 E63

    Tariffs are a form of coercive redistribution, which often results in capital misallocation and malinvestment. As Christian business leaders, your job isn’t to game the system—it’s to remain faithful. Redemptive…

  25. The Importance of Diversifying Custody of Your Assets with Josh Bryant

    · 1 h 18 min · S1 E62

    You do not own the stocks in your portfolio. If this comes as a surprise, then you need to listen to this interview right now. Our guest today, Josh Bryant, is the Founder of Freedom Trust, a Registered Investment…

  26. Firm Feedback in a Fragile World, with Jeff Hancher

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E61

    Most leaders avoid feedback like the plague. But what if feedback and conversations in your workplace inspired growth, built trust, and created thriving teams? Our guest today, Jeff Hancher, Executive Coach and Author…

  27. DEVOTIONAL: Treating Money Like Seed

    · 6:22 · S1 E60

    Money, like seed, should not be hoarded, but actively invested to generate wealth that blesses others and glorifies God. When it is comes to capital allocation, we should be acting like farmers, seeking to plant seeds…

  28. 3_R|E Fundamentals: Integrating the Gospel Into Every Level of Your Business

    · 28 min · S1 E59

    This is the third week of the Redemptive Economic Fundamentals series where we outline the first three redemptive economic principles under Cooperating in God's Redemptive Plan. We look at six layers of business…

  29. DEVOTIONAL: Celebrating God's Provision

    · 4:26 · S1 E58

    God wants us to be intentional about prioritizing joyful, generous celebration to remember the ways he has blessed us in our business and families. Kingdom business should be marked by joy, not just in financial…

  30. The Antifragile Leader (Wheeling Mayor's Prayer Breakfast)

    · 30 min · S1 E57

    "Antifragility" is the condition of anything which gains from disorder, struggle, or set back. Jesus was the ultimate antifragile leader as he embraced his role as the suffering servant, gaining power and glory through…

  31. DEVOTIONAL: The Purpose for Profit

    · 4:25 · S1 E56

    Our western culture has made profit a dirty word. However, profit is a critical tool for kingdom impact. Rather than hoarding it, God calls Christian entrepreneurs to be prepared to deploy profits for His kingdom…

  32. 2_R|E Fundamentals: The Biblical Mandate for Honest Money

    · 30 min · S1 E55

    In this second installment of the Redemptive Economics Fundamentals series, we explore the crucial principle of upholding honest money, ethical banking, and investment practices. You'll learn about how the attributes…

  33. DEVOTIONAL: Proclaiming the Gospel Through Your Business

    · 4:00 · S1 E54

    All of our economic choices and activities should reflect and proclaim the gospel through integrity, generosity, and service. Christian entrepreneurs have a unique responsibility to use their business practices to…

  34. 1_R|E Fundamentals: Faithful or Fearful? How Our View of God Shapes Our Business Practices

    · 35 min · S1 E53

    In this inaugural episode of the Redemptive Economics Fundamentals series, Mike Hatch lays the biblical foundation for integrating faith and work. Drawing from the Parable of the Bags of Gold (Matthew 25:14–30), he…

  35. DEVOTIONAL: Empowering Human Capital by Acknowledging the Image of God

    · 4:55 · S1 E52

    People created in God's image and are the most valuable capital. Redemptive business practices prioritize human flourishing over short-term profits. Biblical readings from Genesis and 1 John underscore the inherent…

  36. Accepting Responsibility as a Young Entrepreneur with Keaton Grider

    · 48 min · S1 E51

    In an age when most young people seem to be running away from responsibility, Keaton Grider has decided to take the bull by the horns and fill a need for business leaders in the Ohio Valley. Keaton also highlights the…

  37. DEVOTIONAL: "Ordinary" Business Activities - Eternal Consequences

    · 6:30 · S1 E50

    Within the context of the kingdom of God, there are no "ordinary" business activities. Everything we do, as entrepreneurs, has eternal consequences. As God's covenant people, we are called to reflect justice, mercy,…

  38. God's Purpose Amidst Professional Tragedy with Greg Heibert

    · 1 h 12 min · S1 E49

    Greg Heibert shares his powerful story of transformation from a driven, ambitious entrepreneur to a humbled servant of God. After facing multiple tragedies, including a flood and a fire that destroyed his business and…

  39. DEVOTIONAL: Aligning Business Practices with God's Standards of Truth and Justice

    · 4:39 · S1 E48

    The bible emphasizes the importance of honest money, ethical banking, and just financial practices. Christian entrepreneurs should align their business practices with God's standards of truth and justice, rejecting…

  40. Could AI Make Us More Human? with Michael McGreevy

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E47

    Michael McGreevy, a Marketing and Business Consultant, talks with us about how Christian entrepreneurs should approach AI with wisdom and intentionality, leveraging it to enhance human-centric aspects of business…

  41. DEVOTIONAL: Stop Settling for Idle Speculation of God's Resources!

    · 7:58 · S1 E46

    As Christian entrepreneurs the Bible encourages us to create, build, and invest wisely, understanding our accountability in managing God's resources. We are also exhorted to reject idleness and dependence on idle…

  42. The Redemptive Implications of The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with Rick Newton and Todd Blumer

    · 1 h 31 min · S1 E45

    President Donald Trump just established the historic United States Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on March 6. Rick Newton (Founder, Newton Institute) and Todd Blumer (President, SDG Systems) join me to explore the…

  43. DEVOTIONAL: Leveraging Your Specialized Knowledge for God's Glory

    · 7:49 · S1 E44

    Your industry expertise and business acumen are not merely a competitive advantage, but gifts meant for Kingdom impact. By intentionally aligning you and your company's unique strengths with opportunities to serve,…

  44. A Blueprint for Living with Clarity and Purpose with Andrew Reichert

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E43

    It was in a dark jail cell, surrounded by hardened criminals and filth, that Andrew Reichert finally cried out to God in desperation. His life today, and the impact he's having through his real estate business, Birgo…

  45. DEVOTIONAL: Is Scarcity Thinking Limiting Business Growth?

    · 7:41 · S1 E42

    The world teaches scarcity thinking—there's only so much to go around, so grab what you can. But God’s Kingdom operates on different principles. In today's devotion we contrast the world's scarcity mindset with the…

  46. Who's Driving Your Ambition as an Entrepreneur? with Matt Davis

    · 1 h 15 min · S1 E41

    Matt Davis, the Founder and Executive Director of 4:12 Sports shares his journey from the corporate world to ministry, outlining the challenges and joys of seeking God's kingdom first. We also explore the importance of…

  47. DEVOTIONAL: Do Your Key Metrics Reflect Your Role as a Steward?

    · 13 min · S1 E40

    In the grand economy of creation, we often forget a fundamental truth: we own nothing. Every resource, every talent, every opportunity flows from the Master's hand. When we truly grasp this reality, it transforms our…

  48. From Corporate Leadership to Global Impact with Brenda Tenison

    · 1 h 15 min · S1 E39

    Often we don't get the life we want, but God helps us to love the life we have. That has been a mantra for Brenda Tenison throughout her journey from corporate America to global impact through her nonprofit, Bbright.…

  49. How Bitcoin Software Development Mitigates Corrupt Incentives with Jimmy Song and KJ Cao

    · 1 h 45 min · S1 E38

    Bitcoin is one of the most redemptive technologies ever invented. However, if you're familiar with software development, you know how vulnerable it can be to corrupt influences. So, how is Bitcoin different? Bitcoin…

  50. Gaining the Freedom to Make a Redemptive Impact with Jeff Lagoni

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E37

    Jeff Lagoni was sick and tired of working his 9-5 and not getting credit for his production. He found the freedom he was looking for, as well as the financial success once he turned to the real estate industry. Little…

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