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

An episode of [Redemptive Economics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1762242440), 14 Jan 2026, 26 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392546/episodes/18504652-part-2-value-creation-in-a-world-driven-by-consumerism-grove-city-college-venture-u-business-seminar-series.mp3

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 influence. The episode highlights the importance of trusting God, producing value for others, and rejecting a scarcity mentality. Mike discusses biblical passages such as Ephesians 4, 2 Thessalonians 3, and Ecclesiastes 11, stressing the necessity of diligent work and the redemptive potential of businesses and entrepreneurship. 00:00 Introduction to Redemptive Economics 00:41 Welcome and Overview of the Series 01:08 Value Creation in a Consumer-Driven World 04:20 Biblical Foundations for Redemptive Work 06:53 Trust in God vs. Scarcity Mentality 09:14 The Importance of Hard Work and Generosity 18:23 Entrepreneurship and Eternal Significance 23:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Digital Course: https://redemptiveeconomics.thinkific.com/courses/RedemptiveEnterprise Website: https://redemptiveeconomics.com/ Support the show

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