Kingdom Factor Collective

From Corporate Burnout to Kingdom Business

Sybil Stewart shares her journey from nearly having a stroke and losing her corporate HR job to building a thriving faith-based business serving Christian women entrepreneurs. She discusses the power of obedience, God's pruning process, daily business meetings with God, and her mission to close the income gap for Christian businesswomen. Based on the article 'From Corporate Burnout to Kingdom Business: Sybil's Story of Obedience' by Apryl Morin.

Jason Lansdon: From Rock Bottom to Radical Faith

Jason Lansdon lost everything—his marriage, his career at Aflac after 20 years, his picture-perfect life. But in that wreckage, he rediscovered God and learned what truly matters. Now as co-founder of Peak Managed Services, he leads with conviction, making hard decisions that sometimes cost him opportunities. Jason shares his journey from corporate success to spiritual renewal, why he walked away from a hypocritical Christian company, and how he stays focused on God's truth in daily business operations. Article by Apryl Morin.

How Danny Miller Leads with Faith

In this episode, host Judi Bontreger interviews Danny Miller, owner of Cutting Edge CNC, about faith-driven leadership rooted in surrender, meeting employees' five core human needs, lead vs. lag measures, values-based hiring, and building a legacy. Read the full article: https://collective.kingdomfactor.us/articles/judi-bontreger/beyond-bottom-line-leading-purpose-people

How Hannah Nokes Discovered Her Calling

In this episode David Seweryn interviews Hannah Nokes, author and co-founder of Commissioned, about her move from the corporate ladder to a Kingdom calling. They discuss design as vocation, community, her book Magnify Your Impact, and practical ways to leverage time, skills and space. Read: https://collective.kingdomfactor.us/articles/david-seweryn/corporate-ladder-kingdom-calling-hannah-nokes

How Jayme Shiarla Leads with Faith

In this episode, David Seweryn interviews Jayme Shiarla, wellness coach and author, about her journey from burnout to breakthrough. She explains how faith reshaped her leadership, how Beyond The Words began, and practical habits like prioritizing Scripture and 'Coffee with Jesus.' Read more: https://collective.kingdomfactor.us/articles/david-seweryn/burnout-breakthrough-jayme-shiarla-faith-leadership

How Christopher Burt Built Looking Glass

In this episode, host Jana Cardona interviews Christopher Burt, founder of Looking Glass Guitar Co., about his journey from burnout and police and legal work to faith-driven leadership. He shares how shifting from problem-focused thinking, surrendering control, and innovating with 3D printing and CERAKOTE transformed his business. Read the full article: https://collective.kingdomfactor.us/articles/jana-cardona/control-to-christs-vision-christopher-burt-victorious-living

How Dr. Joy Matthieu Trusted God

In this episode, Apryl Morin interviews Dr. Joy Matthieu, Cambridge-trained researcher turned faith-led founder of the Foundation of Jasper. They explore spiritual warfare, radical trust, poverty lived through homelessness, and family-based development. Read the full article: https://collective.kingdomfactor.us/articles/apryl-morin/academia-abundance-dr-joy-matthieu-journey

How Dr. Rita Renee Leads with Faith

In this episode, host Apryl Morin interviews Dr. Rita Renee, a faith-led leader and coach who transformed childhood trauma into a mission to help women “come off mute.” They discuss healing, stewardship of family, integrity in business, and practical faith-driven leadership. Read more: https://collective.kingdomfactor.us/articles/apryl-morin/trauma-triumph-dr-rita-renee-faith-leadership

How Elisha Merges Missions & Accounting

Apryl Morin interviews Elisha McFarlan, CPA and founder of Everstead Accounting, about merging faith, accounting, and global missions. Elisha explains building a mission-driven firm that delivers financial clarity for nonprofits and leaders. Read the article: https://collective.kingdomfactor.us/articles/apryl-morin/elisha-mcfarlin-merging-missions-accounting

How Tristan Surrendered to Purpose

Apryl Morin interviews Tristan Murray, former college soccer scholar-athlete turned financial advisor, on surrendering to God's call. Tristan discusses his pivot to finance, pandemic transition, workplace testimonies, and a miraculous birth. Read the full article: https://collective.kingdomfactor.us/articles/apryl-morin/power-surrender-leader-true-calling