Kingdom Factor Collective

The Holy Spirit as Business Partner

Dara Ibanga lost everything twice—and rebuilt an empire both times as a single immigrant mother. She shares how she structures her day around prayer check-ins with the Holy Spirit, reserves the front seat of her car for Him, and views wealth as stewardship for God's work. From selling water at age eight in Nigeria to catering in America while navigating immigration paperwork, Dara's story reveals what happens when you treat God as your actual business partner.

When HR Lost Its Way with Brett Billups

Brett Billups shares his journey from dreading Monday mornings at Kraft Foods to founding Biblical HR. After years in corporate board rooms, he discovered the gap between Sunday worship and Monday work—and spent 15 years building the bridge. Brett discusses his failed first launch, God's timing, and why culture is built through discipleship, not mission statements. Based on the article by Apryl Morin.

When God Becomes Your First Supervisor

Dr. Babongile Mkhize shares how reporting to God first transformed her career—from completing a PhD thesis in record time to being declared cancer-free after stage 4 diagnosis. A chemist turned executive leader, she reveals practical principles for integrating faith in the workplace, including what it means to present work to God before your manager and why He cares about every task on your desk.

Listen to the Whispers Before the Crash

Jonathan Pleska had achieved worldly success working with major brands like the NFL and Coke—until a car accident became a holy interruption. In this episode, Jonathan shares how God's whispers led him to realign his life and business with Kingdom purpose, helping Christian organizations grow with mission-driven strategy.

From Corporate Success to Soul Awakening

Vanessa Pereira had the six-figure salary, downtown Toronto condo, and picture-perfect life—but inside, she was crying out to God nightly, feeling shattered and empty. After her father's death became a catalyst for soul awakening, God began redirecting her through depression, a $10K coaching investment, and divine pruning of relationships and career opportunities. Today, Vanessa is a Self-Leadership Coach who co-creates WITH God, not for Him. Her story reveals how breakdowns become superpowers and surrender leads to true joy. Based on the article by Apryl Morin.

Matt Buziecki: Flying by Faith in Business

Matt Buziecki spent ten years as a construction superintendent in California before moving to South Carolina for semi-retirement. But God had other plans. In this conversation, Matt shares how he witnessed to coworkers in a cutthroat industry, helped transform an atheist friend into a believer, and now ministers daily to his sister-in-law's dying father. A story about surrendering your own game plan and letting God reposition you for purpose.

The Promise That Changed Everything

Jannine Prokop lost her job after 20+ years in semiconductor manufacturing—and experienced unprecedented peace. She shares how God's promise to write a book became her pathway to obedience, the costly lesson of ignoring God's voice in choosing a spouse, and how daily surrender through prayer, Bible reading, and foster care became her Monday morning reality. Learn why treating God's promises as invitations to trust, not tasks to perform, changes everything.

From Corporate Misery to Faith-Driven Leadership

Forth Heffner runs five businesses built on an unshakable foundation: faith first, everything else second. After losing his father suddenly in 2011, Forth deepened his relationship with Christ and decided to fully integrate his beliefs into his work. Today, he leads with purpose—from praying before client meetings to building companies with mission statements that glorify God. This conversation explores the cost and freedom of refusing to compartmentalize faith and business. Based on the article by Apryl Morin.

Taking the Little Stuff to Daddy

Dr. Heather Lamb shares how her 'faith walk' shapes her work as a workplace well-being strategist and nonprofit founder. From receiving payment months in advance to training young entrepreneurs through her SEEK program, she explains why taking problems to God first—not last—is the key to kingdom entrepreneurship. Full article by Apryl Morin at [link].

Transformation Beyond the Gym

Jordon Groves spent 15 years watching clients lose weight only to gain it back. That heartbreak led him to ask a harder question: What if the problem wasn't the workout plan? Today, he runs the Temple Protocol, coaching Christian men through sustainable transformation by addressing identity first. This conversation explores his journey from basketball in Wales to baptism in Rio, and how he now integrates biblical stewardship into fitness coaching.