Kingdom Factor Collective

From Debt to Freedom: Altynai’s Story

Altynai Stauss came to the US from Kyrgyzstan with zero understanding of American money and ended up in six-figure debt. Through discipline and faith, she became debt-free, opened her first Roth IRA, and now serves as a financial advisor helping others build wealth with integrity. In this episode, she shares her journey from Hollywood parties to radical faith, the cost of choosing Christ over her marriage, and how she leads with grace under pressure. Article: 'From Six-Figure Debt to Financial Freedom: How One Advisor Rewrites Money Stories' by Apryl Morin.

When God Redirects: Tara Tharpe’s Story

Tara Tharpe shares her journey from keeping score in church to authentic faith, how God redirected her from pharmaceutical consulting to helping women navigate transitions through She is CHANGED, and why she prays for strangers in grocery aisles. Learn about her CHANGED framework and Fuel the Flame practice for keeping your focus on the Change Maker during difficult seasons.

When Success Feels Empty: Nick Koonce’s Story

Nick Koonce had it all—successful career, beautiful family, Western standards of achievement—but felt profoundly empty. In this episode, Nick shares his journey from self-made executive to spirit-led leader, including the Netflix moment that sparked his quest for purpose, the sermon that saw him, and how faith transformed his approach to business leadership. Read the full article at [link].

When Integrity Costs You Everything

Dr. Adebola Hassan, a physician turned public health leader, shares her story of standing firm on principle when her boss demanded she fire a staff member without cause. Despite facing backlash and losing her position, she held to her faith-based commitment to fairness and integrity. This conversation explores how Christian leaders can bring their values into the marketplace, lead with the fruits of the Spirit, and build a reputation that can't be bought. Article: 'When Integrity Costs You Everything: Dr. Adebola Hassan's Stand for Fairness' by Aundre Blasingame.

Building a Faith-Driven Culture at MapleTronics

Jon Morningstar, CEO of MapleTronics, shares how he built a technology company on Christian principles—not as marketing, but as the foundation of culture. From his wake-up moment at age 20 to leading a young adult ministry that grew to 200 people, to building a faith-based business that doesn't require employees to be Christians but does require them to embrace Christian principles. Jon discusses leadership development, the importance of language and witness, and why the culture you allow is the culture you have. Full article in show notes.

From Debt to Freedom: Altynai’s Story

Altynai Strauss went from six-figure debt to financial freedom, learning to trust God through every step. From arriving in the U.S. with no understanding of American money systems to becoming a financial advisor, her journey includes a radical faith transformation, a difficult divorce, and discovering what it means to lead with grace under pressure. She now teaches financial literacy and helps others rewrite their money stories.

From Rock Bottom to Global CEO: Tobi Lovv

Tobi Lovv shares her journey from a desperate 16-year-old immigrant in Israel to CEO of an international consulting firm. She discusses becoming the first Nigerian woman to serve as an IDF officer, turning down lucrative deals based on faith, and how prayer and gratitude guide her business decisions. Based on the article 'From Lone Teen to Global Leader: Tobi Lovv's Faith-Fueled Journey of Multiplication' by Jocelyn Jeffries.

When Your Client Can’t Pay: Jagdip Singh’s Crisis

Jagdip Singh faced a $30,000 loss when a 10-year client couldn't pay. Instead of suing, he chose trust—and his team took half salaries to save the business. Discover how transparency, servant leadership, and employee ownership turned crisis into legacy at Wiscamp. Based on the article by Aundre Blasingame.

When God Tears Down Your Identity

Clint Riggins lost everything three times before God could use him. From Navy bodybuilder to drug addiction to ministry leader, his story reveals how God dismantles false identities to build something real. He shares his journey through depression, a life-changing road trip, and discovering that ministry isn't a separate calling—it's where your feet are. Based on the article by Apryl Morin.

When Jesus Leads You to Janitorial

Patrick Poer never imagined owning a janitorial business. After his solar company ran out of cash in 2022, leaving him with six kids and zero income, God used a year-long financial crisis to dismantle his identity and redefine success. Today, Patrick owns Office Pride, a commercial cleaning franchise where he's building a kingdom business that sees 225 employees as people with spiritual needs, not just labor units. He shares how Jesus is just as excited about business as we are, and why your business is the ministry.