Kingdom Factor Collective

Building Teams That Matter Beyond the Bottom Line

Scott Murphy, Director of Team and Community Development at Magum Contracting, shares how he brings his background in education into the construction industry. He discusses measuring success beyond profit margins, integrating faith into daily work, and building team cultures that transform lives. Full article link in notes.

From Hidden Rooms to Radical Surrender

Jamie Young spent 30 years hiding a struggle with lust while building a successful career in the automotive industry. After being laid off in 2021, he finally surrendered fully to Christ and found freedom through Romans 12:2. In this episode, Jamie shares how he rebuilt his life through 'scripture over scrolling,' memorized verses as weapons, and turned his home into his mission field. He also discusses his book, End It Now, and offers practical advice for men struggling to move from being saved to being surrendered.

When God Calls You Into the Unfamiliar

Edrice Angry is launching Delfiini-Merenneito Spa and Wellness Essentials, an organic skincare company—despite having a strong background in education. In this conversation, she shares why she's pressing forward into unfamiliar territory, how her faith anchors every business decision, and what it means to lead with stewardship rather than strategy. Full article: 'Edrice Angry: When God Calls You Into the Unfamiliar' by Apryl Morin.

When the Hidden Room Opens

Jamie Young spent 35 years in the automotive industry and 30 years wrestling with a secret addiction to lust that nearly destroyed his marriage. After being laid off in 2021, those three months of unemployment became his altar—where he moved from being saved to fully surrendered. Using Romans 12:2 as his foundation, Jamie rewired his mind through Scripture memorization and radical transparency. Now at Accenture, he anchors every day in an hour with God, proving that freedom isn't about location—it's about surrender. Article: [link in show notes]

From Purpose Lost to Purpose Found with Rocky Elkin

Rocky Elkin spent decades in construction and delivery work with Jesus as his constant companion. When retirement left him purposeless, he stumbled onto something unexpected: using AI to create a Scripture-based tool that cracked him open emotionally. That discovery became Soul Search—a free digital resource that helps people experience the Bible reading them, rather than them reading the Bible. Rocky shares how he moved from yelling at kids on his lawn to stewarding a tool that reaches self-sufficient professionals who'd never walk into a church.

From Crisis to Calling: Brian King’s Kingdom Trading Story

Brian King's journey from selling newspapers at Walmart to founding KDT Institute is a powerful testimony of God's faithfulness through betrayal, financial crisis, and unexpected doors. In this episode, Brian shares how a prophetic word in 2008, a devastating layoff, and the COVID-19 pandemic became the crucible that birthed Kingdom Day Traders—a global movement teaching believers to trade with kingdom principles. Article: 'From Newspaper Sales to Kingdom Trading: How Crisis Became Brian King's Calling' by Apryl Morin.

When God Calls You Into the Unfamiliar

Edrice Angry is launching an organic skincare company—far outside her education background. She shares how she discerns God's calling vs. distraction, stays motivated through steep learning curves, and views leadership as stewardship. Her advice: when discouraged, return to the vision God gave you and keep moving forward faithfully. Based on the article by Apryl Morin.

When God Says You’re the Head: William’s Story

William Atitso Amankwah heard God's voice at six years old and is still listening at 49. In this episode, he shares how God called him out of a stable management role to start AWA Roofing Company in Ghana—a business built on prayer, generosity, and kingdom work. From a $25,000 seed gift to training women and supporting orphans quarterly, William's story is about radical obedience and divine provision. Full article link in show notes.

Leading with Faith in Controlled Chaos

Aaron McTeer, account manager at Dayton Freight Lines, shares how he anchors himself to Philippians 4:6-7 in the 'controlled chaos' of the trucking industry. From a third-grade faith commitment to praying for his non-believing manager's sick son, Aaron demonstrates how being a 'differentiator'—steady, prayerful, and present—opens doors for marketplace ministry without being weird or unapproachable.

Be Anxious for Nothing: Faith in Chaos

Aaron McTeer, account manager at Dayton Freight Lines, shares how he leads with faith in the 'controlled chaos' of the trucking industry. From a third-grade faith decision to praying for his manager's son, Aaron discusses being a differentiator without being weird, staying anchored to Philippians 4:6-7, and making gospel inroads through steady, peaceful responses. Based on the article 'Be Anxious for Nothing: Leading with Faith in a Controlled Chaos Industry' by Apryl Morin.