Are you stuck replaying business decisions you wish you could take back? Beating yourself up for the hire you didn't make, the deal that fell through, or the opportunity you "missed"?

This episode will completely reframe how you see setbacks, delays, and disappointments in business. Josiah Ryan breaks down the biblical principle that there are no missed opportunities in God's kingdom—only redirected steps that are part of a sovereign plan you can't see yet.

Drawing from Proverbs 16:9, Genesis 50:20, and Ecclesiastes 3:1, Josiah walks through why the world's approach to business—scarcity, regret, and scrambling—is fundamentally opposed to God's design for your life and work. He shares raw, personal testimony about how the hurricanes that destroyed his business turned out to be the greatest blessing of his life, removing idols he didn't even know he had and repositioning him for a partnership that's now changing everything.

If you've been living with regret, feeling like you're behind, or wondering if you made the wrong call, this episode will help you see God's sovereign hand in every closed door, every "failure," and every pivot you've had to make.

What you'll learn in this episode:

Why your perfect plan failing might be God's perfect protection How to stop emotionally spiraling over business decisions that didn't pan out The difference between the world's cruel way of doing business and God's kingdom way Why putting people first—not profit—unlocks God's favor in your business How to identify and eliminate money idols that are quietly running your life The real reason God allows betrayal, loss, and hardship in business What it means that "a man's heart devises his ways, but the Lord directs his steps" How to trust God's timing when everything feels delayed or derailed

This is a faith-building, perspective-shifting episode for Christian business owners who are ready to stop living in regret and start walking in the confidence that God is sovereignly directing every step—even the ones that feel like setbacks.

If you're tired of the isolation, the pressure, and the worldly hustle that leaves you empty, this podcast is your community. Subscribe to The Christian Business Podcast with Josiah Ryan and join a movement of entrepreneurs who are building businesses the kingdom way.

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Most small business owners think their biggest problem is sales, marketing, or cash flow.

It’s not.

In this episode of The Christian Business Podcast with Josiah Ryan, Josiah breaks down why recruiting is the most important skill a business owner can develop — and how failing to master it keeps you trapped in the day-to-day.

Josiah explains the leverage behind hiring the right employees, how buying your time back changes everything, and why one trained person can outperform the owner over the long run. He walks through the difference between employees and department heads, what to look for when hiring, and why coachability and ownership mentality matter more than raw skill.

This episode also speaks directly to young professionals and employees, revealing a massive opportunity most people are missing: thousands of business owners from the baby boomer generation are retiring, and many have no one to sell their businesses to. For those willing to work, learn, and lead, there has never been a better time to step into ownership.

Josiah also delivers a clear challenge to business owners: either commit to being an A++++ leader who builds people and culture, or stop pretending you want to grow. Excellence is not optional in today’s market.

If you’re serious about building a business that runs without you — and honors God through leadership, stewardship, and excellence — this episode will reshape how you think about hiring forever.

Listen now, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

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In this first episode of 2026, Josiah Ryan breaks down what he believes is the single highest-leverage skill Christian business owners must master this year: recruiting.

If you’re stuck in the daily grind, wearing every hat, working 60+ hours a week, and wondering why your business still feels like a job — this episode is your wake-up call.

Josiah explains why recruiting the right people creates exponential growth, how replacing problems with people unlocks time and financial freedom, and why trying to do everything yourself is quietly killing your business. Drawing from real-world examples, biblical leadership principles, and the powerful framework from Who Not How by Dan Sullivan, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, delegation, and growth.

You’ll learn:

• Why recruiting beats hustle every time
• How one hire can create years of leverage
• The 4 critical areas every business must staff correctly
• Why excellence is non-negotiable for Christian entrepreneurs
• How to recruit even when you “don’t have the money”
• Why God designed entrepreneurs to be leaders, builders, and team developers

If you want to stop being self-employed and start leading like a true CEO — this episode will change how you build your business in 2026 and beyond.

👉 Share this episode with a business owner who needs to hear it.

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