Repurposing Business

Work Consistently

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some believe consistency is overrated (usually to cover their inconsistencies) but would not like it if their garbage was not collected each week, wat...

Work with Compassion

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What drives your work? Is it competition, ambition or the need to put food on the table? The products and services we provide through or work can be s...

Make Reconciliation your Work

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reconciliation can be a messy business yet it is core to the work of God. The whole specter of history reveals the battle between good and evil, and a...

Reform work, and work to Reform

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is our job as individual and organizations to be involved in work that reforms. Reformed people reform systems that transform nations. Re-forming t...

Do Redemptory Work

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

God's opposition works to "steal, kill and destroy" so when we join God's workforce it stands to reason we are signing up to do the opposite, to do wo...

Work Restoratively

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We often like things brand new, out the box. God, however, has given us the job of being restorers... "restorers of streets with dwellings" it says in...

Work Honorably; keep Agreements

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Work is covenantal in nature. Deuteronomy attests that even the blessing of our work by God is evidence of his covenant with us. We too must work as c...

Work with Revelation, not just Information or Calculation

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gave made us with a brain. Thinking is good; thinking with the Mind of Christ is even better. Work like God goes beyond information and calculation to...

Work in a manner that Builds Relationship

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes workplaces tell people to leave their personal stuff at home. Nowadays enlightened companies are telling people "bring your whole self to wo...

Breathe Life through Work

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Faith does not just hope for life after death but breathes life into things that look dead. Since our work is produced by faith it can also be life-br...

Work Respectfully

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Didn't God have every opportunity to make robots, subservient workers who had no mind or will of their own? Yet he created humankind in his image and ...

Work Collaboratively

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are designed for interdependence yet many factors pull us towards a workstyle of fierce independence. What are these pullers? How do they impact ou...

Work with Intention

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are lots of companies that say fun is a value... "We want to have fun!" Is it not more important that our work be intentional, deliberate, purpo...

Work with Hope

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hopelessness is a serious issue. Is it one of the causes for the current work crisis? Are Millennials and NewGeners resigning en masse because they ha...

Work to Protect

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we work by faith which, by definition, involves risk while actively protecting through our work? This paradox is the topic of today's Work like...

Work to Provide

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

God is your provider... that is true. Since we are made in his image, he designs us to provide for others. Furthermore, he created work as the usual m...

Work from a place of Rest

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The "new economy pathology" says you can work 7x24, always be on, enjoy this frenetic busyness, and not get burned out. Wrong! We are designed to work...

Work Consistent with your Calling

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many confuse occupation and vocation, activity and calling. From God's perspective they are synonymous. We are designed as worker-worshippers yet we h...

Work Empowered

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Empowered people empower others. The opposite of empowerment is insecurity and insecure leaders (workers) are destructive beyond measure. We must ther...

Focus Outward

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus set a new benchmark in being others-oriented, selfless, focussed outward. Conventional wisdom says you should hustle to take care of yourself; k...

Work to Transform

08 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The work of God is transformational. A nothing becomes a something, a void becomes a planet, the unformed takes form as he works for good. How can our...

Be Material and Mystical

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favorite words in Hebrew is "vav" -- it means AND. In this episode we explore the integration of the material and the mystical in our work.

Do High Quality Work

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We assume that God's work is high quality, of course, but why do we so often see a "Junk for Jesus" mentality when it comes to the work of Christians?...

Good work in a good way

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If we do good work in a bad way is the work still good? God looked at his work and said, "It is good!" When he looks at my work does he say the same? ...

First things First

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talented people face the challenge of having many options of what to do. Those with ADD (or normal work distractions) can be similarly challenged. It ...

Work with Order

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Order and Faith... this is not a trade-off we are supposed to make. Order & Faith go hand in hand. This season is a set of daily podcasts to di...

Get Happy

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is Day 2 and the principle of getting happy before we get stuck into our work. The joy of the Lord is our strength. Working from a place of rest ...

Precede Work by Inviting the Holy Spirit

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Day 1 of 31 Ways: precede putting pen to paper with an active invitation to the Holy Spirit. This is not to ask him to bless your work but a recogniti...

Season 6 - e000 31 Ways Introduction

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are entering a month of daily podcasts to discover how God works and how we can work like Him in 31 ways. Work is not just being redefined and redi...

Kingdom Economics... the new book

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brett Johnson has published a new book titled Kingdom Economics which speaks to many of the principles discussed in this podcast series. Get it on Ama...

Influencing How Capital is Deployed for Good with Jay Jakub

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Jay Jakub discussed Completing Capitalism and the healing of business to heal the world. He has insightful perspectives from his ...

Introducing The Global Giants Foundation with Brett Johnson

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the podcast comes from a discussion with the Kingdom Economics cohort about a new fund called The Global Giants Foundation - a foundation th...

Hidden Hands Behind Capital with Dr. Charlie Self

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Charlie Self has three History degrees as well as a degree in Theology and a life-long appreciation for what we can learn from the past in order t...

Capital and Societal Transformation with Zienzi Dillon, Susan Oh, and Suparno Adijanto

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of speakers with strong banking, investment, and economics backgrounds speak about capital and its linkage to transforming society. Dr. Supa...

Principles of Freedom with Natchi Lazarus

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Natchi Lazarus to discuss some of the key principles regarding debt and finances that he has learned and practiced as...

Dealing With Debt with Natchi Lazarus

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The topic we dealt with in our Kingdom Economics class this week was Debt and Interest, two tools of the devil to keep people in slavery. This sound...

Capital That Tackles Giants With Matt Elsberry

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Elsberry to discuss the topic of capital and how it can be used to tackle "Giants". Link to Matt's website: www...

The Journey to KC with Gene Strite

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Gene Strite to discuss helping people to start where they are and get into wealth creation. Connect with Brett Johns...

Capital and Non-Profits, NGOs & Charities With Pieter Faure

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Pieter Faure to discuss capital within non-profits, NGOs, and charities. Link to Pieter's website: https://mergon.co...

Impact Investors: Adjusting Expectations of Returns With Chris Maclellan

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Maclellan to discuss impact investors and his hope for the future of impact investing. Link to Chris' website:...

Funding Trade, Influencing Nations with Cobus Visagie

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Cobus Visagie to discuss funding trade, influencing nations, and his hope for capital in Africa. Link to Cobus' site...

Bitcoin: Is It Faith-Based-Compliant, with Mark Moss

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Moss is an investor, entrepreneur, and Bitcoin proponent. In this episode, we discuss how well Bitcoin aligns with the 10 characteristics of fait...

Investing for Eternal Returns with Andre Baard

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Andre Baard to discuss the topic of investing for eternal returns. Links to Andre's sites: www.andrebaard.com www....

Shaping Capital Policies That Align With Eternity with Ben Akabueze

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I sit down with Ben Akabueze, Director General of the Budget office for the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to discuss shaping capital po...

Finding Eternal Capitalists with Kevon Saber and Bart Munro

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Kevon Saber and Bart Munro to discuss the difficulties behind finding eternal capitalists. Link to Kevon's website: ...

Secrets of the Kingdom Economy with Paul Cuny

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down to have a conversation with Paul Cuny, author of Secrets of the Kingdom Economy. We discuss the transition from business...

Introduction To Kingdom Economics: A Webinar with Brett Johnson

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I delve into the topic of kingdom economics. Rather than turning this podcast into a teaching series on biblical economics, I have c...

Capital, Generosity and Eternity with Daryl Heald and Johan du Preez

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Daryl Heald and Johan du Preez to discuss the three categories of givers. Link to Daryl's website: generositypath.o...

Biblically Responsible Investing With Robert Netzly

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robert is a globally recognized authority in the Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) movement, author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book "Biblicall...

Categories of Investors with Henry Kaestner

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have broken investment camps into Returners (speculators), Renewers (rebuilders of economies), and Reformers (transforming socs). In this episode,...

New Metrics for Capital with Christos Makridis

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If capital is to meet eternity and not be found wanting, do we need new metrics on how capital is successfully deployed? Who is doing a good job of me...

The History of Capital with Andrew Clark

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does capital matter, or does "spiritual stuff" override capital? Have followers of Jesus been outwitted when it comes to capital? Find out in this po...

Capital: Uses and Abuses with André Holtshausen

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, André Holtshausen joins us as we discuss the uses and abuses of capital. Link to André's website: https://www.humanstate.com/ Con...

Capital and the Development of Nations with Zienzi Dillon

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Zienzi Dillon joins us as we speak of extending the Kingdom of God: what does this look like in Africa, one of the hot future markets...

Systems Behind Capital With Uli Kortsch

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We see financing entities at the local or national level (such as local banks making loans, angels, VCs, impact investors, PE, etc.)... but what are t...

Introduction: When Capital Meets Eternity

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of talk of Capital in "Christian" or Faith-driven circles, but how has it made the link to eternity? It seems a "When Capital meets Ete...

Restoring, renewing, reviving of products

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

God can restore equipment. In this podcast episode we talk about the restoring, renewing and reviving of products. Connect with Brett Johnson on soci...

Reinstatement of Ministers, Restoring Identity

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the idea of "Is this a business or a ministry?" and we look at what it means to discover and restore your business identit...

The Rebuilding and Repairing of Marriages in Business

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Month of Miracles season, we talk about 6 marriages that were healed! God is in the business of restoring family and marriages....

Reconciliation Business

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our month of miracles, reconciliation is a great topic to touch on. Listen to this episode for stories of Reconciliation Business. Taken from the X...

Resurrection Business

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is the kick off for our new podcast season, "A Month of Miracles". We talk about a couple of factors that may be contributing to a 'dead'...

Top Tips

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this final podcast episode in the Relationship Series of the Repurposing Business Podcast, Brett and Lyn Johnson share some of their top tips for r...

Return on marriage

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing some of the great benefits of marriage and how you get a return on your marriage can carry you through even some of the most trying times. Mar...

When lovers are LEMONs

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When lovers are L E M O Ns! In the podcast episode for this week Lyn Johnson and I interviewed Cliff Stewart and Kerry Stewart about what it means to...

Re-choosing your spouse

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if there is a vaccine for a midlife crisis? In the latest podcast episode we talk about how re-choosing your spouse can be. An ...

What can I do if I seem to be "stuck single"

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk with Patrick & Jackie Chew about what we can do if we seem to be "stuck single". Connect with Brett Johnson on social me...

How to choose a spouse: Empowered Exploration

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode in the relationships season, we talk to Meyer & Annalien Blignaut about their journey, and how to choose a spouse. We want to emph...

Why choosing a spouse is a big decision: a season of life

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why choosing a spouse is a big decision: a season on life. In this episode we talk with Don and Jessica on this topic as well as opening our eyes to s...

Is there a right match for me?

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a right match for you? You can make most matches work, and in this podcast episode we discuss the bell curve and opening our eyes to see oth...

Deliberately planning to have a Kingdom Marriage from the outset

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Choosing the person you'll be spending the rest of your life with is a great and dynamic decision. In this episode we talk to Andy and Anja about maki...

The Initiative Index

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some years ago my wife, Lyn, and I sat around our kitchen table with a group of single but-want-to-be-married folks in their twenties and thirties. I ...

The Availability Index

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a single person, have you ever wondered how available you are? This week we are looking at the Availability Index and will be answering some questi...

15 reasons people avoid marriage

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the 15 reasons people avoid marriage, pinched from the Convergence book. To get your copy of Convergence, check it out on ...

The singleness epidemic

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 2nd attack against this generation: Roe v Wade, now singleness. It is an attack on the future of the church and friendship. In this podcast episod...

Challenges of being a world changer, Kingdom entrepreneur

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast interview with Sarah Lin, we talk about some of the dynamics and challenges of being a world changer, Kingdom entrepreneur. Connect w...

Change your world, change the world

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The crisis highlighted the cracks in the foundations, and the greed in corridors of power. Think global, act local. In this episode we discuss loving ...

What a Luminary does in a crisis

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we chat about killing distractions [Hebrews 12: 1-2] in order not to be a high maintenance, low impact person. Connect with Brett Joh...

Passion, Purpose and Calling

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"If only someone would pay me to do what I am passionate about..." said every millennial ever! In this podcast episode we interview 3 millenials in t...

3 Outcomes: Decommissioned, Reposition, Recommissioned

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with Grant Baker, we discuss the process of being called as an evangelist, but stuck in local church and moving into business. Conn...

Picking Up The Personal Pieces After A Crisis

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Repurposing Business podcast, we chat to Susan Hill about picking up personal pieces after a time of crisis. Are you better or ...

Rest, Or Restart?

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The aligned momentum of rest and art. Deciding to work from a settled identity so you can steward the next season of your life as you restart. Connec...

Do The Things That Worry You, Worry God?

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you and God care about the same things? (If not, you might not be in the same business.) What do you focus on? Are you building your house, or God'...

Marketplace Movements: Remembering What He Has Done Before

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with Graham Power we talk about the movements around the globe in this season and what God is doing in the marketplace. Connect wit...

Movements of God

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andew Chung's journey through Harvard, Stanford, Silicon Valley and the major "movements of God" he noticed on his journey. We discuss some of the par...

The Impact of The Pandemic on Globalization

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Feyi Olubodun about his perspective of the impact the pandemic has had on globalisation. Connect with Brett Johnson on soc...

Clean Filters: Our View Of God

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Repurposing Business podcast we chat to Ben Patterson about keeping your heart and your front door open when the world screams ...

Business And Prophets

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Addison was our first paid staff member at Repurposing Business in 1992. In this podcast episode we invited him to talk to us about prophets and ...

Why The Shaking?

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we introduce Cobus Visagie, CEO, African Merchant Capital, London and discuss what things should be shaken off? "Shake off the sin tha...

Asking questions that uncover opportunities

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this business climate, keep doing the basics, expect to be working and preparing to be in God's business. Pray for the world, and love your neighbo...

Coping With Crisis

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode Brett Johnson talks to Kirsty Knott, a Sales Executive for Beachcomber Tours, about coping with a crisis. Kirsty talks into li...

Survival or Revival

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Brett and Lyn talk about what to do in a drought season, making reference to the 'university of the desert' as mentioned in the Conver...

Margin And Meaning: From Crisis To Creativity

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brett and Lyn Johnson talk about the need for Margin, in reference to the book on Margin and meeting the author, Dr. Richard Swenson. ...

Getting Into God's Business

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An opportunity for business people exploring how to work with God. In this podcast episode Brett and Lyn Johnson talk about where God called them i...

God's presence will be good for you, bad for those who oppose you

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The presence of God makes the difference. It is greater than your positioning, your business strategy, your planning, your people, your products and p...

The fight is beyond your capability

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Israel went out armed, but it was not enough. They expected to die in the desert at the hands of the Egyptian army. Ex 14:13-14: Moses answered the pe...

You may need to look confused to confuse your enemies

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the strategy from God is counter-intuitive. Obey anyway. Listen to this episode on the podcast today. Visit brettjohnson.biz for resources...

We don't just escape from, we consecrate to

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We don’t just escape from, we consecrate to Ex 13:1 The Lord said to Moses, “Consecrate to me every firstborn male. The first offspring of every ...

Sometimes we need the fear of death to get us focused

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The world is calling us to go back to business as usual; is that God’s call on your life? If this season was a matter of life and death, what would...

On the very day: Only God sets your clock

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

God sets your clock. God’s day is more important than your emergency. Visit brettjohnson.biz for resources, books, blogs, courses and much more. ...

You exit from Egypt paves the way for others

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A swarm of Egyptians left with the Israelites, complied with their laws, and were resident foreigners who participated with them in the exodus from an...