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Why Don't I Feel Close to God Anymore?
Season 7 Episode 26
Feeling spiritually empty despite business success is a struggle many Christian entrepreneurs face, and this episode dives deep into that very challenge. Ralph Estep Jr. shares his personal journey of reconnection with God and the transformative impact it had on both his faith and financial decisions. He emphasizes that true success is not just about spreadsheets and profit margins, but about integrating spiritual practices into every aspect of business. Through a heartfelt message from a listener, Michael, Ralph explores the importance of maintaining a deep connection with God while navigating the demands of entrepreneurship. By implementing a strategy of prayer before profits and aligning business practices with biblical principles, listeners are encouraged to use their entrepreneurial journeys as a way to grow spiritually and feel close to God in every step they take.
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Podcast Timestamps:
00:00 Episode Overview
02:32 Listener's Struggle: Michael's Story
09:26 Bible Verse
11:53 Today’s Gratitude Statement
13:47 Ralph’s Personal Story of Spiritual Transformation
17:52 The 3P Strategy: Prayer, Principles, Profits
20:18 Practical Steps for Integrating the 3P Strategy
25:35 Visit https://www.askralphpodcast.com/blog/ for Free Resources
32:09 Reflection Questions
34:01 Final Thoughts
Takeaways:
- Maintaining a deep connection with God is essential for navigating business decisions.
- Spiritual emptiness can manifest in compulsive spending, which often masks deeper issues.
- Integrating prayer into daily routines can transform both spiritual and financial aspects of life.
- Recognizing the disconnect between faith and business is the first step toward transformation.
- Businesses should be viewed as platforms for living out faith rather than just profit centers.
- Aligning business practices with biblical principles leads to both integrity and financial success.
Links referenced in this episode:
- askralphpodcast.com/blog
- askralphpodcast.com/gospel
- Ask Ralph Insiders Community https://mailchi.mp/askralph.com/group
- Ask Ralph Show Live https://askralphpodcast.com/live
- What is your question that you would like to ask Ralph? Send Your Question here: https://justaskralph.com/
- Join our email list and get a free copy of “Mastering Your Finances” at https://askralph.com/
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