On this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders is joined by leadership coach and consultant John Gallagher, founder of Growing Champions. Together, they explore how biblical principles, strategic systems, and servant leadership intersect to create sustainable success in business and ministry. From Lean systems to “waste goggles,” and from personal transformation to corporate generosity, John unpacks how faith-driven leaders can build organizations that make a kingdom impact—measurably.
John also shares the story of how a divine encounter in a grocery store line led him back to church, and how scripture and mentorship have shaped his mission to inspire, encourage, and equip leaders who bear fruit for God’s glory.
In This Episode:
• 01:00 Myrtle Beach Living & Baseball Ties
• 04:20 Founding Growing Champions After Corporate Consulting
• 06:00 What the Toyota Production System Teaches About Waste
• 10:00 “Waste Goggles” and Real-World Process Examples
• 15:00 Resistance to Change – Why Good Isn’t Always Good Enough
• 20:00 What the Church Can Learn from Business Systems
• 24:00 Four Steps to Kingdom Impact in Leadership
• 26:00 How a Pastor in the Checkout Line Changed John’s Life
• 36:00 Faith + Profit: Building a Business That Gives Back
• 55:30 John’s Definition of a Christian Capitalist
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