In Episode 53 of The Christian Capitalist, Rich Sanders sits down with Lauren Ewashko, Community Engagement Officer for Advanced Sacred Hope Academy (ASHA) in Destin, Florida, for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about faith, generosity, and discovering purpose through life’s hardest seasons.
Lauren shares her journey from serving in the Air Force, to traveling the world as a professional model, to living minimally out of a backpack—and how those experiences shaped her philosophy on giving, faith, and freedom. After the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Lauren found herself at a crossroads. What followed was a powerful transformation that led her to a life centered around service, community, and helping children with neurological and behavioral differences at ASHA.
Throughout the episode, Lauren explains her concept of “the law of use,” how giving when it hurts can open unexpected doors, and how God can turn grief into a calling that blesses others. She also shares the story behind the Midsummer Night’s Dream Charity Soirée, an event she organized to fund an inclusive sensory playground for the children at ASHA’s new campus.
This episode is a moving reminder that Christian capitalism isn’t just about earning—it’s about using what you have to create impact, walk in faith, and be a blessing to others.
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