Redemptive Economics

Episodes

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  Pittsburgh's Biggest Economic Problem - And It's Not What You Think 21.10.2026 12m

  Pittsburgh’s main barrier to long-term prosperity isn’t population decline or the city’s budget financial crisis but a deeper, recurring economic dysfunction that has shaped major regional setbacks for decades. This issue isn't new, and it isn't limited to Pittsburgh - it has infected our whole country. In fact, the Bible says that this one economic issue has subverted mankind's ability to be fruitful throughout all of human history. The Bible repeatedly condemns the kind of economic corrupti...
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  The Redemptive Enterprise 6: Escape the Corruption of the World & Invest for Kingdom Impact 07.10.2026 19m

  Corrupt socioeconomic systems incentivize entitlement and rent-seeking, which can tempt us to view profit and wealth as the goal. However, wealth is NOT a finish line, but a tool entrusted to us for the purpose of Kingdom Impact. God will hold us accountable for how we utilize our wealth either for worldly purposes or for God's redemptive purposes. In today's episode, we finish looking at Redemptive Economic Principle #4... "We reject idleness and dependence on coercive redistribution, instea...
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  The Redemptive Enterprise 5: Unmasking American Socialism, A Biblical Challenge to Idleness & Coercive Redistribution 30.09.2026 27m

  The United States has been a socialist country since at least the turn of the 20th century, dependent on coercive redistribution and crony capitalism. So, what does the bible have to say about creating value and doing business in a culture characterized by idleness and complacency? In today's episode, we begin looking at Redemptive Economic Principle #4... "We reject idleness and dependence on coercive redistribution, instead choosing to create, build, and invest wisely, knowing that we wil...
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  The Redemptive Enterprise 4: How to Unlock Your Comparative Advantage for Kingdom Impact 23.09.2026 26m

  As stewards of God’s resources, we should invest where we have specialized knowledge, God-given talents, and vocational calling so we can serve others effectively and glorify God. Today, we finish looking at Redemptive Economic Principle #3... As stewards of God’s resources, we invest in areas where we have specialized knowledge, God-given talents, and vocational calling. This ‘comparative advantage’ enables us to serve others most effectively while glorifying God. From 1 Corinthians 12 Mike...
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  The Redemptive Enterprise 3: The Stock Market Undermines Local Economic Impact 16.09.2026 25m

  Christians' fixation on retirement and investing in the stock market is undermining our local economic impact. Our valuable resources are funneled into the stock market, centralizing wealth and preventing us from leveraging our God-given talents and expertise to serve our neighbors locally. Today, we introduce Redemptive Economic principle #3... As stewards of God’s resources, we invest in areas where we have specialized knowledge, God-given talents, and vocational calling. This ‘comparativ...
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  The Redemptive Enterprise 2: Redemption Over Retirement - Trusting God, Stewardship, and the Parable of the Bags of Gold 09.09.2026 24m

  We continue our journey through Mike's digital course, The Redemptive Enterprise: 15 Biblical Principles for Building a Profitable Business of Eternal Significance. He challenges America’s fixation on retirement, arguing it reflects scarcity, fear, and distrust of God, while aiming for “redemption” reflects faithful productivity for God’s kingdom. We finish looking at Matthew 25’s Parable of the Bags of Gold and learn how our view of God's character ultimately determines whether we become st...
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  The Redemptive Enterprise I: God Called You To Be An Entrepreneur! 02.09.2026 25m

  God’s first call on humanity was entrepreneurial. In fact, the bible teaches that your business is your ministry. Today we begin a new series based on Mike's digital course, The Redemptive Enterprise: 15 Biblical Principles for Building a Profitable Business of Eternal Significance. Drawing from Matthew 25’s parable of the talents, Mike emphasizes principle #1: God's Goodness and Sovereignty in granting us dominion as stewards for his kingdom purposes. He reframes entrepreneurship as experime...
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  What the Empty Tomb Teaches Us About Entrepreneurship 08.04.2026 9m

  This week I reflect on Jesus' empty tomb that we celebrated last Easter weekend, and what it teaches us about entrepreneurship - specifically business adversity. When things look the most hopeless, God is be working behind the scenes in ways we could never comprehend. Digital Course: https://redemptiveeconomics.thinkific.com/courses/RedemptiveEnterprise Website: https://redemptiveeconomics.com/ Meet with Mike about Truth At Work: https://app.usemotion.com/meet/mhatch/truthatwork Suppo...
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  The Strategic Economic Significance of the Promised Land 21.01.2026 23m

  What if your entrepreneurial productivity is the most influential tool in God's efforts to impact the culture? Host Mike Hatch explores the strategic economic importance of the Promised Land, or Canaan, in biblical history, arguing that God provided this land to Israel for prosperity and economic influence, intended to testify to Yahweh’s sovereignty. Mike concludes with practical insights on how modern Christian entrepreneurs can align their business practices with God’s redemptive pur...
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  PART 2: Value Creation in a World Driven by Consumerism - Grove City College Venture U Business Seminar Series 14.01.2026 26m

  In the second part of a two-part series, Mike Hatch explores the theological and scriptural foundations of redemptive economics, emphasizing entrepreneurial experimentation as a tool for value creation and redemptive influence. The episode highlights the importance of trusting God, producing value for others, and rejecting a scarcity mentality. Mike discusses biblical passages such as Ephesians 4, 2 Thessalonians 3, and Ecclesiastes 11, stressing the necessity of diligent work and the re...
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  PART 1: Value Creation in a World Driven by Consumerism - Grove City College Venture U Business Seminar Series 07.01.2026 24m

  Mike Hatch returns after a hiatus to relaunch the series with a renewed focus. Mike recounts his recent seminar at Grove City College's Venture U Business Seminar Series, where he discussed the redemptive power of productivity in a world dominated by consumerism. He redefines the concept of redemptive economics and debunks the divide between ministry and enterprise. By sharing the first half of his seminar, Mike emphasizes that entrepreneurial productivity is a powerful tool for creatin...
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  Integrating Faith Into Your Financial Planning with Niki Mullinix 10.09.2025 54m

  Everything changed for Niki Mullinix when she integrated her faith into her professional life. Now she helps her clients do the same for their business and financial planning. Nikki shares her faith journey, professional background, and the significance of combining biblical principles with financial planning. She discusses the importance of having a 'why', staying committed to fundamental principles, and the power of prayer and God's guidance in business. The discussion highlights the crucia...
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  A Biblical Framework for Integrating AI Into Your Business with Dan Simkins 03.09.2025 1h 24m

  AI expert and Founder of Atiid AI Consulting, Dan Simkins, has been helping businesses integrate AI into their operations. Along the way, he has developed his own theology of how we should be thinking about AI from a Christian worldview. We discuss the relevance of AI in modern business, how it complements traditional Christian values, and the potential impact on the workforce. He emphasizes the need for businesses to strategically integrate AI by understanding and reorganizing their data and...
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  How to Create a Powerful Business Referral Network with Alex Giannetti 27.08.2025 1h 23m

  Business networking is critical to success these days. Who you know is more important than almost anything else. Alex Giannetti, Author of the book, Great People Know Great People, shares his story about how God turned this introvert into a networking ninja! From a tumultuous early life, where financial hardships and personal challenges led to a profound spiritual awakening, Alex discusses how faith played a pivotal role in his financial recovery. This culminated in a successful career in rea...
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  Legos and Leadership Development with Tim Croll 14.08.2025 1h 5m

  Tim Croll is a business strategist, leadership coach, and certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator. As a former LEGO Masters contestant who understands firsthand how powerful it is to turn ideas into something real—something you can hold, see, and believe in, Tim's leadership development workshops have a powerful impact on teams. Tim shares his journey from a structured Baptist upbringing to owning various businesses and eventually becoming a contestant on the 'Lego Masters' TV show. He...
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  Fly Fishing and Entrepreneurship with Adam Korman, Founder of Journey on the Fly 06.08.2025 1h 8m

  Adam Korman, founder of Journey On The Fly Guide Service, an avid fly fisherman who integrates lessons from nature into spiritual and personal growth. Adam shares his personal faith journey, his love for the outdoors, and the challenges of starting and running a fly fishing guide business. He highlights the spiritual lessons learned through fly fishing and we discuss the importance of mentorship, the value of perseverance, and using business as a ministry. CONTACT ADAM: https://journeyonthefl...
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  Expanding Your Impact Through Meaningful Connections with Dr Bobbi Cumpston 30.07.2025 1h 8m

  Your relational connections hold great potential for making a redemptive impact. Are you harnessing the potential of those points of connection? We talk with Author, Dr Bobbi Cumpston, about her book, Leadership Points of Connection: Expanding Your Impact Through Meaningful Connections. We learn about how to leverage relational connection through authentic leadership, overcoming personal biases, and fostering growth through strategic partnerships. 02:30 Interview Introduction: Dr. Bobby Comps...
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  Start a Business, Buy a Business, or Invest in a Business with Tamara Bey 23.07.2025 58m

  Have you been thinking about starting a business and you wonder where to capitalize your project? Our guest today, Tamar Bey, President and CEO of EGR Financial Solutions, shares valuable insights into whether you should start a business, buy a business, or invest in a business. We also discuss current market conditions and how that is influencing funding. Tamara also reflects on her own entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the significance of faith, grace, and support systems in achieving su...
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  Western PA Bitcoin Mining Deep Dive with Jon DiGiacomo 16.07.2025 1h 51m

  Bitcoin mining in Western Pennsylvania is a growing industry! Our guest today, Jon DiGiacomo, a Pittsburgh native and Bitcoin miner, educates us on the technical aspects of Bitcoin mining and why its "proof of work" design makes Bitcoin an honest money. Jon is well known in the Bitcoin mining space and is a key player in the Ungovernable Misfits movement, where he hosts podcasts and facilitates strategic connections within the community. Inspired by the cypher punk movement that led to the cr...
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  Finding Innovative Solutions for Dementia with Luke Gilligan, Founder of Resense 02.07.2025 1h

  Luke Gilligan, the founder and CEO of Resense, an innovative company dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with dementia. In today's interview, Luke discusses his journey as a very young Christian entrepreneur. He shares the evolution of. his company, Resense, particularly how it pivoted from creating activity kits during the COVID-19 pandemic to launching a dementia-friendly newspaper called ReSense Register. Luke also highlights the challenges of breaking into the Pitts...