Redefining Entrepreneurship: A Kingdom-Driven Approach to Business and Life with Shae Bynes

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Does the constant hustle and grind of entrepreneurship make you feel burnt out and unfulfilled? Have you been told that success only comes from material wealth and financial gain? The truth is, chasing after these things can lead to a life of stress and exhaustion. You may be feeling disconnected from God and lacking purpose in your business. The ineffective action you've been told to take is to keep pushing harder, but this only leads to more frustration and disappointment. It's time to prioritize rest and God's presence in your business. Join us as we explore the power of Kingdom-driven entrepreneurship and the transformative effects of resting in God's grace.

"Start having daily business meetings with God." Shae Bynes

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About Our Guest:

Shae Bynes is an accomplished storyteller, mentor, and strategist who has made it her mission to guide leaders in becoming catalysts for change in the marketplace. As co-founder of the global movement Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, she empowers Christ-centered entrepreneurs to transform their businesses and communities through partnership with God and kingdom-centered principles. Drawing from her experience in corporate business, Shae has written Grace Over Grind, a book that encourages readers to prioritize rest and cultivating an intimate relationship with God in their professional lives. By doing so, she believes that we can achieve greater success and personal fulfillment as we embrace the freedom and grace of the Kingdom life.

Reasons to Listen:

• Discover the power of kingdom-driven entrepreneurship and its impact on your life and business.
• Uncover the secrets to redefining success that goes beyond mere material wealth.
• Learn how deepening your connection with God can elevate your life and transform your business.
• Find out how pursuing God's Kingdom in your business can lead to greater fulfillment and purpose.
• Embrace the concept of resting in God's grace, moving away from constant hustle and grind.

Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Daily Business Meetings with God,

Shae encourages having daily business meetings with God, allowing Him to create the agenda. It’s not about simply checking off a list but partnering with God for transformation.

00:02:32 - Defining Success,

Shae discusses how she used to define success as achieving certain goals related to finances, family, and material possessions. She also admits to being achievement-oriented and performance-driven.

00:06:18 - Prosperity Gospel,

Tim and Shae discuss the dangers of the prosperity gospel and how it can lead to compartmentalizing faith and business. Shae explains how her own journey led her away from this mindset.

00:11:47 - Shifting Mindsets,

Shae shares how becoming a mother shifted her mindset to rely more on God and seek His guidance in all areas of life, not just parenting. She emphasizes the importance of letting go of control and partnering with God instead.

00:13:16 - The Disruption,

Shae recalls her journey of leaving a corporate job and how she received a message from God to leave by June 2010. She writes down her plans and creates a list of advice to prepare herself for leaving. Despite it not making practical sense, her husband's gift of faith helps her to take the leap.

00:14:57 - A New Reality,

Shae shares how she heard from God to leave her job while attending a business conference in April 2010. This was a new experience for her, and she didn't know where she was going next, but she knew she had to leave. She left her job and went into a hustle and grind mode, focusing on her real estate business, without consulting God.

00:16:37 - A Soft, Still, Small Voice,

Shae realized she wasn't making the progress she expected in her real estate business, and then heard a soft, still, small voice asking her, "Are you done yet?" This was her second gear shift, and she started paying attention to what God had on His heart for her.

00:22:17 - Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur,

Shae's journey led her to meet a woman from South Carolina who introduced her to the concept of kingdom-driven entrepreneurship. Over the next six months, Shae explored this concept and eventually launched a community and movement by the same name. She shares how it was a learning process for her too, and how the community was growing together.

00:24:56 - What is Kingdom-Driven Entrepreneur?,

Shae Bynes defines Kingdom-Driven Entrepreneur as the government of God, the realm of heaven, where Jesus is the King and it's his way. She roots herself in Matthew 6:33 and believes that the Kingdom of God is ever increasing, and we get to participate with Christ to see its advancement.

00:26:50 - Driven in Kingdom-Driven Entrepreneur,

Shae Bynes explains that the word "driven" can mean motivated or propelled, and she uses it in the context of being motivated and propelled by the Kingdom of God. She emphasizes the importance of understanding what is driving us and not being driven by fear, pride, or ambition.

00:32:09 - Personal Finances and Money in the Kingdom,

Shae Bynes shares her personal experience of leaving her corporate job and focusing on her real estate business before being called to start Kingdom-Driven Entrepreneur. She faced financial struggles, including foreclosure, as she learned to trust God in all aspects of her life. She testifies that walking with God has been an amazing adventure, even through its challenges.

00:35:12 - Financial Struggles and Lessons Learned,

Shae Bynes discusses how Kingdom-Driven Entrepreneur reinvested all its revenue back into the business for years before becoming a six-figure revenue business. She shares how she paid herself very little for personal expenses and reinvested most of her revenue and testifies how God showed himself strong throughout these struggles. She emphasizes the importance of walking with God.

00:38:10 - Importance of Personal Walk with God,

Shae talks about the importance of having a personal walk with God and building your own history with Him. She shares a personal story of discovering her father's own experiences with the Holy Spirit and how it made her realize the importance of having her own unique journey with God.

00:40:27 - Trusting God's Timing,

Shae discusses the concept of time and how it can mess with us, especially in a society that values immediate results. She emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's timing and engaging with Him in a way that helps us define our pace with Him. Shae talks about how even the slowest seasons can lead to sudden breakthroughs.

00:43:15 - The Misconception of Providing for Your Family,

Shae challenges the misconception of providing for your family, pointing out that providing means pointing them to the actual source, which is God. She shares a personal story of her own husband's journey in learning to trust God as the provider, even when their finances were challenging.

00:45:02 - Sustainable Rhythms and Seasons,

Shae talks about the importance of sustainable rhythms and seasons in our lives. She emphasizes the need to engage with God at a higher reality of time, focusing on His timing and opportune timing rather than our own measurements of time. Shae shares how reflecting on challenging seasons can provide valuable insight and growth for the future.

00:51:38 - Finding Rest in the Kingdom Life,

Shae Bynes shares how she transitioned from the hustle and grind culture to a Kingdom-driven way of life. She emphasizes the importance of cultivating intimacy with God to gain awareness of His presence and learn the unforced rhythms of grace.

00:52:43 - A Kingdom-Life Message,

Shae Bynes highlights that her book, Grace Over Grind, is a Kingdom-life message that applies to everyone, not just business owners. She explains how the book answers common questions and obstacles people face when transitioning from the grind culture to a Kingdom life.

00:54:45 - The Fifth Anniversary Edition,

Shae Bynes talks about the updated version of her book, Grace Over Grind, which she wrote in response to common roadblocks and questions people had. She emphasizes the importance of sustainable rhythms and deeper conviction to live a Kingdom life.

01:00:29 - Cultivating Greater Intimacy with God,

Shae Bynes shares practical steps for transitioning from the grind culture to a Kingdom life, emphasizing the importance of cultivating greater intimacy with God. She encourages having daily business meetings with God, engaging in dialogue, and surrendering thoughts and plans to Him.

01:04:30 - Seek, Go, Create,

Shae and Tim discuss the three words that Shae uses to guide her work - Seek, Go, Create. Tim asks Shae to choose one that resonates with her the most and she chooses "Seek" because she is in a new season of life and needs to seek God's guidance for the new areas and spheres of influence he is calling her into.

01:05:01 - Seeking God's Guidance,

Shae talks about the importance of seeking God's mind and heart concerning the new areas and spheres of influence he is calling her into. She compares this to when she first started her company, and emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance in all areas of life.

01:05:40 - Recommendations,

Tim recommends that listeners get Shae's book, Grace Over Grind, and share the podcast with someone else who needs to hear it. He encourages listeners to subscribe and tune in for new episodes every Monday.

01:06:28 - Closing,

Tim closes the podcast by encouraging listeners to continue being all that they were created to be.

Key Lessons:

• The importance of developing a strong identity and intimacy with God to guide personal and professional growth.
• The value of being open to new concepts and ideas, even if they are not yet widely accepted or understood.
• The dangers of excessive work and not allowing rest or boundaries, which can lead to anxiety, lack of joy and peace, and financial struggles.
• The importance of listening to God's plan for one's professional life instead of relying solely on personal goals and aspirations.
• The potential benefits of adopting a Kingdom-driven mindset, which can differ from traditional business practices and may require a different approach to finances and money.
• The acknowledgement that growth and success may take time and involve financial struggles, but there is grace in God's timing.
• The idea of living sustainably and creating a healthy rhythm of work and rest.
• Lastly, the reminder to live as a citizen of the kingdom of God and prioritize the values of the kingdom over personal ambitions or cultural norms.

Resources & Action Steps:

• Start having daily business meetings with God and create a specific agenda together.
• Check out Shae Bynes' book, Grace Over Grind for insights on redefining success in business and ministry.
• Learn more about Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, a global movement for Christ-centered entrepreneurs who desire to do business in partnership with God.
• Consider shifting to a Kingdom mindset and redefining success based on spiritual values rather than material possessions.
• Connect with Shae Bynes for mentorship and guidance on becoming a catalyst for transformation in the marketplace.
• Explore the Seek Go Create podcast for more insights on redefining success in leadership, business, and ministry.

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