The Feast Over Famine Podcast

Today we sat down with Chris Tyrell, owner of Chris's Garage Doors, as he shares how his trajectory went from ministry to entrepreneurship as a platform for giving back and spreading the gospel. He discusses why faith thrives in the workplace, the power of community-driven business, and how true joy, not just happiness, can be found even in suffering. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on purpose and impact!   To learn more, check out chrisgaragedoors.com Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

In this episode, we sit down with Cam Kenyon to explore The Bridge, a bold social enterprise by Revive Church in Arvada, Colorado. Cam shares how this 115,000-square-foot shopping center was transformed into a thriving hub for purpose-driven organizations with the purpose of fostering the peace and prosperity of the Northwest Denver Metro Area. By forging strategic partnerships and focusing on community impact, The Bridge seamlessly blends church ministry with real-world solutions, providing resources and services to give people a hand-up and out of poverty - financial, relational, and spiritual.   To learn more, check out thebridgearvada.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

In this episode, we sit down with Erik Olson, founder of Dignity Made, a social enterprise reshaping the Philippine coconut industry. Erik shares his journey from the business world to humanitarian work, ultimately leading him to create a company dedicated to fighting poverty and exploitation among coconut farmers. Through partnerships with 156 farming families, Dignity Made provides fair wages and empowers communities to break free from predatory lending practices   To learn more, check out https://dignitymade.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

This week Ryan sits down with Jamie Van Leeuwen, Managing Director at BuildStrong Foundation, to talk about his extensive work in community development from Urban Peak to founding the Global Livingston Institute and serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for John Hickenlooper.  Now focused on affordable housing and workforce development, Jamie shares insights on the challenges in the housing sector, the role of public policy, and the importance of engaging young people in community solutions. He offers a compelling perspective on addressing the housing crisis through innovative, community-driven solutions.   To learn more, check out https://buildstrongacademy.org/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

In this episode we're joined by Andrew DeVaney of As One Ministries as he shares with us his work in Uganda, working to build sustainable models where communities invest in their own development rather than relying only on charity. They discuss the power of trust, meaningful relationships, and why leaders and missionaries must be learners, taking time to listen and understand their communities. Tune in for a fresh perspective on impact and community driven change.   To learn more, check out asoneafrica.org Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

Leadership is challenging, and it is even more challenging when you're in an impact and servant hearted type of role. As we enter into 2025 and leaders are focused on impact, we set aside time with Steve Van Diest of Acumen to discuss some key trends that servant hearted leaders will face as they seek impact in 2025. Steve brings a wealth of experience and ministry, business, investing, and coaching. His work with Acumen gives him a special angle and viewpoint on the challenges that leaders are facing today. To learn more, check out acumenimpact.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

“My way of thinking about the soul is that it's driving everything that matters to you. As it goes with your life, so it goes with your soul.” Mindy Caliguire, founder of Soul Care and author of Ignite Your Soul, joins us today as we talk through the critical intersection of leadership and soul care.  She shares insights surrounding the true devastating effects of burnout and the importance of understanding how to care for and replenish the soul as the key to any real impact in the world.  To learn more, check out https://www.soulcare.com/ignite-your-soul   For Soul Care's “21 Day Jumpstart to Journaling” check out https://www.soulcare.com/21-day-jumpstart-lp Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

In this episode of the Feast Over Famine podcast, Patrick, Andrew, and Tamanno discuss their market study, highlighting opportunities for kingdom-minded investors in frontier markets like the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. They explore moving beyond charity to sustainable investments, partnering with local leaders, and transforming underserved regions. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about transforming communities and investing with purpose.   To learn more, check out https://www.pragmaadvisors.com To download the Pragma report, visit  https://study.pragmaadvisors.com/feastoverfamine   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

Welcome to the Season 7 premiere of the Feast Over Famine podcast! In this kickoff episode, Hugh and Scott dive into the fascinating history of the Clapham Circle, exploring how their transformative methods can inspire us to reshape culture today. They discuss practical, actionable steps for uplifting individuals from poverty to self-sustainability while highlighting the power of collaborating with "unlikely allies" to achieve common goals. Tune in for an engaging conversation about making a meaningful impact in our communities. To learn more, check out http://bit.ly/49nA4Xt or email Scott Fast at scott@innovate-educate.org Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

In the final episode of our three part series, Ryan and Eileen discuss some logistics in pursuing excellence in finance: which team members to involve in financial planning, business style accounting in nonprofits, finding objective helpers, and more. Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

Can providing financial narrative be a form of discipleship and stewardship? In part two of our three part series, Ryan and Eileen discuss how financial narratives can help tell an organization's story to various stakeholders and the importance of leadership in finance.  Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

Over the years at Feast Over Famine, we've served over 100 organizations and spent a lot of time in finance strategy. As leaders of impact focused organizations, we should care deeply about our financial management and understand how it leads to further impact. Our team sits down in this three part series to explore some of the convictions, challenges, and practical tips that leaders can use to serve their community at a deeper level.  Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

How do we find and maintain rhythms that allow us to be present and successful, not only in our work, but in our families, ministries, friendships, and hobbies? Matt Yonan with Tigris Marketing joins us today to discuss the intricacies of balancing multiple life priorities with love and intention.  Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

Who says that your investment money can't be profitable and impactful? Endel Liias with Nexus Impact Advisors joins us today to talk about impact investing: what it is, how it's changed the investment landscape, and how to get started.    To learn more, check out https://nexusimpactadvisors.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

“We want to see a world where leaders are living and leading out of health and of the overflow of their souls, not deficit.” Mindy Caliguire with Soul Care takes time in this episode to give us a framework of how to take care of our souls as leaders - through a page, a person, a plan, and a place.  To learn more, check out www.soulcare.com Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

Season 6 of the Feast over Famine Podcast is beginning with the end in mind: joining us is Andy Magel, founder of the Mile High Workshop. In this episode Andy reflects on his 9 years with Mile High Workshop and his transition away from the organization, including tactics to help leaders avoid burnout in hard seasons, milestones that may indicate it's time for a founder to leave their organization, and how to transition out of an organization well. Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

Jared and Colin join us on the podcast today to talk about Pureflow - a company that finances income generating assets for people who do not have access to traditional methods of funding in Uganda. Learn about how PureFlow's business model works, the impact they can have on their clients and the business culture as a whole, and the importance of a hospitality mentality in this line of work.    To learn more, check out www.pureflowboda.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Could education be more than purely job preparation? Could it be an invitation to students and families to engage with the good, the true, and the beautiful - pursuing excellence and accessibility? Annie Hsiao joins us today with Capitol Hill Christian Academy to discuss the new school that is being created on Capitol Hill, the impact this school will have on the city, defining classical education, and thoughts on the work done in public vs. private education.   To learn more, check out www.capitolhillclassical.org  Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

“There is a life you were called to live at a pace that you were designed to live in.” Do you believe this statement about yourself? Nathan LaGrange discusses the fundamental lack of rest that exists for leaders and how his organization, Life Impact, is working to provide Christian leaders with the chance to be refreshed through rest. Some topics we cover are why leaders aren't getting the support they need, hospitality as a vital part of sacred resting space, and the process for leaders to downshift into a period of true rest.  To learn more, check out www.lifeimpact.care Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

What would it look like for charity to change from doing good to truly solving problems - to create a world where charity is not needed? Tom Bassford with EquityVest, discusses the disconnect between church and business and how to bridge those gaps, business as a way to diminish poverty, crowdfunding to help entrepreneurs raise capital for privately held companies, and more. To learn more, check out www.equityvest.org/ and http://significantmatters.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Thomas and Dennis are with us today to share about Re:start, a mobile banking app and debit card that serves as a banking solution for the underserved and underbanked communities in the US, specifically the immigrant and refugee populations. Listen in on how Re:start is redesigning banking to be accessible to these populations, how they are leading the charge in mobile banking in the US, and how they are utilizing gamification to help their users support charitable funds through their daily spending.   To learn more, check out https://restartbank.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

“If I believe that God owns it all, that really should have an impact on all my investments, not just my donations.” Don Simmons is on the podcast today to discuss all things missional investing - traditional lending vs. quadruple bottom line lending, financial models and the risks / benefits to founders and investors, allocation of portfolios for impact, and more! To learn more, check out https://thestewardinvestor.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Derrick Kelsey joins us on the podcast today to discuss angel investing specifically for entrepreneurs from underrepresented populations in the US. We cover the statistics, history, and philosophy behind why this is important, and learn more about how these investments can change the world.   To learn more, check out www.rockiesventurefund.com/rockies-seed-fund-1 Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Do you believe that startup businesses have the potential to redeem and restore what's broken in the world? Patrick Farrell with Potomac Angel Capital believes in this possibility. Today we talk with Patrick about the PAC network in Washington D.C., how their investors look at partnering with startup companies, creating a thriving entrepreneurship community and founder-investor relationships, and two perspectives on the debt vs. equity conversation. To learn more, check out www.potomacangelcapital.com/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

How would you react if you heard that it was possible for a woman who makes less than $60 per month to earn 830% more income in just one year? Allie with the Rose Women's Foundation sees these numbers regularly as the Rose Women's Foundation works in Kenya to alleviate poverty through the gospel and business entrepreneurship. Through micro-enterprise, biblical business counseling, pitch competitions, and support from local and international professionals, hear how Rose is alleviating poverty and creating change in the social enterprise and impact investing worlds.  To learn more, check out www.rosewomensfoundation.org/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Long Miles Coffee are specialty coffee producers based out of east Africa that produce high-end coffee that is sold across the globe. They also work to provide agricultural support and education for local farmers to support the success of these individuals and their communities. Co-founder Ben Carlson, missionary turned entrepreneur, talks today about the intricacies of running an international business and how to care for people through the decision-making processes, capital raising, and the vitality of having high quality and a good  story.   To learn more, check out longmilescoffee.com To find where you can purchase their coffee in your area, check out longmilescoffeeproject.com/coffees/roasted/   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Steve and Colleen are on the podcast today to discuss their work with Eskala. Listen in to our discussion around supporting economic development to eradicate poverty, expanding a business model into multiple countries through community empowerment, choosing a for-profit vs. nonprofit structure for an organization, crowdfunding as a loan debt model, and more.   To learn more, check out www.eskala.org Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

“Addiction is a story of pain, not a story of substances.” Kelly Lyndgaard with Unshattered joins us today, a nonprofit organization that employs women with the mission of ending the addiction relapse cycle. This episode hits on the realities and stigmas of addiction, the supports that bring success and empowerment to those with addictions, and how a nonprofit can create high-end, premiere products to sell in the marketplace.   To learn more about Unshattered, check them out at www.unshattered.org Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Welcome back to the Feast over Famine Podcast! In today's bonus episode, Ryan and Eileen are sharing about the history and development of Feast over Famine, who they are, and what they are doing as a company.       Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

How do you know that your organization is healthy and growing in a sustainable way? How do you know that your organization is creating social impact? In this episode, James Waters with Kingdom Impact Framework at Eido Research discusses how data and measuring tools can help companies grow, scale, strategize, and recognize their impact.    To learn more, check out  www.eidoresearch.com/kingdom-impact-framework Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

We have Patrick Lowndes back with us today to continue our conversation on types of investors, using company values to evaluate investors, and appropriate returns.   To learn more, check out www.patricklowndes.com Show Notes:     Faithful Founder (1 of 3): Motivation, Co-Founders, Values & Family: https://patricklowndes.com/2018/09/19/faithful-founder-1-of-3-motivation-co-founders-values-family/      Founder's Manifesto:   https://patricklowndes.com/2018/08/28/founders-manifesto/ Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Is money the only thing that investors can and should bring to the table for an early stage company? Patrick Lowndes shares his experiences and wisdom regarding capital raising, customer development, and intricacies of the investor / founder relationship.   To learn more, check out www.patricklowndes.com   Show Notes:     Faithful Founder (1 of 3): Motivation, Co-Founders, Values & Family: https://patricklowndes.com/2018/09/19/faithful-founder-1-of-3-motivation-co-founders-values-family/   Founder's Manifesto: https://patricklowndes.com/2018/08/28/founders-manifesto/   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

What does it look like when church and business can come together to support charitable giving? Stephan and Laurie with the National Christian Foundation of South Florida talk about life, work, and leadership in South Florida, the combination of ministry and business, and impact investing.  To learn more, check out www.ncfgiving.com/southflorida Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Who said that business investment and philanthropy don't go hand in hand? Jeff Shafer with Common Good Capital discusses how we can use capital to create positive change in the world.   To learn more, check out www.commongoodcap.com   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Tracy Small joins us today from Hands 2 The Future - a nonprofit organization designed to support individuals who are refugees, immigrants, or have multicultural backgrounds in their pursuit of educational opportunities and credentials. Learn about refugees and the obstacles they face when pursuing education, how Hands 2 The Future aims to help, and hear a call to action for nonprofit organizations to excel in what they do.    To learn more, check out www.hands2thefuture.org     Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Consider this: successful investments in the stock market are about more than just analyzing data. Your investment choices can be used to make the world a better place through supporting better companies while also making the best financial returns. Sean Tepper, Founder and CEO of TYKR, joins us to talk about stock investment and social impact.   To learn more, check out tykr.com   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Can you imagine a world where sustainable farming was not only possible, but also highly accessible? FarmBox Foods is working towards such a future - they join us today to talk about their containerized farms and the variety of industries that are utilizing them.    To learn more, check out farmboxfoods.com   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Meet Scott Muchow with Ivandale Retreats and Heigh Torr, a historic farm property being used as a corporate event center, wedding venue, overnight rental location, and most importantly, a free retreat center for pastors and their families. Scott and Ryan discuss Heigh Torr as a new business and ministry venture, using multiple sources of funding to support a mission, and the process of moving from a business plan to a pitch deck in order to successfully appeal to risk-averse investors and raise necessary funds. To learn more, check out www.heightorr.com   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.  

Join our conversation with David Miller of the Barton Institute for Community Action to talk about their work in creating community safe spaces in Denver, the benefits of social investing, and how the nonprofit, private, and public sectors can work in harmony to create social change.   To learn more, check out www.bartoninstitute.org     Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Today we have Brad and Patrick joining us from Nvugu Dairy, a Dairy Processing Company based out of northern Uganda. We will be exploring their work as an example of a business model designed to create workforce and leadership opportunities and trauma healing in rural, low-job economies.     To learn more, check out www.nguvudairy.com   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

How do unhealthy marriages and families affect societies - culturally, relationally, and even financially? How could supporting these family structures spread out and create change through an entire community? Are there benefits for non profit organizations to be charging for their services and products? These questions and more will be discussed in our episode with Live The Life, a faith based organization with a mission to strengthen marriages and families through relationship education in southern Florida.   To learn more, check out www.livethelifesoflo.org     Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Season 4 is launching Wednesday, March 2! In the meantime, check out www.feastoverfamine.org  

Stephen and Charity Jones are here to talk about Kairos Community Counseling - an organization that has the aim of making professional counseling and therapy available to cultures and people groups that have not historically had access. We will discuss their organization, growth in the field over the years, and the nuances of providing cross-cultural therapy.  To learn more, check out kairoscommunitycounselling.com   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

What are the pros and cons of earned income vs. fundraising? When is it more appropriate or necessary to focus on one end of this spectrum than the other in the different seasons of an organization? Andy Magel with Mile High Workshop joins us today to talk through his experiences with balancing these two funding models. To learn more about Andy and Mile High Workshop, check out https://www.milehighworkshop.org   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Today's episode finishes out our three-part burnout series, where we discuss 15 ways to avoid and recover from burnout, specifically in the social enterprise and ministry worlds. Today's episode will cover tips 9 - 15.   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Join us for the second episode of our three-part burnout series, where we are covering 15 ways to avoid and recover from burnout, specifically in the social enterprise and ministry worlds. Today's episode will cover tips 6 - 8.   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Burnout is a real and serious issue that can happen to anyone. Our next few episodes will be covering 15 ways to avoid and recover from burnout, specifically in the social enterprise and ministry worlds. Today's episode will cover the first five tips for avoiding burnout.   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

When are social enterprises worth investing in - should we be focusing on financial results, social and spiritual results, or both? What are investment, exit, and funding strategies that are good for a business' financial and social impacts? Greg and Tom Lernihan from HIS Fund join us to talk about impact investing through a faith lens. Their goal is to support ventures that have an opportunity to employ families that need employment, particularly those in developing nations or struggling communities in the US.   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

While many nonprofits jump right into their work and do legal planning later, Nicholas Morgan and Idaho Nonprofit Law share about the benefits for organizations to plan well in order to avoid issues later. There are three specific areas of risk for nonprofits that Idaho Nonprofit Law discussed with us today: fatigue, maintenance of corporate formalities, and the need for custom policies.    To learn more, check out www.idahononprofitlaw.com     Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

What does it look like for a for-profit company to make the world a better place through their products? Paola Shaw with Tucketts, a high performance gripping sock company, discusses the science behind her products, how to successfully market research-based goods, and Tuckett's experience with ethical outsourcing of production.    To learn more, check out www.tucketts.com   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Why is there a shortage of women in STEM careers? What stops young girls from being interested in pursuing jobs in this realm? What does it look like for non-profit organizations to successfully partner with corporate funders? Wendy Merchant joins us to talk about these questions and share how STEMBlazers provides opportunities for girls to explore, gain confidence, and be inspired by the women in the STEM fields.  Check them out at www.stemblazers.org   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.