DiscoveriWork4Him PodcastEp 2115: Ownership is a Trap
Ep 2115: Ownership is a Trap

Ep 2115: Ownership is a Trap

Update: 2025-10-08
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What does it look like when faith, business, and ministry truly come together? In this episode of iWork4Him, Jim and Martha Brangenberg sit down with James Lenhoff – Leadership Development Pastor, entrepreneur, author, co-founder of a wealth management firm, and owner of a community coffee shop. 

James shares how God transformed his perspective on ownership, wealth, and work—from being a business owner to becoming a business steward. You’ll hear how Wealthquest was built on a Kingdom mindset that empowers families to live meaningful lives, why “endless selfishness is not a biblical model,” and how generosity and employee ownership led to exponential growth. 

Along the way, James’ journey mirrors many of the same paradigm shifts Jim and Martha have lived themselves—discovering that every moment is holy, challenging the culture’s view of retirement, and even stepping into the unexpected adventure of opening a coffee shop as a hub for community and ministry. 

In this episode, you’ll discover: 

  • Why ownership is a trap—and stewardship sets you free 

  • How to prepare for retirement with purpose, not just finances 

  • The surprising Kingdom impact of a local coffee shop 

  • How excellence at work can open doors to gospel conversations 

  • Why the church must bridge the Sunday-Monday faith gap 

Plus, catch this bonus piece of wisdom – one of James’ sermons on biblical stewardship and view of finances

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 Featuring: James Lenhoff

Ministry/ Workplace: Author of Northstar Church; Wealthquest; Charis Coffee & Creamery
































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Ep 2115: Ownership is a Trap

Ep 2115: Ownership is a Trap

Jim Brangenberg