Nehemiah E-Community Podcast

On today’s Live podcast with Guest speaker OS HILLMAN, will share his thoughts on the death of George Floyd. Os Hillman is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant on the subject of faith at work. He is Founder and President of Marketplace Leaders Ministries, an organization whose purpose is to train men and women to fulfill their calling in and through their work life and to view their work as ministry. Tune in, listen to his perspective on this mater

In the wake of George Floyd’s death, we realize that some of this may be hard truth to hear, but as hard as it may be to hear, and as hard as it is for us to say, we owe you our truth.

Welcome to the Nehemiah Entrepreneurship Community Podcast with your host Patrice Tsague. Our guest Frank Kintonga, Country Director of Nehemiah Project Kenya and John Thiongo, Biblical Entrepreneurship Alumni and CEO of Maverick Restaurant. We will discuss the impact of Covid-19 in Kenya.

 Mr. Stephen Lai, a Strategic Adviser to Penang State Minister for Domestic and International Trade, Consumer Affairs and Entrepreneur Development in Malaysia. He speaks about what the government can do to curb the crisis.

Chief Servant Officer Patrice Tsague welcomes Pastor Anthony E. Moore, author of the book "One Moore Minute", a 40-Day Devotional which explores issues that are deep in nature and yet entrenched in our daily affairs with biblical truths that are both timeless and treasurable. Pastor Moore continuously keeps us grounded in our faith. Urging us to seek our best with a character of imagination, motivation and Aspiration while inspiring towards our Dreams. 

Chief Servant officer Patrice Tsague along with Shae Bynes, Co-Founder of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur in the celebration of the 5th Anniversary of her Book "Grace over Grind". A passionate storyteller, teacher and mentor Shae Bynes will give you a glimpse of How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can’t.

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CSO Patrice Tsague is honored to welcome back to the studio Mr. Robert Foukui, an expert business consultant with over 25 year of sales/marketing experience with companies such as Coca-Cola, Novartis Pharmaceutical. Mr. Fukui is also the co-founder of the innovative consulting program, Power Couples by Design™, which equips the married entrepreneurs to build a Thriving Marriage AND Prosperous Business.

Our Chief Servant officer Patrice Tsague is please to introduce you to Dr. Robert J. Watkins, a go-to advisor for all things finance and graduate of the University of West Georgia. The Kings & Priests Men’s Leadership Organization mission has led Dr. Watkins to educate, empower and equip people around the globe to build.

Patrice welcomes Rina Hicks back to the studio this time to discuss the upcoming Passive Income Global Forum and her learning platform, Investable, and its role in Nehemiah’s Passive Income Initiative. Rina has been a guest on the E-Community Podcast as the 2021 winner of the Biblical Entrepreneurship Competition and as a Keynote Speaker at the 2022 Nehemiah Week. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Mrs. Hicks serves in their family-owned Faida Investment Bank in Nairobi, Kenya www.fib.co.ke, In this podcast, Patrice and Rina discuss Investable, an arm of her 2021 Biblical Entrepreneurship Competition-winning company, RH Group Limited. Investable is an online course on investing that seeks to change mindsets and behaviors toward money in Africa. Students learn to define their financial goals and values. They learn to build a saving and investment system to enable them to reach these goals and live within their values. In a community with like-minded individuals, students of Investable learn to create passive income streams that will outlive them. She brings a wealth of knowledge and systems for investing in various financial platforms in the African continent, and is poised, through the Nehemiah Project, to be the liaison for US investors seeking opportunities in Africa, and vice-versa.

On this episode, host Patrice Tsague welcomes special guest Watchen Bruce, Director of Global Kingdom Investors Network (GKIN). To discuss the exciting news of the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) opening a new office. Watchen Bruce brings a wealth of experience to the table, with over 35 years in banking, development finance, small business lending, economic development, international development, and affordable housing.  She is currently the President and CEO of Baltimore Community Lending (BCL), a mission-based lender and CDFI certified by the U.S. Department of Treasury. Through her work at BCL, Watchen Bruce has been dedicated to empowering small business owners and promoting financial inclusion for all, including offering valuable financial services to entrepreneurs in the Nehemiah E-Community. Her extensive development finance experience has made her an invaluable asset to various projects funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Liberia. Additionally, Watchen Bruce is deeply involved in her local community, serving on various boards and advisory committees. In this podcast episode, Patrice and Watchen discuss the significance of the new CDFI office and its potential impact on local communities.

This episode “Debt to Wealth," features Di Darienzo, Managing Director at United Financial Freedom.  Patrice Tsague and Di explore the importance of moving from debt to wealth and the upcoming Global Forum on Passive Income. As the opposite of debt is wealth, it's essential to address and eliminate debt in order to build a successful passive income journey.  With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Di shares how United Financial Freedom assists families in building wealth tax-free and risk-free, creating a sustainable passive residual income for life.

On this episode, host Patrice Tsague welcomes Rina Hicks, a prominent figure in African finance, to discuss best investment practices for businesses and how knowing the best investment avenues can contribute to your passive income.  Rina is a principal at Faida Investment Bank, the CEO of RH Group, and the creator of Investible, a financial investment product in Kenya. In addition to her business ventures, Rina is a best-selling author, a highly regarded podcast host, and the recipient of multiple awards, including the Angaza Awards for Top Women to Watch in Finance in Africa in 2022 and the winner of the 2021 Nehemiah Week International Business Plan Competition. As a dedicated mother of three and wife to a loving husband, Rina's experiences and insights offer valuable guidance for those looking to start or enhance their passive income journey. When investing in Africa, it's not just about the returns; investors can make a significant impact on the lives of the people they are helping. Many African companies are solving real problems and addressing critical needs, such as supply chain challenges, financial services access, and infrastructure development. The case for investing in Africa lies in the diverse opportunities available across various sectors, including agribusiness, telecommunications, financial services, marketing, and sales. In contrast to markets like the US, where small businesses must innovate significantly to compete with large corporations, Africa allows entrepreneurs to create their own space and achieve remarkable results. By investing in Africa, investors can not only generate income but also contribute to the social and economic development of the continent.

In this episode of the Nehemiah Entrepreneurship Community Podcast, Patrice Tsague hosts Glenn Repple, Founder and President of G.A. Repple Financial Group, to discuss the upcoming Nehemiah Best Practice Tour and Conference.  G.A. Repple is a national broker/dealer in the financial services area with advisors in all 50 states. The company- a kingdom business-  is licensed to offer financial planning services, management services, and insurance for individuals seeking a kingdom perspective in their investments.  Glenn was instrumental in taking the Nehemiah Project to a national level. He became the first non-African-American certified biblical trainer and used the G.A. Repple infrastructure to open the Nehemiah Project in Orlando, Florida.

In this episode, Patrice Tsague sat down with two dynamic women from Texas, Trudy Hankins, E-Community Center Director for Dallas, and Zondra Evans, owner, and CEO of Zondra TV. They discussed the upcoming Iron Sharpening Iron Conference, an event aimed at equipping, inspiring, and connecting entrepreneurs looking to build kingdom businesses globally. The conference, scheduled for April 14th from 10 am to 2 pm in Plano, Texas, promises to be an exceptional experience for entrepreneurs. For only $40, attendees can expect lunch, numerous networking opportunities, and presentations from Patrice, Trudy, and Zondra. Trudy is excited about the event, describing it as a chance for entrepreneurs to genuinely engage in the iron sharpening iron principle, pushing each other to new levels of success. With dynamic speakers like Patrice and Zondra, attendees can be assured of leaving inspired and informed.

In this episode, host Patrice Tsague is joined by Kim Billips, Director of Creative Marketing at Timothy Partners, a valued partner and sponsor of the Nehemiah Project.  In this podcast, Kim shares her personal journey, which led to the creation of her upcoming book "If You're Going Through Hell Keep Going!" Through the lens of her own experiences, Kim discusses how to handle life's trials and challenges, particularly for women. If you've ever faced adversity or wondered how to keep going in difficult times, this conversation is not to be missed. Kim's story offers valuable insights and inspiration to help you navigate through life's toughest moments

On this episode, host Patrice Tsague sits down with guests Debra Schlaht, and Lorna Mutegi to discuss the Biblical Entrepreneurship Trainer Certification. Lorna Mutegi is a Master Trainer, Coach, and Center Director in Kenya, while Debra is the Director for Training and Coaching at the Nehemiah Project.  Together, they explore the opportunities and benefits of becoming a certified trainer and coach with a kingdom perspective through Nehemiah Entrepreneur Community Centers. During the discussion, they delve into the certification process, which equips individuals to teach, train, and make money through training. As certified trainers and coaches, individuals can leverage their skills to create a profitable practice in various areas of expertise. Additionally, the conversation highlights the successes of those who have completed the certification and have gone on to build thriving training and coaching businesses. With Lorna's firsthand experience as both a certified trainer and a Center Director, listeners are given an insider's look into how the certification has impacted her professional life and the lives of others she employs. Debra, as the Director of Training and Coaching, also offers her expertise in guiding aspiring trainers and coaches through the certification process and helping them find success in their chosen fields. If you've ever considered teaching, training, or making money through training, this episode provides valuable insights into how you can become a certified trainer and monetize your skills.  #NehemiahProject #NehemiahECommunity #BiblicalEntrepreneurship #Training #Coaching #TransformingTheWorldTogether #KingdomBusiness 

Guiding entrepreneurs in developing a Christian perspective of business and finance, the Nehemiah Project is excited to host an upcoming graduation for those who completed the Nehemiah Training and Coaching program. On the episode, Patrice Tsague is joined by Debra Schlaht and Wendie Klem to talk about the upcoming Northwest Center Graduation. As director of the Nehemiah Training and Coaching program, Debra gives an insightful look into the program and the experience that graduating entrepreneurs have had.

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Are you a Christian business owner struggling to exercise your religious freedom> Do you feel alone and unsure of how to navigate the tension between violating your conscience and religious expression and violating a governmental mandate? As Christians, we are called to have compassion, love our neighbor, and love those around us who may not live or believe like we do, but what do you do when you become the target of today’s Cancel Culture? Have you wondered, “What now? What next?” and uncertain where to turn to? On this podcast, Patrice Tsague introduces Shannon Royce, President of the Christian Employers Alliance (CEA) and guest panelist on the January 25, 2023 Nehemiah E-Community Global Forum on Religious Freedom in the Marketplace: How to be Salt and Light in a Hostile Environment. The CEA is an association of Christian-owned businesses whose mission is to unite, equip and represent Christian-owned businesses and to protect religious freedom in the marketplace. In this podcast, Shannon and Patrice explore the birth of the CEA out of Hobby Lobby’s lawsuit against a mandate of the US Government that violated the company owners’ ability to live out their Christian convictions and faith in the conduct of their business. In addition, they discuss how the CEA works to help Christian-owned businesses defend their right to exercise their constitutional religious freedoms and how they advocate for Christian-owned businesses to operate without fear of retribution or discrimination amidst Cancel Culture. The Christian Employers Alliance is an easily accessible, affordable membership organization. It exists to provide education and solutions to help Christian businesses navigate marketplace challenges. It exposes Christian businesses to key congressional leaders and experts and creates opportunities for Christian businesses to have personal connections and support. In addition, the CEA provides advocacy and legal representation for Christian businesses in contesting legislative mandates that infringe on religious freedoms. Their third annual conference, which brings together each of CEA’s objectives, will take place at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, on September 28-29, 2023. Details will be available on their website. A member of the CEA, the Nehemiah Project International Ministries has partnered with the CEA for the January 25th Global Forum on Religious Freedom. Bringing together public and private sector leaders, the Forum will discuss religious freedom and reassure and bolster every marketplace Christian brother and sister. If you’re looking for answers on how to live out your faith in the current environment that is increasingly hostile to Christian businesses, employers and employees, please register here to join us at the Global Forum on Religious Freedom on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 10 am-12 pm Eastern Standard Time (7-9 am PDT).