Christian Capitalist Podcast

With Rich Sanders

Entrepreneurship as a Calling with Addison Williams

In this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders sits down with Addison Williams, Regional Director of Community at Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor. Addison shares his powerful journey from the baseball field to the frontlines of Christian entrepreneurship, community building, and kingdom impact. Together, they explore how faith intersects with business, why excellence matters, and how even the smallest act of generosity can ripple through eternity.

Addison discusses the importance of “guarding the hour,” slowing down to reflect, and cultivating meaningful community among entrepreneurs. He offers actionable wisdom on stewardship vs. ownership, finding your “why,” and making work deeply meaningful even in a world full of distraction and pressure to perform. Whether you're a solopreneur, investor, or nonprofit founder, this conversation will refocus your heart on what truly matters.

In This Episode:

• 01:00 Life in Northwest Arkansas & Coaching Youth Softball
• 04:00 Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Awakening the Call to Create
• 08:00 From Solopreneur to Community: Breaking the Isolation
• 13:00 The 12 Marks of a Faith Driven Entrepreneur
• 17:00 Excellence vs. Perfectionism in Kingdom Business
• 21:00 A Founder’s Heart: Fighting Human Trafficking Through Business
• 26:00 Slowing Down: Why Guarding the Hour Changes Everything
• 35:00 Marketplace Ministry, Elevators & Divine Interruptions
• 46:00 The Call to Stewardship, Generosity & Eternal ROI
• 55:30 Addison’s Definition of a Christian Capitalist

Quotes:

• “We all have impact. And we need to respect the impact we’ve been given.” [42:35]
• “We don't have to go overseas to be missionaries. The marketplace is the mission field.” [46:00]
• “A Christian Capitalist is someone who sews everything together work, generosity, and restoration.” [57:55]

Relevant Links:

· Christian Capitalist Website

• Faith Driven Entrepreneur: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org
• Faith Driven Investor: https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org
• The Call to Create (video series): https://faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/content-library/call-to-create
• Join the Faith Driven Newsletter: Newsletter Signup

Books Mentioned:
• Start With Why by Simon Sinek
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
• Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer
• Halftime by Bob Buford