Surrender, Serve, Succeed: Leading a Business with Faith – with Chris Baden

Faithful Founder

How Can Founders Trust God's Plan in the Uncertainty of Entrepreneurship?

In this powerful episode of The Faithful Founder Podcast, Jamie Cain sits down with Chris Baden, co-founder and CEO of FlowChat, to discuss the faith, resilience, and surrender it takes to build a business that glorifies God.

Chris shares how his journey as a founder has been shaped by faith, from receiving a vision for his company to learning the importance of stewardship, surrender, and trusting God's provision. He and Jamie dive into the struggles of imposter syndrome, the challenge of balancing worldly success with spiritual purpose, and how Christian entrepreneurs can overcome fear and self-doubt by anchoring their identity in Christ.

If you’re a founder battling uncertainty, wrestling with the pressure to succeed, or seeking encouragement in your faith-driven business journey, this episode is for you.

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Connect with Chris Baden

🔗 FlowChat Website: https://www.flowchat.com/
📱 Instagram: @thechrisbaden
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisbaden/

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Chapters

1. Start (00:00:00)

2. Faith and Entrepreneurship (00:00:37)

3. Introduction of Chris Baden (00:01:17)

4. Integrating Faith into Business (00:02:13)

5. Morning Rituals and Staying Grounded (00:03:48)

6. The Role of God in Every Aspect of Life (00:05:14)

7. Vision and Calling as a Founder (00:06:52)

8. Overcoming Doubt and Anxiety in Business (00:08:26)

9. Stewardship and Faithful Founders (00:10:32)

10. Facing Challenges with Trust in God (00:12:28)

11. The Power of Listening and Empathy in Sales (00:14:41)

12. Early Career Struggles and Lessons Learned (00:16:50)

13. Learning to Create Results, Not Just Work Hard (00:18:42)

14. Discovering Purpose and Identity (00:21:07)

15. Taking Bold Steps Despite Fear (00:23:49)

16. Matthew 6:33 – Seeking First the Kingdom (00:25:38)

17. Balancing Financial Goals with Faith (00:28:04)

18. Redefining Wealth and Growth as a Founder (00:30:59)

19. The Parable of the Talents and Business Growth (00:34:21)

20. Trusting God's Provision in Business (00:37:10)

21. Following God’s Direction Even When It’s Unclear (00:40:50)

22. Imposter Syndrome and Finding Confidence (00:43:42)

23. Surrendering Completely to God's Plan (00:47:05)

24. Breaking Strongholds Through Faith (00:50:31)

25. The Reality of Spiritual Battles (00:53:45)

26. Recognizing God’s Hand in the Entrepreneurial Journey (00:56:00)

27. Growth Through Challenges and Setbacks (01:00:02)

28. Surrounding Yourself with the Right People (01:04:36)

29. Comparison vs. Personal Growth (01:07:15)

30. Closing Thoughts and Encouragement for Founders (01:10:53)

31. Where to Connect with Chris Baden (01:13:12)