John Gallagher

The Christian Capitalist Podcast

Christian Capitalist Podcast

With Rich Sanders

Leading for Kingdom Impact with John Gallagher

On this episode of the Christian Capitalist Podcast, host Rich Sanders is joined by leadership coach and consultant John Gallagher, founder of Growing Champions. Together, they explore how biblical principles, strategic systems, and servant leadership intersect to create sustainable success in business and ministry. From Lean systems to “waste goggles,” and from personal transformation to corporate generosity, John unpacks how faith-driven leaders can build organizations that make a kingdom impact—measurably.

John also shares the story of how a divine encounter in a grocery store line led him back to church, and how scripture and mentorship have shaped his mission to inspire, encourage, and equip leaders who bear fruit for God’s glory.

In This Episode:

• 01:00 Myrtle Beach Living & Baseball Ties • 04:20 Founding Growing Champions After Corporate Consulting • 06:00 What the Toyota Production System Teaches About Waste • 10:00 “Waste Goggles” and Real-World Process Examples • 15:00 Resistance to Change – Why Good Isn't Always Good Enough • 20:00 What the Church Can Learn from Business Systems • 24:00 Four Steps to Kingdom Impact in Leadership • 26:00 How a Pastor in the Checkout Line Changed John’s Life • 36:00 Faith + Profit: Building a Business That Gives Back • 55:30 John’s Definition of a Christian Capitalist

Quotes:

• “God chooses common people to do uncommon things.” [05:18] • “If there's no money, there's no mission.” [37:30] • “We count people because people count.” [18:00]

Relevant Links:

· Christian Capitalist Website

• Growing Champions: https://growingchampions.net
• Young Life Boulder – Support John’s Son
• NewSpring Church: https://newspring.cc

• Scriptures Referenced:
• John 15:8, Romans 12, 1 Peter 4:8–10, Ephesians 6Book Mentioned: The Christian Capitalist by Rich Sanders