More Than Hustle: Spiritual Rhythms for the Christian Entrepreneur – with Spencer Brooks

Faithful Founder

Can Innovation and Faith Go Hand-in-Hand for Founders?

In this episode of The Faithful Founder Podcast, Jamie Cain sits down with Spencer Brooks—founder of Brooks Digital, drummer, and digital strategist for nonprofits—to talk about what it really looks like to lead a business that prioritizes discipleship over hustle culture.

Spencer shares his journey of building a successful agency while staying rooted in his identity as a follower of Jesus. They dive into the challenges of leadership, the weight of expectations, and the spiritual disciplines that keep Christian founders grounded in purpose. From morning prayer rituals in a literal closet to practicing a weekly Sabbath, Spencer offers practical, hard-won wisdom on aligning your business with God's kingdom.

They also explore the power of innovation through the lens of faith—and why following Jesus may be the most innovative path a founder can walk.

Whether you’re burnt out from the grind, striving for success, or simply seeking clarity on how to lead your company without losing your soul, this episode will encourage, challenge, and equip you.

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Connect with Spencer Brooks

🌐 Website: www.brooks.digital
📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerbrooks

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Chapters

1. More Than Hustle: Spiritual Rhythms for the Christian Entrepreneur – with Spencer Brooks (00:00:00)

2. Faith at the Center of Founding (00:00:33)

3. The Campfire Metaphor for Discipleship (00:01:00)

4. The Origin of the Podcast Idea (00:02:10)

5. Building a Faith-Based Startup (00:03:03)

6. Why Christian Founders Are Needed (00:04:07)

7. The Loneliness of Faithful Leadership (00:05:00)

8. Compartmentalizing vs. Leading with Faith (00:06:51)

9. Little Kingdoms and God’s Kingdom (00:08:12)

10. Discovering God's Will in Business (00:09:49)

11. Stewardship vs. Ownership (00:11:06)

12. The Parable of the Talents Mindset (00:12:39)

13. Taking Good Gifts Seriously (00:13:59)

14. The Challenge of Not Taking Things for Granted (00:15:06)

15. The Gravity of Culture vs. the Call of Faith (00:16:06)

16. Daily Habits That Keep God First (00:17:00)

17. The Literal Prayer Closet (00:18:15)

18. Sitting in Silence to Recentralize (00:19:20)

19. Fixed Hour Prayer and the Monastic Model (00:20:21)

20. Gratitude Reminders and Ancient Prayers (00:21:15)

21. Giving Time Back to God (00:22:37)

22. Prayer as a Mental Reset (00:23:57)

23. Prayer as a Refreshing Break in Startup Life (00:25:43)

24. Training the Compass of Your Mind (00:27:32)

25. Becoming the Kind of Person God Wants (00:29:07)

26. Spiritual Practices Improve Business (00:30:05)

27. It’s About Who You’re Becoming (00:31:05)

28. Daily Question: Who Am I Becoming? (00:32:22)

29. Measuring Identity by Discipleship (00:33:02)

30. The Hardening of the Entrepreneurial Heart (00:34:25)

31. Examining the Habits that Shape You (00:35:07)

32. The Plates That Must Never Break (00:36:35)

33. You Just Don’t Want It Bad Enough? (00:37:01)

34. The Spirit of Pharaoh in Hustle Culture (00:37:43)

35. Contentment vs. Greed (00:38:22)

36. Happiness Beyond Revenue (00:39:48)

37. Finding Identity Beyond Career (00:41:13)

38. The Pull of Hustle Culture (00:42:11)

39. Surrounding Yourself with Grounded People (00:44:10)

40. Founders as Non-Anxious Leaders (00:46:44)

41. Desperate Founders and Desperate Culture (00:49:12)

42. The Endless To-Do List (00:51:01)

43. What Sabbath Really Looks Like (00:53:15)

44. Practical Recap for Faithful Founders (00:55:42)

45. Time Alone with God — Introvert or Not (00:57:11)

46. From Touring Drummer to Digital Founder (00:58:43)

47. Blending Values, Experience, and Opportunity (01:01:08)

48. Advice for Future Founders — Follow the Fire (01:03:42)

49. Loving the Tedious Work (01:07:08)

50. Staying Excited Through Purpose and Vision (01:10:08)

51. Innovation Through Discipleship (01:11:32)

52. Following Jesus Will Make Waves (01:13:26)

53. You’re Walking the Most Innovative Path (01:15:27)