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Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Building a Kingdom Legacy: The Power of Long Obedience
In this episode of the Wonderful Leaders podcast, Dan engages in a profound conversation with Sara-Louise Martin (SL). Dan, SL and a small group of people swapped baking banana bread for building The Wonderful Summit during lockdown.
As the first returning guest, SL shares her insights on cultural renewal, spiritual formation, and the principles entrepreneurs and leaders need to be agents of change. The discussion delves into the importance of pursuing wholeness, spiritual practices, and long-term commitment to developing healthy leadership practices. It also touches upon the challenges and experiences of being a female leader in male-dominated industries and the need for building strong, collaborative teams. The episode sheds light on the significance of community and support systems for Christian entrepreneurs, emphasising the role of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Wonderful Summit in fostering a global network of faith-driven leaders.
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Summary
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:05 Guest Introduction: Sara-Louise Martin
00:51 Exploring Cultural Renewal
01:48 Key Principles for Entrepreneurs
02:38 Pursuing Wholeness and Spiritual Formation
04:47 A Long Obedience in the Same Direction
05:59 Impact of Spiritual Practices on Business
07:59 Challenges of Entrepreneurship
10:18 Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Mission and Vision
11:57 Building Community and Collaboration
14:52 Leadership Dynamics: Team vs. Leader
20:44 Women in Leadership
24:14 Partnering for Impact: FDE and Wonderful Summit
28:31 Future Vision and Conclusion
About our Guest:
Sara-Louise Martin is a strategic ecosystem builder with a passion for impact-driven startups. She is the Co-Founder of Impact Central and currently serves as the Director of Europe & MENA for Faith Driven Entrepreneur, where she helps cultivate a thriving network of purpose-driven leaders. As a director, co-founder, and board trustee for multiple organizations, she plays a pivotal role in shaping ecosystems that drive meaningful change. Recognised as a WISE Top 100 Woman in Impact, Sara-Louise is a dedicated convenor and OPUS member, committed to empowering entrepreneurs and creating sustainable, purpose-led ventures.
Some stats on investment in female start-ups:
- In 2021, female entrepreneurs received only 1% of venture capital financing in Europe, compared to 2% in the United States, the smallest share since 2016.
- Female-founded businesses generate double the revenue per euro invested, even while obtaining less than half the venture capital of their male counterparts
- All-female-led companies represented 20% of all businesses in the UK in 2022, up from 16% in 2018
- £250 billion could be added to the UK economy if women matched men in receiving business investment.
- You can read more on the investing in women code here
- Invest in women Taskforce
- Female Founders Fund
- Gender Investment Gap
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Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
In this episode of the Wonderful Leaders podcast, Dan speaks with Stewart McCulloch, CEO of Christians Against Poverty (CAP). Stewart shares his personal and professional journey, from humble beginnings in Coventry to leading international and charitable organisations. He highlights the transformative power of the local church and the importance of developing faith and character in leadership. The discussion also delves into the increasing financial crises people face today, specifically with debt, CAP's community-driven approach, and the critical role entrepreneurship can play in building resilient, flourishing communities.
The discussion also covers the upcoming Wonderful North Summit event scheduled for 20th March in Bradford at Life Church, focusing on themes like innovation, restoration, and community effort.
Summary
- Theme of Fresh Hope, Fresh Growth
- Finding God in Troubled Times
- Journey from Poverty to CEO
- Personal Transformation and Faith
- Balancing Success and Faith
- Impact Stories and Client Transformations
- Current Financial Crisis and CAP's Role
About Our Guest:
Stewart became CEO of CAP on 2 January 2024, bringing extensive leadership experience in the charity and financial sectors. Previously, he led Stewardship through a period of significant growth, including acquiring Kingdom Bank, and served as Global Insurance Director for VisionFund, where he launched the world’s largest non-governmental climate insurance scheme, now benefiting 10 million people in 27 countries
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Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
In the final episode of the Wonderful Leaders podcast for 2024, Dan turns the spotlight on himself as he is hosted by Rich Martin. They discuss the inspiration and journey behind starting the podcast, the Wonderful Summit, and the other initiatives within Wonderful. Dan shares his entrepreneurial journey from his first business in 2005, the challenges faced, and how his faith played a pivotal role. The conversation also touches on the importance of integrating faith in business, the upcoming Wonderful Summit North, and the impact they hope to make on the next generation of entrepreneurs. Join us as we wrap up a year filled with inspiring conversations and look forward to 2025.
In this episode:
- Dan's Entrepreneurial Journey
- Challenges and Faith in Business
- Mentorship and Early Business Lessons
- Founding the Wonderful Creative Agency
- Integrating Faith and Business
- The Church's Role in Supporting Entrepreneurs
- Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
- The Wonderful Summit: A Gathering of Like-Minded Individuals
- Expanding the Summit to the North
- Preparing the Next Generation for the Future
About Dan
Dan is the Founder of the Wonderful Group and his passion is to see the communities of entrepreneurs and innovators all around the country, all around Europe, working together, praying together, supporting one another to make an impact on culture.
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Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Dan is joined by Ryan Collins, president of Bethel School of Technology and author of "The God of Tech." In this episode Ryan shares his remarkable journey from building corporate education partnerships to leading the first Christian coding boot camp. Discover how faith and technology intersect, and learn about the impact of Bethel Tech in the tech industry. Ryan discusses the importance of spirit-led innovation, the role of technology in God's plan, and the opportunities and challenges presented by AI.
In this episode:
- A Day in the life of Ryan Collins
- Ryan’s journey to Bethel Tech
- Technology and God's plan
- Advice for aspiring tech entrepreneurs
- The Moonshot Activation Guide
About Our Guest:
Ryan is the CEO of Bethel School of Technology, a senior leader at Bethel Church in Redding, CA and the author of The God of Tech. With more than a decade of experience in higher education and corporate partnerships, Ryan now leads the first online Christian coding bootcamp, focused on equipping students with in-demand tech skills while embodying kingdom values.
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Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Dan is joined by Georgie Delaney MBE, Co-Founder of The Great Outdoor Gym Company, who shares insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, faith, and the particular challenges of being a female entrepreneur. Georgie shares her journey from early career to starting with a bold idea inspired by the legacy of London 2012, to building an internationally recognized brand of sustainable, community-driven outdoor gyms.
In this episode:
- A day in the life
- From idea to international success
- Entrepreneurship & community
- Unique challenges for female entrepreneurs
- Faith as a guiding force
About Our Guest:
Georgie Delaney is the co-founder of The Great Outdoor Gym Company Ltd (TGO), the global leader in outdoor gym installations. A graduate with First Class Honours in Industrial Design from University College London, Georgie founded TGO in 2007. The company has installed over 3,000 gyms worldwide, including in iconic locations like London’s Olympic Park and Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
TGO is known for promoting health and wellbeing, with 26% of its users new to exercise, and has pioneered safety standards for outdoor gyms. Their innovative green energy gyms, which generate electricity, have been featured on CNN and presented at global climate conferences.
In 2021, Georgie was awarded an MBE for Services to International Trade and Export.
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Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Dan is joined by Jo Colman, Chief Mint Officer at Summerdown, to discuss the intersection of entrepreneurship, cultural renewal, and regenerative growth. Jo shares insights on how his family business has cultivated a unique approach to farming and business that prioritizes sustainability, creativity, and community impact.
In this episode:
- Balancing life as an entrepreneur and family man
- Summerdown's legacy & sustainable farming
- Building a multi-generational business
- Faith & business
- B Corp certification and sustainable practices
About Our Guest:
Jo is the Chief Mint Officer of Summerdown. Summerdown are the Peppermint People who grow, harvest and distill their rare English Black Mitcham peppermint on their family farm in Hampshire. Before joining the family company his Grandfather founded, Jo worked in Westminster at both a political think tank and for an MP. He then worked for another Hampshire based company - Jude’s Ice Cream. Now Jo spends his time working to connect what happens at an ecological level on the farm with how the Summerdown brand seeks to grow in a sustainable and regenerative manner...
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Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Dan is joined by Pete Greig, Founder of 24-7 Prayer who shares his unique lifestyle split between a barge on the River Wey and an island retreat on the Isle of Wight. As a senior pastor, he delves into his diverse weekly routine, balancing local church duties and running multiple outreaches and movements. The conversation explores the intersection of faith, creativity, and cultural renewal, emphasising the transformative power of big ideas rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In this episode:
- A unique lifestyle
- Balancing fast-paced leadership and creative space
- Cultural renewal through faith
- Christian innovation and creativity
- Encouragement for christian entrepreneurs
Find out more about 24-7 Prayer here
About Our Guest:
Pete is a best-selling author, pastor and bewildered instigator of the 24-7 Prayer movement which has reached more than half the nations on earth. He is also the Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd, Guildford, England, an Ambassador for the NGO Tearfund, and teaches at St Mellitus Theological College in London. For 7 years Pete served with the senior leadership team at HTB and Alpha International. Pete’s publications include ‘Red Moon Rising‘, ‘God on Mute‘, ‘The Prayer Course’, and ‘Dirty Glory’. He loves art galleries, live music and knocking down walls…
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Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Dan is joined by Matt Parfitt, CEO of Grace Enterprises, who shares his surprise entrepreneurial story that took him from primary school teacher to serial entrepreneur. Hear the business journey that began with gardening and grew to cleaning, events and now biscuits. Be inspired by Matt’s incredible motivation behind starting each business and gather leadership advice from a leader of multiple businesses.
In this episode:
- The weekend Matt quit his profession
- Finding business models to fit the employment demand
- Managing multiple businesses and leadership lessons learnt
- Not 1 but 2 professions quit
- This isn't it, more businesses to come
Find out more about Grace Enterprises here.
About Our Guest:
Matt is a seasoned entrepreneur, having given up his teaching career in 2007 to follow the call of being a ‘Godly employer'. He has a vision for seeing the church re-enter the world of business, creating opportunities and resources for the kingdom. Matt has now started 3 social enterprises: Radiant Cleaners, Jubilee Events and Half the Story, each a sustainable business providing real jobs for people who have multiple barriers to work...
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tim Nelson, CEO at Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance, shares about the vital work they do and their ambition to bring an end to modern slavery. Be inspired by Tim's tenacious ambition in the face of overwhelming challenges and find out how you can support this life changing work.
In this episode:
- Tim's background and formative experiences
- The unshakable realisation of the issue of modern slavery
- Starting and growing a non-profit
- Managing emotional pressure on a daily basis
About Our Guest:
Tim Nelson is the co-founder and CEO of Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance. Hope for Justice is an international charity working to bring an end to modern slavery and human trafficking and offers an effective and proven model that is replicable, scalable, and award-winning. The charity’s vision is to live in a world free from slavery and its work across five continents and in 7 countries is focused on preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society...
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Dan and James Poulter (aka JP), CEO at Vixen Labs, discuss the hype and issues surrounding AI and its impact for faith communities. Listen to this thought provoking conversation and be inspired to take a proactive approach and join the discussion.
In this episode:
- Becoming an entrepreneur
- The hype cycle and AI
- Taking a proactive approach
- Finding inspiration
Find out more about the Ecclesiai community here.
Vixen Labs AI Consumer Index 2023
About Our Guest:
James Poulter is the founder and CEO of Vixen Labs one of the UK’s leading Voice Technology companies and is a thought-leader and speaker on Innovation Culture, the Future of Work and Emerging Technologies (including the metaverse).
Previously as Head of The LEGO Group’s Emerging Platforms & Partnerships team as part of the Digital Consumer Engagement division, James pursued new technologies, platforms and partners to build digital consumer engagement with LEGO customers, shoppers and consumers on a global basis...