About this episode

Pete and Debbie Ochs discuss how their faith transformed their understanding of money and stewardship in business.

Pete and Debbie Ochs, longtime entrepreneurs and leaders in faith-driven business, share how God reshaped their understanding of money, work, and purpose over decades of walking with Him. Pete began his career pursuing success through hard work and financial gain, while Debbie brought a steady foundation of faith and generosity from her upbringing. Through seasons of business growth, financial pressure, and personal conviction, God led them to see that everything they had was not theirs to own, but to steward. That shift transformed how they built companies, gave generously, and ultimately released control. Pete is the founder of Capital III, an investment and operating company focused on building businesses that create economic, social, and spiritual capital, and the founder of Enterprise Stewardship, which helps leaders build high-impact businesses rooted in purpose and long-term flourishing. From creating jobs inside prisons to establishing a stewardship trust for their business, Pete and Debbie’s work now reflects a commitment to building economic, social, and spiritual impact. Along the way, they learned to set a finish line, cap their lifestyle, and follow the Holy Spirit…

People in this episode

Guests: Pete Ochs, Debbie Ochs

Topics covered

• stewardship
• faith-driven business
• financial perspective
• generosity
• Kingdom impact

Keywords

• financial finish line
• entrepreneurs
• purpose
• economic impact
• surrender
• ownership
• business growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Capital III, Enterprise Stewardship

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