The Mike Thakur Podcast

In today’s episode, Mike sits down with author and unity-builder Philip Ryle for a powerful conversation about what’s missing in the modern church—and what God is inviting us back into.Philip shares the heart behind his book Dear Unity, a collection of love letters calling believers, pastors, and entire denominations toward something deeper than agreement: authentic, sacrificial, relational unity.Together, Mike and Philip unpack the “70/30 Rule”—the idea that Christians have agreed on 70% of the faith for nearly 1,700 years… and maybe the remaining 30% is where God teaches us to love each other unconditionally.This isn’t just about denominations. It’s about you and me. Unity in our homes, workplaces, friendships, and churches—and why it matters more now than ever.If you’ve ever felt the tension between loving people and disagreeing with them, this episode will resonate deeply.💬 In This Episode We Cover:Why God may have designed us to be incomplete without one anotherHow unity unlocks strategy, blessing, and spiritual multiplicationThe danger of rushing toward “agreement” instead of building relationshipWhy other global movements are winning at unity—and what Christians can learnThe role of humility, curiosity, and repentance in healing the Body of ChristHow to move the Church from deliberation to celebrationThe connection between the Trinity and the way humans are wired for communityWhy unity is the red carpet to global evangelizationHow everyday believers—not just leaders—can spark a unity movement🔥 Why This Episode MattersWe’re living in a world uniting around the wrong things while the Church remains divided over things that were never meant to define us.This conversation invites us to rethink what unity truly is—and how God might be calling us into something bigger, braver, and more beautiful.📚 Connect with PhilipWebsite: dearunity.com Instagram: @dearunity Email: philip@dearunity.com🤝 Connect with MikeInstagram: @realmikethakurWebsite: mikethakur.com🎧 If You Enjoyed This Episode…Share it with someone who cares about the future of the ChurchLeave a rating or review to help the message reach more leadersFollow the show for more conversations at the intersection of faith, leadership, and life

Janice Armstrong’s story is a masterclass in hope, obedience, and supernatural acceleration. After a decade battling illness, fear, and comparison, Janice wrote the vision, fought through spiritual warfare, and experienced deliverance—then watched God do in 90 days what others took years to build: explosive growth on social media and doors to minister to millions. In this raw conversation, she shares the exact moments that shifted everything, why “write the vision” is more than a verse, and how partnering with the Holy Spirit can rewire your mind and your life. 🔑 What You’ll LearnWriting God’s vision vs. chasing your own (Habakkuk 2)Deliverance from fear and the breakthrough that followed“90 Days vs. 10 Years”: what acceleration looked like in real lifeNeuroplasticity + spiritual authority: practical tools to renew your mindWhy social media is today’s “town square” for the gospelHow to bless those who curse you—and actually get free📲 ConnectHost: Mike Thakur — Instagram: @mikethakurGuest: Janice Armstrong — Instagram: @IAmJaniceArmstrong If you’ve been waiting on a promise, this episode will remind you: it’s not too late—and God’s timeline is different than yours.

In this powerful conversation, Mike sits down with Tyler Radbourne to unpack the urgent wake-up call facing the modern church. From the fallout of 2020 to the rising chaos in culture, Tyler shares why he believes we’re living in a “Super Bowl moment” of faith — a time where the stakes are higher than ever. Together, they explore hard questions: Would Jesus even recognize today’s churches? Why are so many Christians “faking it till they break”? And what role does authentic community play in restoring faith that actually changes lives? FRANKLIN, TN FOLKS: Join my Kingdom business meet up! MikeThakur.com/KIX 🔑 Key Topics Why 2020 marked a spiritual shift we can’t ignore The difference between organized religion vs. authentic relationships What it looks like to build real discipleship beyond Sunday services The power of fasting, prayer, and intentional friendships Why Christian entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to lead change How business and faith intersect in today’s divided culture 📲 Connect with Us Mike Thakur Instagram: @mikethakur Website: MikeThakur.com Tyler Radbourne Instagram: @tylerradbourne Website: developeden.com

*** Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Charlie's family, both at Turning Point USA and at home, where Erika and their children are navigating a new reality after the events of last week. *** In this special episode of The Mike Thakur Podcast, Mike steps away from business as usual to reflect on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it means for Christians, culture, and the future of our faith.The loss of Charlie Kirk has left many people feeling a deep heaviness—something more than grief, something deeper, something spiritual. Mike unpacks why this moment matters and how it calls us back to the basics of faith: standing for truth, living with courage, and bringing light into the darkness.Together we wrestle with:✅ Why so many feel shaken by Charlie’s death and what’s happening in the spiritual realm✅ The difference between compromise and conviction in today’s culture✅ Why “gray” Christianity can’t overcome darkness✅ How Scripture gives us black-and-white clarity in a world of confusion✅ The call to live as serious, intentional disciples of Jesus✅ Fundamental truths we must reclaim—marriage, family, life, and God’s designThis isn't only about remembering Charlie—it’s about heeding the wake-up call for believers everywhere. Now's the time to decide: will we be lukewarm, or will we be bold in our faith?📖 Key Scriptures: John 1, 1 John 1:5, Revelation, Matthew 25📌 Watch More Podcast Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@mikethakurpodcast/videos🌍 Stay Connected with Mike🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@mikethakur📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmikethakur/📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/realmikethakur/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikethakur🌐 Website: https://mikethakur.com/✨ Keywords Covered: Charlie Kirk assassination, faith in America, courage and faith, light vs darkness, Christian leadership, standing for truth, biblical worldview, The Mike Thakur Podcast, purpose and faith, compromise vs conviction, end times signs✍️ Let’s Talk:How has this moment impacted your faith? Do you feel the urgency to stand for truth in today’s culture? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇#TheMikeThakurPodcast #CharlieKirk #FaithAndCourage #StandForTruth #LightVsDarkness #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalWorldview #KingdomFirst

In this powerful episode of 'The Mike Thakur Podcast', Mike sits down with John Felkins, longtime EntreLeadership Executive Coach, to talk about what it really takes to scale a business without selling out your integrity.For decades, entrepreneurs have been told that growth at all costs is the ultimate goal. “Say yes now, figure it out later. Fake it till you make it.” But what if the shortcuts we take for growth actually cost us the very values that matter most? John has spent years walking alongside leaders at Ramsey Solutions and coaching business owners across industries, and he’s seen firsthand the tension between scaling big and staying true.Together, Mike and John dive deep into:✅ The difference between sacrifice and compromise in leadership✅ Why integrity under pressure defines your true capacity✅ The hidden dangers of treating people as “units of production”✅ How humility is the defining trait of world-class leaders✅ Why success must be defined by values, not just revenue✅ The Momentum Theorem: focus × intensity × time × God = unstoppable momentumJohn also shares personal lessons from his own leadership journey, including times when compromise looked easy but choosing integrity built character, resilience, and impact.This isn’t just another business conversation — it’s a raw and honest look at faith, entrepreneurship, values, and leadership. If you’ve ever felt the pull to take shortcuts, wrestled with defining true success, or wondered how to grow without losing yourself, this episode is a must-watch.📌 Watch More from The Mike Thakur Podcast🎙️ Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@themikethakurpodcast/videos🔥 Leadership & Entrepreneurship: https://youtu.be/-e8Rt-bKHXE?si=zR5U\_g3H9heu6Ri3💡 Faith & Business Conversations:https://youtu.be/4-j6hAt0W-I?si=GcOIwl0Z-62vU-yL🌍 Stay Connected with Mike Thakur🔔 Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@mikethakur📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmikethakur📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/realmikethakur💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikethakur🌐 Website: [https://mikethakur.com✨ Keywords Covered: scaling without selling out, integrity in leadership, faith and business, John Felkins, EntreLeadership podcast, values-driven entrepreneurship, humility in leadership, Momentum Theorem, leadership under pressure, Mike Thakur Podcast.✍️ Let’s Talk:Have you ever faced the choice between quick growth and staying true to your values? How did you navigate it? Share your story in the comments 👇#TheMikeThakurPodcast #JohnFelkins #ScalingWithIntegrity #EntreLeadership #FaithAndBusiness #LeadershipPodcast #IntegrityInLeadership #MomentumTheorem #ValuesDrivenBusiness #EntrepreneurshipJourney

In this episode of The Mike Thakur Podcast, Mike sits down with Adam Metcalf, co-founder of Zeemee, to explore what it really means to choose Kingdom over competition in business and life.Adam’s story weaves together the grit of entrepreneurship with the grace of faith. From building companies to building communities, he’s discovered that true impact doesn’t come from competing for the top spot—but from linking arms with others to serve a higher purpose.Together, Mike and Adam dive into:✅ Why competition can distract Kingdom entrepreneurs from their true calling✅ The balance between hard work and reliance on God’s provision✅ How community and collaboration unlock opportunities that competition can’t✅ Why isolation is the entrepreneur’s silent enemy✅ The vision behind Kingdom Impact Exchange and how it fuels collaboration for global impact✅ Practical ways to integrate faith into the daily grind of businessTransformation StatementAdam shares how shifting from competition to collaboration has redefined his approach to business, faith, and leadership. His journey shows that when entrepreneurs stop striving for their own kingdoms and start building together for God’s Kingdom, the ripple effect is unstoppable.This episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and believers who want to move beyond solo success into community impact.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I building my own empire—or contributing to God’s Kingdom?” this conversation will inspire you to think bigger and build differently.Watch More from The Mike Thakur Podcast🎙️ Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@mikethakurpodcast/videosStay Connected with Mike Thakur🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@mikethakur📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmikethakur/📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/realmikethakur/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikethakur🌐 Website: https://mikethakur.com/✨ Keywords Covered: Adam Metcalf, Zeemee, Kingdom Impact Exchange, Christian entrepreneurship, faith and business, collaboration over competition, community building, Kingdom business, impact entrepreneurship, The Mike Thakur Podcast✍️ Let’s Talk:What does “Kingdom over competition” mean to you in your business journey?Share your story in the comments 👇#TheMikeThakurPodcast #AdamMetcalf #KingdomOverCompetition #FaithAndBusiness #ChristianLeadership #KingdomEntrepreneurship #CommunityOverCompetition

In this episode of The Mike Thakur Podcast, Mike sits down with Mark Evans to talk about one of the most difficult parts of walking with God: how to find faith in the fog.Mark’s story is one of learning to trust God in the middle of uncertainty. From seasons of transition to moments of doubt, he’s discovered that clarity doesn’t always come first—obedience does. And often, the next step of faith is revealed only as we take it.Together, Mike and Mark dive into:✅ Why uncertainty can actually strengthen our faith✅ The challenge of discerning God’s voice in seasons of transition✅ How Scripture becomes an anchor when everything else feels unclear✅ The role of wise counsel in navigating life’s hardest decisions✅ Why obedience matters more than perfect clarity✅ How to move forward with confidence, even when you can’t see the full path aheadTransformation StatementMark shares how choosing to trust God in the fog has shaped his life and leadership. His journey reminds us that faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trusting the One who does.This episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads, wrestling with doubt, or seeking God’s direction.If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I know this is really God?” this conversation will encourage you to keep walking forward in faith.Watch More from The Mike Thakur Podcast🎙️ Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@mikethakurpodcast/videosStay Connected with Mike Thakur🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@mikethakur📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmikethakur/📘 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/realmikethakur/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikethakur🌐 Website: https://mikethakur.com/✨ Keywords Covered: Mark Evans, faith in uncertainty, discerning God’s voice, biblical obedience, Christian entrepreneurship, decision making with faith, scripture as guidance, trust in God, The Mike Thakur Podcast✍️ Let’s Talk:When has God asked you to take a step of faith without seeing the full picture?Share your story in the comments 👇#TheMikeThakurPodcast #MarkEvans #FaithInTheFog #DiscerningGodsVoice #FaithAndBusiness #KingdomEntrepreneurship #BiblicalObedience

After graduating from Harvard Business School and Oxford, serving Fortune 500 clients as an investment banker, and running his own management consulting practice, John experienced a profound conversion and gave up everything to live as a Carmelite monk for 7 years where he also received degrees in philosophy and theology.His fascination with the lives of the Saints and the world-changing ventures they built led him to step back into the world of entrepreneurship to found a first-of-its-kind network of Spirit-led founders.

Jon Sanders and Les Hughes are the co-founders of EntrePastors, and co-hosts of the EntrePastors podcast. Jon and Les have come together to empower pastors to maximize their God-given talents to take better care of their families and become better pastors in the process. EntrePastors helps pastors think, act, and thrive as prosperous entrepreneurs. The goal of EntrePastors is to blow up the model of the starving pastor and build a community of prosperous pastors who can provide well for their families and demonstrate generosity to others. On this episode we talk about why they're so passionate to help pastors move beyond limiting beliefs and a broken way of doing ministry to  discover how to use their passions and skills to create additional income streams, while remaining faithful to God's calling and purpose for their lives. Learn more at:  https://www.entrepastors.com Facebook: /EntrePastors Facebook: /EntrePastorsConnect  YouTube: /EntrePastors

When Jesus prayed, he expected results. We want to pray like Jesus. That means we should expect results. Today's episode is super special because we had the privilege of chatting with Amy Lykosh from Workplace Prayer (https://www.workplaceprayer.com), an organization that exists to literally pray for your business, your team and your family! Without giving away all the juice from the get go, let's just say you're going to be blown away by a world that most people didn't even know existed. ________________________________ Amy Joy Lykosh is an author, mentor, and entrepreneur. Through her ministry Workplace Prayer and her coaching program Prayer Mentoring, both run with Bob Perry, she covers businesses in prayer and raises up intercessors to do the same. She lives outside Charlottesville, Virginia with her husband and five sons.

Are you tired?  Does every day feel like a struggle?  You’re not alone. Leaders everywhere are struggling, bogged down by countless meetings, growing complexity and constant distractions. Or perhaps it’s a matter of personal obstacles like success, fear or aimlessness.  Whatever it is, Mark calls this toxic mix “Quicksand”, which although inevitable, has a way out. His new book 'Smart Leadership' that comes out THIS WEEK is all about helping leaders rise above the Quicksand to scale their impact.  Mark Miller is Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A, and has spent the last two decades ensuring the growth of Chick-fil-A isn’t hindered by their supply of top talent.

Abandoned on a street corner by his mother at the age of 12, young Bill sat and waited for her... For 3 days.  She never came back.  Years later, in 1980 he founded Metro Ministries, to reach kids  in Bushwick, Brooklyn, one of New York’s toughest neighborhoods most commonly known for its gang violence, crime, drugs, and poverty.  Beaten, stabbed and shot, he refused to leave the neighborhood; believing the situation wasn’t hopeless, just that the children and their families didn’t have any hope.   Now, over 40 years later, what was then Metro Ministries has grown into a worldwide impact program that touches over one quarter of a million children. Every. Single. Week!  Join the conversation today as Mike and Bill talk about Purpose, and what happens when you let it drive everything you do.