The Unpreached Truth: God & Money: Recent Episodes
Nikolai X. Greaves, MBA, Mdiv
Is God anti-wealth or pro wealth? Does God promote financial prosperity or have a disdain towards it? Are there occupations that God disapprove because they are lucrative? Is poverty a mark of righteousness? Educated in both business and theology, Nikolai explores two ongoing forces that have impacted culture: God & Money. Both these forces are relevant in life. This podcast unravels the truths that are often not discussed from either the pulpit or the podium. Whether one is a person of faith or a skeptic, an entrepreneur or a leader, a student or an educator, this podcast takes one on a journey to confront misconceptions and discover truths. The podcast also provides practical solutions to problems both financially and spiritually. So what's the truth? You are about to find out! This is The Unpreached Truth about God and Money.
Have you ever tallied the true cost of what you don't know? Join us as we unravel the staggering price of ignorance, both in the boardroom and your living room. We dissect the pivotal role that feedback plays in refining products and services, emphasizing the fallout businesses face by neglecting insights from customers and employees. This episode serves up a hearty dose of wisdom, straight from Benjamin Franklin himself, reminding us that the expense of ignorance often surpasses the investment in education. We're bringing to light the necessity of market research, the influence of media on our values, and the unmatched power of informed decision-making. We underscore the dire consequences of underestimating the value of knowledge and the pitfalls of myopic cost-saving strategies.
Have you ever been struck with an idea so simple yet so compelling that it felt like a mini-revolution in your mind? My childhood recollection of transforming the craving for a new toy into a thriving custom magnet business is a testament to this phenomenon. I share this formative experience, highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit that can ignite at any age—proving that even the smallest notions can evolve into game-changing realities. This episode is not just a trip down memory lane; it's an inspiring look at how we can harness our ideas to reshape our financial landscape and, potentially, the world.
How do you lead a debt-free large-scale project during a pandemic? Check out the new episode.
Jewel Diamond Taylor, aka “The Self-esteem Dr.” is a thought leader, conference speaker, life coach, resiliency educator, counselor, author, media personality, and Founder of Women on the Grow, Inc. 501c3. born to impact, inspire, and help others to make their lives easier and better.
Taylor’s audiences and clients receive extraordinary learning experiences to; maximize their abilities and gifts, refuel their dreams and goals, minimize distractions, regulate their roller-coaster emotions, heal the wounded heart, activate better health practices, and bulletproof their faith, self-esteem, aspirations, and inner peace.
No one likes feeling stuck or feeling like their life has no meaning, purpose, joy, or hope. A stressful job, relationship/marriage drama, lack of money, living single, a tired caregiver, an entrepreneur, a leader, severe illness, being in an abusive or dysfunctional relationship, and/or family demands can make you feel alone, overwhelmed, depressed, burned out, and a poor performer in your ministry, in your business, or in your studies.
That’s why conference speaker, life coach, counselor, and author Jewel Diamond Taylor has been so successful and in demand. Taylor, aka The Self-esteem Dr., offers practical solutions, steps, success secrets, and sustainable tools to help you, your relationships, and/or your audience.
Taylor is the founder of Women On The Grow, Inc., 501c3 which offers outreach, experiences, life skills, mentoring, resources, and connections for women experiencing; hardship, divorce, grief, breast cancer, domestic abuse, depression from adverse childhood experiences, single parenting, homelessness, unemployment, parenting, and marriage challenges.
Jewel inspires others by building a bridge of understanding and application between psychology and theology, self-care and emotional/mental wellness, and a bridge between overcoming stress and achieving success. Every Sunday at 3:00 PM (Pacific) Jewel has been curating a faith-building message of; hope, refreshment for the soul, connections, personal development insights, and coping skills to help others to endure and survive this historic pandemic in her signature zoom room.
Jewel is a native of Washington D. C. and presently resides in southern California. This impactful speaker is a wife, mother, and grandmother. Jewel brings a clear insight and authentic voice as an international voice of empowerment and faith increaser born to teach possibility thinking, emotional wellness, strategies for success, self-worth, resiliency, and her signature “PowHERfull Inspiration” and “Filling Station” dynamic training/keynote/coaching.
Jewel has been an inspirational speaker in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Cancun, the Virgin Islands, Brazil, St. Kitts, South Africa, the U. K., and 35 of 50 United States.
To book this transformational speaker, ask questions, or schedule a one-on-one coaching/counseling meeting call 323.964.1736 or email – JewelMotivates@gmail.com
"Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless." - Ecclesiastes 5:10
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." - 2 Timothy 1:7
In this episode, we explore the issues surrounding fear and money.
Xav Handfield is a nationally recognized speaker, educator, personal development coach, and entrepreneur. His mission is to use his gifts and his voice to inspire and evoke a change in this world. He is a native of Miami, Florida, and has been in Houston since September 2012. In 2014, he merged three passions of motivation, etiquette, and faith to create his own company and be the change that he wanted to see. He is the CEO of, The Handfield Group, LLC which is the parent company of his two businesses. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, in Mass Communications, with a concentration in Public Relations & Advertising from The Great Bethune-Cookman University, in Daytona Beach, Florida and a Masters of Business with a concentration in entertainment from Full Sail University, in Orlando, Florida.
From his formal educational background combined with faith and his strong family and community influence, he saw a need and wanting to meet that need, his first job was teaching the inner-city youth of Miami, Florida. In 2015, he started speaking professionally which has allowed him to speak to thousands across the country for corporate events, churches, community organizations and to develop youth and adults through personal development and helping them identify their purpose, through enrichment, training, and motivation. In 2017, he created Plant Based Brotha, that helps people transition to a plant based lifestyle, and expose inner city communities to healthier food options. Xav is excited about Life and is a living testament about our Gifts making room for us, and truly operating in godly purpose. He enjoys traveling, doing community service, mentoring, spending time with friends and family, finding cool vegan restaurants and attending shows/concerts. His life goal is to Make it into heaven while he “Aspires to Inspire before he Expires”, and has a favorite verse: Ephesians 2:10 "For We are God's masterpiece, He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." #unpreachedtruth #plantbasedbrotha #God #money #food #vegan
Chama St. Louis is a mother, leader, entrepreneur, business owner, communicator, activist, advocate, award-winning community organizer, and now a candidate for political office.
Chama started honing her leadership and advocacy skills in high school and hasn’t stopped making the community around her better. She spent 12 years at the Peoria Black Chamber of Commerce and became their youngest president and chairwoman. In 2014, Chama organized a solidarity march & rally to honor Mike Brown. Since then, Chama has worked on several political campaigns including serving as the public relations director and spokeswoman for the successful re-election campaign for the Honorable Dorothy Brown, Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Chama is currently the Central Illinois Coalition Organizer for the Peoria People’s Project an extension of the Grassroots Collaborative. She’s the founder of the Black Justice Project and the Communications Director for Change Peoria and serves on several local boards.
Sherika Wynter is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Thomas & Wynter R&D. Her R&D Company currently has 3 subsidiaries: The Slip Guard, T|W Tote and Journacy.
She has thrived in entrepreneurial and corporate spaces. This has afforded her the opportunity to bring experiences from both sides to the table. She still works in the corporate space as a consultant and has over 13 years of experience in product and project management, holding both Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications. She also has vast experience in product development, vendor management, and business development. As an entrepreneur, she decided to take her skills to the classroom. Her love for teaching and instruction began in 2014. She realized her success and failures were well received by those attending her classes. Sharing experiences not only strengthened her skills but also allowed her to be seen as relatable, someone people can trust and open up to. In addition, she found herself wanting to walk the journey with her students; whether it was a profession change or launch of a startup venture.
In this episode, Nikolai sits down with Berny Jacques, JD, Director of Development at Big Brother Big Sister Tampa, and discusses the criminal justice system, economics, politics, community development and his views about God and money.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery." - Exodus 20:2
He has sat on the PAHO/WHO/UN Taskforce to resolve the issue of non-communications diseases facing the Caribbean. He has served as a leader in the non-profit sector and within higher education. He is a consultant, innovator, visionary, entrepreneur, and a pastor. In today's episode, Nikolai sits down with Mr. George Greaves, Director and Co-Founder of Life Intervention Support Services, and explores the keys to success, the journey towards entrepreneurship, and the misconceptions that often arise when dealing with the subject of God and money.
It is not often that one runs into a barber who not only has a business empire, but also utilizes one's businesses to make a social impact and change lives. From hiring the homeless to helping the hurting, in this episode Mr. Glass provides us insight on the keys to success and his perspective on God and money.
This episodes provides insight how one can manage one's life and finances during a global pandemic.
An entrepreneur, investor, technology executive and a man of faith, Nikolai interviews Jonathan McCottry II, CEO of McCottry Innovation Lab and the McCottry Foundation. Mr. McCottry shares with us his story of humble beginnings to success and how his organization makes a difference in the world.
In this episode, Nikolai interviews Shallon Thomas, co-founder of Thomas & Wynter. Mr. Thomas shares with us his journey towards entrepreneur, his success in business and his perspectives on God and money.
This episode explores common misconceptions about work and its relationship to God and money.