If you haven't seen The Forge movie, you have to go see it! Christ over Culture host, Michelle Lenae speaks to the Kendrick Brothers, Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the directors of the movie about this incredible story which highlights the power of Christian discipleship in today's times. Foundational Scripture: Luke 9:23 “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." - Luke 9:23 Follow The Forge: Instagram: @forgemovie Website: www.theforgemovie.com Follow Chrit over Culture: Instagram: @ChristoverCulture Website: www.christoverculture.com

Christ over Culture Host, Michelle Lenae, sits down with Robinson Farms NxtGen & The Elle Boutique Hotel co-owner Dru Robinson Perkins! They chat about how Dru and her 12 siblings own the largest Black, family-owned resort & hotel in Missouri and how they got their start from a legacy of farmers, their grandfather and father! The estate's crown jewel is The Elle, their boutique hotel named in honor of their mother, Ella. Foundational Scripture: James 2:14-26 "Faith without works is dead" Follow + Book a Room at Robinson Farms NxtGen. Tell them Christ over Culture sent you: IG: @RobinsonFarmxNxtGen Website: www.robinsonfarmsnxtgenco.com Follow Christ over Culture Podcast: www.instagram.com/christoverculture Visit Christ over Culture Podcast: www.christoverculture.com

Trade Street Jam Co. Founder, Ashley Rouse, shares the real about entreprenuership and the highs and lows that come with running a business. Tune in to this episode to get a glimpse into her life as a mom, entreprenuer, and wife - all while managing the complexities of operating a product-based business. Foundational Scripture: Matthew 6:11 [NKJV] “Give us this day our daily bread.” Follow Trade Street Jam Co.: https://www.instagram.com/tradestjamco Trade Street Jam Co. Website: tradestjamco.com Follow Christ over Culture Podcast: www.instagram.com/christoverculture Visit Christ over Culture Podcast: www.christoverculture.com

Chef Reine has been carried by God in her business. In this week's episode she shares her journey to building her own bakeshop over 15 years ago, and how cultivating a prayer life stabilized her life and business during some of her most turbulent times. Foundational Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-11 [NLT] “In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power to him forever! Amen.” Follow Sweet Art STL: www.instagram.com/sweetartstl Visit Sweet Art STL: www.sweetartstl.com Visit Love & Magic Mixes: www.loveandmagicmixes.com Follow Christ over Culture Podcast: www.instagram.com/christoverculture Visit Christ over Culture Podcast: www.christoverculture.com

Meet Mrs. Genora Boykins, Co-Owner of La Maison Midtown Houston with her best friend, Co-Owner, Sharon Owens! In 1999, Mrs. Boykins and Mrs. Owens purchased land in Midtown Houston with dreams of building their very own bed & breakfast. In 2009, they made that dream a reality - breaking ground and opening the doors of La Maison Midtown, an Urban Bed & Breakfast, to guests in 2010. Now, nearly 15 years later, Co-founder Genora Boykins talks about those early days of building their bed & breakfast from scratch and how faith, ingenuity, and hard work were instrumental to their journey. Special thanks to Morgan Wade for caputuring video and photo content for this podcast! Foundational Scripture: Philippians 1:6 [AMP] 'I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return]." Follow La Maison: www.instagram.com/lamaisonmidtown Visit La Maison: www.lamaisonmidtown.com Follow Christ over Culture Podcast: www.instagram.com/christoverculture Visit Christ over Culture Podcast: www.christoverculture.com

Meet Courtney and Chasitie Lindsay, the husband-and-wife team owners of Mo' Better Brews in Houston, Texas! Tune in to learn how this couple built 4 vegan food trucks, opened a brick-and-mortar vegan restaurant in three weeks, and how they lead with big faith, intentional family moments, and delicious food wherever they go! Scripture to meditate on today: Luke 16:10 "If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities." Follow Mo' Better Brews: IG: @MoBetterBrewsHTX Website: www.mobetterbrews.com Follow Christ over Culture: IG: @ChristoverCulture Website: www.christoverculture.com

Meet Tracy V. Green and Nancey Harris, the co-founders of Vontélle Eyewear, the first Black, women-owned eyewear brand to hit the shelves of a national retailer - America's Best! In this episode, we talk about how they built their business through faith and hard work, and why you should follow your God-given ideas too! Scripture to medidate on today: Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he." Follow Vontelle Eyewear: Website: https://www.vontelle.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/vontelleeyewear/?hl=en America's Best: https://www.americasbest.com/brands/official-by-vontelle Follow Christ over Culture: Website: www.christoverculture.com IG: @ChristoverCulture

Obdience and disobendience has a direct affect on pursuing and fulfillling our purpose. Licensed Professional Counselor & Christian Therapist, Tracie Parnell, shares how both impact our ability to move and their influence on the health and wellbeing of our mindsets. Scriptures referenced: Mark 2:2-11 Proverbs 11:14 Learn more about Sharper Vision Counseling: www.sharpervisioncounseling.com Follow Christ over Culture: IG: @ChristoverCulture Website: www.christoverculture.com

Meet Nyshaun Harvey, the 26-Year-Old Owner of Latte Lounge, who grew her coffee shop to 3 locations in 3 years -- all while running her childcare learning facility! Nyshaun shares her pathway to entreprenuership and the role faith + hard work plays in her life and business. Scriptures: Romans 12:2 James 2:17-26 Matthew 6:33 1 Corinthians 16:13 Guest: Nyshaun Harvey, Owner of Latte Lounge Follow Latte Lounge on IG: @llhgstl website: www.llhgstl.com

Pursuing your purpose starts with identity. Who you are, whose you are, and your why. This episode helps you understand your identity in Christ and who you're called to serve. Scriptures referenced in this episode: Ephesians 2:10 Matthew 5:14 Jeremiah 29:11 Jeremiah 1:5 Deuteronomy 7:9 Jeremiah 32:17 Psalm 50:10-12 John 15:2 Romans 12:6-8 Follow Christ over Culture Website: www.christoverculture.com Instagram: @ChristoverCulture