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Curious about how faith can transform your business journey? In this episode of "Be Your Brand to Glorify God," host Erik Cabral welcomes Matt Chenard, a Christian entrepreneur and cold plunge enthusiast. Together, they explore the intersection of faith, business, and personal branding, sharing insights on overcoming challenges and finding purpose through God-centered living.Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation where you'll discover how to incorporate faith into your work, navigate business setbacks with resilience, and align your career with your God-given talents. Tune in to gain valuable insights and actionable advice that can propel your personal and professional life forward.0:00 Intro: Building businesses to glorify God 2:43 Matt Chenard's journey to faith and entrepreneurship 5:34 Navigating business challenges during lockdowns 10:07 Incorporating faith into business practices 15:00 The cold plunge journey and viral success 21:06 Finding purpose through obedience to God 24:06 Tools for discerning God's will 37:49 Understanding and uprooting deep idols 46:52 The dopamine trap of modern technology 57:23 Dangers of molding God to fit our desires 1:02:00 The Resilient Man program for Christian leaders RESOURCES LINKS:🔗 Matt Chenard - Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mattchenard📘 Prayer by Timothy KellerA guide to understanding and practicing prayer, discussed by Matt Chenard as part of his spiritual journey. 🔗https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Experiencing-Awe-Intimacy-God/dp/0525954147📝 Ikigai Exercise A Venn diagram tool used to find purpose by aligning passion, mission, vocation, and profession. 🔗https://www.amazon.com/Ikigai-Japanese-Secret-Long-Happy/dp/0143130722🛠️ Six Types of Working Genius Tool by Patrick LencioniA framework to identify personal strengths and frustrations in the workplace, used by Matt to enhance productivity. 🔗 https://www.workinggenius.com/👥 Resilient Man Program Matt Chenard's initiative to help men become disciplined and resilient leaders. 🔗 https://www.mattchenard.com/resilient-man👑 The King's Men Group A community for men focused on leadership and personal growth, part of Matt's Resilient Man initiative. 🔗 https://www.mattchenard.com/kings-men📺 Little Bear & Franklin Children's TV shows mentioned as examples of slow-paced, meaningful content. 🔗 Little Bear -(https://www.amazon.com/Little-Bear/dp/B000H5U5QK) 🔗 Franklin - https://www.amazon.com/Franklin/dp/B000H5U5QK)📖 Book of Hosea Referenced in the context of understanding true worship and avoiding idolatry. 🔗https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+1&version=ESV