Note: This episode began as a Facebook Live.

You've heard people talk about "deconstructing faith." But what if the real work is reconstruction?

Josiah shares his personal journey: from a Pharisee-like faith full of man-made rules to a direct relationship with Jesus. It started at a church in a brewery—and it changed everything.

• What really happened during the 400-year intertestamental period (and why the Pharisees matter today)
• Marginal glossing: How biblical texts were edited, and nobody tells you about it
• The woman participation doctrine—a perfect example of man-made religion disguised as biblical truth
• Why the church is conflating God's teachings with man's teachings
• The new reformation: Getting back to Jesus, not church rules
• Ask, Seek, Knock: How to find a direct relationship with God

If you've left the church, been hurt by it, or felt like something was off—this episode will hit different.

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Note: This episode was recorded live at a church gathering, so audio quality varies.

God doesn't show favoritism. But the church still does.

Peter had a vision that shattered everything he believed about who God accepts. In Acts 10, God breaks down the barriers between clean and unclean, worthy and unworthy, insider and outsider.

The lesson isn't just historical—it's a message for today's church.

• The Old Covenant vs. the New Covenant: What Jesus actually fulfilled
• How to distinguish God's laws from man's rules (Torah vs. Talmud)
• The "God or Man?" game that exposes false doctrine
• Why church traditions aren't God's commandments
• Being a "door," not a gatekeeper—and what that means for your faith
• The Gentile Pentecost: When God made clean what man called unclean

If you've been hurt by church, confused by religious rules, or reconstructing your faith—this episode is essential.

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The church is experiencing a reformation. Not in buildings or denominations, but in the hearts of people who are leaving organized religion and finding a direct relationship with Jesus.

This is the new wine being poured out in 2026.

• Matthew 9:14-17: What Jesus meant by "new wine"
• How Constantine corrupted the church—and why nobody talks about it
• The Anabaptists, Reformation, and why the real movement was suppressed
• Why church hurt is real, deconstruction is valid, and Jesus is still calling you
• The age of information is changing everything (and it's not a coincidence)

If you've left the church or been hurt by it, this episode is for you.

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You're being lied to every single day—by news, social media, business partners, and people trying to scam you. Here's how to become shrewd enough to spot it.

• Go upstream: Find the original source (and why 60-second clips are designed to deceive)
• Follow the money: It's always the smoking gun
• Play devil's advocate: Be skeptical of everything (including your own beliefs)
• Check the date, context, and primary sources over secondary ones

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You work towards a goal. You hit it. You feel amazing for 10 minutes. Then you're back to the grind, chasing the next one.

You miss the goal. You feel like the world's biggest loser. You spiral. You hustle harder. You push yourself to the breaking point.

And you're exhausted.

What if I told you that you're playing the wrong game entirely?

In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Josiah Ryan opens up about his grandmother's funeral (she was 98, lived an incredible life) and shares a life-changing lesson about inputs vs. outputs, process vs. results, and why you're killing yourself chasing goals that don't matter.

Here's the truth: you can't control the outcomes. You can only control your inputs.

God controls the results. And His results are always better than yours.

What you'll learn in this episode:

Why focusing on results instead of process makes you unhappy very quickly How to flip your mindset from "results-obsessed" to "process-focused" Why you take too much responsibility for outcomes that aren't yours to control How "doing your best today" is the only thing you need to do (Matthew 6) Why God works IN the results of things—even the failures, losses, and things that don't go according to plan The difference between taking responsibility for your actions vs. taking responsibility for all outcomes Why specific goals can trap you in a never-ending grind of achievement and emptiness How to ask God "What do you want me to do today?" instead of living and dying by goals What it means that "you are the pieces on God's chessboard"—and why that's actually liberating Why open hands, open heart, open ears, open eyes to God's will changes everything How God's peace and unspeakable joy are available to you—even in hard times Why you don't need a million dollars, 10 million, or any amount of money to be truly happy What it means to seek God first and watch all other things get added to you (Matthew 6:33)

This episode is vulnerable. It's real. And it will challenge everything you think you know about success, goals, and what it means to be happy.

If you're exhausted from chasing goals that never satisfy, if you're spiraling when you miss targets, if you're trying to control outcomes that aren't yours to control—this episode will set you free.

You're not responsible for the outcomes. God is. And His love, peace, and joy are available right now—not after you hit the next goal.

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You work 120 hours a week and make less than minimum wage.

The more you work, the less money you make. The harder you push, the more people come to take what you've built.

You're at your wits' end. And you're wondering: why do I even do this?

If that's you right now, this episode is for you.

In this short but powerful episode, Josiah Ryan gives straight-up encouragement to entrepreneurs who are in the trenches. The ones who are exhausted, frustrated, and wondering if any of this is worth it.

And here's the first thing you need to hear: what you're feeling is normal. That's entrepreneurship 101. The lows feel never-ending. The highs are fleeting. And most of the time, you're grinding just to stay above water.

But here's what you need to remember:

You've been called to this. You're cut from a different cloth. God didn't make you to get a job. He made you to do what you're doing—even when it sucks.

And there are three things you need to embrace if you're going to survive this:

1. You've been called to this—and God is already using you in ways you don't see yet.

You have a fire in your heart. That's why you work 120 hours a week for less than minimum wage. That's why getting a job isn't an option. You're completely unemployable—and that's not a bad thing. That's how God made you.

If you stay faithful to the mission, there's a promised land in store for you. It might not be in this life. But it's coming.

2. Jesus commanded you to live day by day—and if you embrace this, your stress will drop by 50%.

Matthew 6: "Look at the birds. They don't worry about anything. They're fed. And who of you can add a single hair to your head by worrying? Worry about today and let tomorrow bring its own troubles."

This isn't just a nice idea. It's an invitation to live a different way than the world.

Are you doing the best you can TODAY? Not tomorrow. Not next quarter. Today.

Sometimes doing your best is 30%. And that's okay. But stop trying to save reserves for tomorrow. Stop worrying about what's coming. Just show up today and do your best.

3. God is in control—but are you letting Him be in control?

If you're stressed, exhausted, and forcing things that aren't working—maybe you're trying to grab the reins. Maybe you're trying to do things your way instead of God's way.

Maybe God wants you to fire half your staff. Maybe He wants you to take a pay cut so you can build this thing in a cleaner direction. Maybe He's asking you to let go of the revenue goal you've been obsessing over.

If you follow God—no matter the cost, no matter how crazy it sounds—He will set you up on the right path.

What you'll learn in this episode:

Why feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck is NORMAL for entrepreneurs—and why that means you're doing something hard Why you've been called to entrepreneurship and why you're cut from a different cloth How Jesus's command to "live day by day" (Matthew 6) can drop your stress by 50% Why worrying about tomorrow prevents you from doing your best today How to know if you're letting God be in control—or if you're trying to force things He doesn't want Why getting a job isn't an option for you—and why that's okay What it means to follow God "no matter the cost" in your business Why the promised land might not come in this life—but it's still worth fighting for

If you're in the trenches right now, if you're exhausted and wondering why you do this—this episode will remind you why you were built for this.

You've been called. You're cut from a different cloth. And God is in control.

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Where have you been for the last three months?

If you're an entrepreneur, you've heard this question. From friends. From family. From people who genuinely don't understand why you disappeared.

And you don't know how to explain it without sounding crazy.

This episode is the explanation. Share it with the people who don't get it. Because they need to hear this.

In this episode, Josiah Ryan breaks down the brutal reality of entrepreneurship: the redline periods. The 60-90 day (sometimes 6-12 month) stretches where you work 6 days a week, 8 a.m. to midnight, saying no to everyone and everything just to get a project off the ground.

This isn't hustle culture. This isn't grinding for the sake of money. This is the energy requirement of turning an idea in your brain into a physical reality. And it's non-negotiable if you want to build something that matters.

Most people have absolutely no clue how demanding entrepreneurship really is. They don't understand why you missed the pool party, the dinner invite, the family gathering. They think you're working too hard. They think you need balance.

But they don't understand the game. And this episode will help you explain it.

What you'll learn in this episode:

What a "redline period" is and why every entrepreneur goes through 60-90 day (or longer) stretches of intense work Why turning an idea in your brain into a physical reality requires astronomical energy output The difference between starting new projects (which can't be delegated) and managing existing projects (which can) Why you have to say no to everyone and everything during redline periods—and why that's okay How to protect your Sabbath even in the middle of redlining (and why it's non-negotiable) Why rest periods are just as important as work periods—and what to do during them How to train friends and family over 3-5 years to understand the life you live as an entrepreneur Why God Himself rested on the seventh day—and what that says about you needing rest too The flip side of redlining: the rest period where you delegate, mend relationships, and recover Why platforms and screens are programming neural pathways in your brain—and why you need to get off them during rest

Entrepreneurship is one of the craziest things a person can engage in. It tests you physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. It requires you to constantly level up. And it demands periods of intense, unrelenting focus that most people will never understand.

But on the flip side, there are rest periods. Periods where you delegate, recover, invest in relationships, and prepare for the next push.

This is the game. And nobody warned you about it.

Share this episode with your friends and family. Help them understand why you do what you do. And remind yourself that what you're going through is normal—even if it feels crazy.

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What if the mentors you're following are leading you straight into idolatry?

What if the business advice you're taking—the manifestation practices, the fake money on your walls, the worship of wealth—is actually pulling you away from God?

What if Jesus already warned you about this 2,000 years ago in Matthew 23—and you just didn't realize He was talking about your business mentors?

In this short but razor-sharp episode, Josiah Ryan breaks down Matthew 23:8-12, where Jesus tells His followers: "Don't let anyone call you rabbi, for you only have one teacher. And don't address anyone here on earth as father, for only God in heaven is your father. And don't let anyone call you teacher, for you only have one teacher, the Messiah."

This isn't just a religious lesson. This is a business warning.

Who are you calling your rabbi right now? Who are you calling your teacher? Is it the guy driving a Lambo who's $250K in debt trying to rob Peter to pay Paul? Is it the mentor who taught you to put fake money all over your house so you'd "manifest abundance"? Is it the pastor, the YouTuber, the course seller, the influencer who's teaching you to chase wealth instead of God?

Jesus said you're supposed to have ONE teacher. And it's not them.

What you'll learn in this episode:

Why Jesus warned against calling anyone "rabbi," "father," or "teacher"—and what that means for your business mentors How false teachers crush people with unbearable demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden (Matthew 23:4) Why manifestation is a pagan practice designed to manipulate the future instead of trusting God's will How putting fake money around your house trains your brain to worship wealth—not God Why the greatest lessons and blessings of life come from NOT getting what you want The difference between being blessed and being an idolater who worships money Why your mentors might be leading you into bondage instead of freedom How to audit who you're listening to and whether they're worshiping God or wealth Why following Jesus will make people call you "taboo," "dangerous," and "heretical"—and why that's a sign you're on the right path

This episode is short, but it cuts deep. If you've been following mentors who worship money, if you've been taught to manifest, hustle, and chase wealth at all costs—this episode will wake you up.

Matthew 23:11-12 — "The greatest among you must be a servant. But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

You can follow the world's way of doing things, or you can follow God's way. But you can't do both.

Subscribe to The Christian Business Podcast with Josiah Ryan and join a community of entrepreneurs who are rejecting false teachers and following the ONE teacher—Jesus Christ.

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