{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Power of Aligning Your Faith & Business","description":"Episode Summary In this deeply reflective conversation, host Gary Pinkerton is joined by Dale Young\u2014business coach, author, and leadership mentor\u2014and Paul Seitz, former nuclear submarine commander and financial stewardship advocate, for an exploration of faith, purpose, leadership, and business alignment. The episode centers around Dale Young\u2019s book, The Power of Aligning Faith and Business, and examines how entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals can discover their God-given calling while building meaningful businesses and lives. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, personal spiritual growth, military service, coaching, and entrepreneurship, the conversation explores the intersection of identity, purpose, stewardship, and success. Dale shares his journey from a late-life Christian awakening to discovering his calling as a coach helping people uncover their unique gifts and align them with meaningful work. He introduces concepts from his coaching framework, including the \u201cTriad of Significant Impact\u201d \u2014 identity, community, and calling \u2014 and explains how tools like CliftonStrengths and Working Genius can help people discover their natural talents. Paul Seitz reflects on lessons learned from submarine leadership, family life, financial stewardship, and faith. He discusses the importance of daily spiritual alignment, giving the \u201cfirst fruits\u201d of the day to God, and allowing one\u2019s natural gifts to guide purpose and service. Gary contributes personal reflections about business ownership, self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and spiritual maturity, emphasizing how discovering one\u2019s talents can ultimately lead to creating impact at scale through leadership and business. Together, the three discuss: How people discover their purpose and calling The importance of daily alignment with God Leadership rooted in faith rather than pressure or control Why many business owners feel isolated and disconnected The role of stewardship in finances and life How joy and energy reveal alignment with one\u2019s gifts The concept of \u201ccomplete and aligned success\u201d Why entrepreneurship can be a vehicle for service and impact The episode is both philosophical and practical, offering listeners a roadmap for discovering deeper meaning in their work while building businesses and lives grounded in faith, joy, peace, and purpose. Links & Resources The Power of Aligning Your Faith & Business: The Proven Way to Clear Direction, Fulfilling Results, and Joyful Peacehttps:\/\/coachdale.com\/ Connect with Gary Pinkerton The Perpetual Wealth Strategy at Paradigm Life gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net Home | Gary Pinkerton Contact Information Dale Young: dale@coachdale.com Website: CoachDale.com Keywords Faith and business, Christian entrepreneurship, business coaching, purpose, calling, stewardship, leadership, entrepreneurship, Christian leadership, spiritual growth, calling and purpose, legacy, spiritual alignment, productivity, servant leadership, Christian business owner, mindset, growth, personal transformation Episode Highlights 00:00\u201301:32 \u2013 Gary introduces Paul Seitz and Dale Young, highlighting their leadership backgrounds, faith journeys, and the focus of the conversation around aligning faith and business. 01:32\u201304:13 \u2013 Dale shares how faith, marriage, and community transformed his life after relocating to Texas and becoming deeply involved in a supportive church environment. 04:35\u201305:22 \u2013 Gary reflects on spiritual maturity, purpose, and the realization that life\u2019s true purpose is discovering God. 05:27\u201307:50 \u2013 Paul discusses virtues learned in the submarine force, financial stewardship, and using one\u2019s gifts in service to others and to God. 08:10\u201310:17 \u2013 Dale explains why he wrote The Power of Aligning Faith and Business and recounts his personal journey from career success to discovering a deeper calling. 10:17\u201311:23 \u2013 Dale explores the difference between purpose, assignments, and calling, emphasizing that God uniquely wires each person with gifts and talents. 11:54\u201312:34 \u2013 Dale explains how natural talents often feel effortless to us but appear extraordinary to others. 13:27\u201314:44 \u2013 Gary and Dale discuss the importance of regularly \u201cchecking the compass\u201d spiritually to avoid drifting off course in life and business. 15:04\u201318:48 \u2013 Dale outlines the role of assessments like CliftonStrengths and Working Genius in helping people discover identity, community, and calling. 18:48\u201320:23 \u2013 Paul shares lessons from leadership and parenting about recognizing joy, strengths, and individuality rather than forcing people into predefined molds. 20:43\u201322:14 \u2013 Paul explains his daily spiritual routine and the importance of giving the \u201cfirst fruits\u201d of the day to God before work begins. 22:21\u201323:54 \u2013 Dale explains how joy and energy reveal alignment with one\u2019s gifts and why misalignment drains motivation and fulfillment. 24:16\u201327:20 \u2013 Dale introduces the concept of \u201ccomplete and aligned success,\u201d rooted in the Greek concept of telos \u2014 maturity, completeness, and flourishing. 28:26\u201329:20 \u2013 Dale addresses the disconnect between faith and business and explains why many Christians struggle to build sustainable businesses despite their faith. 29:20\u201332:50 \u2013 Gary, Paul, and Dale conclude by discussing entrepreneurship as a vehicle for stewardship, service, impact, and meaningful legacy. 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