Business Unusual | Kingdom Business: Aligning With God’s Purpose (Not Just “My Purpose”)In this episode of Business Unusual, Charles & Susan unpack what it really means to build a Kingdom business—one that starts with God’s purpose, thrives in times of shaking, and operates from an internal posture that produces predictable Kingdom outcomes. Learn why you must “doubt the default,” stop asking “Why isn’t my business working?” and start asking “Should this exist—and is it aligned to His purpose?”What you’ll learn🌍 Season of Redefinition: Why God is shaking “everything” (Haggai 2:6–9) and how Kingdom enterprises must respond🎯 Purpose Over Preference: The shift from “my purpose” to His purposes (Proverbs 19:21)👁️ Doubt the Default: The Isaiah 6 moment—when a fresh sight of God corrects our assumptions🧭 Kingdom Economic Model: Why counsel matters (Psalm 1:1–3) and how to avoid the “counsel of the ungodly” in finance & strategy🧱 Thrive in Babylon: Jeremiah 29—increase, build, and prosper even in adverse environments🔄 All Things Working Together: Romans 8:28 in the marketplace (good and bad converging for your good—when you’re aligned)🧪 Practical Workshop Prompts: Questions to realign any business with God’s timeline & intentions🧠 Internal → External: Why posture precedes profit—and how to cultivate it dailyScriptures referencedHaggai 2:6–9 • Isaiah 6:1–8 • Proverbs 19:21 • Jeremiah 29 • Romans 8:28 • Psalm 1:1–3 • 1 Chronicles 29:11Quick workshop (pause & reflect)Why did I start this business—really?Whose life is being transformed by it?Where did the idea come from—God’s insight or mere copying?Is this relevant to the current season—and aligned to God’s timeline?Chapters0:00 Intro & theme1:41 The shaking & redefinition (Haggai 2:6–9)2:06 Start with God’s purpose; “Doubt the default”3:32 Isaiah’s reset—seeing God, seeing ourselves5:07 Joseph & Daniel—gifts serving God’s intention6:57 Israel’s journey & purpose in God’s timeline8:18 God’s purpose = upgraded quality of life9:41 “Many plans” vs the purpose that prevails (Prov 19:21)10:50 Prosper in Babylon (Jeremiah 29)11:54 “All things work together” in business (Romans 8:28)13:56 Silencing the noise to hear God’s voice14:34 Seeds, cows & clients—faith for the whole process16:18 Ending the sacred–secular split in business17:13 Realignment workshop: 4 core questions18:52 Copying vs calling—motives that mislead21:50 Does the type of business matter? “Yes and no”22:00 Psalm 1 posture → predictable prosperity25:11 Bank seminars & the “counsel of the ungodly”26:23 Nations should learn our ways (Kingdom model)27:33 The blessing that adds no sorrow27:56 The DNA of a Kingdom business person28:20 Posture first, activity next (wrap)Join the movementIf this sparked you, like, share, and subscribe.Drop a comment: Which workshop question challenged you most?🔔 Turn on notifications for more Business Unusual conversations that advance the Kingdom in the marketplace.#BusinessUnusual #KingdomBusiness #MarketplaceMinistry #Purpose #FaithAndWork #KingdomEconomy #MindsetShift