Simple SEO & Marketing, Episode 247

Title: #1 Mindset Shift That You MUST Make to Succeed in Business as a Christian
Host: Faith Hanan, Marketing Strategist, Copywriter, Christian Business Coach, Barrel Racer
Date: November 5, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode, Faith Hanan dives deep into the single most important mindset shift for Christian business owners: reframing beliefs about money. She tackles the common misconception that "money is the root of all evil," offers scriptural clarity, discusses why mindset is crucial for business success, and encourages listeners to embrace money as a tool for Kingdom work, provision, and generosity. The episode is filled with practical biblical insights, memorable analogies, and actionable encouragement for entrepreneurs.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Power of Mindset for Christian Entrepreneurs

[00:00–05:10]

• Faith emphasizes that how we think directly impacts our success—in business, sports, and life.
  • “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” (Proverbs 23:7)
• Sports psychology serves as a metaphor: negative self-talk leads to poor outcomes, just like in business.
• Highlights importance of adopting the “mind of Christ” (Philippians 2:5).

2. Unpacking the Mindset Shift: The Money Misconception

[05:11–13:30]

• The one mindset shift: Stop believing that money is evil.
  • “I want you to stop believing this lie. And the lie is this: that money is the root of all evil.” [09:57]
• Clarifies the common misquote:
  • “Scripture does not say that money is the root of all evil… The scripture actually says in First Timothy 6:10 that the love of money is the root of all evil. Big difference. Big, big, big, big, big difference.” [10:03]
• Warns against letting old negative beliefs become a barrier to business growth.
• Encourages listeners to pause and open their hearts:
  • “If you start to feel walls come up… just be like, ah, I'm going to trust Faith for a minute.” [07:38]
• Reaffirms this is not “prosperity gospel” or “name it and claim it” teaching.

3. What Does the Bible Say About Money?

[13:31–21:15]

• Money in itself is neutral—a tool for good or harm, depending on the user.
  • “Money is simply a tool. And just like any tool, it can be used to build or to destroy. Depends on who's using it and how they're using it.” [12:43]
• Uses her family’s love of fixer shows as an analogy:
  • A hammer can destroy or build—a child can cause damage with a hammer, but a skilled adult can build something beautiful. The same goes for money.
• Scriptural support:
  • Mark 12:30–31: Love God and neighbor, not money.
  • Matthew 6:21: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
  • Malachi 3:10: Giving tithes for ministry work and provision.
  • 1 Timothy 5:8: Providing for family is a scriptural responsibility.
  • Proverbs 14:23: “All hard work brings a profit.”
  • Proverbs 10:22: “The blessing of the Lord maketh rich, and he adds no sorrow to it.” [18:57]
  • 2 Corinthians 9:8 (Amplified Classic Edition): God provides abundance for every good work and charitable donation.
    • “Possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation, y’all. That’s powerful.” [20:17]

4. Implications for Christian Business Owners

[21:16–26:00]

• When mindset shifts away from “money is evil,” business becomes a joyful pursuit aligned with God’s purposes.
  • “Work becomes a joy because it's a tool used to make money to be a blessing. Selling becomes easy because you don't believe that you're scamming somebody out of something. And money simply becomes a tool…” [22:53]
• We are called to steward resources and be ready to serve others with abundance.
  • “God wants to bless you to get a blessing through you, to help other people, to show forth his goodness and his nature and his kindness to those around you.” [18:33]
• Prosperity serves Kingdom work: supporting family, church, charitable works, and spreading the Gospel.

5. A Vision for Marketplace Revival

[26:01–28:10]

• Faith connects this mindset shift to the larger vision: Christians thriving in the marketplace are crucial for an End Times revival.
  • “If we are to see the End Times revival that is prophesied in scripture, we have to see Christian men and women in the marketplace living like victorious Christian men and women who are blessed in everything they put their hands to.” [26:17]
• Cites identity as “the head and not the tail… truly victorious in every aspect of their life because the King of Kings lives inside of them.” [26:36]

6. Call to Action & Prayer of Blessing

[28:11–31:10]

• Invites listeners to join her three-day boot camp: Sell More Without the Sleaze, with day one devoted to forming a scriptural sales mindset.
• Offers a powerful prayer, asking God to:
  • Reveal and heal wrong beliefs about money.
  • Fill listeners with Kingdom perspective and bless their businesses.
  • Instill a deep sense of God’s love and purpose.

Notable Quotes

• On mindset and scripture:
  • “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” [08:20] (Proverbs 23:7)
• On the core mindset shift:
  • “The scripture actually says in First Timothy 6:10 that the love of money is the root of all evil. Big difference.” [10:05]
• On using money as a tool:
  • “Money is simply a tool. And just like any tool, it can be used to build or destroy.” [12:43]
• On God’s provision:
  • “God wants to bless you to get a blessing through you... You can't do that if you’re broke.” [18:28]
• Vision for Kingdom business:
  • “Everything we have is from Him, for Him, and to Him. Our money isn’t really our money anyway—it’s His…” [22:02]
  • “Work becomes a joy because it's a tool used to make money to be a blessing.” [22:53]
• On End Times revival through marketplace believers:
  • “We need men and women of God doing their job, using their God given gifts with the mind of Christ.” [26:45]

Important Timestamps

• 00:00–05:10: Importance of mindset; sports psychology analogy; biblical basis for mindset.
• 05:11–13:30: The key mindset shift; clarifying scripture about money.
• 13:31–21:15: Biblical purpose of money; scriptural examples of money as a blessing and tool.
• 21:16–26:00: How the right mindset enables success, joy, and Kingdom impact.
• 26:01–28:10: Connecting mindset to revival and thriving in the marketplace.
• 28:11–31:10: Bootcamp invite and powerful, blessing-filled closing prayer.

Tone and Style Notes

Faith Hanan’s approach is warm, energetic, scripturally rich, and down-to-earth, blending practical marketing wisdom with sincere spiritual encouragement. She avoids hype and prosperity gospel clichés, focusing on biblical stewardship and service.

Summary

If you’re a Christian business owner carrying unhelpful beliefs about money, this episode is a must-listen. Faith clearly outlines why money itself isn’t evil—only the love of money is—and shows from both scripture and practical wisdom how you can shift your mindset, embrace abundance for Kingdom purposes, and step boldly into your calling as an entrepreneur. This transformation, Faith argues, is essential not only for your business success but also for making a greater impact for God’s glory in the marketplace.