In this episode, Andy Mason dives into the practical steps you can take to invite the Holy Spirit into your daily business life. From intentional prayer to celebrating momentum and setting focused prayer targets, Andy shares real-life testimonies and actionable insights to help you partner with God in your work. Don’t miss the inspiring stories, practical tools, and a special invitation to the Heaven in Business Conference, where you can deepen your faith-work connection.

NEXT STEPS:
1. Start this week by writing out your weekly prayer targets and implementing the four steps: Invite the Holy Spirit, Recognize Momentum, Set Prayer Targets, and Stay Focused on the Big Picture.

2. Don’t miss the Heaven in Business Conference this February! Register now at Heaveninbusiness.com/conference before prices increase on January 10th.

Timestamps:

• [00:01] – Introduction to the episode and overview of topics: Faith, family, and business integration
• [01:30] – Step 1: Intentionally invite the Holy Spirit into your work
  • How daily time with God can transform your decisions
  • Recommended resource: Listen Up! Hearing God at Work by Andy and Janine Mason
• [03:45] – Testimony: How inviting the Holy Spirit led to unexpected connections and breakthroughs
• [06:15] – Step 2: Recognize momentum in your week
  • Celebrating wins and breakthroughs to build gratitude and faith
  • Example: Testimony of a miraculous business breakthrough
• [08:45] – Step 3: Set focused prayer targets
  • The power of specific prayer in aligning with God’s plans
  • Story: Overcoming challenges through targeted prayer
• [12:30] – Step 4: Stay focused on the big picture
  • Revisiting priorities and aligning with long-term goals
  • Testimony: Navigating big decisions with clarity
• [15:00] – Inspirational story: A couple’s faith journey from sabbatical to family and business growth
• [18:30] – Special Invitation: Heaven in Business Conference
  • Highlights: Partnering with the Holy Spirit, practical training, and testimonies
  • Register at Heaveninbusiness.com/conference
• [20:00] – Final thoughts: Recap of the four steps and call to action
  • Write out weekly prayer targets under the four headings
  • Commit to integrating faith and work

In this episode of the Heaven in Business podcast, Andy Mason reflects on a year of unexpected transitions, growth, and strategic shifts. From relocating to Tennessee to expanding international influence and sharpening the focus on developing the next generation of kingdom leaders, Andy unpacks the lessons learned and how these are shaping the future.

Read the blog here: Heaveninbusiness.com/blog

Key Discussion Points:

Unexpected Transitions: The "whiplash" move from Pennsylvania to Franklin, Tennessee, and its impact on community and mission.

Prophetic Insights: The role of God's guidance in significant decisions, including building a strategically central base for training future leaders.

Multiplication of Influence: Expanding globally through partnerships with gatekeepers in Zimbabwe, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, and Switzerland.

Focus on Leadership Development: Strategies to equip the next generation of 30-40-year-old kingdom leaders to influence regions and nations.

Engaging Pastors and Business Leaders: New initiatives to empower pastors to activate businesspeople in their congregations.

Key Lessons Learned:

Flexibility in Following the Holy Spirit: The importance of staying tender and ready to move as God leads. Power of Discipleship: How focusing on individuals leads to exponential growth and influence. Strategic Prayer and Planning: Weekly intentional prayer and planning as tools for sustained impact. Boldness and Courage: Asking big, trusting God with outcomes, and stepping into new levels of leadership.

Upcoming Events:

Strategic Retreat: January 17–19, 2025, in Redding, California – A deep dive into integrating God's voice into strategic planning.

Annual Conference: February 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia – Featuring speakers like John Bevere, Jo Moody, and others with workshops and case studies on leadership and innovation.

International Workshops:

March 15, 2025, in Taupo, New Zealand – Focused on city and regional transformation.

Retreat in Queenstown, New Zealand – Limited to 20 participants for strategy, rest, and community building.

Resources Mentioned:

Listen Up: Hearing God at Work by Andy Mason

Relactional Leadership by Ford Taylor

God’s Smuggler by Brother Andrew

Call to Action:

Take time to reflect on your year—identify the key changes, lessons learned, and steps for the future. Share your insights and feedback by emailing contact@heaveninbusiness.com.

For more information on upcoming events and resources, visit Heaven in Business. Join us in embracing the challenge of partnering with God in your work, leadership, and everyday life!