Faith-Based Business Strategy: How to Work With God Instead of Striving (with Matthew Flegler) – Episode 559

In this episode, I sit down with Matt to dive deep into what it really looks like to partner with God in your business, hear His voice clearly, and break free from old belief systems that keep so many entrepreneurs stuck. Matt shares his powerful story of going from financial crisis and anxiety to experiencing God show up in miraculous ways—right in the middle of his workday. We talk about discerning God’s voice versus your own thoughts, cultivating peace instead of panic, and building a business from a place of rest, presence, and identity. This conversation is filled with faith, practical tools, and big “aha” moments you can start applying today.

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How to Partner With God and Hear His Voice in Your Business

Matt shares his journey of trusting God in business, hearing His voice in the everyday chaos, and finding freedom from fear, pressure, and performance.

✦ Matt’s story of financial collapse & God’s miraculous breakthrough
He shares the moment he cried out on the floor asking God where $4,000 would come from—and the exact way God spoke and provided.
✦ Breaking free from the belief that God is “pleased” or “displeased” based on business success
Matt opens up about the religious mindset that kept him stuck and the freedom that comes from real relationship instead of performance.
✦ How to hear God’s voice in your everyday work
Practical, simple ways to tune in to what God is saying—even in the middle of emails, stress, and work challenges.
✦ Discerning between your thoughts and God’s thoughts
Matt explains the powerful truth that not every thought is your own and how this transformed his battle with anxiety and fear.
✦ Partnering with God instead of treating Him like a “business genie”
He talks about aligning business decisions with God’s purpose rather than hustling from pressure and striving.
✦ Identity, purpose, and putting business in the right place
How to stop putting your business at the center and start leading from identity, purpose, and connection with God.
✦ Daily habits and routines that foster God’s presence
Matt shares his morning rhythms, family time, and how he stays connected to Holy Spirit throughout the day.

Strengthen Your Walk With God: Practical Takeaways

✦ Pivot your attention away from the problem, even for two minutes, to reconnect with Holy Spirit.

✦ Ask simple identity-based questions: “Holy Spirit, what do you love about me?”

✦ Receive the first good, pure thought that comes—don’t overanalyze it.

✦ Wait for peace before making decisions or responding to stressful messages.

✦ Interrupt negative thoughts immediately (Matt’s wife literally says “Stop!”).

✦ Use simple connection habits like saying “I love you, Jesus” when walking through doors.

✦ Operate from identity, not pressure—remember you and God are one.

✦ Keep your purpose at the center, not your business.
✦ Lead yourself well first—your inner life shapes your leadership.

Scriptures Mentioned in This Episode

Psalm 37:5 “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.”

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Rachel Ngom is an entrepreneur passionate about the nations, having lived on three continents.

She hosts the Christian Entrepreneurs Rise Up podcast with over 500 episodes, empowering faith-driven entrepreneurs to build profitable businesses that serve God’s Kingdom.

Starting her first online business in 2012 and serving over 10,000 students, she grew it into a seven-figure company. In 2023, God called her to lay down that business and dedicate herself fully to ministry, exposing the dangers of New Age and worldly strategies in the Christian marketplace.

Now studying at the Global School of Supernatural Ministry and Global Awakening Seminary, she has witnessed Jesus’ healing power firsthand.

Her mission is to help Christian entrepreneurs fund the Kingdom, give generously, go on missions, and follow God’s call to make a lasting impact.

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