Unlock Biblical Wealth Wisdom | Christian Business & Entrepreneurship (with Mercedes Eckert) – Episode 542

In this episode, I got to sit down with the amazing Mercedes Eckert, founder of iShop AGP, to dive deep into the world of mystery shopping. Yep—it’s a real thing, and it’s transforming lives! Mercedes shares how she turned a casual gas station gig into a thriving organization that’s empowered over 70,000 people to earn extra income in a legit way.

We talk about how faith is at the center of her business, what it looks like to treat entrepreneurship like ministry, and how mystery shopping is more than a side hustle—it’s a vehicle for impact. You’re gonna walk away inspired, curious, and maybe even ready to start mystery shopping yourself!

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How to Start Earning Through Mystery Shopping

Curious about mystery shopping and how to make legit income from it? Here’s everything Mercedes shared about getting started, building a business, and making a real impact—without compromising your faith.

✦ What Is Mystery Shopping?
Mercedes breaks down the concept of mystery shopping—getting paid to evaluate businesses undercover—and how it works for both big brands and mom-and-pop shops.
✦ How She Got Started
A random double date turned into a business opportunity that changed Mercedes’ life, and now she’s paying it forward to help others start their own mystery shopping journeys.
✦ Starting a Mystery Shopping Side Hustle
The steps to get started, plus a free 35-minute webinar Mercedes offers to help you understand the process and avoid scams.
✦ Faith in Business
Mercedes shares how she integrates faith into every aspect of her company—and why it’s never been a question for her.
✦ Business as Ministry
We talk about how her company is a place of belonging, rooted in love, and how listening to the Holy Spirit guides her leadership decisions.
✦ Transformational Stories
From saving marriages to funding IVF treatments, Mercedes shares the incredible real-life stories of how mystery shopping has made an impact.
✦ Money and the Church
We discuss the Bible’s perspective on money and why it’s okay for Christians to have wealth—as long as money doesn’t have you.

Practical Takeaways: Leading with Faith and Purpose

✦ Stay grounded in your values and let your faith naturally flow through your business interactions.
✦ Treat your business as a ministry—ask the Holy Spirit to guide decisions, especially when things don’t make logical sense.
✦ Wait when God says wait. Even if it’s uncomfortable, obedience brings clarity and provision in time.
✦ If you’re a leader, remember that people are messy—lead with love, empathy, and wisdom.
✦ Get into the Word yourself. Don’t rely solely on what pastors or others say—know what Scripture really says about money, purpose, and obedience.

Scriptures Mentioned in This Episode

Ecclesiastes 10:19 “A feast is made for laughter, wine makes life merry, and money is the answer for everything.”

1 Timothy 6:10 “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”

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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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