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In this powerful episode of Called to Build, host Carl sits down with Andy Johnson, founder of Bottomline Development Group, for an intimate conversation about redemption, recovery, and rebuilding a business on biblical principles. After 22 years in executive leadership, Andy's journey took him through the darkness of addiction to a transformative encounter with God's restorative power.
Andy opens up about how outward success masked inner brokenness, the pivotal moment by his pool when God redirected his consulting path, and how a sermon about Barnabas became his second chance. Now over four years in recovery, Andy is building a unique consulting practice that integrates faith, stewardship, and purpose—helping Christian business leaders scale their companies while developing their people.
This conversation tackles the loneliness of leadership, the epidemic of addiction among business owners, and practical ways to align your business with God's design. Whether you're struggling with hidden battles, feeling stuck in firefighting mode, or simply wanting to integrate your faith more fully into your work, this episode offers hope, wisdom, and actionable steps forward.
Key Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction: Success that masks challenges and God's rebuilding process
01:21 - Andy's 22-year journey in executive leadership and early commitment to sound business acumen
02:25 - Discovering "Business by the Book" and first steps toward faith-business integration (circa 2000)
03:20 - The pool-side revelation: God's calling to consult rather than work for one company
04:43 - Derailment through alcoholism and the Barnabas sermon that offered restoration (2021)
06:13 - Helping leaders align faith values with everyday business demands
08:00 - What scaling with purpose and stewardship really means (not just 10x growth)
09:39 - The BDG People Engine: Embedding stewardship of time, talents, and money
11:23 - Navigating seasons of waiting and the "who" that shows up in the wilderness
14:39 - Building the bridge between 12-step recovery and the church
17:33 - The hidden epidemic: addiction rates among business owners and CEOs
19:35 - The four pillars: culture, process adherence, sustainable systems, and planning
20:09 - First steps out of firefighting mode: planning and delegation
23:52 - How success hides inner brokenness and warning signs to watch for
27:18 - How faith reshapes reality: giving God our will moment by moment
28:23 - Defining legacy: being a conduit for others to find or grow in Christ
30:33 - Embracing wilderness seasons: lessons from Paul on contentment
33:06 - The most important shift: seek wise counsel from believers grounded in God's Word
35:12 - Reconciling God-sized vision with a small team
40:24 - Faith and business were never meant to be separated—getting back to God's original design
Key Takeaways
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