💡 Episode Summary

Half of all new businesses fail within the first 3–5 years—not because the idea was bad, but because it wasn’t from God.

In today’s episode, Jim breaks down the difference between a “good idea” and a “God idea.” Using a four-part spiritual checklist grounded in Scripture and personal experience, you’ll learn how to discern whether your business idea aligns with God's purpose—or just your personal ambition. Plus, Jim shares a powerful testimony of when he got it wrong and what it cost him.

If you're a faith-driven entrepreneur, content creator, or coach seeking divine clarity before launching your next thing, this episode is your wake-up call.

🧭 What You’ll Learn

• The 4 spiritual checkpoints to discern a God-given idea
• Why peace isn’t the absence of chaos—but confidence in the storm
• How motives, anxiety, and striving can lead you off-track
• What it means to build in alignment versus building for approval
• The real difference between good at and anointed for
• How to practically invite God into every part of your business plan

✝️ Anchor Scriptures

• Proverbs 3:5–6 — “In all your ways acknowledge Him…”
• Proverbs 11:3 — “Honesty guides good people…”
• Psalm 46:10 — “Be still and know that I am God.”
• Psalm 139:23–24 — “Search me, O God, and know my heart.”
• Philippians 4:7 — “Peace that surpasses all understanding.”
• 1 Corinthians 14:33 — “God is not the author of confusion.”

📝 Divine Download Challenge

Take 30 minutes with God this week.

Journal through these 4 questions:

1. Does this idea align with Scripture and God's character?
2. Is there peace, or is it driven by anxiety and striving?
3. What’s the real motive beneath the surface?
4. Does it require God-sized faith—or just your grind?

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🙏 Final Blessing

“May the Holy Spirit give you revelation, clarity, and peace. May He expose distractions, align your heart with His vision, and give you wisdom on what to build, when to build it, and how to walk it out. In Jesus’ name.”