John walks us through the 14-year evolution of Sovereign's Capital—from its origins as an early-stage venture fund backing faith-driven founders to a premier diversified asset management firm operating across five asset classes: Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate, Fund-of-Funds, and Public Equities. We explore Sovereign's core dual mandate: driving authentic spiritual and cultural impact alongside top-tier financial performance.

We also unpack how high-flourishing workplace cultures directly generate economic outperformance, concrete practices like employee benevolence funds and chaplains, and why high-capacity professionals can find both success and deep significance by bringing their talents to faith-aligned portfolio companies.

If today’s episode inspired you and you’re looking to bring your gifts to a workplace that actually honors Christ and seeks to redeem what’s broken in the market, head over to FaithfulTalent.com. We’re building a community and platform connecting ambitious professionals with vetted, faith-driven companies like the ones featured here on the show. Whether you’re looking for your next career move or looking to hire talent aligned with your vision, go check out FaithfulTalent.com and let’s put our talent to work for the King.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

John Coleman is the Co-CEO of Sovereign's Capital, a leading diversified investment management firm dedicated to loving God and loving neighbor through investing. John leads the firm’s strategy and capital deployment across five asset classes—Venture Capital, Private Equity, Real Estate, Fund-of-Funds, and Public Equities—partnering with faith-driven leaders to cultivate human flourishing and deliver market-leading financial performance. Prior to joining Sovereign's Capital, John served as a senior executive at large global enterprises, including Invesco and McKinsey & Company, and is an author and speaker on leadership, culture, and purpose.

Connect here: SovereignsCapital.com

Wes shares how Eagle Venture Fund grew over its ten-year history across six funds and more than 60 portfolio companies, proving that high-performing technology investments and systemic world change can run in tandem. We dive into Eagle’s core investment thesis centered on Direct Impact—where a business gets paid directly to solve massive societal issues like human trafficking, healthcare access for vulnerable populations, and systemic poverty.

We also unpack how market-based solutions create sustainable three-legged stools alongside non-profits and government, how Eagle pours into entrepreneurs through spiritual direction and university tools, and why high-capacity professionals should bring their talents to high-growth, mission-driven startups.

If today’s episode inspired you and you’re looking to bring your gifts to a workplace that actually honors Christ and seeks to redeem what’s broken in the market, head over to FaithfulTalent.com. We’re building a community and platform connecting ambitious professionals with vetted, faith-driven companies like the ones featured here on the show.

Whether you’re looking for your next career move or looking to hire talent aligned with your vision, go check out FaithfulTalent.com and let’s put our talent to work for the King.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Wes Lyons is a General Partner at Eagle Venture Fund, an impact venture capital firm that backs technology companies solving some of the world's most critical challenges. Over the past decade, Wes and the Eagle team have deployed capital across six funds and over 60 portfolio companies, focusing on direct impact solutions in counter-human trafficking, health access, and pathways out of poverty. Wes is passionate about reimagining capitalism, equipping entrepreneurs with holistic leadership support, and building scalable businesses that generate both top-tier financial returns and lasting human flourishing.
Connect here: EagleVentureFund.com

Andrew shares his personal journey of transformation—moving from running a $50 million company to being forced out by his board for standing by his Christian values, and how that moment unexpectedly birthed the nation's leading pro-freedom job board. We dive into how Red Balloon is challenging mainstream HR tech and conventional recruitment models by making hiring human again and centering on merit, hard work, and mutual respect.

We also unpack how a values-aligned workplace radically transforms employee lives and families, how Red Balloon offers high-value flat-rate recruiting, and why the coming "silver tsunami" offers next-gen talent an unprecedented opportunity to step into executive leadership and ownership.

If today’s episode inspired you and you’re looking to bring your gifts to a workplace that actually honors Christ and seeks to redeem what’s broken in the market, head over to FaithfulTalent.com. We’re building a community and platform connecting ambitious professionals with vetted, faith-driven companies like the ones featured here on the show.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Andrew Crapuchettes is the CEO and founder of Red Balloon, America's premier pro-freedom job board and recruiting network. A longtime technology entrepreneur, Andrew previously built and scaled a $50 million business before founding Red Balloon to connect pro-freedom, values-aligned employers with hard-working job seekers. Today, he leads Red Balloon in reclaiming the HR tech space, advocating for meritocracy, and helping businesses build thriving, respectful workplace cultures.
Connect here: RedBalloon.work

Mike shares his journey from being a C12 customer running a business to taking on the helm of a global network serving thousands of Christian CEOs and owners across nearly 200 cities. We dive into the core tensions leaders face—piercing executive isolation, overcoming imposter syndrome, and moving past "cold capitalism" toward Business as a Ministry (BAM).

We also unpack C12's 5-Point Alignment Matrix, how 360-degree peer accountability transforms marriages, cultures, and bottom lines, and how C12's Key Players program equips next-gen leaders to step into executive leadership and build flourishing organizations.

If today’s episode inspired you and you’re looking to bring your gifts to a workplace that actually honors Christ and seeks to redeem what’s broken in the market, head over to FaithfulTalent.com. We’re building a community and platform connecting ambitious professionals with vetted, faith-driven companies like the ones featured here on the show.

ABOUT THE GUEST:
Mike Sharrow is the CEO of C12 Business Forums, the nation's largest peer advisory network for Christian CEOs and business owners. Originally a C12 member himself, Mike stepped into executive leadership to scale C12’s mission of helping business leaders build great businesses for greater purpose. Under his leadership, C12 has expanded globally across nearly 200 cities, equipping thousands of executives and key leaders to integrate biblical principles into every aspect of business operations, strategy, and culture.

Website: JoinC12.com

Krystal shares her personal journey of transformation—transitioning from a 15-year corporate career as a senior executive in a Fortune 200 oil and gas company to surrendering her life to Christ and stepping into her kingdom assignment. We dive into the 425-year history of the chamber of commerce model and discuss how the US Christian Chamber is reclaiming and redeeming this structure to serve Christian business owners, solopreneurs, and executives nationwide.

We also unpack how capital flow works within redemptive networks, the power of specialized virtual collaboratives (like AI, HR, and Authors), and practical ways companies can introduce workplace chaplaincy and voluntary prayer groups while remaining culturally and legally sound.

If today’s episode inspired you and you’re looking to bring your gifts to a workplace that actually honors Christ and seeks to redeem what’s broken in the market, head over to FaithfulTalent.com. We’re building a community and platform connecting ambitious professionals with vetted, faith-driven companies like the ones featured here on the show.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Krystal Parker is the President of the US Christian Chamber of Commerce, an organization dedicated to equipping, connecting, and advancing Christian business leaders across the United States. Prior to leading the Chamber, Krystal spent over 15 years in corporate America as a senior executive in a Fortune 200 oil and gas company. Today, she empowers entrepreneurs and executives to integrate their faith into the marketplace, leverage biblical business strategies, and build flourishing organizations for God's glory.

Link: USChristianChamber.com

In the first episode of Redeeming Business, hosts Patrick Lowndes, CEO of Faithful Talent, and Ken Freire unpack the vision behind the show—and why they believe business can be about far more than profit, growth, or personal success.

Together, they explore what it means to redeem business: confronting brokenness, building organizations that help people flourish, and integrating faith with the everyday realities of leadership, work, and entrepreneurship.

Patrick and Ken also share why they're launching this podcast, the kinds of leaders and businesses they'll explore in future episodes, and the questions they hope to wrestle with along the way.

If you've ever wondered what it looks like to take your faith seriously in business, not just in what you believe, but in how you actually build, lead, and operate, this show is for you.

In this episode:

• Why launch another business podcast?
• What does it actually mean to "redeem" business?
• Where faith and business integration often falls short
• How business can address real brokenness in the world
• What to expect from future Redeeming Business conversations