<p>In this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast, Justin Forman sits down with Dave Blanchard to explore the evolution of faith-driven entrepreneurship and its growing influence in both the church and broader culture.</p><p>Key Discussion Points:</p><ul><li>The origin story of Praxis and how the name came to be through prayer and divine inspiration</li><li>The transformation of entrepreneurship from a "starving artist" narrative to a celebrated career path</li><li>The role of programs like Y Combinator, Techstars, and shows like Shark Tank in normalizing entrepreneurship</li><li>How childhood experiences and early business ventures shaped Blanchard's perspective on ethical entrepreneurship</li><li>The impact of Chris Crane and Opportunity International in revealing the redemptive possibilities of entrepreneurship</li><li>The challenge of moving beyond "God cares about your work" to practical implementation in various industries</li><li>The need for churches to become creative centers and reimagine their approach to supporting entrepreneurs</li><li>The importance of telling authentic stories that include both triumph and struggle</li><li>Discussion of the "unnamed villains" and real challenges facing Christian entrepreneurs</li><li>The future of faith-driven entrepreneurship and the need for local heroes and mentors</li></ul>

Faith Driven Entrepreneur is a movement dedicated to gathering one million Christ-following entrepreneurs and equipping them, so they can fulfill their call to create and transform the world around them.

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In a candid conversation about the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship, Praxis Co-Founder & CEO Dave Blanchard reveals how a childhood baseball card trade sparked his journey toward redemptive entrepreneurship. Dave has been part of building one of the most influential faith-driven accelerator programs and shares how the entrepreneurial landscape has transformed over the past decade. This episode offers a raw look at the challenges and opportunities facing Christian entrepreneurs as they navigate purpose, profit, and cultural impact.

Episode 321 - Praxis, Purpose, and Cultural Change: A Conversation with Dave Blanchard

160113 | Jan 22, 2025

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Faith Driven Entrepreneur is a movement dedicated to gathering one million Christ-following entrepreneurs and equipping them, so they can fulfill their call to create and transform the world around them.

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