Bridging Faith and Business with Insights - Mike Hatch - Steel City Growth - Episode #23
Redemptive Economics, Faith, and the Future of Business in Pittsburgh
Today’s guest is Mike Hatch, pastor, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Redemptive Economics. With years of ministry leadership and his current work with Truth at Work, Mike empowers Christian business owners to integrate faith into enterprise, create redemptive impact, and influence culture through stewardship and abundance.
Today’s guest is Mike Hatch, pastor, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Redemptive Economics. With years of ministry leadership and his current work with Truth at Work, Mike empowers Christian business owners to integrate faith into enterprise, create redemptive impact, and influence culture through stewardship and abundance.
Takeaways:
- Business Is Ministry: Entrepreneurs carry pastoral roles in their workplaces—leading, guiding, and caring for people.
- Redemptive Economics Matters: Every financial decision either contributes to or conflicts with God’s purposes.
- Abundance vs. Scarcity: Trusting God’s goodness shifts business leaders from scarcity mindsets to abundance mentalities.
- Pittsburgh’s Opportunity: Crossing bridges—literally and culturally—unlocks collaboration and growth in the region.
- Church & Business Must Unite: Local churches should bless and empower business leaders as extensions of their ministry.
- Scripture Speaks to Business: Lessons from the parable of the talents, Ruth, and Proverbs 31 shape a kingdom view of enterprise.
Quote of the Show:
"Your business is your ministry, and your ministry is your business." – Mike Hatch
"Your business is your ministry, and your ministry is your business." – Mike Hatch
What problem can the listeners help you solve?
- Mike is passionate about equipping Christian business leaders and pastors with tools to integrate biblical principles into business. He invites churches, entrepreneurs, and educators to explore his Redemptive Enterprise course and partner in building businesses of eternal significance.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & Mike’s Background
02:20 What Is Redemptive Economics?
07:37 The Future of Pittsburgh’s Economy
12:22 Partnerships & Crossing Bridges
16:10 How the Church Misses Business Leaders
20:35 Breaking Down the Church–Business Divide
23:07 Launching the Redemptive Enterprise Course
26:12 Biblical Passages for Business Owners
30:55 Fun Q&A: Pierogies, Primanti’s & the Steelers
34:07 Lessons in Authenticity & Storytelling
36:14 Advice to His Younger Self
37:44 Legacy, Faith, and Impact
38:33 Closing & Thanks
39:12 How to Connect with Mike
Links:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehatch02/
- Website: https://redemptiveeconomics.com/
- Truth at Work: https://truthatwork.org/
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