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Scriptures, Stories, and Strategies

Scriptures, Stories, and Strategies

By Niqueea Sykes

Niqueea is your host of this Christian business Podcast. She is a Christian Entrepreneur who loves to use her Bible as her #1 business book. The Scriptures, Stories and Strategies Podcast is a Christian business podcast that brings together the wisdom of the Bible and the world of business. Join us each week as we explore a different scripture or story from the Bible and unpack its relevance for modern business strategies.
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Heart Check: Are You Idolizing Money in Your Business?

Scriptures, Stories, and StrategiesApr 16, 2024

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Heart Check: Are You Idolizing Money in Your Business?
Apr 16, 202434:22
From Moses to Mentorship: The Power of Wise Counsel for Business Growth

From Moses to Mentorship: The Power of Wise Counsel for Business Growth

In today's episode, your host Niqueea, and special guest Andrea Swammer talk all things wise counseling when it comes to running a business. It’s almost impossible to scale a business with only 1 person because you limit yourself to resources, knowledge, opportunities, and so much more when you don’t have wise counsel as part of your business journey. In this episode, we’re talking about the power of wise advisors in business growth using the story of Moses and Jethro in Exodus 18.

Who is Andrea Swanner?

Andrea Swanner, is a wife, mom to five, multi-business entrepreneur, and business nerd. As a strategic partner and business consultant, Andrea is passionate about empowering businesswomen with heart-led missions to serve by helping them boost and bolster their business operations by offering consultancy and strategic partnerships. She is a two-time stroke survivor who is determined to live each day within her purpose. She is a lover of historical fiction novels, Bible studies, tacos, and 80s hairbands and an advocate for finding and pursuing your talents and using them to serve.
Mar 11, 202437:03
Redefining Success: Breaking Free from Worldly (Pharisaical) Business Attachments

Redefining Success: Breaking Free from Worldly (Pharisaical) Business Attachments

On today's episode, your host Niqueea brings on another special guest, Dr. Latisha Lewis, to talk about all things worldly success vs godly success in entrepreneurship. Dr. Lewis is the founder and pastor of Kingdom Living International Ministries, founder of Kingdom Living Entertainment (a Christian entertainment streaming service), and the author behind her newest book "Too Fly For God" in which she talks about her inspiring journey from worldly glamour to spiritual surrender.
Feb 26, 202435:38
Jesus’s Marketing Blueprint: Social Media Growth, Branding, & Building Systems
Feb 12, 202436:03
3 Steps To Reversing Your Business Finances God's Way

3 Steps To Reversing Your Business Finances God's Way

In this episode, your host Niqueea walks you through the 3 step biblical process of reversing financial downfalls based on money management guidance from scripture. More resources Podcast Episode: Let's Talk Money: 15 Finance + Money Management Wisdom Tips for Christian Entrepreneurs Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-money-15-finance-money-management-wisdom/id1530744470?i=1000595807533 YouTube Video: God & Money | 7 Ways to include God within your Finances Watch here: https://youtu.be/LaTx9F9lopg Join our community of over 5500+ Christian Entrepreneurs wanting to infuse more of God within their business Join our email list here: www.themarketingprophet.com/christian-entrepreneur/
Jan 30, 202444:52
How to Serve God In Your Business In 2024 | Who Is God?
Jan 07, 202429:06
Women of Wisdom Series (Pt.3) | Secrets To Making Successful Business Decisions Under Pressure: The Story of Rahab

Women of Wisdom Series (Pt.3) | Secrets To Making Successful Business Decisions Under Pressure: The Story of Rahab

In this episode, your host Niqueea uncovers the top 3 secrets of successful business decision-making under pressure for Christian entrepreneurs through the story of Rahab in Joshua 2. In this episode, you'll discover how Rahab's ancient wisdom can guide you to make bold, faith-filled choices in your business endeavors.
Dec 09, 202331:40
Applying Your Leadership Style To Parenting Using Biblical Wisdom | Katy CEO of Covenant Collections
Nov 27, 202332:36
Beyond Sandcastles | Is Your Business’s Foundation Built On Sand Or Rock?

Beyond Sandcastles | Is Your Business’s Foundation Built On Sand Or Rock?

In this episode, your host Niqueea is diving into Jesus's last message on the Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 27:24-27. This episode is all about pulling back the layers of your business's foundations and helping you decipher if your business was built on sand or on rock and could weather any storm coming it's way.

Helpful Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

⁠The Biblical Importance of Business Analytics and Foresight⁠

⁠How to Include God within your Business (YouTube Video)⁠

⁠How to Include God within your Business (Podcast Episode)
Nov 13, 202339:27
Detoxifying & Realigning Your Business With God Before 2024 | Feat. Andrea Anderson

Detoxifying & Realigning Your Business With God Before 2024 | Feat. Andrea Anderson

It’s almost 2024 and Q1 and in this episode of Scriptures, Stories, and Strategies, we’re breaking down toxic narratives we as Christian entrepreneurs tell ourselves while running our business and detoxifying those narratives before Q1. We are joined by a special guest, Andrea Anderson, also known as the Business Detoxer and she’s teaching us today how we as Christian entrepreneurs can start putting God in the driver’s seat of our business, exposing the lies we believe as Christian entrepreneurs, and realigning your business with God
Oct 29, 202337:30
Don’t Give Up | 3 Steps To Persevere Through Business Challenges

Don’t Give Up | 3 Steps To Persevere Through Business Challenges

In today’s episode, with your host Niqueea, we’re diving through the study of James 1:2-4. From this scripture, we will break down 3 steps to persevere through business challenges when you feel like giving up.
Oct 10, 202321:21
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Work As A Christian Entrepreneur

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Work As A Christian Entrepreneur

In today’s podcast episode, with your host Niqueea, we’re diving into the topic of how we can get the most out of our work when it comes to being a Christian entrepreneur or even working for someone else. God commands us to work, how is your work impacting your walk and others? Listen on to learn 5 ways to get the most out of your work!
Sep 04, 202331:52
Women Of Wisdom Series | The Faith Of The Canaanite Woman & 5 Traits Of Successful Entrepreneurs

Women Of Wisdom Series | The Faith Of The Canaanite Woman & 5 Traits Of Successful Entrepreneurs

In today's episode your host, Niqueea, dives into a new business series called "Women of Wisdom" series where you'll study the story and loves of specific women in the Bible and how to apply their story to your business. In this second episode, we learn about The Faith of the Canaanite woman and how her story attributes to the 5 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs.
Jun 22, 202335:48
Women of Wisdom Series | The Importance of Hospitality Within Your Business: The Story Of Lydia

Women of Wisdom Series | The Importance of Hospitality Within Your Business: The Story Of Lydia

In today’s episode your host, Niqueea, dives into a new Business series called Women of Wisdom series and its a series where you’ll study the story and lives of specific women in the Bible and how to apply their story to your business. In this first episode of the series, we are introduced to Lydia, a Christian Greek Gentile. Listen as we peel back the layers of her story and apply it to your business.
Apr 26, 202329:53
Spiritual Warfare as a Christian Entrepreneur
Mar 23, 202331:49
 The Importance of Community for Christian Entrepreneurs
Feb 07, 202332:30
Let’s Talk Money | 15 Finance + Money Management Wisdom Tips For Christian Entrepreneurs
Jan 20, 202334:47
10 Steps to starting a business with God| Business Wisdom from King Solomon
Jan 02, 202341:55
Uncovering God’s Hidden Beauty In Hard Times using Photography with Rhodes Blake
Dec 26, 202237:56
The truth behind Business Trials | The story of Job

The truth behind Business Trials | The story of Job

In today’s episode, your host Niqueea gets vulnerable about her recent business trials and finds the truth of her business trials within the book of Job. If you’re in a season where you feel like your business is failing you and God is failing you, you’re wrong, and here’s why by applying the book of Job and God’s response to Job to your business trials
Nov 27, 202249:13
God's Presence and Purpose within our Work | The story of Ruth
Nov 20, 202248:22
Personal Development and God’s Hierarchy of Needs

Personal Development and God’s Hierarchy of Needs

In today's episode, our special guest, Leah Darrow, a Christian Mindset Coach and former contestant on America's next top model, sits down with us and explains to us how we can improve our personal development within our lives and business by understanding, not Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs but... God's hierarchy of needs.
Nov 08, 202257:30
Would your business survive Judgement Day?

Would your business survive Judgement Day?

In today’s episode, we’re applying judgment day to our businesses. Would they pass the test of fire? Would they reap rewards? It’s a fun perspective to understand if it businesses are fostering the kingdom or are for selfish exploits. Your host Niqueea, dives into 1 Corinthians 3:5-15 to apply Jesus’s judgment day process to your business as a Christian entrepreneur
Oct 23, 202223:32
Business Success Comes From Working In REST
Sep 12, 202226:33
A Psalms’s teaching on Emotional Wellness for Entrepreneurs | “It’s ok to not be ok”
Aug 26, 202237:32
The Biblical Importance of Business Analytics & Business Foresight

The Biblical Importance of Business Analytics & Business Foresight

When you’re running a business, it’s very important to know the condition of your business as well as understand economic and political changes in advanced to prepare your business. In today’s episode, your host Niqueea dives into Proverbs 27:23-27 and 2 Chronicles to break down the importance of understanding your business analytics and business foresights
Jul 07, 202220:53
How God Defines Success | Is Your Business Successful In God’s Eyes?

How God Defines Success | Is Your Business Successful In God’s Eyes?

How would your define success in your business? Is your business successfully in the world over than it being successful in God’s eyes? Let’s talk about how God defines success with your host, Niqueea.
Jun 23, 202222:57
Entrepreneurship: What The Bible Says About Overworking and Rest

Entrepreneurship: What The Bible Says About Overworking and Rest

In this episode of Scriptures, Stories, and Strategies, your host Niqueea dives into the dangers of overworking and not getting enough rest when you’re running your own business. She uses scripture and stories from the Bible to support how God says we should handle our work/business.
Apr 13, 202228:26
How To Build A Business Prayer Strategy | Pray Like Nehemiah
Jan 27, 202220:32
How To Use Your Spiritual Gifts Within Your Business
Dec 06, 202140:53
3 Ways To Advertise Your Business Like Jesus Christ

3 Ways To Advertise Your Business Like Jesus Christ

Jesus was a great story teller and marketer. This episode dives deep into how Jesus successfully advertised his ministry to convert non believers into believers. In this episode, your host Niqueea, will teach you how to run advertising campaigns successfully in your business and see an increase in long term conversion by looking at the 3 ways Jesus advertised his ministry. Make sure to follow The Marketing Prophet on Instagram and on Pinterest @themarketingprophet
Nov 15, 202126:09
5 Reasons to Run Your Business Like King Solomon Ran His Kingdom

5 Reasons to Run Your Business Like King Solomon Ran His Kingdom

King Solomon was known as the wisest and wealthiest person to have ever lived. His kingdom flourished and there’s 5 main reasons why it did. In this episode I’m teaching you 5 reasons why King Solomon’s Kingdom flourished and how we can apply these same principles to your own business.
Jul 18, 202126:21
Holistic and Spiritual Nourishment: Food for Hormonal Balance 
w/Ashley Molina
Jul 18, 202101:09:47
10 Ways To Overcome Opposition When Building Your Business

10 Ways To Overcome Opposition When Building Your Business

This episode is all about The 10 Ways to Overcoming Opposition when Building Your Business. The truth is, not everyone in your business journey is going to want to see you succeed. There opposers you will have to face within your business journey and there is a right way to handle them. This episode uses the story of the exiled Jews rebuilding the Temple after King Nebuchadnezzar captured them and exiled them into Babylon for around 60-70 years. You can find this story in Ezra, Chps 4-7. Listen to understand the 10 ways you can overcome opposition in your business journey today. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who may need to hear it. God bless you in your business journey!
May 29, 202143:13
“Be Careful Who You Listen To”: Seeking Godly Counsel within Business with Kahlea Nicole
May 10, 202148:34
Being A Godly Influence in the Business World

Being A Godly Influence in the Business World

This episode is all about the benefits and struggles of being a Godly Influence in the Business World. The foundation of this episode is based on Lydia from the Bible in Acts 16:14-15.

Our special guest this episode is Isis Woods aka The Sales Guru and Successful Entrepreneur and Coach. She takes us under her wing and shares how she influences the business world as being a Christian.

Scripture includes many examples of righteous women who were influential in their generation. One of the most successful business women in the Bible is Lydia. From context clues in the Bible, we can also assume she was also the head of her household, an employer of others, and a woman of great Christian Faith.
Apr 09, 202123:07
Our Testimony: The Dangers of Mixing New Age Practices with Christianity

Our Testimony: The Dangers of Mixing New Age Practices with Christianity

This is a heavy, but much needed, topic to discuss within the Christian Community. New Age practices are everywhere and are becoming more common especially, within the Christian Community. This is dangerous and in this episode you will understand why. in this episode, you’ll hear 2 testimonies from two Christians who practiced New Age and what happened when they did. You will hear your host Niqueea and her guest Brittany (@brittroqksz) share our experiences of being Christians and dabbling in New Age Practices that we were unaware of. Things get scary and real. These are our stories, research abs testimonies. Please, we’d love if you do your own research as well.
Mar 17, 202154:36
Living By Faith: Business Lessons by Talia Lopez (@always.advocating)

Living By Faith: Business Lessons by Talia Lopez (@always.advocating)

In today’s episode we invite Talia from Alwaysadvocating.com to talk to us about “Living by Faith” within your business. Sometimes as humans and as Christian entrepreneurs we struggle with doubts about God’s power when it comes to the growth of our business. Maybe because he hasn’t answered a prayer or answered it in the way you expected. What you’ll learn in this episode is that this doesn’t prove He is unable to do what we desire; it just demonstrates He had a different plan in mind for you. Follow Talia at www.Instagram.com/always.advocating or her website www.alwaysadvocating.com

Mar 04, 202139:25
Breathing Life into Brands: Creating A Brand Identity w/ Jen Davis

Breathing Life into Brands: Creating A Brand Identity w/ Jen Davis

In this episode I invite my girl Jen Davis to speak about breathing life into your brand and creating a brand identity. Jen Davis is the CEO & Creative Director at Hello June Creative, a brand and web design studio that builds modern feminine brands and digital experiences. She's been designing for over 8 years working with design agencies, marketing firms, international women’s magazines, and now, for brands and startups with vision and personality. Originally from Orlando, FL, she lives in central Texas with her husband Dylan, her baby boy Ryder, and her yellow lab Milo. She swears she runs on Chick-Fil-A & sunshine and has a passion for all things brand-related. Brand identity is that special sauce that makes your business unique and different from every other business. To create a brand identity, you have to breathe life into words of the owner's vision and bring them to life; similar to what God did to Adam in Genesis. 
 Genesis 2:7 says "Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being."  Make sure to go follow Jen over on Instagram @hellojunecreative and her website at www.hellojunecreative.co
Feb 25, 202144:24
Being A Godly Influence(r) in Today’s Society
Feb 25, 202140:33
How To Overcome Jealousy and Comparison Within Your Business Journey

How To Overcome Jealousy and Comparison Within Your Business Journey

In this episode of Scriptures, Stories and, Strategies, Niqueea talks about how comparison and jealousy within our business journey can be detrimental to our Godly success. Niqueea uses the first 4 chapters in Deuteronomy to explain the negative affects of jealousy and comparison and how to overcome those objections by building faith. Everybody is on a different path and we can’t judge someone else’s success based on what God may have promised to them. Listen in on how you can build your faith stronger to avoid turning to jealousy and comparison on your business journey.
Feb 25, 202155:58
God’s Golden Rule of Relationships: Instagram Relationship Growth with Stephy, @yourcontentbestie

God’s Golden Rule of Relationships: Instagram Relationship Growth with Stephy, @yourcontentbestie

If you aren't aware, it is said that the Golden Rule of Relationships is to do onto others as you want others to do unto you. Www.Instagram.com/yourcontentbestie www.yourcontentbestie.com This verse comes from Matthew 7:12 which says "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you" and has so much meaning not only in personal life but also within building meaningful relationships in business. Today’s guest is special friend and bad ass fempreneur and I have personally noticed how amazing she is at building genuine connections and nurturing those relationships on social media and within your business.  Stephy aka Your Content Bestie is an Instagram Strategy & Content Mentor who's passionate about helping busy CEO babes crush their business goals! 
She has over 10 years of sales, marketing and strategy experience and is dedicated to helping you get real results for your business using Instagram without having 1000's of followers or pushing "6 figure" culture down your throat. Stephy has successfully built up a loyal and highly engaged audience on Instagram by focusing on building genuine connections with her followers. She is the queen of connections on IG.
 If you're ready to stop copying your competitiors or the big players in your niche, and better yet get real results for your business not just followers then she's your girl.
Feb 09, 202138:51
How to Overcome Obstacles within your Faith and Online Business

How to Overcome Obstacles within your Faith and Online Business

In this episode, Niqueea talks about the many obstacles we will face within our faith and business journey and how to overcome its struggles using the Story of Joshua and the fall of Jericho as a business lesson and guide. When we choose to follow God, you must understand it’s only the beginning of a life long process. Similar to when you first launch your business, your success will be a long life process. As Jesus’s followers, we can expect to undergo constant testing and refining throughout our years. Just like on every new stage of our business cycle, you are constantly testing new marketing tactics, providing new services/products, trying out new social media platforms, business strategies and refining our business system process over and over again as the time changes. The purpose of all that constant struggle when we are Jesus’s followers is to ultimately resemble Christ! And the purpose of our business struggle is to become the best female entrepreneur we can be for God, ourselves and our community. Remember, struggles lead to change in behavior and changes lead to strength so we struggle in certain aspects for our life for a reason.
Feb 06, 202126:25
Setting Business + Personal Goals in line with God’s Will

Setting Business + Personal Goals in line with God’s Will

In this episode, Niqueea beings on her first guest! Kayla Grinalds is a Christian Life Coach for New Grads and she breaks down 4 necessary guidelines when it comes to setting goals in line with God when it comes to your business and personal life. You can find Kayla at www.couragedearcom or on Instagram at @kaylagrinalds
Jan 25, 202129:50
Feeling Unequipped + Not good enough within your business journey

Feeling Unequipped + Not good enough within your business journey

Do you ever find yourself wrestling with God about the gifts and plans he gave you for your business? Do you ever compare yourself to others’ success within their business? What about feeling just discouraged in your business because you just feel like you’re not growing and you feel like you have nothing to offer or that no one is listening. You’re not alone. Niqueea, your host, discusses her raw and real emotions about her struggles with God and his plan for her within her business. She shares the story of Moses and how God equipped him in his journey but he argued with God first.
Jan 13, 202139:33
Funny Stories in the Bible + Business Lessons to learn: The Story of Jacob

Funny Stories in the Bible + Business Lessons to learn: The Story of Jacob

It's time to bring a little humor to this podcast and the bible is full of it, depending on your perspective. In this episode of Scriptures, Stories and Strategies, your host Niqueea shares one of her favorite funny stories from the bible The story of Jacob.
Not only does Niqueea share a funny story but she teaches us what we can learn from the story and how we can apply the lessons from the story within your business or entrepreneurship journey.
Jan 11, 202134:56
Spiritual Gifts in Business (Part 3): How to use your Spiritual Gifts within your business & churc

Spiritual Gifts in Business (Part 3): How to use your Spiritual Gifts within your business & churc

So finally! We are in the last episode of this new series called Spiritual Gifts in Business. In the first episode, I explained to you what Spiritual gifts were, the 3 categories they fall under and then I went in depth on the last category which was motivational or task oriented gifts. I then listed the 7 motivational gifts and explained how they differ from natural gifts. In the second episode, I talked about the 3 ways to determine what your spiritual gift is.
This episode is all about how to use your spiritual gift to its full potential within your business career.

Jan 11, 202140:54
Spiritual Gifts in Business (Part 2): Diving into the 7 Spiritual Gifts, Which gift do you have?

Spiritual Gifts in Business (Part 2): Diving into the 7 Spiritual Gifts, Which gift do you have?

In this episode of the Spiritual Gifts in Business Series, Niqueea teaches you 3 ways to find out what your Spiritual Gift is. Then, she breaks down the characteristics of each of the 7 spiritual gifts. Make sure you read the show notes to take the quiz to find out what your Spiritual Gift is. It should be used as a tool to aid you in understanding your spiritual gift once God tells you what it is.

Jan 11, 202124:56
Spiritual Gifts in Business Series: What are Spiritual Gifts?

Spiritual Gifts in Business Series: What are Spiritual Gifts?

Each and everyone of us has natural talents. For Christians, we also have a a spiritual gift given to us through the Holy Spirit, from God. In this series, you will learn what spiritual gifts are, how to determine yours and how to use them in your business and career.
Dec 11, 202018:18
Positive Thinking for 2021 using and understanding God’s voice

Positive Thinking for 2021 using and understanding God’s voice

2020 has been a year of highs and lows. In this episode of Scriptures, Stories and, Strategies, Niqueea shares her highs and lows of 2020 and provides you with scriptures to help you start thinking positive thoughts for when it comes to your online business or life in general.
Nov 15, 202031:14