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The purpose of the Redemptive Economics Podcast is to empower Christian entrepreneurs to make a redemptive economic impact here in Pittsburgh and beyond. You'll glean practical insights from interviews with local business leaders who embody a redemptive approach to enterprise and are building their business on biblical principles. Learn how to integrate new technologies like AI and Bitcoin, from a Christian worldview, and leverage biblical wisdom to expose economic corruption and have a rede ...
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Toronto Under Construction

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Welcome to Toronto Under Construction, a residential real estate podcast hosted by Bullpen Consulting’s Ben Myers. This monthly podcast will dive into the nitty-gritty of Toronto Real Estate, with a specific focus on housing policy and economics. @BenMyers29
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Adam Korman, founder of Journey On The Fly Guide Service, an avid fly fisherman who integrates lessons from nature into spiritual and personal growth. Adam shares his personal faith journey, his love for the outdoors, and the challenges of starting and running a fly fishing guide business. He highlights the spiritual lessons learned through fly fis…
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In episode 91 of Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers is joined by three commercial real estate experts to unpack the current market turbulence, and more importantly, where developers are heading next. Matt Kingston (VP, Asset Management at H&R REIT), Jeremiah Shamess (Executive Vice President, Colliers), and Joshua Marlowe (Principal, Berksh…
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AI expert and Founder of Atiid AI Consulting, Dan Simkins, has been helping businesses integrate AI into their operations. Along the way, he has developed his own theology of how we should be thinking about AI from a Christian worldview. We discuss the relevance of AI in modern business, how it complements traditional Christian values, and the pote…
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Business networking is critical to success these days. Who you know is more important than almost anything else. Alex Giannetti, Author of the book, Great People Know Great People, shares his story about how God turned this introvert into a networking ninja! From a tumultuous early life, where financial hardships and personal challenges led to a pr…
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In Episode 90 of the Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers sits down with three major developers who are helping reshape how Toronto grows: Gabriel Leung of Concord Adex, Derek Goring of Northcrest, and Anton Katipunan of RioCan. From transforming airport runways into walkable communities to building Toronto’s most iconic mixed-use development…
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Tim Croll is a business strategist, leadership coach, and certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator. As a former LEGO Masters contestant who understands firsthand how powerful it is to turn ideas into something real—something you can hold, see, and believe in, Tim's leadership development workshops have a powerful impact on teams. Tim shares his jo…
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Your relational connections hold great potential for making a redemptive impact. Are you harnessing the potential of those points of connection? We talk with Author, Dr Bobbi Cumpston, about her book, Leadership Points of Connection: Expanding Your Impact Through Meaningful Connections. We learn about how to leverage relational connection through a…
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In Episode 89 of Toronto Under Construction, Ben Myers is joined by three of the most candid and experienced voices in the development world: Paul Golini of Cardea, Leith Moore of Assembly, and Julie DiLorenzo of Mirabella. All three have held leadership roles at BILD and continue to advocate for better planning, faster approvals, and housing polic…
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Have you been thinking about starting a business and you wonder where to capitalize your project? Our guest today, Tamar Bey, President and CEO of EGR Financial Solutions, shares valuable insights into whether you should start a business, buy a business, or invest in a business. We also discuss current market conditions and how that is influencing …
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Bitcoin mining in Western Pennsylvania is a growing industry! Our guest today, Jon DiGiacomo, a Pittsburgh native and Bitcoin miner, educates us on the technical aspects of Bitcoin mining and why its "proof of work" design makes Bitcoin an honest money. Jon is well known in the Bitcoin mining space and is a key player in the Ungovernable Misfits mo…
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In Episode 88 of Toronto Under Construction, host Ben Myers is joined by Ilana Altman (The Bentway), Brandon Donnelly (Globizen), and Rob Spanier (Spanier Group) for a lively exploration of what makes great public spaces, how Toronto is evolving under infrastructure like the Gardiner, and what it means to design cities with people at the forefront.…
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Luke Gilligan, the founder and CEO of Resense, an innovative company dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with dementia. In today's interview, Luke discusses his journey as a very young Christian entrepreneur. He shares the evolution of. his company, Resense, particularly how it pivoted from creating activity kits during the C…
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Recently, Mike had the opportunity to do a lecture at Grove City College's cryptocurrency and blockchain class, where he argued that Bitcoin aligns with the biblical principles of honest weights and measures. He distinguishes Bitcoin from other cryptocurrencies, emphasizing its decentralization, proof-of-work mechanism, and its potential to empower…
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In Episode 87 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by Max Steiner (Elm Developments), Mark Zaky (Greenwin), and Todd Nishimura (Baker Real Estate) for a candid conversation about the current state of purpose-built rental housing. From taking over distressed sites to launching rental-first divisions and navigating publ…
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Can business loans be redemptive? Well, yes and no. Whether a business loan is inflationary or non-inflationary is critical to determining if it is redemptive. The bible teaches that Inflationary debt of any kind is a form of theft. On the other hand, non-inflationary, peer-to-peer loans can be very redemptive if they are transparent, mutually bene…
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The recent volatility in the bond market has been the cause of great consternation. The pain that many are feeling is the result of being in bondage to the government. Instead of buying bonds and placing our trust in the government, Christian business leaders should be relying on God's provision and investing in value-creating businesses and ethica…
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Tariffs are a form of coercive redistribution, which often results in capital misallocation and malinvestment. As Christian business leaders, your job isn’t to game the system—it’s to remain faithful. Redemptive entrepreneurs invest, create, and build regardless of the external environment. THE REDEMPTIVE ENTERPRISE COURSE Register for The Redempti…
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You do not own the stocks in your portfolio. If this comes as a surprise, then you need to listen to this interview right now. Our guest today, Josh Bryant, is the Founder of Freedom Trust, a Registered Investment Advisor. Josh specializes in Bitcoin and digital assets and today he talks with us about the importance of diversifying custody of your …
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In Episode 86 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers welcomes three of Toronto’s most respected architects—Clifford Korman of Kirkor Architects, Richard Witt of Quadrangle Architects, and Gabriel Fain of Gabriel Fain Architects—for an in-depth conversation about how we shape the city we live in. From policy hurdles to design phil…
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Most leaders avoid feedback like the plague. But what if feedback and conversations in your workplace inspired growth, built trust, and created thriving teams? Our guest today, Jeff Hancher, Executive Coach and Author of the new book, Firm Feedback in a Fragile World, redefines how we approach feedback in the workplace. Jeff offers a roadmap to tur…
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Money, like seed, should not be hoarded, but actively invested to generate wealth that blesses others and glorifies God. When it is comes to capital allocation, we should be acting like farmers, seeking to plant seeds for future harvest and God's provision. Creating Kingdom Value Through Faithful Work Principle #1 - Money, like seed, must not be ho…
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This is the third week of the Redemptive Economic Fundamentals series where we outline the first three redemptive economic principles under Cooperating in God's Redemptive Plan. We look at six layers of business application, from simply being an entrepreneur to enhancing customer experience. COOPERATING IN GOD'S REDEMPTIVE PLAN Principle #1 - As Go…
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In Episode 85 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by three leading voices in real estate journalism: Danny Roth of Storeys, Ed Skira of Urban Toronto, and Garry Marr of CoStar. This episode takes a fascinating turn into the media world—tracking how real estate reporting has evolved over the last two decades, and how …
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 God wants us to be intentional about prioritizing joyful, generous celebration to remember the ways he has blessed us in our business and families. Kingdom business should be marked by joy, not just in financial success, but in the ways we remember and celebrate the abundance God provides. THE REDEMPTIVE ENTERPRISE COURSE Register for The Redempti…
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"Antifragility" is the condition of anything which gains from disorder, struggle, or set back. Jesus was the ultimate antifragile leader as he embraced his role as the suffering servant, gaining power and glory through His death. As business leaders, we're called to follow Jesus in the pattern he left for us. And through our self-sacrifice God will…
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Our western culture has made profit a dirty word. However, profit is a critical tool for kingdom impact. Rather than hoarding it, God calls Christian entrepreneurs to be prepared to deploy profits for His kingdom purposes as conduits of God's blessing. THE REDEMPTIVE ENTERPRISE COURSE Register for The Redemptive Enterprise digital course (https://r…
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In this second installment of the Redemptive Economics Fundamentals series, we explore the crucial principle of upholding honest money, ethical banking, and investment practices. You'll learn about how the attributes of money reflect God's good character and how adopting honest money is essential for Christian entrepreneurs aiming to align their bu…
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All of our economic choices and activities should reflect and proclaim the gospel through integrity, generosity, and service. Christian entrepreneurs have a unique responsibility to use their business practices to demonstrate kingdom values, turning the marketplace into a mission field. THE REDEMPTIVE ENTERPRISE COURSE Register for The Redemptive E…
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This is a little bit of a thought-provoking short episode that helps kind of set up what I'm trying to accomplish as we move through the flyfishing flows series. It's a little deeper than normal, and that's OK. I hope you enjoy it and I hope it makes you think. Let's get at it...right? "...Its the Journey that counts" Website: JOF Instagram : JOF F…
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Here's a great conversation with Brooks Robinson from Cortland line. We discussed his story as well as Cortland story and details about fly line and leader build, and what it means to you and I as fly fishers. Brooks' Facebook Instagram Corland Facebook Instagram Let's get at it...right? "...Its the Journey that counts" Website: JOF Instagram : JOF…
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In this inaugural episode of the Redemptive Economics Fundamentals series, Mike Hatch lays the biblical foundation for integrating faith and work. Drawing from the Parable of the Bags of Gold (Matthew 25:14–30), he explores why our view of God’s character is the primary determining factor in how we steward resources and invest for kingdom impact. M…
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People created in God's image and are the most valuable capital. Redemptive business practices prioritize human flourishing over short-term profits. Biblical readings from Genesis and 1 John underscore the inherent worth of every individual. Christian business leaders should allow this truth to shape hiring, training, and workplace culture. Mike's …
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In Episode 84 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers invites guests Adam Sheffer, Originate Developments, Ty Diamond of Diamond Kilmer, and Pouyan Safapour of Devron Developments, to navigate a series of real-world development hypotheticals. Through tough calls, creative thinking, and brutal honesty, the episode offers an inside …
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Let's chat about a brief history of fly fishing and some thoughts on what fly fishing is or isn't. Let's find some inspiration. A new series with guests. History Rods- reel Line - Leaders Flies (guest) Fishery - Water- insects (guests) Casting (guest) Approach - time on the water.... Let's get at it...right? "...Its the Journey that counts" Website…
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In an age when most young people seem to be running away from responsibility, Keaton Grider has decided to take the bull by the horns and fill a need for business leaders in the Ohio Valley. Keaton also highlights the importance of vulnerability, transparency, and extreme accountability in business. This serves as an inspiring call to action for yo…
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Within the context of the kingdom of God, there are no "ordinary" business activities. Everything we do, as entrepreneurs, has eternal consequences. As God's covenant people, we are called to reflect justice, mercy, and truth in all of our economic activities. We must be intentional about integrating kingdom principles into our business practices a…
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Greg Heibert shares his powerful story of transformation from a driven, ambitious entrepreneur to a humbled servant of God. After facing multiple tragedies, including a flood and a fire that destroyed his business and confronting a severe addiction to pornography, Greg experienced God's redemptive power. Buckle up for this poignant interview that c…
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The bible emphasizes the importance of honest money, ethical banking, and just financial practices. Christian entrepreneurs should align their business practices with God's standards of truth and justice, rejecting financial corruption and prioritizing transparency, accountability, and real value creation. * * SUPPORT US WITH BITCOIN * * Geyser Bit…
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In Episode 83 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by Realtors Roy Bhandari and Brian Persaud for a deep dive into the evolution of the pre-construction investor market in the GTA. From the early days of platinum access to the shifting profiles of today’s condo buyers, this episode tackles misconceptions, market dynam…
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Michael McGreevy, a Marketing and Business Consultant, talks with us about how Christian entrepreneurs should approach AI with wisdom and intentionality, leveraging it to enhance human-centric aspects of business operations. He also offers practical advice for entrepreneurs new to AI. You'll walk away from this conversation motivated to take the ne…
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As Christian entrepreneurs the Bible encourages us to create, build, and invest wisely, understanding our accountability in managing God's resources. We are also exhorted to reject idleness and dependence on idle speculation or coercive redistribution. STEWARDSHIP UNDER GOD'S PROVISION Principle #4 - We reject idleness and dependence on coercive re…
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President Donald Trump just established the historic United States Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on March 6. Rick Newton (Founder, Newton Institute) and Todd Blumer (President, SDG Systems) join me to explore the potential benefits and implications, particularly focusing on the biblical and ethical aspects of sound money as exemplified by Bitcoin. How …
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Your industry expertise and business acumen are not merely a competitive advantage, but gifts meant for Kingdom impact. By intentionally aligning you and your company's unique strengths with opportunities to serve, you fulfill God's purpose behind your specialized knowledge and bring glory to God. STEWARDSHIP UNDER GOD'S PROVISION Principle #3 - As…
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It was in a dark jail cell, surrounded by hardened criminals and filth, that Andrew Reichert finally cried out to God in desperation. His life today, and the impact he's having through his real estate business, Birgo Realty, is a testament to the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit. Andrew's new book, Priorities on Purpose: A Blueprint for Living wi…
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Gary Kell is a master level fly casting instructor. He's a genuine human being who has 50 years of flyfishing experience. There is an amount of wisdom available in this conversation that everybody should be tuned into. He's a funny guy and he's more than willing to share his experiences and flyfishing to help anyone at any level. And as always, tha…
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In Episode 82 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast, host Ben Myers is joined by Igor Dragovic from Concert Properties and Blair Scorgie of Scorgie Planning. This episode dives into the complexities of urban planning, public engagement, housing research, and the latest policy shifts shaping the future of development in Toronto and beyond. *Spon…
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The world teaches scarcity thinking—there's only so much to go around, so grab what you can. But God’s Kingdom operates on different principles. In today's devotion we contrast the world's scarcity mindset with the principles of God's kingdom, which emphasize limitless resources and wise stewardship. STEWARDSHIP UNDER GOD'S PROVISION Principle #2 -…
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Wisdom at its best and available for download. That's how I begin to describe this conversation with Mr. Beau Beasley. What a phenomenal man, conservationist, father, fly fisherman… As the director of the Virginia wine and fly fishing show he is passionate about this sport and the people in it. He's got an incredible story. You're gonna wanna avail…
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Matt Davis, the Founder and Executive Director of 4:12 Sports shares his journey from the corporate world to ministry, outlining the challenges and joys of seeking God's kingdom first. We also explore the importance of generosity, the integration of faith in professional life, and combating a scarcity mindset within the church. About Matt Davis: Ma…
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In the grand economy of creation, we often forget a fundamental truth: we own nothing. Every resource, every talent, every opportunity flows from the Master's hand. When we truly grasp this reality, it transforms our approach to business leadership. Principle #1 - We acknowledge God’s absolute sovereignty over all creation, and the lordship of Jesu…
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