The Biggest Lie Christian Entrepreneurs Believe w/ JT Tapias
The Mike Thakur Podcast · Mike Thakur
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Show Notes
In this episode, Mike Thakur sits down with entrepreneur and coach JT Tapias to unpack one of the most common and damaging misconceptions Christian entrepreneurs face: the idea that serving God means walking away from business.
JT shares his remarkable journey—from growing up around organized crime, achieving success at a young age, and selling a thriving business because he believed God wanted him in “real ministry.” What followed was a season of confusion, loss, and ultimately deep clarity about how God actually works through business.
This conversation speaks directly to faith-driven entrepreneurs wrestling with ambition, obedience, calling, and burnout—and why business is often not a distraction from God’s purpose, but the very place He intends to use you most.
If you’ve ever questioned whether your work matters to God, this episode will bring both conviction and freedom.
In This Episode:
- The biggest lie Christian entrepreneurs believe about ministry
- Why quitting business for “full-time ministry” is often a mistake
- JT’s decision to sell his business for $25K and what it taught him
- How business can be a powerful mission field
- Why burnout happens when work loses its sense of mission
- How to serve God faithfully without leaving the marketplace
Connect with JT Tapias:
Instagram: @coachjt.tapias
Program: Empty Your Bucket Nutrition Plan Website: https://eybplan.com
Connect with Mike Thakur:
Instagram: @realmikethakur
Website: https://mikethakur.com