# Business Consecrated

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Podcast: [Catholics Coast to Coast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443)
Published: 2026-03-07T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://i.listen.ewtn.com/~PM/~PM20260307.mp3
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## Resource

Explore the concept of 'eternal ROI' by integrating faith into professional leadership and business operations. Learn how to move beyond simple profit to a model of business consecration centered on God.

## Highlights
- Main idea: True business leadership involves seeking an 'eternal return on investment' rather than focusing solely on financial metrics
- Practical takeaway: Consecrating a company means centering all corporate actions and decisions around God's presence
- Failure mode: Treating professional commitments as mere checkboxes rather than ongoing sacramental commitments
- Main idea: Integrating faith into daily work requires a shift from personal ambition to a mission of service
- Practical takeaway: Use simple, repeatable mantras or values to keep a team aligned with a higher purpose

## Topics

Catholic Leadership, Business Ethics, Faith in the Workplace, Spiritual Formation, Christian Ministry, Purposeful Living, Servant Leadership

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Personal Background and Service: A discussion on the transition from Baltimore to Georgia and the influence of military service on a commitment to duty.
- 13:40 — The Concept of Eternal ROI: Defining a business model that prioritizes spiritual impact alongside traditional financial returns.
- 17:40 — The Analogy of Consecration: Comparing the dedication of a business to the permanent and sacred nature of the Sacrament of Marriage.
- 25:50 — The Origin of IC2KG: How a moment of spiritual clarity led to the creation of a mission to know, love, and serve God.
- 30:20 — The Power of Testimony: Reflecting on how seeing faith in action through athletes can inspire the next generation.
- 38:30 — Spiritual Anchors in Daily Life: Finding strength in prayer and devotion amidst the busyness of tutoring and teaching.
- 46:40 — Expanding the Mission: Future plans for spreading the message of faith-based service through schools and communities.

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