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In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and John discuss: 

• Recognizing the gifts God gives us.
• Weaving Christ in all areas of life and business. 
• Engaging your team in services, generosity, and giving. 
• God’s story within each of us. 

Key Takeaways: 

• The most important thing to remember, first and foremost, is that God loves you. 
• If your mission is to bring people to Christ, you, as CEO, need to lead with that in mind and you will bring clients, prospects, and your own staff with you along the way. 
• We all have challenges and fall short, but through Christ, our lives will be transformed and restored. You are never too lost or too broken for God to love and use for His work. 
• The only thing that separates a believer from a non-believer is the grace of God and Christ. 

"When I think about business and generosity, it is so much better, and so much more freeing when I realized I don't own anything. The seven businesses that are in my name, they're not mine, they're His and I'm simply the steward." —  John Houston

About John Houston: 

After facing hardships as a young man that could have permanently derailed his life, John Houston has become a respected and successful business owner who views his companies as a platform to reach people for Christ and support ministries around the world. He is the Founder and CEO of John Houston Homes, a homebuilding company that started in 2005. Since that time, he has started six additional companies which make up the JH Family of Companies including a mortgage company, a land-development company, a title company, an insurance company, and multi-family housing.

During his journey of building these businesses, John has stayed true to his core belief of putting God first, family second, and work third. This has created a company culture and brand that is excelling at the highest level.

In his book “Finding My Way Home”, John reflects on how God has created a story with his life. He shares the trials, hardships, and painful mistakes in his life through the lens of gratitude for God’s enduring faithfulness and love and offers hope for others who want to discover a life of purpose.

He is a graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and his favorite, an associate degree in Bible. He serves on several local non-profit boards, including his alma mater, and Oaks Church.

John has been married to his beautiful wife, Tracy for almost thirty years, and they are the parents of two young adult kids, Austin and Ashtyn. They live outside of Dallas and enjoy eating a great steak, spending time outdoors, and traveling on adventures together as a family.

Connect with John Houston:

Website: https://meetjohnhouston.com/

Book: https://meetjohnhouston.com/the-book/

Show: https://meetjohnhouston.com/podcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkz5vHmpn26ItoVWYdMHGpA  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-houston-aa763325/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/John.H.Houston71/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnhouston/

Get John’s Christian Leader's Guide to Wise Decision-Making: https://meetjohnhouston.com/resources/

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/

Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up

Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/