Chasing the Kingdom

Hosted by John Balauat - Kingdom Business Coach, Christian Entrepreneur

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Christian, Marketplace Ministry, Faith, Kingdom Business The Podcast for Christians who want to pursue their calling but could use a little Hope. Pursue your calling by being led by the Spirit! - Have you heard God calling you but don’t know where to start ... or worse, you’ve tried and failed? - Do you feel like there has to be more to life but you don’t know how to dream again? - Do you feel stuck and hopeless? Hey, I’m John Balauat and I’ve been there. The Spirit-led journey is filled with peaks and valleys but if you don’t pursue it, you won’t experience the fulfillment God has for you. Also, the world won’t get to experience the gift that’s inside of you. In this podcast, we talk about things that: - help you to become Spirit-led and to hear God better - connect with your true God-given identity - and gain Wisdom that you can apply to your life I’m looking forward to be a voice that can encourage you to step into who you were ALWAYS meant to be! Put your headphones on, grab a hot coffee, and be ready to write down some notes because we’re gonna run towards that next level! Connect with me: Instagram - @kingdom.moves email - jjbalauat@gmail.com

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July 19, 2026Episode 7951 min

Ep. 77 - Fighting for Freedom - Virginia Prodan

In this episode I talk to God’s daughter — Virginia Prodan. When Virginia got saved she was a lawyer in communist Romania. Afterwards, God led her to use her experience with the law to rescue Christians from persecution. She was so successful that the higher powers hired an assassin to kill her. When the assassin showed up at her office, the Power of God was so on Virginia that the assassin abandoned the mission and accepted Christ. Listen to our conversation! About Virginia: Virginia Prodan is an International Human Rights Attorney- www.virginiaprodanbooks.com ; Allied Attorney with the Alliance Defending Freedom; a sought- after International KeyNote Speaker; Author at Tyndale House Publishers of the best selling memoir on persecution - Saving My Assassin - www.virginiaprodanbooks.com/product/book; the host of Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan Podcast : https:// www.podbean.com/wlpi/pbblog-twbh7-b3867e Virginia Prodan graduated - from - Bucharest Law School in Romania with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and - from - S.M.U. Law School in Dallas, TX with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a Master of Laws (LL.M International) degree. Virginia had spent her entire life searching for the truth. When she finally found it in the pages of the most forbidden book in all of Romania, Virginia accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Christ against unjust persecution in an otherwise ungodly land. For this act of treason, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, placed under house arrest, and came within seconds of being executed under the orders of Ceausescu himself. How Virginia not only managed to defeat her enemies time and again, but helped expose the appalling secret that would lead to the demise of Ceausescu’s evil communist empire is one of the most extraordinary stories ever told. Exiled from Romania since 1988, Virginia frequently shares her story as the keynote speaker in large public forums—including public and private schools and universities—and has been featured prominently in media reports. Virginia has been the focus of a full-length documentary and has been interviewed by Fox News, Heritage Foundation; Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, BBC News ; CBN Radio, Liberty University; Georgetown University; U.S. Air Force Academy Leadership Summitt; CBN News, Heritage Foundation Summitt; Daily Signal; NRB News; TBN - Erick Stakelbeck show; LifeWay – Chat with Priscilla, Heritage Action for America; TBN - Eric Metaxas show; Joni Table Talk; Liberty Institute; Daystar TV; In the Market with Janet Parshall; The NITE line, The Daily Signal, WFAA-TV Channel 8, Dallas Morning News, Point of View; Glenn Beck; KCBI 90.9, Point of View, and Family Life – Dr. Jim Dobson.

April 12, 2026Episode 781 hr 8 min

Ep. 76 - The Healer Nurse - Kyle Woods

Does God still heal people today? When Jesus walked the earth in human form, He performed miracles on the regular and even told us to do them. But if you’re a modern day Christian in the Western world, you may believe that stuff isn’t for today. Why is that? In this episode, I talk to Kyle Woods - a healer nurse who prays for all his patients and has seen so many miracles throughout his career. Kyle recently launched Ascend Health, a telehealth and concierge medical practice and uses his platform to care for people both physically and spiritually. I thought he was the perfect person to talk about God’s healing power and His intentions for His children today. About Kyle Woods: Kyle Woods is a Georgia native who moved to Orlando in 2023 after completing the Christ for All Nations Evangelism Bootcamp, where God spoke clearly and called him not only as an evangelist, but as a pastor. Since answering that call, Kyle has witnessed the power of the gospel in undeniable ways—healings, deliverance, and the piercing truth of the gospel saving and transforming men, women, and children. Kyle now practices as a nurse practitioner in Florida. At the beginning of the year, God instructed him to launch a telehealth and concierge medical practice, Ascend Health—a business birthed in obedience and built for Kingdom impact. From day one, God’s favor has rested on it. The practice has accelerated, opened unexpected doors, and continues moving forward exactly as God wills. Today, Kyle steps forward with boldness, grace, and a burning mandate—to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ with power, to see lives transformed, and to see the glory of God invade every place his feet touch. He lives to be a living outpouring, that the Name of Jesus be lifted high and the earth be filled with His glory. Ascend Health website Ministry Website

February 7, 2026Episode 771 hr 7 min

Ep. 75 - Hoping When It’s Dark - Bruce Roselle

Being saved doesn’t mean you’re a good leader. Neither does having a title or a ministry. Good leadership takes intense intentionality, sacrifice, and work. In the book of Isaiah (chapter 60:2) it says that a thick darkness will cover the earth. Recently, in prayer, Holy Spirt told me that God was raising up leaders that would help people to Hope in the darkness. In this episode, I talk to my new friend, Bruce Roselle. He’s the founder of Roselle Leadership and author of the book, “Wholehearted Leadership: A Toolbelt for Christian Leaders.” Bruce has helped many leaders in the past 3 decades but in this chapter of his life, he feels a calling to help pastors, ministry directors, and Christian leaders become more authentic and wholehearted … so that they can help others to hope in the current darkness. Bruce has a lot to say. If you’re a leader (or if you need a good one), listen in and glean from his incredible experience! About Bruce: Founder of Roselle Leadership (1995), brings a breadth of experience and a deep sense of purpose to the task of helping pastors, ministry directors, and Christian leaders become more authentic and wholehearted. His current book, Wholehearted Leadership: A Toolbelt for Christian Leaders, was published by WestBow Press in August 2025. An Emeritus Psychologist (Minnesota), he holds a PhD in Counseling from the University of Minnesota and a BA in Psychology from Northwestern University. Bruce has written a bi-monthly article for the American City Business Journals and articles that appeared in various professional journals in the field of leadership/talent management. He has published four other books, including: Vital Truths (2002) and Fearless Leadership (2006), which won two awards from independent publishing organizations--Best Business Book (bronze) and Best Self-Help Book (silver) in 2007, The Fraud Factor (2016), and The Great Leader Handbook (2019). Email: bruce@roselleleadership.com Phone: (612) 919-5207 Website: www.roselleleadership.com

January 10, 2026Episode 7655 min

Ep. 74 - The Wanderlust Calling - Amanda Hietter

I believe God wants us to travel. I believe so much in this that I’ve wanted to do an episode on it for a long time. When travel agency owner, Amanda Hietter, contacted me, I knew she was the guest to finally have this conversation with. We talk about how traveling affects our spiritual development and how we see the world. About Amanda Hietter Amanda Hietter is the CEO of Across the Horizon Travel and a travel strategist who helps Christian leaders, coaches, speakers, and corporate teams plan transformational retreats and luxury group travel experiences. With over 15 years of experience as a paralegal in contracts and four years in the travel industry, she blends precision with creativity to curate high-value, worry-free travel. Amanda specializes in international group travel, faith-based tours, marriage and wellness retreats, luxury honeymoons, and corporate incentive trips. She handles everything from retreat location sourcing and group logistics to VIP amenities, excursions, and seamless travel coordination, ensuring every client receives a personalized, elevated experience. What sets Amanda apart is her ability to simplify complex travel planning for leaders who want to create impact. She partners with pastors, ministry leaders, coaches, and organizations to design purpose-driven retreats that change lives. She also trains other travel advisors through her Retreat Travel Advisor Certification Program and equips leaders through her Heat Up Your Retreats podcast. Rooted in her Christian faith, Amanda’s mission is simple: To help clients dream big, travel bigger, and create transformational moments through world-class travel. Website Facebook LinkedIn

December 29, 2025Episode 751 min

My First Youtube Video - God-Given Identity: How to See Yourself Like God Sees You

I created my first Youtube video Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/g-Zw7x-nNck If you like my stuff, please like and subscribe

November 30, 2025Episode 7456 min

Ep. 73 - Breaking Into Freedom Through Remote Work - Lesley Pyle

In this episode I talk to Lesley Pyle - one of God’s pioneers. In 1995, Lesley was moving up the corporate ladder towards a very successful career when something happened to her that changed her life - she became a mom. Lesley couldn’t picture a world where she couldn’t raise her new baby the way she wanted to. Instead of settling for how she was told the world had to be, she used her faith to do something new - working remotely in a time where most people didn’t even think it was an option. After doing it successfully herself, she built a business that helps other talented and hard working moms do the same. Listen in on our conversation and get inspired! About Lesley: Lesley Pyle is the Founder and CEO of HireMyMom.com, a remote job platform connecting Small Businesses with Virtual Professionals across the country since 2007. Pyle began her work from home journey in 1995 after having her first child and started her first online business in 1996. She serves on the Board of Directors for Mighty Oaks Foundation, The Texas Youth Foundation and is a contributing writer to Entrepreneur.com. She and her family reside in Texas. Website https://www.hiremymom.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lspencerpyle/ Company LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/9214439/ Instagram http://instagram.com/hiremymom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HireMyMom/ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/hiremymom/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiremymom Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/hiremymom/videos

October 11, 2025Episode 731 hr 0 min

Ep. 72 - God So Loved the (Virtual) World? - Romans

The internet has created virtual worlds that billions of people spend a lot of their time in. Did Jesus die for those worlds, too? In this episode, I invite my friend Romans to talk about it. Romans is a serial entrepreneur whose ventures have generated over $100million dollars. He wants to use his resources and talents to impact the gaming industry for the Kingdom. The gaming industry is bigger than the movie, music, and sports industries combined and it’s a field filled with many lost souls. Will the church be willing to cross social and religious boundaries to go after them? Romans is holding a gaming and content creator conference in November. Info at ReachConf.org About Romans: Romans is a gaming and streaming authority, tech entrepreneur, and founder of ventures generating $100M+. He has guided creators to hundreds and thousands of followers and millions of likes. Romans empowers others by merging faith, business, and technology to build thriving communities at ReachConf.org

September 21, 2025Episode 721 hr 16 min

Ep 71 - Singing Mountains, Fish Math, and Experiencing God in the Wild - Jarvis Ovalles

I’ve been thinking a lot about how worship is tied to nature. Is worship just singing to Jesus? Or, are there other ways to do it? Or, dare I say, are there better ways to do it? Did God create nature to give us a vital way to connect with Him? I invited Jarvis Ovalles to talk about it. RIP Charlie Kirk.

July 13, 2025Episode 7152 min

Ep. 70 - The Voice - John Balauat

A lil' bit of my story ...

June 7, 2025Episode 7047 min

Ep. 69 - Is God Playing Around With Time? - Brian Kinne

I’ve been thinking a lot about time. I think it’s such a wonderfully weird concept that only God could’ve thought up. In this episode, I finish my conversation with Brian Kinne. We talk about how God created time and how it was always meant to be a tool to bless us with. If you feel like time has been working against you or that you’re out of it, I hope this episode blesses you. Listen in and join our conversation! About Brian: Brian has experienced tremendous success in different industries, including 20 years in IT, and then 5 years in the National Security space. In that span of time, he's been responsible for creating, organizing, and implementing "solution-focused" product, marketing, and sales strategies for different technology, security, and service organizations. Currently, Brian is involved in a few start-ups in the services space. He's also continuing his work with local/national security organizations, supporting local & global ministry, houses of worship, and large-scale events. In his personal time, Brian serves on the Board of several technology, educational, and ministries around the globe. He enjoys golf, team sports and family events. He is married to the former Julie Allen (AU ’92), and together they have three daughters, Brianna (29), Janae (26) and Sydney (24). Brian's cleaning business: Simply Clean House Security company: KCG (no website, clandestine)