Generous Business Owner

Bill Spencer: Devotion, Growth, Community

Episode Summary

Who are three people that you can pour into today who can bring the Light of Christ into their lives? In this episode, Jeff and Bill discuss: The value of work and making it work. Building your marital relationship to be better together than separate. Seeing yourself in the reflection of God. Building the Kingdom and transforming people through work and leadership. Key Takeaways: If you can make it work on paper, you can make it work. Just never forget, it is going to be work.  You are enough in God. That Enough is a gift that you didn’t earn. God has compassion on us no matter how short we come. Are we willing to give others that same compassion? Leadership development and discipleship are synonymous. Convince people you believe in them more than you believe in you, and everything will change. "We believe that our goal is to raise people up to the fullness of their God-given potential and introduce them to God in a way that it will forever transform who they are. If you do that, we win." —  Bill Spencer Episode References: Praxis: https://www.praxis.co/ The Multiplication Effect by Mac Lake About Bill Spencer: As founder of Narrow Gate Foundation, Bill Spencer has spent over 20 years building more than a ministry—he’s built a culture of transformation. With a background in entrepreneurship, marketplace leadership, and pastoral development, Bill brings a rare blend of real-world experience and spiritual authority, helping leaders not just lead better, but live differently. Through the launch of Narrow Gate Lodge and three artisan businesses—Narrow Gate Leather, Narrow Gate Coffee, and TN Box Beams—Bill has created a sustainable, Gospel-centered model where work and discipleship intersect. Rooted in Scripture and delivered with authenticity and clarity, his messages are practical, conversational, and deeply impactful, making him a compelling speaker for churches, pastoral teams, and kingdom-focused business leaders. Connect with Bill Spencer: Website: https://narrowgate.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billspencer-narrowgate/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/ Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.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/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Episode Notes

Who are three people that you can pour into today who can bring the Light of Christ into their lives? 

In this episode, Jeff and Bill discuss: 

• The value of work and making it work.
• Building your marital relationship to be better together than separate.
• Seeing yourself in the reflection of God.
• Building the Kingdom and transforming people through work and leadership.
   

Key Takeaways: 

• If you can make it work on paper, you can make it work. Just never forget, it is going to be work.  
• You are enough in God. That Enough is a gift that you didn’t earn. God has compassion on us no matter how short we come. Are we willing to give others that same compassion?
• Leadership development and discipleship are synonymous. 
• Convince people you believe in them more than you believe in you, and everything will change.
   

"We believe that our goal is to raise people up to the fullness of their God-given potential and introduce them to God in a way that it will forever transform who they are. If you do that, we win." —  Bill Spencer

Episode References: 

• Praxis: https://www.praxis.co/ 
• The Multiplication Effect by Mac Lake
   

About Bill Spencer: As founder of Narrow Gate Foundation, Bill Spencer has spent over 20 years building more than a ministry—he’s built a culture of transformation. With a background in entrepreneurship, marketplace leadership, and pastoral development, Bill brings a rare blend of real-world experience and spiritual authority, helping leaders not just lead better, but live differently.

Through the launch of Narrow Gate Lodge and three artisan businesses—Narrow Gate Leather, Narrow Gate Coffee, and TN Box Beams—Bill has created a sustainable, Gospel-centered model where work and discipleship intersect. Rooted in Scripture and delivered with authenticity and clarity, his messages are practical, conversational, and deeply impactful, making him a compelling speaker for churches, pastoral teams, and kingdom-focused business leaders.

Connect with Bill Spencer:

Website: https://narrowgate.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billspencer-narrowgate/ 

Connect with Jeff Thomas: 

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

Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.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/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw