Ep 2093: Beyond the Bottom Line

In this episode, host Jim Brangenberg heads to Arizona to uncover the extraordinary story of RC Fastener & Components. Owners Rick and Chris Johnson share how surrendering their business fully to God transformed not just their operations, but also their lives, their employees, their customers, and even their vendors. Learn how a fastener company became a living ministry—where business, faith, and community thrive together.

Key Points:

Rick Johnson shares his personal journey of faith, marked by loss and suffering, which led him to fully surrender his life—and business—to God.

Chris Johnson reflects on how she and Rick experienced transformation as a family and a business, going "all in" for Jesus.

Team members Jake Pearson and Jon Olsen share how the Christ-centered culture at RC Fastener differs from any workplace they have experienced.

Hear multiple stories of how the crew have seen God at work at RC and how He has led them to be light to their customers, suppliers, coworkers.

Encouragement for business owners, warehouse workers, salespeople, and accountants to see their work as a ministry field and to put God first in every decision.

Notable Quotes:

"We are a ministry created for God's glory working undercover as a fastener company." —Rick Johnson

"If you aren't chasing God first, you're just doing it wrong." —Jacob Pearson

"Accounting is not a glorified job without Christ at the center of the workday." —Chris Johnson

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Featuring: Rick & Chris Johnson, Jacob Pearson, & Jon Olsen

Organization: RC Fastener & Components ( https://www.rcfastener.com )

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