Repurposing Business

<p>What happens when a business leader gives God not just their plans, but their ownership?</p> <p>Join Brett for a rich and heartfelt conversation with South African business leader Francois van Niekerk in our latest episode. Francois shares his remarkable journey from corporate life to founding and growing diverse ventures in IT, property, insurance and beyond. Together they explore the historical and cultural landscape of South Africa, the realities of leading in a complex society, and the call to honour God through business structures and decisions.</p> <p>Francois recounts pivotal moments, including a near bankruptcy and the simple prayer that reshaped the trajectory of his life and work. He explains how the principles behind the Mergon Foundation were formed, why ownership matters in Kingdom business, and how listening to God before making strategic decisions became central to their growth. Through personal stories, practical insights and reflections from more than six decades in business, he offers wisdom for leaders.</p> <p>Francois’s book can be found here: https://a.co/d/0w1PtlQConnect with Brett Johnson on social media:</p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Facebook" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Instagram" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Twitter" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/LinkedIn" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Visit <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/brettjohnson.biz" target="_blank">brettjohnson.biz</a> for articles, devotionals, and more.</p>

<p>The journey of restoration ends with a beginning.</p> <p>Isaiah 49 reveals not just who you are, but what you’re called to release. In this final episode, Brett unpacks 10 activation truths that kick restoration into motion. You’ve been called, shaped, and strengthened - and now, you’re being sent.</p> <p>This is where restoration stops being just personal and starts becoming global. The restored become restorers.</p> <p>Follow along with the book here:<a href="https://a.co/d/5EawCWe" target="_blank"> https://a.co/d/5EawCWe</a></p> <p>Connect with Brett Johnson on social media:</p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Facebook" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Instagram" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Twitter" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/LinkedIn" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Visit <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/brettjohnson.biz" target="_blank">brettjohnson.biz</a> for articles, devotionals, and more.</p>

<p>What does life look like when restoration is complete?</p> <p>In this episode, Brett explores the final step of restoration, where hope is no longer fragile but fully formed.</p> <p>This conversation marks the moment where hope becomes home, and faith finds its full reward.</p> <p>Follow along with the book here:<a href="https://a.co/d/5EawCWe" target="_blank"> https://a.co/d/5EawCWe</a></p> <p>Connect with Brett Johnson on social media:</p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Facebook" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Instagram" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Twitter" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/LinkedIn" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Visit <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/brettjohnson.biz" target="_blank">brettjohnson.biz</a> for articles, devotionals, and more.</p>

<p>What if God’s restoration in your life was never meant to stop with you?</p> <p>In this episode, Brett explores how personal renewal carries a larger purpose.</p> <p>This conversation invites us to lift our eyes beyond our borders, to see that God’s favor always expands outward until His purposes reach the ends of the earth.</p> <p>Follow along with the book here:<a href="https://a.co/d/5EawCWe" target="_blank"> https://a.co/d/5EawCWe</a></p> <p>Connect with Brett Johnson on social media:</p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Facebook" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Instagram" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Twitter" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/LinkedIn" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Visit <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/brettjohnson.biz" target="_blank">brettjohnson.biz</a> for articles, devotionals, and more.</p>

<p>What happens when restoration reaches your household?</p> <p>In this episode, Brett explores God’s promise to contend for our families and to bring children back from places of distance and delay.</p> <p>This conversation calls parents and leaders to hope again, to intercede again, and to believe that reconciliation is not a wish - it’s part of the restoration plan.</p> <p>Follow along with the book here:<a href="https://a.co/d/5EawCWe" target="_blank"> https://a.co/d/5EawCWe</a></p> <p>Connect with Brett Johnson on social media:</p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Facebook" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Instagram" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/Twitter" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="https://studio.podcast.co/LinkedIn" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Visit <a href="https://studio.podcast.co/brettjohnson.biz" target="_blank">brettjohnson.biz</a> for articles, devotionals, and more.</p>