Stewardship Over Ownership: The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything | with David Green, Founder of Hobby Lobby
Wed Feb 04 2026
You’re a Culture-neer — a cultural pioneer who refuses status quo living and chooses legacy leadership.
What does it look like to build a successful business without sacrificing your family, faith, or integrity?
In today’s episode, Terry Gwaltney sits down with David Green, founder of Hobby Lobby, to answer one powerful question:
What does it look like to lead with eternity in mind? David has built a business of massive scale—yet his leadership is anchored in eternal values: stewardship, conviction, generosity, and gospel influence. Together, they talk about how believers should view business, the marketplace, and leadership through a kingdom lens.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why eternity isn’t optional for a believer’s leadership
How obedience to God can cost financially (and why it’s still worth it)
The shift from owner → steward (Psalm 24:1)
Why company culture starts with eternal priorities
Why the marketplace is a mission field (not a “less spiritual” assignment)
How compromise creeps in—and guardrails to prevent it
Redefining success by what lasts: God’s Word + man’s soul
Why the church gathers Sunday—but scatters Monday–Friday
If you lead a business, a team, a family, or a ministry—this conversation will challenge you to think bigger than profit and deeper than influence.
Your leadership echoes beyond your life. Lead like eternity is real.
Culture starts at home — and your family is worth building on purpose.
We want to thank you for tuning in to the Culture-neer podcast. And we need your help to get this show in front of more leaders who can use a weekly dose of inspiration and encouragement. Here are three simple ways you can do that…
Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message.💬
Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments!
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You’re a Culture-neer — a cultural pioneer who refuses status quo living and chooses legacy leadership. What does it look like to build a successful business without sacrificing your family, faith, or integrity? In today’s episode, Terry Gwaltney sits down with David Green, founder of Hobby Lobby, to answer one powerful question: What does it look like to lead with eternity in mind? David has built a business of massive scale—yet his leadership is anchored in eternal values: stewardship, conviction, generosity, and gospel influence. Together, they talk about how believers should view business, the marketplace, and leadership through a kingdom lens. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why eternity isn’t optional for a believer’s leadership How obedience to God can cost financially (and why it’s still worth it) The shift from owner → steward (Psalm 24:1) Why company culture starts with eternal priorities Why the marketplace is a mission field (not a “less spiritual” assignment) How compromise creeps in—and guardrails to prevent it Redefining success by what lasts: God’s Word + man’s soul Why the church gathers Sunday—but scatters Monday–Friday If you lead a business, a team, a family, or a ministry—this conversation will challenge you to think bigger than profit and deeper than influence. Your leadership echoes beyond your life. Lead like eternity is real. Culture starts at home — and your family is worth building on purpose. We want to thank you for tuning in to the Culture-neer podcast. And we need your help to get this show in front of more leaders who can use a weekly dose of inspiration and encouragement. Here are three simple ways you can do that… Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message.💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! Review us on Apple podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-neer-podcast/id17255072262 Subscribe—we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts Share—let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media! Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com