Throughout this conversation, Andrew Clark shares:
His personal faith journey
Insights on thriving in the paradoxes of business and ministry
Practical strategies for integrating spiritual convictions with entrepreneurial excellence
If you’re passionate about faith-driven entrepreneurship, discovering innovative leadership models, or embracing complexity without sacrificing core values, this episode will resonate. Subscribe for more interviews that blend faith, innovation, and real-world business impact.
About Andrew
Andrew Clark is the Managing Partner at The Jeremiah Fund, bringing a fresh approach to venture capital by combining strategic funding with hands-on discipleship. Prior to The Jeremiah Fund, Andrew produced The Lion’s Den in Birmingham—a Shark Tank–inspired event spotlighting entrepreneurs driven by both profit and purpose.
A graduate of Samford University (Classics & Philosophy) with a background in real estate, Andrew focuses on encouraging faithfulness in founders, building healthy teams and cultures that create enduring enterprises. His mission is simple: help leaders navigate the valleys of entrepreneurship, celebrate the peaks, and deliver lasting impact.
Key Links & Resources
To Know and Live Substack: candrewclark.substack.com
Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life: Amazon
Mercenaries & Missionaries (John Doerr): Watch on YouTube
Things Hidden: The Life and Legacy of René Girard (Documentary): YouTube
The Lion’s Den DFW: thelionsdendfw.org
Pareto Principle: fs.blog/power-laws
Ho Nam: altos.vc
Ho Nam Venture Lotto: altos.typepad.com
You Are Not a Lottery Ticket (Peter Thiel): YouTube
Bryce Roberts – The Indie Era of Startups: Medium
Mercenaries vs. Missionaries (Article): Knowledge@Wharton
Nick Saban – Trust the Process: YouTube
The Score Takes Care of Itself (Bill Walsh): Amazon
Sources of the Self (Charles Taylor): Amazon
The Lion’s Den Birmingham: thelionsden.us
Thrive Farmers Coffee: thrivefarmers.com
Invest Like the Best: joincolossus.com/series/invest-like-the-best/
John Doerr: YouTube
Founders Podcast: founderspodcast.com
Francis Schaeffer – No Little People: Amazon
George MacDonald – Ordering Your Private Life: Amazon
Level 5 Leadership (Jim Collins): jimcollins.com
Faith Driven Entrepreneur: faithdrivenentrepreneur.org
Mimetic Theory: Wikipedia
René Girard: Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Barnhart Crane and Rigging: barnhartcrane.com
Stewardship vs. Ownership: YouTube
Pete Ochs: GospelPatrons.org
Called to Create: YouTube
Trae Stephens – Faith Collides: faithcollides.com/traestephens_bonus
Trae Stephens Event (Silicon Valley): A Letter a Day Substack
Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast: faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/podcast
Paul Graham – How to Do Great Work: paulgraham.com
Conversation Timestamps
0:00:00 – Intro: Christians in Business and the Struggle with Excellence
0:01:00 – Welcome to the Tension Podcast and Its Mission
0:02:00 – Guest Introduction: Andrew Clark and the Jeremiah Fund
0:03:00 – What Does 'Venture Differently' Mean?
0:07:00 – The Importance of Partnerships in Entrepreneurship
0:09:00 – Why the Name 'Jeremiah Fund'?
0:11:00 – Contrasting Traditional Venture Capital with 'Venturing Differently'
0:17:00 – Balancing Investor Mandates with Founder Support
0:20:00 – Andrew’s Life Story and Perspective on Faith and Work
0:25:00 – Lion's Den: A Faith-Driven Business Movement
0:29:00 – Redefining Excellence in Christian Business
0:31:00 – Faith and Work: Integration or Separation?
0:34:00 – Ambition, Life’s Work, and Calling
0:38:00 – Lessons from Historical Figures on Calling and Ambition
0:43:00 – Driven vs. Called Leadership Models
0:48:00 – Critiques and Challenges in the Faith-Driven Movement
0:53:00 – Real-World Examples of Faith-Driven Businesses
0:57:00 – Key Traits of Successful Founders
1:02:00 – Best Advice and Life Lessons from Andrew Clark
1:03:00 – Where to Find Andrew & The Jeremiah Fund
Connect & Follow
Twitter: @timsweetman
Instagram: @tim.sweetman
YouTube: Tim Sweetman
Additional Resources
Dream Studio Course: dreamstudiocourse.com
Ozlo SleepBuds: ozlosleep.com/timsweetman
Eight Sleep: refer.eight.sl/ayrngsh5
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