Master’s Degree In Waiting On God | Ep79 | Leveraging Success | Jeff Gerhardt | ‪@LeveragingSuccess‬

Master’s Degree In Waiting On God | Ep79 | Leveraging Success | Jeff Gerhardt | ⁨@LeveragingSuccess⁩ ​ This conversation explores the intersection of faith and business, business as mission, Christian entrepreneurship, venture capital, impact investing, Kingdom leadership, collaboration, prayer, and waiting on God. Jeff and Vip also unpack the biblical story of Barzillai and the powerful concept of WINK Wealth, Influence, Network, and Knowledge and why the next generation needs more than financial inheritance. They need leaders willing to intentionally pass on wisdom, relationships, influence, opportunity, and faith. From identity transitions and learning dependence on God to fighting human trafficking and investing in solutions to systemic challenges, this episode offers a compelling vision for how faithful leadership can create lasting Kingdom impact. IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 – Episode Intro & Welcome 03:30 – Vip Vipperman: Name Origin & Early Life 08:45 – From Bullied Kid to Faith in Christ & Student Ministry 14:20 – Missionary Years in Taiwan & Underground Church Work in China 22:10 – Returning to the US, Real Estate & Bridging Business and Mission 29:50 – The Sacred-Secular Divide & A “Master’s Degree in Waiting on God” 37:15 – Identity Transitions, Dependence on God & Riding His Waves 45:40 – The Story of Barzillai & Passing On WINK 52:30 – Future Vision, Family & Fighting Human Trafficking 55:40 – Closing Thoughts & Prayer KEY TOPICS Faith and Business Business as Mission Christian Entrepreneurship Faith Driven Investing Venture Capital and Kingdom Impact Impact Investing Christian Leadership Waiting on God Wealth, Influence, Network & Knowledge Passing Leadership to the Next Generation Human Trafficking Prevention Redemptive Business DFW Christian Leadership Missionary Work and Entrepreneurship Faith Based Impact ABOUT VIP VIPPERMAN Vip Vipperman is Vice President at Eagle Venture Fund, where he helps support entrepreneurs developing scalable solutions to address human trafficking, child exploitation, and other systemic challenges. His background spans mission work, entrepreneurship, real estate, and venture investing. He has helped raise significant capital, developed networks across founders, funds, and family offices, and co-founded The Lion’s Den DFW. Vip also serves as Executive Director of Clapham Accelerator, bringing together leaders from technology, nonprofit organizations, and government to address human trafficking. After living nine years in Asia and working in Mandarin, Vip brings a global perspective to impact investing and entrepreneurship. He also hosts the Backing the Bold podcast, featuring entrepreneurs working to create meaningful change. CONNECT WITH VIP VIPPERMAN LinkedIn: Vip Vipperman on LinkedIn Eagle Venture Fund: Eagle Venture Fund Boldmore Growth Partners: Boldmore Growth Partners CONNECT WITH JEFF GERHARDT Priority Living: Priority Living LinkedIn: Jeff Gerhardt on LinkedIn X: Jeff Gerhardt on X Leveraging Success Podcast: Leveraging Success Podcast Life Balance Assessment: Life Balance Assessment The Master’s Program: The Master’s Program JOIN THE CONVERSATION Where is God asking you to be faithful in your current season? What would it look like to pass your wealth, influence, network, and knowledge to the next generation? Share your thoughts in the comments. If this conversation encouraged you, like the video, subscribe to Leveraging Success, and share this episode with a Christian entrepreneur, business leader, investor, missionary, or someone exploring the intersection of faith and work. #LeveragingSuccess #VipVipperman #EagleVentureFund #FaithAndBusiness #FaithDrivenBusiness #BusinessAsMission #ChristianEntrepreneur #ChristianEntrepreneurship #ChristianBusiness #ChristianLeadership #FaithDrivenEntrepreneur #FaithDrivenInvestor #FaithDrivenInvesting #KingdomBusiness #KingdomImpact #KingdomLeadership #RedemptiveBusiness #RedemptiveEntrepreneurship #ChristianInvesting #ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital #ChristianVentureCapital #KingdomInvesting #PurposeDrivenBusiness #PurposeDrivenEntrepreneur #FaithInTheMarketplace #MarketplaceMinistry #FaithAtWork #FaithAndWork #BusinessAndMission #EntrepreneurshipAndFaith #ChristianInvestors #ChristianFounders #ChristianProfessionals #BiblicalLeadership #ServantLeadership #FaithBasedLeadership #PurposeAndCalling #IdentityInChrist #SpiritualLeadership #PrayerAndBusiness #PrayerAndLeadership #Collaboration #KingdomCollaboration #Barzillai #WINK #WealthInfluenceNetworkKnowledge #LegacyLeadership #LeadershipLegacy #GenerationalLeadership #NextGenerationLeadership #PassingTheTorch #GenerationalImpact #ChristianLegacy #FaithLegacy #WealthAndWisdom #HumanTraffickingAwareness #EndHumanTrafficking #FightHumanTrafficking #ChildProtection #SocialImpact #SocialEntrepreneurship #ImpactEntrepreneurship #ImpactInvestingCommunity #DFWBusiness #DFWLeaders #DFWChristian #DallasChristian