Identity Over Hustle: Marketplace Leadership with Pastor Jeff T. Osborne, Danny Kim, and Pono Kuwamura

What do you do when you’ve hit rock bottom, but know your calling is greater? Pastor Jeff Osbourne went from prison to purpose, and in this powerful episode, he shares how renewing your mindset and walking in obedience can transform your business, leadership, and life. Get ready for hard truth, raw testimony, and soul-stirring wisdom.

This special episode of the Pound for Pound Leadership Podcast takes a deep dive into identity-driven leadership, entrepreneurship, and the spiritual principles that elevate marketplace leaders beyond hustle culture.

While Pastor Mike isn’t featured in this conversation, Inspire Church’s very own Pono is joined by two of Pastor Mike’s good friends, Pastor Jeff Osbourne and Danny Kim, for a powerful and honest discussion on what it looks like to lead in every arena of life.

From surviving the streets to coaching CEOs, Pastor Jeff shares his personal journey and reminds us that obedience, mindset renewal, and faith aren’t just spiritual ideas; they’re essential tools for success, both in ministry and in the marketplace.

0:26 – Marketplace leadership: How identity affects people in and outside of ministry 01:15 – Pastor Jeff’s powerful testimony: From homelessness to incarceration to redemption 05:44 – Life after prison and the beginning of entrepreneurial purpose 07:33 – “Where you are isn’t who you are” 08:08 – Digging in trash cans while wearing a suit jacket by faith 11:54 – The paradox of trusting God for salvation but not provision 13:10 – More than conquerors: Prosperity rooted in mindset 14:03 – “Walk with Godfidence” – The soul’s prosperity through God’s Word

16:58 – The mindset shift: Romans 12:2 and renewing the mind 20:10 – Why hustle & grind isn’t biblical 22:53 – “The win is in the obedience” 23:47 – First hire = Obedience: Entrepreneurial wisdom from a kingdom lens 27:04 – Imagining success at Panera Bread, and how vision drives obedience 28:48 – The nail clipper story and divine connection with Pastor Mike

31:19 – Fake IDs, integrity, and embracing the current phase 33:50 – Divine dissatisfaction and discovering your God-given identity 35:39 – Vitality vs. Functionality: Doing what makes you come alive 39:55 – Final message for young entrepreneurs: Don’t compare, build residue 41:41 – Closing thoughts Listen now and be equipped to lead with confidence, clarity, and Christ-centered conviction.

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