SE01E15 - The Business of Hope: How Chris Croswhite Is Changing Lives | Chris Croswhite | Untold

In this powerful and personal episode of Untold – The Best Kept Secrets of Utah, host Jon Spiesman steps away from his usual lineup of for-profit founders to sit down with Chris Croswhite, Executive Director of the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake — a faith-based nonprofit tackling homelessness through compassion, transformation, and purpose.
Chris shares a deeply human perspective on Utah’s growing homelessness crisis, the personal stories behind the problem, and the business realities of running a nonprofit organization. He discusses the life-defining role of leadership, faith, and purpose-driven decision making while offering insights on how business and nonprofit leaders alike can build lasting impact.
💡 In this episode:
How the Rescue Mission turns handouts into hand-ups
Why homelessness is a symptom, not the root problem
The surprising business skills needed to run a nonprofit
How faith drives leadership and purpose at every level
What it really takes to lead a mission that changes lives
How homelessness in Utah has changed — and what we can do about it
This episode is as much about leadership and values as it is about social impact. If you’re a business owner, leader, or someone seeking deeper purpose in your work — don’t miss this one.

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Untold is the podcast hosted by Jon Spiesman where we uncover the best-kept business secrets of Utah. Each week, we sit down with local entrepreneurs and business owners to explore their unique journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you're building your own business or just love a good underdog story, you'll find hidden gems of advice and inspiration in every episode.