Jordan Raynor Author, Entrepreneur & Executive Chairman at Threshold 360 Episode 301
Jordan Raynor is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech company. A sixth-generation Tampa native, Jordan has built and exited multiple startups, served in the political arena, and now devotes his life to helping Christians connect the gospel to their everyday work. Through his books, podcasts, and speaking, Jordan’s mission is to equip believers to see their daily tasks, whether in tech, teaching, or making coffee as sacred and significant.
In this rich and thought-provoking episode of The Wow Factor, Brad sits down with Jordan to explore the turning points of his life—from a teenage campaign manager to a tech founder, and ultimately, a writer and teacher helping others redeem their time and purpose. Jordan shares how a pivotal post-church conversation reframed his view of work, the journey behind his first book Called to Create, and why the gospel speaks to spreadsheets and startup culture just as much as sermons. They dive deep into time stewardship, distractions, work as ministry, and the countercultural freedom that comes when you stop chasing your bucket list and start living for eternal impact.
“God cares about the work itself, not just the evangelism you're doing within it or funding through it.” - Jordan Raynor
“For the Christian, nothing is secular and everything is sacred.” - Jordan Raynor
“You are not the savior of the world, and neither am I, and that is terrifically freeing.” - Jordan Raynor
This Week on The Wow Factor:
Growing up in Tampa and discovering politics through a middle school teacher
Why Jordan walked away from politics after a White House internship
How a mentor’s honest question redirected his entire career
The biblical foundation for why all work matters to God
Why the idea of “secular work” is a false divide
The powerful message of Jordan’s first book, Called to Create
How Jesus’ life as a carpenter reframes how we think about “sacred” work
Jordan’s framework for stewarding time based on Jesus’ own rhythms
Practical ways to reclaim your attention and avoid “infinity pools” of content
Why Jordan completely cut out the news—and didn’t miss a thing
Insights from his bestselling book Redeeming Your Time
How he and his family prioritize presence by setting phone boundaries
The impact of internships on Jordan’s early career trajectory
Why bucket lists can become burdens—and what Jesus offers instead
How Randy Alcorn and C.S. Lewis have influenced Jordan’s theology of eternity
Why Jordan’s next book will focus on setting goals the way Jesus did
Jordan Raynor’s Word of Wisdom:
If you don’t have a relationship with Jesus, generosity won’t make much sense. At best, it’s PR or a feel-good move. But once you realize He gave everything for you, the only logical response is to spend your life giving your time, your money, your presence, everything in return.
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