Faith Driven Leaders,
Multiplying Impact.
Driven by faith and built on purpose, this is where Kingdom-minded leaders think deeply, act intentionally, and build what truly matters.
I’m excited to introduce Faith-Driven Leaders, a new series on the
Through honest conversations around pivotal moments, challenges, and growth, Faith-Driven Leaders is designed to encourage thoughtful leadership rooted in purpose.
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In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast's Faith-Driven Leaders Series, host Nick Stromwall sits down with Henry Kaestner — entrepreneur, investor, co-founder of Bandwidth, Sovereign's Capital, Faith Driven Entrepreneur, and Faith Driven Investor. Henry shares his remarkable journey from Wall Street to faith-fueled entrepreneurship, including the moment at age 28 that transformed his relationship with God and the question at age 38 that completely changed how he thought about money and generosity. He unpacks what it means to lead with purpose, invest for kingdom impact, and why he believes faith-driven entrepreneurs are uniquely equipped to solve the world's greatest problems. A deeply inspiring conversation for any leader looking to integrate faith and work.
All Episodes
Faith-Driven Leaders With Will Harvey
In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Nick Stromwall sits down with his close friend Bondo Nyembwe, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who has spent 25 years shaping lives as a teacher, counselor, principal, and now assistant superintendent in the Columbia Heights Public Schools. Bondo shares his remarkable journey from fleeing civil war as a teenager to becoming a faith-driven leader in American public education. He offers practical wisdom on how to integrate faith into everyday work, lead with presence and humility, build meaningful relationships, and raise the next generation with intentionality and purpose. A deeply personal and inspiring conversation.
Faith-Driven Leaders With Henry Kaestner
In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast's Faith-Driven Leaders Series, host Nick Stromwall sits down with Henry Kaestner — entrepreneur, investor, co-founder of Bandwidth, Sovereign's Capital, Faith Driven Entrepreneur, and Faith Driven Investor. Henry shares his remarkable journey from Wall Street to faith-fueled entrepreneurship, including the moment at age 28 that transformed his relationship with God and the question at age 38 that completely changed how he thought about money and generosity. He unpacks what it means to lead with purpose, invest for kingdom impact, and why he believes faith-driven entrepreneurs are uniquely equipped to solve the world's greatest problems. A deeply inspiring conversation for any leader looking to integrate faith and work.
Faith-Driven Leaders With Bondo Nyembwe
In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Nick Stromwall sits down with his close friend Bondo Nyembwe, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who has spent 25 years shaping lives as a teacher, counselor, principal, and now assistant superintendent in the Columbia Heights Public Schools. Bondo shares his remarkable journey from fleeing civil war as a teenager to becoming a faith-driven leader in American public education. He offers practical wisdom on how to integrate faith into everyday work, lead with presence and humility, build meaningful relationships, and raise the next generation with intentionality and purpose. A deeply personal and inspiring conversation.
Faith-Driven Leaders With Trey Taylor
In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Nick Stromwall sits down with his close friend Bondo Nyembwe, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who has spent 25 years shaping lives as a teacher, counselor, principal, and now assistant superintendent in the Columbia Heights Public Schools. Bondo shares his remarkable journey from fleeing civil war as a teenager to becoming a faith-driven leader in American public education. He offers practical wisdom on how to integrate faith into everyday work, lead with presence and humility, build meaningful relationships, and raise the next generation with intentionality and purpose. A deeply personal and inspiring conversation.
Faith-Driven Leaders With Cody Lutz
In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Nick Stromwall sits down with his close friend Bondo Nyembwe, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who has spent 25 years shaping lives as a teacher, counselor, principal, and now assistant superintendent in the Columbia Heights Public Schools. Bondo shares his remarkable journey from fleeing civil war as a teenager to becoming a faith-driven leader in American public education. He offers practical wisdom on how to integrate faith into everyday work, lead with presence and humility, build meaningful relationships, and raise the next generation with intentionality and purpose. A deeply personal and inspiring conversation.
Faith-Driven Leaders With Steven Libman
In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Nick Stromwall sits down with his close friend Bondo Nyembwe, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who has spent 25 years shaping lives as a teacher, counselor, principal, and now assistant superintendent in the Columbia Heights Public Schools. Bondo shares his remarkable journey from fleeing civil war as a teenager to becoming a faith-driven leader in American public education. He offers practical wisdom on how to integrate faith into everyday work, lead with presence and humility, build meaningful relationships, and raise the next generation with intentionality and purpose. A deeply personal and inspiring conversation.
Faith-Driven Leaders With Jason Kish
In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Nick Stromwall sits down with his close friend Bondo Nyembwe, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who has spent 25 years shaping lives as a teacher, counselor, principal, and now assistant superintendent in the Columbia Heights Public Schools. Bondo shares his remarkable journey from fleeing civil war as a teenager to becoming a faith-driven leader in American public education. He offers practical wisdom on how to integrate faith into everyday work, lead with presence and humility, build meaningful relationships, and raise the next generation with intentionality and purpose. A deeply personal and inspiring conversation.
Faith-Driven Leaders With Peter Shi
In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Nick Stromwall sits down with his close friend Bondo Nyembwe, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who has spent 25 years shaping lives as a teacher, counselor, principal, and now assistant superintendent in the Columbia Heights Public Schools. Bondo shares his remarkable journey from fleeing civil war as a teenager to becoming a faith-driven leader in American public education. He offers practical wisdom on how to integrate faith into everyday work, lead with presence and humility, build meaningful relationships, and raise the next generation with intentionality and purpose. A deeply personal and inspiring conversation.
Faith-Driven Leaders With Jono Allen
In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Nick Stromwall sits down with his close friend Bondo Nyembwe, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who has spent 25 years shaping lives as a teacher, counselor, principal, and now assistant superintendent in the Columbia Heights Public Schools. Bondo shares his remarkable journey from fleeing civil war as a teenager to becoming a faith-driven leader in American public education. He offers practical wisdom on how to integrate faith into everyday work, lead with presence and humility, build meaningful relationships, and raise the next generation with intentionality and purpose. A deeply personal and inspiring conversation.
Faith-Driven Leaders With Jeremy Dyer
In this episode of the On The Rise Podcast, host Nick Stromwall sits down with his close friend Bondo Nyembwe, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who has spent 25 years shaping lives as a teacher, counselor, principal, and now assistant superintendent in the Columbia Heights Public Schools. Bondo shares his remarkable journey from fleeing civil war as a teenager to becoming a faith-driven leader in American public education. He offers practical wisdom on how to integrate faith into everyday work, lead with presence and humility, build meaningful relationships, and raise the next generation with intentionality and purpose. A deeply personal and inspiring conversation.

