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Beauty And The Faith

Magnus 'Classical MG' Gautestad

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The world in the West has become increasingly ugly, people are increasingly depressed, and big movements all over the world are now telling modernism: Enough is enough! Join us on this podcast as we unite these voices and together recover the beauty of art, music, and architecture to uncover its significance for mental health, environmental stewardship moral goodness, objective truth, and vital spiritual life. Through teaching series, interviews, critiques, music, and even updates from the d ...
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Send us a text We’re publishing this episode just before the Autumn 2024 Budget, when Rachel Reeves will share her vision of how she plans to improve the country’s economy. I really hope she understands how valuable the start-up and entrepreneurial economy is in the UK and that she’ll encourage it and ensure its continued success. Today’s guest is …
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Send us a text This show is all about reverse engineering the successful scale, sale, and exit of your business and enjoying life on the other side. And for every successful business owner, smart tax planning is crucial to business growth and future sale. Whether it's corporation tax, PAYE, income tax, dividends, or VAT, , they all play a part and …
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In this episode, Bob The Builder and Magnus Gautestad discuss the importance of beauty in influencing culture, mental health, and spiritual vitality, arguing that creatives play a crucial role in shaping cultural attitudes and perceptions through their work. Bob shares his personal experiences and insights on how beauty in art and architecture can …
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Send us a text Our guest today is Helen Pattinson, a former lawyer who left behind a promising career to embark on a bold and, at times, uncertain new path—one that would ultimately lead to a flourishing business, Montezuma Chocolate. But this story is far from straightforward. Helen doesn’t just share the wins—she takes us through the moments of d…
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Send us a text Hello, and welcome back to the latest episode of the Bulletproof Entrepreneur podcast. I’m your host, Alan Smith. In this episode, I speak with someone I’ve known for many years, and as you’re about to discover, he’s a force of nature! His name is Jason Butler, and although I’ve known him for a long time, I had no idea just how chall…
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In this episode, the host Magnus Gautestad discusses with Alexander Rotmensz the importance of integrating beauty, art, music, and classical architecture into urban development to enhance environmental stewardship, mental health, and spiritual life. Gautestad and Rotmensz highlight how modern cities, particularly in the United States, have strayed …
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Send us a text My guest, Elizabeth Hopkins, candidly shares her inspiring journey through the ups and downs of life as a founder entrepreneur who has experienced everything that life has to offer, including scaling a business to a multi-million-pound exit, but then having to deal with the worst kind of tragedy immediately after. As Liz mentions, sh…
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Send us a text Our guest, John Rood, hails from Chicago, USA. John and his wife built an education business which they later sold to a private equity firm for a life-changing sum of money. And to some degree, that’s where his problems started... ‘Life after exit’ was far from plain sailing for John, despite the fact that he was now financially secu…
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In this episode, Magnus Gautestad and Josh Breedlove delve into the profound connections between beauty, truth, and goodness, particularly within the context of the arts and spiritual formation. They discuss how true beauty, which encompasses both light and darkness, can serve as a transformative force that awakens and regenerates the human spirit.…
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Send us a text My guest today, Marc Adams, is the author of a book by the same title and has spent nearly four decades deep in the trenches of business and entrepreneurship. His extensive experience, from a career in corporate life to setting up his own business, has given him a unique perspective on the ups and downs of life as an entrepreneur. A …
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Send us a text This podcast is for entrepreneurs, reverse engineering the formula for successful scale, sale, and exit—inspired conversations with world-class entrepreneurs and the specialists who support them. I came up with that strapline when I launched the pod a couple of years ago, as that’s exactly what I wanted to create—a resource that, if …
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Send us a text This podcast is for business owners and entrepreneurs - reverse engineering your way to success through inspiring conversations. And the conversation you're about to hear is truly inspiring. I'm conscious that many of the guests I've had on the podcast over the last couple of years have shared stories of incredible success. But anyon…
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Send us a text Joanna Jensen is the founder of Child's Farm, the hugely successful baby and child skincare company that was recently sold for £40m. This is one of the most inspiring conversations I’ve had since we launched the podcast. Joanna is a fabulous storyteller, and her enthusiasm is infectious! Hers is an amazing story of grit, resilience, …
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Bulletproof Entrepreneur podcast, where we delve into the minds of experienced entrepreneurs and uncover their secrets to success. I’m your host, Alan Smith, and I’m really excited to bring you my conversation with today’s guest, Alexis Sikorsky. Alexis is an entrepreneur who built a software business from the gro…
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Send us a text If you’re a business owner who plans to sell your business one day, this episode is essential listening. Picture this: You've poured years of your life into a business, helping to build it from the ground up, and then the business is sold. As a result, you receive a seven-figure sum, and you’re financially secure. Or at least you hop…
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Send us a text Peter Cowley is one of Europe’s best-known angel investors and active supporters of entrepreneurship. He studied computer science at Cambridge and founded his first company in 1984. Since then, he’s launched no less than 12 companies, some of which he exited from successfully, some of which failed, and one that is still going over 40…
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Send us a text I’m pleased to share a fascinating conversation I had recently with Jeremy Harbour, one of the most successful and experienced entrepreneurs around. Jeremy is a born entrepreneur who started selling jeans, watches, and even Cadbury creme eggs at age 11! He left school at 15 and has gone on to build, buy, and sell multiple companies. …
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In this episode, Magnus and his guest Cody Lawrence from Spare No Arrows share their take on the topics of art, beauty, faith, and culture. They delve into the significance of reviving beauty in a world that has become increasingly ugly, emphasizing the importance of understanding true beauty rooted in biblical principles. Cody discusses the concep…
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Send us a text Let me set the scene by telling you that one of my all-time favourite TV shows is "Succession”. It's a fascinating tale of a wealthy family wrapped up in the complexities of their business empire led by the founder and patriarch, Logan Roy, brilliantly portrayed by the actor Brian Cox. If you haven't watched it yet, I highly recommen…
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Classical composer and pianist Paul Noble and Magnus Gautestad discuss the intertwining themes of community, collaboration, faith, and beauty in classical music and art. Noble emphasizes the importance of artists making their work visible to revive beauty within the arts, highlighting the connection between creativity and faith as a journey of trus…
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In this episode, Magnus Gautestad interviews the American catholic craftsman Andrew Smith, who specializes in sacred art and sculpture. Smith emphasizes integrating beauty with education, societal norms, and public morality to create art that enriches society. He explores the connection between beauty and faith, discussing how art can convey deeper…
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Send us a text Let me start by sharing some statistics with you, which I find rather shocking. 90% of SMEs are unsellable 50% close down for zero value Only one in 2,000 are sold for the full market value. It was today’s guest, Christine Nicholson, who shared that data with me, and as awful as the numbers are, the good news is that she’s developed …
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In this episode, we engage in a deep conversation about the importance of beauty and faith with composer and pianist Rachel DeVore Fogarty and Emilie Ahern. The discussion delves into the significance of beauty in daily life and the role of artists in awakening people to the presence of beauty. Both artists emphasize the need for attention, intenti…
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Send us a text Alex Chisnall is the creator and host of one of the UK’s leading podcasts called Screw It Just Do It and is now a highly successful entrepreneur in the content creation space. The name of his podcast is a reference to the time he spent working at Virgin and observing his then-boss, Sir Richard Branson, at close quarters. Screw It Let…
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Send us a text My guest today, Rand Fishkin, is the author of one of the best business books I’ve ever read, and trust me, I’ve read a lot of business books! It’s called Lost and Founder, and it charts his journey as a marketing tech business entrepreneur who raised money from Venture Capital investors and was growing at 100% year on year. It’s a r…
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Send us a text Hello, and welcome back to the Bulletproof Entrepreneur podcast, the first of 2024. We’ve got something special for you to kick off the New Year! ‘Bitconned” is currently one of the top shows streaming on Netflix around the world is and it features my guest Ray Trapani. It tells the story of 3 young hustlers who get caught up in the …
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This episode features a conversation with Pablo Damiani Cristi, a renowned classical sculptor. The discussion delves into the significance of classical revival in art and the pursuit of beauty. Pablo underscores the importance of shedding societal norms and personal masks to tap into one's essence, which leads to a deeper connection with the audien…
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In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Magnus Gautestad and his guest William David Furioso from At Christ's Table delve into the intersection of beauty, faith, and music, emphasizing the importance of creating music that reflects the attributes of God and His redemptive love. They discuss the concept of a "new song" for evangelism, stressing t…
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Send us a text Most business owners that I know aren't entirely focused on making money or on the financial rewards, but nevertheless, creating economic security for you and your family is a vital part of why you started your business in the first place. So whether you sell your business in the future or simply use it as a vehicle to build your per…
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Send us a text I was in Cape Town a couple of months ago, speaking at a conference, and I was in the audience to witness one of the best keynote speeches I’ve ever seen, certainly the best keynote on the subject of entrepreneurship. The speaker was Bruce Whitfield, who is a big-name broadcaster in South Africa, hosts his own daily business show and…
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The conversation with Delvyn Case from Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers and Deus Ex Musica delves into the role of beauty, music, and faith in modern society. Delvin stresses the importance of creating music that authentically reflects the character of God and promotes a just world. He advocates for honesty and authenticity in music crea…
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Send us a text In my ‘day job’, when I speak with entrepreneurs and ask them what their single biggest financial concern is once they sold their business and received a capital sum, the answer is often ‘I don't want to lose it - I don’t want to mess this up!’ So I started this podcast as a resource for founders and business owners - those who’ve ta…
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Announcement: Frederik Magle will speak at the Beauty Composers Summit on November 16-18, 2023. Get your free ticket for the virtual event at https://www.togetherforbeauty.com/ In this episode, we have the prominent Scandinavian composer Frederik Magle on the show, discussing the importance of beauty in music and its impact on individuals' lives. M…
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Crowdfunding campaign (Ends November 18): https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/beauty-and-the-faith-arts-centre--2#/ Beauty Composer Summit ( November 16-18): https://www.togetherforbeauty.com/ In this episode, Brad Johnson, co-founder and partner of Beauty and the Faith, joins Magnus Gautestad to discuss the importance of beauty and faith. They high…
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Send us a text Since I began the podcast as a resource for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, I’ve aimed for a blend of real-life conversations with founders and owners as well as practical ideas and insights from the people who can help and support entrepreneurs, such as lawyers, accountants, wealth advisors, and bankers. But my favourite…
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Send us a text Have you ever had an idea for a business but thought there were too many challenges and barriers to getting started? Whether it's access to funding or more importantly, access to good quality business advice and mentoring, Or maybe you've been in business for a year or two and you’re facing some headwinds- the economy is challenging,…
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Send us a text Lee Robertson is a serial entrepreneur, having founded no less than 3 companies to date. One didn’t work out and is no longer around; one became a huge success, and he sold it to his colleagues in a management buyout; and the third one is currently thriving and keeping him busy. Lee, who came from humble beginnings and spent his earl…
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Send us a text Gurinder is the founder and CEO of Otto Car, the company that provides cars and finance to most Uber drivers in London. Currently, over 5,000 vehicles on the road are provided through the services of Otto. In the few years since the business was founded and they were operating out of offices in shipping containers in a West London ca…
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In this episode, the host Magnus Gautestad explores together with Ettore Maria Mazzóla from the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture the significance of recognizing and addressing false teachings and deceit in various aspects of life. They emphasize the need to uncover and combat those who manipulate and deceive others, depriving them o…
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Send us a text This episode is a first. After 35 episodes of the Bulletproof Entrepreneur podcast, I thought it was time we explored the dynamics where a husband and wife set up in business and have to manage two different relationships - the business partners working together and the life partners raising a family and having a quality home life aw…
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Send us a text Roheel Ahmad is the co-founder of Forsythe Barnes, a recruitment company, but not just any recruitment company. The business has been listed on the FT250 Fastest Growing Business list for three years running. In under 8 years, it’s grown from zero to almost £100m in revenue, has a team of 80 and has recently opened an office in New Y…
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In this episode, Ruxandra Ionce from Classical Odyssey discusses the importance of beauty, meaningful experiences, and soulful art in society with the host Magnus Gautestad. They emphasize the universality and virtue of beauty, highlighting its role in the classical revival. The speakers believe that embracing beauty, both visually and intellectual…
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In this episode, Magnus Gautestad and his guest, Martin Romberg, discuss the importance of courage in rediscovering the beauty of arts and architecture in society. They highlight the need to deepen appreciation for classical music and disciplines, advocating for a revival in this generation. They argue for the accessibility of beauty to everyone, a…
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In this episode, we explore the revival of classical arts, crafts, and architecture while emphasizing the importance of humility and honor. The guest, Tom Richards, the Director of the Florence Academy of Art, shares his perspective on the significance of beauty in the world, highlighting how it can make people kinder, wiser, and enrich their lives…
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In this episode, the host of the podcast "Beauty and the Faith" provides an update on his organization's progress and strategies to promote the recovery of beauty in the arts and architecture. --- Get your free ticket for the Ideal Classical Teaching Summit September 19-21 at https://togetherforbeauty.com/ . This event is for classical educators, a…
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In this episode, Magnus introduces Ruben Ferreira, a self-taught catholic artist and inspirational speaker who sees himself as a modern missionary spreading the gospel through his art. Ferreira believes that beauty is for everyone and that art can serve as a common ground for dialogue and healing in a broken world. He emphasizes the importance of c…
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In this episode, Magnus Gautestad and Ruben Hansen discuss the importance of beauty in the modern world and the need for individuals to take action and have a bigger impact in the beauty movement. They highlight concrete steps and strategies, such as the boycott strategy and the Together for Beauty Marketplace initiative, to engage and contribute t…
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A podcast empowering the recovery of beauty in art, music, and architecture by equipping and uniting its contributors. Look through the chapters to discover this episode's main topics of interest. Beauty and the Faith contact email: contact@beautyandthefaith.com Instagram: Beauty and the faith Church Square Renewal Center Chapter 00:00 Intro 02:42 …
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A podcast empowering the recovery of beauty in art, music, and architecture by equipping and uniting its contributors. Look through the chapters to discover this episode's main topics of interest. Beauty and the Faith contact email: contact@beautyandthefaith.com Instagram: Beauty and the faith Church Square Renewal Center 00:00 Intro 01:27 Introduc…
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00:00 Intro 02:57 Introducing Conner from Ekkesia Design 04:40 Imitating our Creator for human flourishing 08:05 Beauty following truth in the forms 13:57 Spiritual awareness through awe, truth, and good art 17:32 Physical forms influence social and spiritual forms 20:10 Beautiful forms vs minimalism in Christianity 26:51 Drawn toward saving faith …
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