Debt, generosity, work and the anxiety that sits under all three. What the Bible says about provision, and prayers for the months where the arithmetic does not work.
In this insightful episode of the SubClub podcast, hosts David Barnard and Jacob Heiding interview Ryan Beck, co-founder and CTO of PRAY.COM. Ryan shares the business journey behind building the world's leading prayer and faith-based audio content app. The conversation explores PRAY.COM's evolution from a social network for faith organizations to a consumer subscription platform, highlighting effective monetization strategies, customer acquisition tactics, and product development approaches. Ryan provides valuable insights into reaching older demographics through various marketing channels, the importance of diversifying revenue streams beyond just subscriptions, and why the team maintains "revenue" as their ultimate north star metric. Throughout the interview, Ryan emphasizes the data-driven yet mission-focused approach that has enabled PRAY.COM to successfully navigate the unique challenges of building a technology platform in the faith space.
In this insightful episode of the Christianity in Business podcast, host Darren Shearer interviews Ryan Beck, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of PRAY.COM. Ryan shares the powerful origin story behind PRAY.COM, which began when CEO Steve Gatena experienced a personal tragedy and discovered faith through a podcast sermon. This pivotal moment inspired the creation of what is now the world's number one app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content. Throughout the conversation, Ryan discusses how his background in both theological studies and computer science uniquely prepared him for his role, how the company balances profit with purpose, and the profound impact PRAY.COM is having on users worldwide—including literally saving lives. As the digital transformation of faith communities accelerates, PRAY.COM continues to innovate by creating online spaces for worship, community, and spiritual growth.
In this episode of "Leading Organizations That Matter," host Ray Spadoni explores the intersection of faith, business, and technology with Matthew Potter, co-founder of Pray.com. The conversation examines whether faith is becoming culturally acceptable again, how mental health concerns are driving people toward spiritual resources, and how businesses are increasingly embracing employees' whole selves, including their faith lives. Matthew shares his remarkable personal story, the growth of Pray.com as a platform, and how they're measuring the impact of prayer on mental health through scientific research.
In a landmark moment for faith-based technology and leadership, PRAY.COM Founder and CEO Steve Gatena has been awarded the prestigious LA Times Executive Leadership Award in the Small Business Founder category. This rare and meaningful recognition highlights Gatena’s significant contributions to the Southern California business community and underscores the growing influence of Christian tech leaders in the digital age.
Episode 18 of the Relentless Hope Podcast The Relentless Hope Podcast, hosted by Steve Gatena, founder of PRAY.COM shares vulnerable testimonies from the world's most passionate…
LOS ANGELES, September 29, 2022 – Pray.com , the No. 1 app for prayer and faith-based audio and video streaming content, has announced a new collaboration with iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac , to bring innovative, exciting and engaging Christian media programming to the world. Beginning today, Pray.com audio content will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and available everywhere podcasts are heard. "The entire team at Pray.com is excited to partner with iHeart. The breadth and diversity of the iHeartPodcast Network is second to none, giving Pray.com the ability to reach hundreds of millions of additional listeners around the world. As PRAY continues to elevate the standard of faith-based audio content, we will also be releasing new shows for both English and Spanish audiences.” said Steve Gatena, CEO and co-founder of Pray.com. iHeartPodcasts and Pray.com’s first show launch will be “Bible in a Year with Jack Graham,” a daily series that will help listeners experience the Bible in a new way, using original background music with a full 61-piece orchestra to provide a cinematic journey through a specific story in the Bible. The collaboration will bring more faith-based podcasts throughout the year. The iHeartPodcast Network is part of iHeartMedia and is home to more than 750 original podcasts that span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime – and everything in between – making iHeartPodcasts the largest publisher of podcast content in the world with more than 450 million downloads each month. Visit iHeart.com or download the iHeartRadio app on your favorite device to listen to podcasts, music and radio anywhere you are.
Religiosity is very diverse in the United States, especially in the workplace. It is safe to say not everyone you work with holds the same beliefs you do.
