7 Principles to Start Something that Matters

What do you do when the burden on your heart might actually be God’s invitation to move? In this episode of the Rise Up Podcast, Nate sits down with Jason Clark and Kristen Friend to talk about what it means to launch something with faithfulness, urgency, and purpose. Whether it’s a ministry, church plant, business, nonprofit, or new season in your family, this conversation unpacks the principles that help turn a God-given burden into action.

Together, they explore why every meaningful launch begins with a burden, why place and space matter more than we often realize, and why no one builds anything significant alone. From the early days of planting Rise, to launching 733, to learning how to plan around passion instead of pressure, the conversation is filled with practical wisdom for anyone sensing that God is asking them to take a step.

Then the episode moves into the deeper work of faithfulness: launching before everything feels perfect, loving the work more than the fruit, and building with legacy in mind. This episode is for anyone who has been carrying an idea, a calling, or a holy discontent and wondering what to do next. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment, this conversation will challenge you to take the next faithful step and trust God with the fruit.