From Pulpit to Fried Chicken: How a Pastor’s Side Hustle Became a Kingdom Platform. (S4E26)
The Shepherd at Work
Friday, June 27, 2025 - 26 minutes
When pastor Jonathan Almanzar needed an extra $1,500 a month, he wasn’t looking to launch a viral food sensation. He was a pastor just trying to make ends meet.
But God had other plans.
That humble side hustle turned into Chicken Cone—a wildly successful, no-fork-needed fried chicken brand that exploded across the country. Jonathan didn’t just find extra income—he found a deeper dependence on God, reaching more people through business than he ever imagined from the pulpit.
In this honest and faith-filled episode, Jonathan shares:
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How desperation led to divine inspiration
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What it means to truly pray on your knees while leading in business
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Why stepping into the marketplace was the most spiritually stretching season of his life
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His newest calling as CEO of Iron Forums, equipping Christian CEOs to grow stronger in faith and business
If you’ve ever wrestled with calling, provision, or purpose—this one’s for you. God’s not done writing your story.
