We’re looking forward to introducing you to Rashun Faust, MBA. Check out our conversation below.
Rashun, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first 90 minutes of my day are reserved for a glass of water, devotion, meditation, and a short reading to nourish my mind.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Rashun Faust, a pastor, strategist, and philanthropic leader passionate about helping people and organizations align purpose with sustainability. I currently serve as Director of Philanthropy at Vogel Alcove in Dallas, where I lead major gift development, donor engagement, and strategic fundraising to support families experiencing homelessness.
Beyond my corporate role, I’m the founder of Threshold Advisors, a consulting firm that equips nonprofits and faith-based organizations with the infrastructure, funding strategies, and development tools they need to thrive. My work blends over a decade of ministry experience with expertise in fundraising, grant readiness, and leadership development, making it both mission-driven and results-focused.
What makes my approach unique is that I don’t just focus on inspiration — I build systems that turn vision into reality. Whether I’m writing books like Revival Ain’t Free, mentoring pastors, or creating tools like the Revival Infrastructure Evaluation framework, my goal is to help leaders sustain impact without burning out.
Right now, I’m working on several exciting projects — from launching DonorRevival, a crowdfunding platform for faith-based causes, to releasing a children’s book that teaches revival principles to the next generation. Everything I do is rooted in faith, excellence, and the belief that when vision has structure, impact becomes inevitable.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was the purest version of myself—curious, unfiltered, and unafraid to dream without limits. I loved what I loved without apology. I moved toward joy instinctively and trusted my gut without overthinking.
Now, I’m learning that rediscovering that person isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about peeling back the layers and returning to the version of me that existed before I had to explain or justify myself.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me things success never could.
It stripped away my illusions and showed me what truly matters. It taught me resilience, the value of stillness, and how to hear God’s voice when everything else is loud. It forced me to confront myself, not just my circumstances, and it revealed the people who were for me versus those who were only around me.
Success can make you feel celebrated.
Suffering makes you feel transformed.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
I think a lot of smart people are getting it wrong by confusing information with wisdom.
We live in an age where access to data, opinions, and “expert” takes is endless. But knowing more doesn’t automatically mean understanding more. Smart people often lean so heavily on intellect and efficiency that they overlook nuance, emotional intelligence, and spiritual discernment — the very things that make knowledge truly valuable.
In short, they’re mastering the what and the how… but neglecting the why and the who. And without those, even the smartest strategies can lead to empty outcomes.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
Today, I’m building foundations that won’t show their full return for years — deepening relationships, creating intellectual property through books and frameworks, and investing in my own education with my doctorate.
I’m laying down systems, strategies, and seeds in ministry, philanthropy, and consulting that are designed to outlast me. The work I’m doing now is about legacy, not instant gratification — because I’d rather spend the next decade building something that stands than chasing something that fades.
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