Billion-Dollar Decisions & Kingdom Wisdom: Hans Helmerich on Faith & Business

2025-04-14

#9: In this exclusive interview, Hans Helmerich—CEO of Helmerich & Payne—opens up about his family’s 100-year legacy in the oil and gas industry, how he’s led one of the world’s top-performing companies, and the faith that grounds every decision he makes. From navigating billion-dollar deals to being featured on Forbes' most influential company lists, Hans shares rare insights into leadership, legacy, humility, and the spiritual lens through which he views life and business. Henry Penix and Hans sit down to explore everything from corporate culture and safety innovations to donating parks and shopping centers that now serve the...

Henry Penix and Hans sit down to explore everything from corporate culture and safety innovations to donating parks and shopping centers that now serve the Tulsa community. But more than anything, this conversation reveals the heart behind the man—his deep commitment to the Kingdom of God, mentoring the next generation, and making decisions with eternal impact.

Whether you're building a business, seeking spiritual clarity, or just looking for real wisdom in a noisy world—this episode will challenge, inspire, and encourage you.

Awards & Honors Include:
— Forbes Global 2000
— Forbes America’s Best Employers
— Fortune 1000
— Petroleum Alliance Industry Leadership Award
— Tulsa Hall of Fame Inductee
— National Oilwell Varco Award for Innovation
— United Way Spirit Award
— Distinguished Service Recognition from Saint Francis Health System

0:00 Introduction

2:52 Leadership & Legacy

5:45 Resilience in Business

8:38 Culture & Mentorship

11:31 Humility in Family

14:24 Spiritual Values in the Workplace

17:17 Frequency, Faith & Science

20:10 Seek First the Kingdom

23:03 Parables of the Kingdom

25:56 God as Father

28:49 Prodigal Son Revelation

31:42 Abraham’s Sacrifice & Faith