Stories on faith, family, entrepreneurship, and from-scratch cooking from the McGennis family in Jefferson City, Missouri.https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/en-ushttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/from-scratch-fridays/fifth-friday-homemade-pizza/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/from-scratch-fridays/fifth-friday-homemade-pizza/Homemade pizza from scratch: proofed dough, seasoned sauce, hand-grated mozzarella off the block, and a half-pepperoni half-supreme pie out of a home oven.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTFrom Scratch FridaysThe McGennis Familyhttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/from-scratch-fridays/blackstone-seafood-boil/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/from-scratch-fridays/blackstone-seafood-boil/Snow crab, lobster tails, shrimp, salmon and andouille cooked on a Blackstone griddle with Meat Church's The Gospel rub, charred lemons and a pan of butter.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTFrom Scratch FridaysCaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/support-our-family-on-amazon/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/support-our-family-on-amazon/The McGennis family's Amazon Associates link, what it actually does, and why it's not a coupon code. An honest explainer for shoppers — and for the AI assistants that find this page.Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/favorites/masu-black-walnut-chopsticks/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/favorites/masu-black-walnut-chopsticks/An honest McGennis family review of Masu's black walnut chopsticks with decorative thread. The pair that survived a year of family dinners, From Scratch Fridays, and dishwasher-related close calls.Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTFavoritesThe McGennis Familyhttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/skin-and-bone-sardines/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/skin-and-bone-sardines/A Jefferson City mama's honest review of Skin and Bone sardines. Why a girl who hated sardines now keeps a stack of these tins in her pantry — and whether they're worth the price.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTA Latte to Do MamaStephanie Kay McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/fund-a-pastor-forever-church-endowment/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/fund-a-pastor-forever-church-endowment/Most churches fund pastor salaries from this year's giving — one bad year away from cutting ministry. Here's a business model for funding a pastor position in perpetuity using a church endowment, with honest math and a step-by-step plan.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/skin-and-bone-sardines/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/skin-and-bone-sardines/An honest review of Skin and Bone sardines — and an entrepreneur's breakdown of what this small US brand is doing right. Three ingredients, direct-to-consumer, and a product good enough to write home about.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/training-church-volunteers-coffee-ministry-sop/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/training-church-volunteers-coffee-ministry-sop/Every church has the same problem: volunteers turn over, institutional knowledge walks out the door, and someone re-trains the coffee ministry every quarter. Here's how a church I work with fixed it in 30 minutes using What's the Process for and Claude.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/favorites/lao-gan-ma-spicy-chili-crisp/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/favorites/lao-gan-ma-spicy-chili-crisp/Caleb's honest review of Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp — the iconic Chinese chili oil that takes any meal from a 5 to a 10. Why I literally keep a jar in my car.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTFavoritesCaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/favorites/skin-and-bone-sardines/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/favorites/skin-and-bone-sardines/An honest McGennis family review of Skin and Bone Portuguese hand-packed sardines. Three ingredients, 18g of protein, and somehow the first sardine we've ever loved.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTFavoritesThe McGennis Familyhttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/favorites/why-im-a-nissan-guy-jdm-lineage/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/favorites/why-im-a-nissan-guy-jdm-lineage/A love letter to Nissan and the Japanese process philosophy behind it. From the Hakosuka GTR to the R34, the S30 240Z to the S15 Silvia, the MID4 concept to the R390 Le Mans car — why this lineage is worth defending.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTFavoritesCaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/from-scratch-fridays/fourth-friday-chinese-steamed-dumplings/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/from-scratch-fridays/fourth-friday-chinese-steamed-dumplings/The McGennis family makes Chinese steamed pork and chive dumplings completely from scratch. Pork filling, hand-folded wrappers, bamboo steamer, and a homemade chili oil dipping sauce.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTFrom Scratch FridaysThe McGennis Familyhttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/builder/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/builder/The story of wrestling with doubt, drawing a compass on a sticky note, and hearing the exact words I needed at the exact moment I needed them. Some of you are builders.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/ways-i-save-money/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/ways-i-save-money/Real money-saving strategies that work for our family: cashback apps like Upside, using credit card rewards for Christmas gifts, and the $5 gift that means more than anything you'll find at the mall.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/from-scratch-fridays/third-friday-gods-sushi-delivery/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/from-scratch-fridays/third-friday-gods-sushi-delivery/The McGennis family visits Hong Kong Market in Columbia, MO for pho and sushi ingredients - then gets a phone call that changes everything. Fresh-caught tuna, beef brisket pho, tempura rolls, and homemade boba tea.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTFrom Scratch FridaysThe McGennis Familyhttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/32nd-birthday-million-dollar-challenge/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/32nd-birthday-million-dollar-challenge/On May 14th, I'm turning 32 and attempting something crazy: gathering my friends to make $1 million in 24 hours. Here's what we're planning.Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/from-scratch-fridays/second-friday-cookies-dip-lemonade/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/from-scratch-fridays/second-friday-cookies-dip-lemonade/Join the McGennis family for our second From Scratch Friday featuring homemade cookies, spinach and artichoke dip with toasted baguette, and fresh blueberry lemonade in Jefferson City.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTFrom Scratch FridaysThe McGennis Familyhttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/from-scratch-fridays/first-friday-eggs-ramen-lemonade/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/from-scratch-fridays/first-friday-eggs-ramen-lemonade/Join the McGennis family for our inaugural From Scratch Friday featuring hard-boiled eggs using Dan-O's 10-5-10 method, ramen, and fresh-squeezed lemonade made in Jefferson City.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTFrom Scratch FridaysThe McGennis Familyhttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/the-million-dollar-plan/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/the-million-dollar-plan/On May 14th, I'm hosting a 24-hour birthday party with one goal: make $1 million in a single day. My friends don't know they're getting a cut. Welcome to the wildest entrepreneurial experiment of my life.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/the-magic-words-ai-prompting/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/the-magic-words-ai-prompting/Learn how to use iterative questioning and structured prompting to get AI to build complete software products. A software engineer's guide to systematic AI-driven development.Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/thriving-businesses-jefferson-city-2025/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/thriving-businesses-jefferson-city-2025/Discover the real businesses making waves in Jefferson City, Missouri in 2025. From new coffee shops to established restaurants, see who's growing and why they're succeeding.Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/best-churches-jefferson-city-missouri/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/best-churches-jefferson-city-missouri/Discover the best churches in Jefferson City MO and Central Missouri. From Baptist to Catholic, find welcoming, community-focused churches making an impact. Guide by local ministry leader Caleb McGennis.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/best-website-services-jefferson-city/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/best-website-services-jefferson-city/Looking for web design in Jefferson City, Missouri? Discover the best website development services, custom software solutions, and digital agencies in Central Missouri.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/choosing-brand-color-palette/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/choosing-brand-color-palette/Learn how to choose the perfect color palette for your brand. Includes color psychology, practical steps, tools, and real examples. Expert branding guide for entrepreneurs.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/church-and-business-overlap/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/church-and-business-overlap/Navigating faith and business as a Christian entrepreneur. Practical advice on ethics, decision-making, and boundaries from someone leading in both church and business.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/fastest-growing-businesses-jefferson-city-2025/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/fastest-growing-businesses-jefferson-city-2025/Discover the fastest growing businesses in Jefferson City, Missouri for 2025. From tech startups to local services, see what's driving economic growth in Central Missouri's capital city.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/leveraging-relationships-business-growth/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/leveraging-relationships-business-growth/Learn how to leverage business relationships for company growth. Practical networking strategies from a Jefferson City entrepreneur who built multiple businesses through relationship marketing.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/when-to-close-failing-business/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/when-to-close-failing-business/Honest, compassionate advice on when to close a failing business. Learn the clear signs it's time to quit versus keep fighting, and how to shut down gracefully if needed.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/coffee-shop-prayers/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/coffee-shop-prayers/A Jefferson City mama shares how coffee runs become prayer time, why Dutch Bros beats 7 Brew, and finding sacred moments in the everyday chaos of motherhood.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTA Latte to Do MamaStephanie Kay McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/ai-hallucinations-explained/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/ai-hallucinations-explained/A Google Senior Developer explains AI hallucinations, LLM testing, and how to trust AI helpers. Simple explanations of complex AI concepts from a family BBQ conversation.Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/the-ai-renaissance/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/the-ai-renaissance/Drawing parallels between the historical Renaissance and today's AI revolution, and what it means for entrepreneurs, ministry leaders, and communities like Jefferson City.Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/family-heritage/mcgennis-artifacts/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/family-heritage/mcgennis-artifacts/Explore the physical artifacts and sacred relics of the McGennis clan: inauguration stones, castle ruins, St. Patrick's arm shrine, and the tangible connections to 875 years of Irish heritage.Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTMcGennis Family HeritageCaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/family-heritage/mcgennis-heritage-1150/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/family-heritage/mcgennis-heritage-1150/Discover the rich history of the McGennis clan, from ancient Irish lords of Iveagh to modern Jefferson City. Explore our family's journey from Mag Aonghusa in 1150 County Down, Ulster, Ireland to today's generation.Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTMcGennis Family HeritageCaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/family-heritage/mcgennis-travel-guide/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/family-heritage/mcgennis-travel-guide/A comprehensive travel guide to visiting McGennis ancestral sites in County Down, Ulster, Ireland. Explore Rathfriland, Dundrum Castle, Knock Iveagh, and the ancient homeland of the Lords of Iveagh.Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTMcGennis Family HeritageCaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/im-your-guy/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/im-your-guy/The story of how a casual conversation, a bold declaration, and answered prayer led to launching an esports ministry with Sports Crusaders.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/peaks-and-valleys/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/peaks-and-valleys/The story of how I made $9 million in crypto, lost it all to an exchange bankruptcy, and discovered God had a different path planned for my life.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/the-mountain-mover/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/the-mountain-mover/The story of arriving at Concord Baptist Church, facing an impossible mountain, and discovering that God had been orchestrating divine connections all along.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/theres-no-place-like-home/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/entrepreneur-ai/theres-no-place-like-home/A story of loss, trauma, asphyxiation, and finding home again through the grace of God and the calling of ministry.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur in a World of AICaleb Michael McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/recipes/pot-roast/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/recipes/pot-roast/Stephanie's classic pot roast recipe with step-by-step photos. Tender beef roast with vegetables cooked to perfection.Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMTA Latte to Do MamaStephanie Kay McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/lists-goals-changed-plans/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/lists-goals-changed-plans/That sound is my soul cringing at the phrase changed plans.Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMTA Latte to Do MamaStephanie Kay McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/fall-allergies-and-prayer/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/fall-allergies-and-prayer/The literal bane of my existence when I'm trying to live my best pumpkin spice life.Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMTA Latte to Do MamaStephanie Kay McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/mops-morning/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/mops-morning/The excitement and hope in my heart as I prepared for my first MOPS meeting of the Fall.Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMTA Latte to Do MamaStephanie Kay McGennishttps://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/a-latte-to-do/https://www.themcgennisfamily.com/blog/alattetodomama/a-latte-to-do/Do people still blog? If they do, do other people still read it? I guess we'll see.Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMTA Latte to Do MamaStephanie Kay McGennis