The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer

Mike Baer
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Regular dialogue about BAM or Business as Mission with people just like you serving God in business around the world. Your host is Mike Baer, long time BAM leader and founder of Third Path Initiative, LLC. https://thirdpathinitiative.com https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer

  1. How a 3-Person Prayer Group Became a Kingdom Business Movement | GrupoSER

    8H AGO

    How a 3-Person Prayer Group Became a Kingdom Business Movement | GrupoSER

    Discover how Business as Mission is transforming lives in Colombia and learn why Mike is shifting focus from broadcasting to deep-level Kingdom entrepreneurship and apprenticeship. Stop viewing your work as just a job and start seeing it as a divine assignment. In this unique episode, we explore the intersection of faith and the marketplace through the stories of three leaders in Valledupar, Colombia. You will learn how to identify God’s purpose in business, even when facing closed doors or generational challenges. Whether you are a founder or a Kingdom employee, this conversation provides a roadmap for integrating your spiritual calling with your professional expertise. The Shift to Apprenticeship: Why moving from "wide" influence to "deep" investment is essential for multiplying leaders. Agriculture as Worship: Lessons from a third-generation cattle farmer on seeing God as the ultimate provider and protector in industry. Redeeming Undervalued Industries: How an accountant is changing the "tax evasion" culture by training a new generation with integrity. Overcoming Professional Jealousy: Transforming a family legacy from a source of resentment into a platform for God’s glory. The Power of Prayer Groups: How starting a "Companies of the Kingdom" movement can transform an entire town's economy.

    55 min
  2. Hanna Davis & Work of Worth

    FEB 16

    Hanna Davis & Work of Worth

    Discover how the Gospel and ethical commerce collide to provide human trafficking prevention and global restoration. Join Mike Baer and Hanna Davis as they discuss how dignity through work is transforming marginalized communities worldwide.In this episode, we dive deep into the mission of Work of Worth International, an e-commerce platform that empowers artisans in high-poverty and refugee situations. You will learn why "sympathy purchases" aren't the answer and how sustainable Business as Mission (BAM) creates a ripple effect of hope for families in Jordan, India, and Haiti. Hanna also shares her incredible personal testimony—being born to a mother who survived trafficking and how God orchestrated her adoption to fuel her current calling.Key Takeaways- Ownership vs. Dependency: Why giving someone a job is more counter-cultural and respectful than simple charity.- Trafficking Prevention: How economic empowerment serves as a primary tool to protect women and marginalized groups from modern slavery.- A Miraculous Testimony: Hanna’s personal journey from Southeast Asia to leadership in the BAM movement.- The "Casket Carriers": The vital importance of community, biblical counseling, and "carrying one another’s burdens" in high-stress ministry.- Restoration in Action: Moving beyond "saving souls" to restoring bodies, environments, and entire village economies.Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest content!Connect with Us:Website: https://thirdpathinitiative.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-as-mission-podcast-with-mike-baer/id1551867793Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Gp5SOOHFggJ67vPA5qxkDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebaerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdpathinitiativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdpathinitiativeAbout Third Path InitiativeThird Path Initiative exists to equip believers to build sustainable, missional businesses that bring the gospel to the least reached. Through training, storytelling, and practical tools, we mobilize and support Business as Mission practitioners around the world. Thank you for being part of the mission!Don't forget to pick up a copy of Mike Baer's books! Check the link below! ➡️ https://books.by/mike-baer#BusinessAsMission #BAM #MarketplaceCalling

    35 min
  3. Beyond Direct Trade: A New Mission for Business

    FEB 2

    Beyond Direct Trade: A New Mission for Business

    Discover how a former Nike executive traded a corporate career for a "beyond direct trade" coffee mission. In this episode, Matt Markley shares his journey of launching Lost and Found Coffee, a business built on radical obedience to a divine calling: "Coffee is no longer to simply keep congregations awake on Sundays". Learn how Matt is redefining Business as Mission (BAM) by moving past standard industry practices to build deep, personal relationships with farmers in Central America. We explore the power of storytelling through media, the impact of "loving with your feet" through service trips, and how following God's "breadcrumbs" can lead you to a path of purpose and impact. Whether you are a kingdom employee or an aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation will challenge you to see your vocation as a vehicle for the Great Commission Connect with Matt Markley:  Website: lostfoundcoffee.comEmail: matt@lostfoundcoffee.com

    49 min
  4. Beyond Charity: How BAM Investments Change Nations

    JAN 26

    Beyond Charity: How BAM Investments Change Nations

    Can business be a sacred calling in the world’s most challenging environments? Craig Shugart shares his transformative journey from the radicalizing landscapes of Pakistan to pioneering a global Business as Mission (BAM) investment fund. Discover how "missing the boat" on the traditional missions mandate led to a revolutionary model of professional excellence, strategic investment, and kingdom impact in the 10/40 window. This episode is a masterclass in integrating faith and vocation to meet both eternal and present felt needs. Key Takeaways Business as a Sacred Vocation: Business is not a "corrupting" necessity but a holy calling when executed through a Kingdom ethical framework, even in difficult economic and political climates.Addressing the 99%: While the majority of mission resourcing targets the 1% in full-time ministry, 99% of Christians exist in the workplace—the primary space where the world’s needs are met.Strategic Capital vs. Charity: Revolutionary BAM growth occurs when capital is drawn from investment portfolios rather than "giving buckets," creating a sustainable and redeployable cycle of kingdom resources.Resilience is Required: Kingdom business in high-risk areas requires "tough as nails" resilience, professional excellence, and a commitment to building deep, transformative relationships. Connect with Us:Website: https://thirdpathinitiative.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-as-mission-podcast-with-mike-baer/id1551867793Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Gp5SOOHFggJ67vPA5qxkDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebaerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdpathinitiativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdpathinitiativeAbout Third Path InitiativeThird Path Initiative exists to equip believers to build sustainable, missional businesses that bring the gospel to the least reached. Through training, storytelling, and practical tools, we mobilize and support Business as Mission practitioners around the world. Thank you for being part of the mission!Don't forget to pick up a copy of Mike Baer's books! Check the link below! ➡️ https://books.by/mike-baer#BusinessAsMission #BAM #MarketplaceCalling

    47 min
  5. When Faith Meets Vocation: Craig Shugart’s Story

    JAN 19

    When Faith Meets Vocation: Craig Shugart’s Story

    Discover the powerful intersection of faith and vocation through Craig Shugart’s decades-long journey from an engineer in India to a pioneering educator in Pakistan. In this episode, Mike Baer and Craig Shughart explore the "paralysis of analysis" facing younger generations and the importance of choosing obedience over data-driven indecision. From navigating radicalization to building a massive private school system in a hostile environment, Craig shares how authentic living and enduring the "role of the cross" create unique opportunities for the Gospel. Join us for a deep dive into missional living, holistic faith, and the rediscovery of business as a primary vehicle for God's glory.Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest content!Connect with Us:Website: https://thirdpathinitiative.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-as-mission-podcast-with-mike-baer/id1551867793Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Gp5SOOHFggJ67vPA5qxkDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebaerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdpathinitiativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdpathinitiativeAbout Third Path InitiativeThird Path Initiative exists to equip believers to build sustainable, missional businesses that bring the gospel to the least reached. Through training, storytelling, and practical tools, we mobilize and support Business as Mission practitioners around the world. Thank you for being part of the mission!Don't forget to pick up a copy of Mike Baer's books! Check the link below! ➡️ https://books.by/mike-baer#BusinessAsMission #BAM #MarketplaceCalling

    52 min
  6. A Story of Faith and Vocational Integration (with Craig Shughart)

    JAN 12

    A Story of Faith and Vocational Integration (with Craig Shughart)

    Can business and faith truly coexist, or are we forced to live "double lives"? In this episode of the Business as Mission (BAM) podcast, Mike Baer sits down with longtime friend and BAM leader Craig Shughart to discuss the "Big Idea": that in everything, Jesus Christ might have the preeminence (Colossians 1:18). Craig shares his radical journey from studying chemical engineering to driving literature trucks in India, and how he eventually learned to marry his professional skills with a kingdom mission. If you’ve ever felt "alone" in your vocation or wondered how God could use your specific skills for the nations, this conversation is for you. In this video, we discuss: The Big Idea: What happens when we give Christ preeminence in our work? Faith & Engineering: Why your professional degree isn't an accident. The Paper Route Lesson: How childhood business ventures shape future ministry. Exegesis of Life: Learning to see the chapters God is writing in your story. Overcoming the Money Trap: Why your salary doesn't have to determine your trajectory. About Craig Shughart: Craig is the leader of The Preeminence Project, a ministry dedicated to helping leaders see Christ at the center of all they do. Subscribe for more stories on how to use business for the glory of God and the reaching of the nations!

    45 min
  7. The Power of Tentmaking in Modern Missions

    JAN 5

    The Power of Tentmaking in Modern Missions

    Caption: Unlock the potential of Business as Mission (BAM) through the lens of modern tentmaking. In this episode, Gustavo Borges, Director of Tent Brazil and leader of Tent USA, explains why your professional career is your most strategic mission field. Whether you work in IT, healthcare, or engineering, you are a "job taker" called to integrate your faith into the marketplace. Learn the "fishing evangelism" strategy—living a life that invites inquiry and building intentional relationships with non-believers in any country. If you want to move from being a "job seeker" to a global kingdom worker, this interview provides the roadmap for marketplace ministry and reaching the unreached through your daily work. Connect with Gustavo Borges: Organization: Tent International  Website: tentinternational.org  Upcoming Training: Go Equipped Course (Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026 | La Grange, GA)

    54 min
  8. Stop Forcing Evangelism: The Power of Overflow

    12/29/2025

    Stop Forcing Evangelism: The Power of Overflow

    In this episode of the Business as Mission Podcast, host Mike Baer sits down with Andrew Steier, founder of Always Going and author of Always Going: The Joyful Overflow of Everyday Evangelism. Andrew shares his personal journey from "faking" Christianity to discovering a vibrant, overflowing faith that naturally reaches others in everyday life—including the business world.Whether you are a business owner, a founder in a cross-cultural setting, or an employee in a corporate environment, this conversation provides a refreshing and practical framework for "Overflow Evangelism." 💡 Key Topics Covered:- The "As You Go" Mentality: Why evangelism isn't a scheduled event, but a lifestyle of making disciples while you go about your daily work.- Overcoming Fear & HR Barriers: How to talk about what God is doing in your life without prescribing beliefs to others or violating workplace boundaries.- Servant Leadership as a Bridge: Using the model of Jesus to navigate power distances between bosses and employees.- Redefining Success: Shifting your focus from "closing the deal" to being faithful in every gospel conversation.- Practical Steps: Andrew outlines 8 diagnostic questions to calibrate your heart toward an outward-focused worldview.📖 About Andrew SteyerAndrew Steier is a Pastor and leader dedicated to mobilizing believers to live on mission. Through his ministry, Always Going, he equips everyday Christians to move past the guilt of "not doing enough" and into the joy of a faith that naturally overflows into the lives of others.🔗 Resources Mentioned:Free 5-Day Online Course: Overflow Evangelism Get the Book: Always Going: The Joyful Overflow of Everyday Evangelism is available at AlwaysGoing.org or on Amazon.Support the Ministry: Help mobilize 1 million believers by donating at AlwaysGoing.org/donate.Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest content!Connect with Us:Website: https://thirdpathinitiative.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-as-mission-podcast-with-mike-baer/id1551867793Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Gp5SOOHFggJ67vPA5qxkDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebaerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdpathinitiativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdpathinitiativeAbout Third Path InitiativeThird Path Initiative exists to equip believers to build sustainable, missional businesses that bring the gospel to the least reached. Through training, storytelling, and practical tools, we mobilize and support Business as Mission practitioners around the world. Thank you for being part of the mission!Don't forget to pick up a copy of Mike Baer's books! Check the link below! ➡️ https://books.by/mike-baer#BusinessAsMission #BAM #MarketplaceCalling

    45 min
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Regular dialogue about BAM or Business as Mission with people just like you serving God in business around the world. Your host is Mike Baer, long time BAM leader and founder of Third Path Initiative, LLC. https://thirdpathinitiative.com https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer

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