Business as Mission Canada Podcast

What's God speaking to those of us in the younger generations? What's our calling if we don't go into church ministry? Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! In this episode, we spoke with Madison Johnson, a fifth-year business student of Accounting and Human Resources at SFU and a part-time Project Coordinator working with Indigenous Clients at MNP. Join the conversation t...

If Jesus lived a redemptive and sacrificial life, what would living that kind of life look like for you? How would that impact how you operate your business? Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! In this episode, we had a conversation with Philip Yan, Founding Director of the Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship at Tyndale University. Listen to this episode to learn: What the Redemp...

Where do you go when you come across obstacles and issues in business? Faith? Life at home? How do you prevent losing your joy in these times? Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! In this episode, Clayton Stenson, Founder of the Unity Guide, opened up about the struggles he's been through in recent years and how he's been able to persevere through many obstacles. Listen in to...

Would you describe yourself as a "missional innovator"? What does it look like to love God and your neighbour in your work as a creator? Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! In this episode, Harold DeVries, Director of the Innovation Centre at Redeemer University, shares his story, and the love he has for both innovation and entrepreneurship from a faith perspective. Join t...

Do you remember what it was like when you first realized that you are designed to integrate your faith into your work and business...?  Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! In this episode, Tim Chan, Business Coach and Marketing Consultant at Coracle Coaching and Consulting, shared about some of the hurdles he walked through to get to where he is today. Listen to the conversation to...

Are your eyes open to where God is moving in the culture? What about in your church? Or how about where he’s moving in your business?  Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! In this episode, join in on the conversation we had with Jon Fuller, Resident Missiologist for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, Executive Director of Our Common Calling, and Pastor of Melrose Community Church...

What valuable life lesson have you learned from an educator, mentor, family member, or new connection? Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! In this episode, you'll listen to our conversation with Andrea Soberg, Professor and Director of the Centre for Global Entrepreneurship at Trinity Western University. Andrea is a passionate academic avid traveller, and an intentional Christ-f...

Are you actively listening to how God is calling you to operate your business? Are your priorities aligned with his? Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! In this episode, Brian and Emily Heazle, the Founders of Flow it Right, share how God made a business plan written during the heart of Covid-19 to become the couples' full-time business today. As you listen to this conversation,...

Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! Today, we hosted Tim Jenkins, Principal of Trinity Wealth Financial Advisors (a Bronze Partner!). In this episode, you'll hear about how: Wealth can be measured in many more currencies than just money Learning to be generous yourself, and teaching your family to be generous, will be a blessing God calls us to stand out in how we serve and care...

Take a look at your “loves” and priorities. Where does God fall on that list? Where do “people” fall? And where does money fall? Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! Today, Peter Marshall, Charity Consultant, shares how God expanded his vision for his business, leading to transformation in all areas of his life. Lean in as we learn about: What it looks like to reorder your loves and...

If we are called to be a blessing to the nations, how can we respond as Christians? What role does business play in this response? Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! Today, Ann Chow, global events and project manager, shares the importance of collaboration and innovation within the Body of Christ. Dive in with us as we learn from her leadership experience: Business is a means of pr...

Have you ever considered the intrinsic value that your business has to God? Suppose your business provides a service that promotes human flourishing or creates jobs that provide dignity, hope,  or  opportunity for creativity. In that case, it is a business that God is not only using for his glory, but one He also values!   Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! Today, we had the pleasu...

Do you truly believe that your everyday, mundane moments are abounding with purpose? That God is present in every moment – regardless of the car you drive, the neighbourhood you live in, the job you work, or even your age – he's outworking his Mission through you!  Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! Today, join in on the conversation we had with Christine Vezarov-Scholman, a cr...

What is the role of the church in the Business as Mission movement? How can the church be a place of equipping, sending, and enabling its members to seek the Kingdom of God through their work? Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! Today, Andrew Bauer, pastor of Evangel Bathurst, author of Bottomless Cup, and Missions Rep. for PAOC's Maritimes District, leads us in discovering our...

“The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is slave of the lender.” - Proverbs 22:7. Money. We use it every single day and it's a necessary part of our daily lives - as individuals, employees and business owners. How do we steward it well? How can we steward it  better?  What Kingdom principles can we apply to how we face our finances? Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! If...

Do academics tend to struggle with faith the more educated they become...? How does business and Kingdom collide in the academic and research space? Is it even possible when you have to remain objective? Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! Today, we have the privilege of sharing our conversation with PhD Candidate at University of Alberta, Alberta School of Business, Kylie Heales. W...

It’s one thing to provide aid, but what’s really driving sustainability is self-reliance in emerging economies – THAT access to power is so important in helping emerging markets help themselves... That's exactly what Dan Klinck thinks, and we couldn't agree more. Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! Join us with today's guest, Dan Klinck, the CEO of East African Power(EAP...

Are you crystal clear on your business' societal reason for existing? Yes, that's a big question. We know business exists for more than just profit, but we also need to do good business - well. Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! Today, you get to meet Mary Ellen Schaafsma, the founder and principal of Purpose Pathways Consulting. She helps business owners activate their pur...

This BONUS episode we wanted to give you a sneak peak into one of our monthly 'Round Tables' where we have practitioners, experts and leaders to teach us something new, share their perspective and have community learning. After this webinar, we took time for questions and responses as a community. Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! BAM Global's  Co-Chair,  Mats Tunehag...

We live in a post-Christian culture in Canada.   So, what does that mean for the way we approach our work and share the Gospel - as people in business and people of influence? You're going to want to lean into this interview with Garth Jestley!  Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! After serving as Vice President Project Financing at Bank of Montreal and Vice President of Citiban...

The people around you are a wealth of knowledge and can hold the keys to your success. Through new perspectives and connections, and can even inspire you with new aspirations! ✨ Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! We are excited to bring you a conversation with Karen Schenk. She is the Owner and CEO of Iconium Media in Edmonton, Alberta. Karen specializes in equipping organizations...

The world today is very different from what it was 50 years ago... Are we entering an era that is shifting from professional missionaries to missional professionals? We're so glad you asked. Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! Larry Sharp is a dear friend of BAM Canada - he's the founder and board member of IBEC Ventures, a BAM consulting group , a chairperson of the Freedom...

If you haven't heard of BAM Global yet, you need to! Business As Mission (BAM) is a global movement - and BAM Canada is only one expression of what God is doing all across the Earth. Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! This special episode was filmed exactly a year ago on our first birthday in March 2022 to celebrate our private Network community 🎂. Join us for an incredible in...

If you've ever wondered: "How can we catalyze the next generation of 21st century missional leaders to build the Church and bring more of Heaven's redemption to Earth?" This episode is for you. Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! You may know our special guest from Alpha Canada, WayBase or Portland's Bridgetown Church... but now, Stephen Mulder is the co-founde...

Did you know that BAM Canada launched on March 1, 2021?! 🎂 Yep, we're celebrating two whole years... and we're just getting started! Welcome to the Business As Mission Canada podcast! Today, we're going big picture with our co-founders with a special episode we recorded at the tail-end of 2022 for our BAM Canada Network community. You get the behind the scenes - tune in to hear: Some...