The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer

Join Mike Baer for a high-energy conversation with Herbert Severin, the new CEO of Marketplace and Development Enterprises (MDE) , a pioneering professional services firm supporting the global Business as a Mission (BAM) movement. Herbert shares his powerful personal story of transitioning from traditional church ministry to the marketplace, realizing his true calling to be a minister in the busin...

Diana Fritz shares her powerful journey of turning a rare cancer diagnosis and the loss of an eye into a unique opportunity to inspire and serve others. In this deeply moving and candid conversation, she discusses her book, Uniquely Imperfect, Uniquely Qualified, and reveals the mindset and faith that allowed her to refuse to let a physical challenge define her identity. Learn about her work as an...

In this episode, Mike Baer sits down with Aubrey Tozer, a key leader of the Business as Mission (BAM) movement in Canada. Aubrey, a former corporate executive, shares his remarkable journey from a faith-in-work professional to a passionate advocate for BAM. He recounts how an exploratory trip to Africa ignited a vision for using business for kingdom purposes, leading him to help found BAM Canada a...

In this special episode, Mike Baer sits down with Kingsly Jini, a marketplace leader and entrepreneur from Cameroon. Kingsly shares his powerful journey, from a college student struggling with faith to becoming a founding member of the Business as a Mission (BAM) movement in Cameroon and a key leader in CBMC Africa. Kingsly discusses his journey of discipleship, emphasizing that it's a long-te...

In this special episode, Mike Baer sits down with Joel Schuler, a leader at the Anglican Missionary Society (NAMS) and a dear friend he's only ever met online. Joel, a former tech professional turned ministry leader, shares his unique journey and the profound importance of discipleship in the business world. Joel makes a compelling case for a different understanding of discipleship—one that is...

Can real estate really be a mission tool? Join Mike Baer and a seasoned real estate investor-turned-entrepreneur as he shares the remarkable story of leaving behind a successful career and a hundred short-term trips to build a hospitality business as mission. You’ll discover: How real estate and hospitality can create credibility and open doors in new cultures. The challenges of adjusting to diffe...

Can a construction company in Pakistan really make a kingdom impact? Join Mike Baer and Ameet Gabrial, CEO of ZOR Engineers, one of the oldest Business as Mission (BAM) companies in the world, for a powerful conversation about faith, integrity, and perseverance. You’ll discover: A legacy of integrity — how ZOR has stood firm through a 50-year legal battle by refusing to compromise its values. Buil...

Can patents really reflect God’s design for human flourishing? Join Mike Baer and Jim Edwards, founder of Elite Strategic Services and author of To Invent Is Divine , for a fascinating conversation on the biblical roots of creativity, ownership, and innovation. You’ll discover: Why the concepts of creativity and ownership, rooted in Genesis, are foundational to human flourishing. How the U.S. pate...

Can agriculture really transform communities? Join Mike Baer and Ron, a third-generation farmer turned entrepreneur, for a powerful conversation on using farming to bring hope and stability to isolated villages. You’ll discover: Why agriculture is key to building community and addressing rural poverty. How Ron is creating an economic solution to keep families together. The importance of restoring...

Join us as we talk with Steve Cleary, founder of Revelation Media, about a new era of "media as mission." From his journey making the film,. The Pilgrim's Progress, to his current project, I Bible, Steve shares how he's leveraging technology to reach a world of oral learners. We explore the challenge of a "print world" mindset and the power of animation to bring the bib...

How do you build a business that makes a real kingdom impact? Join Mike Baer and Larry Sharp for a deep dive into the traits of successful businesses as mission (BAM) companies. In this "duo cast" episode, they get real about the journey, sharing stories from around the world. You'll discover: The power of intentionality: Why having a kingdom plan is non-negotiable. Seamless integrat...

Join us on the Business Mission Podcast as we welcome Sebastian Vaduva, a professor and entrepreneur with a powerful story of faith and resilience. From growing up in Communist Romania and immigrating to the U.S. to founding multiple businesses and returning to his home country to lead a university, Sebastian’s journey is a testament to God's grace and purpose. In this episode, we dive into: T...

Join Mike Baer and Rob Duncan, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), as Rob shares his powerful journey from a finance career to impactful overseas mission. Discover how his 25+ years of financial expertise, now at Global Impact Wealth Management, LLC (), underscores the vital need for business wisdom on the mission field. This episode will inspire you...

In this thoughtful and timely conversation, Mike Baer is joined by Steve Rundle—economist, professor, and one of the early voices shaping the Business as Mission (BAM) movement. They explore the deep integration of theology, economics, and entrepreneurship, challenging the idea that ministry and business are separate callings. Steve shares insights from decades of teaching and research, speaks to...

In this powerful solo episode, Mike Baer dives deep into the core purpose of Business as Mission (BAM), expanding on the traditional "fourfold bottom line" of financial, societal, spiritual, and environmental impact. He introduces a compelling "fifth bottom line": a renewed focus on engaging the unreached people groups of the world. Mike explains why traditional missionary mode...

Join Mike Baer and special guest Dirk Cameron as they dive deep into the transformative world of Business as Mission (BAM). Dirk shares his incredible journey from a traditional CPA career to becoming a pioneering business missionary, revealing how he learned to integrate faith and entrepreneurship for global impact. Discover the power of 'job creation missions' and how businesses can be a...

In this powerful episode of the Business as Mission podcast, Mike Baer sits down with Deidre Gestrin, founder of Abundant Wellness Essentials and author of Burnout to Balance. Deidre shares her deeply personal story of burnout from 15 years in mental health—and how God led her through physical collapse into a place of restoration and purpose. They unpack how stress impacts your entire being—mind,...

In this compelling episode, Mike Baer sits down with Brian Albright, professor at Trinity Western University, to explore a journey that spans continents, calling, and crisis. From his early entrepreneurial drive to his transformation in Kenya doing NGO and hospice work, Brian opens up about how God reshaped his theology—from a narrow view of salvation to a holistic understanding of mission. He sha...

In this episode of the Business as Mission podcast, Mike Baer sits down with Chad Hufford—wealth manager, author of Forging Financial Freedom, and a passionate voice for Biblical stewardship. From his roots in Alaska to his calling in financial coaching, Chad unpacks the powerful mindset shift Christians need to break free from scarcity and anxiety around money. They explore how poor financial ste...

In this special travelogue-style episode, Mike Baer shares powerful reflections from his teaching trip across Argentina—from Buenos Aires to Mendoza. As he teaches on the biblical worldview of Business as Mission (BAM), he encounters a passionate hunger among church leaders and believers to reclaim their everyday work as a holy calling. From redefining BAM’s four principles into compelling questio...

Mike Baer sits down with Matt Hangen, CEO of Water4, for one of the most challenging and inspiring Business as Mission conversations to date. Matt shares his story—from a rough childhood in rural Alabama to becoming a missionary in West Africa, where limited resources sparked a radically different approach to solving poverty. What began as “doing what they could with what they had” has become one...

After a 40-year career in trust banking, our guest was ready to retire—or so he thought. Instead, God had other plans: a second calling into global missions, Business as Mission (BAM), and now life leadership coaching. In this conversation, Mike Baer and our guest unpack how the Lord redirected our guests path, why the Church often misses the connection between Sunday and Monday, and how coaching...

In this episode, Mike Baer sits down with Bill and Dana Wichterman, co-authors of the new book Stewards, Not Owners: The Joy of Aligning Your Money with Your Faith. Together, they unpack how Christians can move from compartmentalized giving to holistic stewardship—transforming their charitable and investible assets into tools for mission. Drawing on decades of experience in government, aid, financ...

In this powerful solo episode, Mike Baer reflects on the incredible journey that took him from church planting and international missions to helping lead the largest light industrial staffing company in North America—from $200 million to $3.4 billion in revenue. More than numbers, this is a story of Kingdom purpose, discipleship in the workplace, and learning to lead from within—not as the boss, b...

What if business wasn’t a fallback option—but the exact calling God placed on your life? In this episode of the Business as Mission Podcast, Mike Baer interviews Dr. Sean Dwyer, a former CPA turned professor and researcher at the University of Oklahoma. Sean shares his incredible journey—from walking away from medicine, launching a clothing line, and joining YWAM, to now equipping Gen Z entreprene...