The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer

I first met Mauricio Alvarez at a Next Generation Leadership retreat around 2013. I was impressed then and I continue to be impressed by how God has led him and used him. From his native Uruguay to the US for ministry and mission to business as a new thing from God in the world of mission, Mauricio has listened to the Lord and take each step as it’s been made known. Today, Maricio lives and works...

Author and marketing expert, Justin Eklund, discusses his recent book, Brand for Impact, and the key advice he gives his clients about branding in general and kingdom branding in particular. Justin’s company, Grove9, serves all kinds of companies but his passion for disciple making is blessing the BAM community in big ways. Enjoy his story and the conversation he and Mike had a few weeks ago. Lear...

You’ve heard the stories from around the world—now hear one from the very early days of BAM. In this reflective solo cast, Mike Baer opens up about his unlikely journey from dorm-room Bible studies to corporate consulting in unreached regions. Discover how a faithful step of obedience became part of the global Business as Mission movement impacting thousands of lives and planting churches through...

Alex Samwell is a Tanzanian business founder with an amazing history, an amazing company, and an amazing vision. One of the things that stands out about Alex is his compassion and heart for people and the way he uses real business to accomplish great things. His soap manufacturing and sales company meets a real need for the people who live in his country. It may seem obvious but it’s not just abou...

Many of us are familiar with or have even been on “Vision Trips.” The idea is to get to an area or a country to see a need and hopefully hear from God about a way to engage. Many full time missionaries have started out this way. In the world of BAM, many businesspeople have also begun this way—they may not leave their job or move to another country but their hearts are captured for the Kingdom Imp...

So much of the Business as Mission (BAM) conversation focuses on startups—but what about finishing well? Whether your exit feels far off or closer than you’d like to admit, have you thought about who will carry the torch when you move on? Our guest, Harry T. Jones, has spent years helping business leaders wrestle with this crucial question: Are you finishing well? When I first met Harry in Ashevil...

God is enlisting and mobilizing believers all over the Spanish speaking world and especially in Latin America. BAM LATAM (BAM Latin America) is a network committed to encouraging, connecting, equipping, and supporting Kingdom minded entrepreneurs and business people. The goal, like all of the Global BAM movement is to see Jesus made known among the nations, disciples made, churches planted, societ...

Rich Sanders uses this to describe himself, “I am a Christian Capitalist.” That title alone is enough reason to listen to this episode. But Rich rolls many things into this. He’s an attorney, an author, an Episcopalian Priest with a unique online church ministry, a promoter of Christian authors, and the owner of a small publishing house. He’s a powerful personality filled with joy, kindness, and d...

A lot of people have a lot of questions or a lot to say about raising capital. Not all of them know what they’re talking about. Bill Andrews does. Bill Andrews holds a PhD from the Terry School of Business (University of Georgia) and an MBA in Marketing from Thunderbird International University. He’s the former chair of the Department of Management and International Business at Stetson University...

There’s a direct and powerful correlation between people seeking to start and grow a BAM company, on the one hand, and those who have qualified coaches to help them along the way. BAM is not an individual sport. It’s not a game for loners. BAM oriented and motivated founders need someone to walk with them in the path. These are the principles of IBEC Ventures as explained by Executive Director, Bo...

Nicholas (Niko) Gallo’s journey to faith and later to BAM encourages us to believe that God is truly in charge of the details of our life, our path, and our business. From nearly being kidnapped in Colombia, to narrowly escaping deportation in the US, to receiving an innovative business idea from God, Niko tells the story of God’s grace to him and leaves us wanting to hear more! Listen and be enco...

Host Mike Baer shares a very short year end update from the Business as Mission Podcast and a wish for all to have a Merry Christmas. Help us have a breakthrough 2025 by joining our team. You can support us as a subscriber on Patreon at patreon.com/TheBusinessasMissionPodcast or, if you listen on Spotify, you can give via the Spotify link below.

God brought together a garment industry expert and a serial entrepreneur and unleashed their passion for women, business, and bringing the Gospel to SE Asia. Our guest is Liz Henderson and she tells the story of Avodah Global. Avodah Global is an Australian-owned clothing manufacturer dedicated to sustainable and ethical production practices. The company provides training and safe employment to tr...

Mike is joined by Mike Turner, Director of Coffee (yes, that’s his real title) at Serve Hope International. His work is a beautiful combination of providing water purification technology to Central Americans, selling coffee in a “Direct Trade” strategy that benefits customers and growers, and disciple making through the relationships that are formed. It’s a great story and a great product (I just...

How does a committed disciple of Jesus Christ working through YWAM get the call into BAM? How did God get his attention? What has happened since he said “Yes”? What’s happening now? Mike Davies is the founder of Business as Mission Vancouver and since its inception, BAM Vancouver has grown and its impact has increased nationally and internationally. Listen to Mike’s story on this episode and see w...

Andrew Brummett is a seasoned educator with a vision to bring back proven practices in educating our children—micro-schools. Not just small schools but community based education that fits the size of their location and meets the needs of students “as it used to be.” This is a business opportunity, a community transformation strategy, an international education solution (especially for BAMers), and...

Want to know what’s going on globally in the BAM Movement? Want to sense the move of God in the world through business? This impromptu meeting of friends will give you what you’re looking for and remind you that we are all a part of something much bigger than us. I got a chance to visit with key leaders of BAM Global, Mats Tunehag and Joao Mordomo, while at the BAM Brazil Congress in Curitiba. Mat...

The day before the BAM Congress Brasil in Curitiba, I had the privilege of spending time with a group of old and new BAM friends. The conversation is wide ranging and a great deal of fun. Listen as Mats Tunehag (BAM Global Chairman), Samara Brandao (BAM Brasil Chair), Danilo Brizola, BAM Brasil leader and founder of Snowman Labs, Inc., Bob Bush (Executive Director of IBEC Ventures, and Joao Mordom...

Brazilian couple Joiaquim and Amanda share a passion for Christ in business. Joiaquim is an IT expert working for a well-known multinational company; Amanda is a gifted fashion designer who provides opportunity for women escaping human trafficking. Their story paints a beautiful picture of a husband and wife partnership in service to Jesus Christ for the sake of those who need Him most. We met Joi...

Stan Bockmann and Dick Weidner are veterans of the BAM movement. Their passion for global discipleship led them to business as mission and their background in the financial world led them to form capital funds to support startups and scale ups around the world. Their current endeavor, the Legacy Generational Fund, acts as a conduit for funds in the neediest and most often overlooked places, places...

Cathy Tan, is a business owner and a BAM leader in the Philippines. In this episode she shares her heart for people, the Gospel, and the Lordship of Christ. Cathy's encouraging testimony is powerful. Coming up, there is a major BAM Congress scheduled in Manila for October 18-19, featuring great speakers, stories, worship and fellowship as they focus on BAM and the next generation. BAM leader,...

Joel Ballew has moved his family to Colombia to launch a co-working business. It’s a world class facility for entrepreneurs and remote workers to meet up, to do their jobs, and to help each other succeed. And, in the midst of these interactions and “happy collisions,” Joel hopes that many will meet Jesus. Co-working businesses represent a growing industry and a wonderful means to build relationshi...

Ida and Ila followed their mother’s passion to address the scourge of human trafficking in their home country. Today, they lead House of Diamonds, https://hod-indonesia.com/, selling products all around the world and impacting victims’ lives at home. Please rate our podcast on the platform you use and share the link with your network to spread the message.

Tim Winders has a career path filled with twists, turns, successes, trials, and refreshing transparency. God has taught him a great deal and he loves to share what he is learning with others. As our guest on the Business as Mission Podcast, Tim imparts some serious wisdom in a fun way. Today, Tim is an executive coach, an author (Coach), and the host of the Seek, Go, Create Podcast. He and his wif...

Returning guest, Florina Darvell, shares an update of Melissa’s. She started this small company to provide jobs for poor women asking questions like, “If Jesus loves me, why can’t I feed my children?” Her first episode tells the heart rending story of the launch of this company. This episode catches us up on struggles and victories during the last year. You can see and purchase the clothing manufa...