The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer

The first of several episodes exploring the BAM work of Empower Hope in Nairobi, Kenya. This episode features founder, Bob Cook. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

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 what God may be saying to you! Mike’s email is businessasmissionvancouver@gmail.com and you can learn a great deal more on their LinkedIn page— https://www.linkedin.com/in/bamvancouver?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app or their website— www.bamvancouver.org. Check out their events coming up regularly and join in, especially their Annual Conference in March 2025. If this episode is helpful, please rate us and/or follow us. Share with a friend. And, if inclined, support us using the Spotify link below. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

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 a way to disciple our kids and grandkids. Enjoy this conversation as Mike and Andrew talk schoolin’. For more information, contact Andrew at this email— Andrew.brummett@thebrooksideschool.org. Please like, review, and share this podcast with others. If you’d like to support the Business as Mission Podcast, you can do so at the Spotify link in the show notes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

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. Mats is the Chairman of BAM Global and travels the world sharing fundamentals of business in the Kingdom of God; Joao is the Executive Director of BAM Global and supports BAM initiatives everywhere. We encourage you to learn more by visiting www.businessasmission.com and https://thirdpathinitiative.com. Please like, rate, and share this podcast wherever you listen. Your support is also appreciated; see the Spotify link to learn how. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

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 Mordomo (Executive Director of BAM Global) talk “all things BAM.” For more information, visit www.ibecventures.org, www.Business as Mission.com, www.bambrasil.org, www.triventure.com. and www.thirdpathinitiative.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

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 Joiaquim and Amanda at the BAM Brasil Congress in Curitiba where Amanda was my interpreter. I was so impressed with Joiaquim and Amanda that I asked them to join the podcast and share their story. Enjoy! If this episode blesses you, please give us a rating wherever you listen, subscribe, and share with your network. Learn more at https://dressforfreedom.com or on Instagram at @dressforfreedom . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

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 more conventional investors rarely go. LGF is an opportunity for more than investment; it also invites investor involvement in the businesses they help launch. As they raise investment dollars they are also looking to engage the next generation of believers to take the lead in their work. For more information or to give, visit http://Legacygenerationalfoundation.org. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

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, Mats Tunehag, will be one of the keynote presenters. For more information, go to https://bamphilippines.com or https://businessasmission.com Please share this episode, give us a rating where you listen, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

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 relationships with and serve those we desire to see enter God’s Kingdom. For more information, visit www:thecolabor.com or coventus.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a rating on your podcast provider, subscribe, and tell a friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

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 wife, Glori, have lived on the road in an RV named “Theo” for the past 5 years and spend most of their time in the western US. For more information about Tim and his work go to www.timwinders.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

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 manufactured by these wonderful women at https://melissas.ro and you can contact Florina directly at Florinadarvell@yahoo.com or Florinadarvell@gmail.com. Please rate this episode and share it with your network. You can support the podcast at https://patreon.com/bamstories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

Erwin Wietses is a man of many talents and projects—all connected for the glory of God. Launching Houses of Prayer, restoring an historic monastery, supporting church planting in Latin America, and running a successful business are just some of Erwin’s world. The restored monastery, Stadklooister Dort, is a tremendous place to stay (trust me, I stayed there last November while in Dordrecht for the BAM Netherlands Congress! Erwin serves as one of the leaders for BAM Netherlands (http://businessasmission.nl). Listen, rate, and share this episode. To support the Business as Mission Podcast go to http://patreon.com/bamstories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

S-P O’Mahony is an Irishman working for ATG (a UK based BAM company) and living in Romania. S-P (yes, that’s his name) is a true encourager and connector who uses his relationships to guide people toward the Kingdom of God. He often gathers people who wouldn’t normally meet (believers, unbelievers, NGO workers, business people and politicians) and challenges theme to examine their worldview in light of the claims of Christ. S-P is also the Honorory Irish Consul to Transylvania, a testament to his role as an encourager. S-P describes his work as “Relationology.” For more information about S-P and his work go his LinkedIn site: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spomahony773332473?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app. To support the podcast, you can give at https://patreon.com/bamstories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

In this virtual coffee klatch, Mike Baer (Third Path) and Larry Sharp (IBEC Ventures) start an ongoing conversation about various challenges and advances they are seeing in the modern BAM Movement. This episode is the first of several conversations on these and other topics but the two veteran BAM leaders. Www.thirdpathinitiative.com www.ibecventures.com https://patreon.com/bamstories --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

Jun Shiomitsu helped found the African Business School in Uganda and now the Avoda Institute. Avoda is a high end professional training and equipping work based in Kampala with plans to expand to other African nations. Many of their instructors travel in from around the world (there may be a place for you!) and, in addition to education, Avoda has established an investment fund (there may be a place for you!). This is Jun’s second appearance on the show and his updates are truly exciting. For more information, www.avoda.org To invest or give, www.avodafund.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

Matt is a veteran worker, business person, disciple maker who has recently taken the lead in a global finance and business scale up company. We are limited in what we can say or write due to the sensitive nature of their work but rest assured, Matt and team are making huge Kingdom Impact in the hardest to get to places. Listen to the journey that God has taken Matt on and the future that God has planned. You can learn more at www.transformationalsme.org You can also show your support for this podcast by subscribing, leaving us a rating and review wherever you listen, and sharing these stories with a friend. Financial support is given through www.patreon.com/bamstories --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

How does someone who loves Christ, loves business, and gets finance do to expand the Kingdom of God? For Derek Kessen, the answers led him on a path to found Heron Ventures, a Chicago based portfolio management company that is impacting the world. Thoughtful, strategic investments is what excites him and his team, enabling them to join God in His work of life and societal transformation. Learn more at https://heronventures.vc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

Danilo Brizola (Snowman Labs) and Samara Brandao (entrepreneur) are part of the backbone of BAM Brasil. Their stories about discovering Business as Mission, diving in, and now leading the effort in their home country are inspiring and encouraging. Learn more about them at https://bambrasil.org. Note also the upcoming BAM Conference in Curitiba in May. Please rate our podcast where you listen and consider supporting us at https://patreon.com/bamstories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support

Gea Gort has come a long way since she and husband, Menno Gort served on Mercy Ships. Learning to see a ship as a floating business, Gea was led more and more into the world of BAM and today, she leads BAM Netherlands. Her insight, passion, and intelligence will challenge and inspire you. Gea will be speaking at the BAM Vancouver conference in early March (for more info, www.bamvancouver.org). She and her team will host another BAM Congress in the Netherlands in November 2024 (www.businessasmission.nl). Recently, she and BAM leader Bill Job launched Kingdom Keys for Business, Life, and Work, a biweekly podcast and they are in the process of building out BAM courses (for information go to www.bammoves.com). We wonder what Gea does in her spare time. Please give us a like and a rating wherever you get our podcasts. You can support The Business as Mission Podcast on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bamstories). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-baer/support