EP 64: Work as Worship: How to Integrate Faith Without Compromise
Description
Have you ever felt like you’re living two lives—faithful believer on Sunday, business leader on Monday? You’re not alone. Many Christian entrepreneurs, donors, and pastors wrestle with the tension of integrating faith and work. But here’s the truth: you were never meant to split your life in two.
In this episode, we explore how business and ministry are not enemies but partners in God’s Kingdom. You’ll hear inspiring real-life stories from IBAM entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia, and beyond—leaders who are proving that work is worship and business can be a platform for discipleship.
This conversation will shift your beliefs, challenge your assumptions, and invite you into a movement that says: you’re not either-or.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
1. Why the “faith vs. business” divide is cultural, not biblical (Colossians 3:23 ).
2. The real reason Christian entrepreneurs and donors often feel isolated or guilty.
3. How small acts of generosity—like $10/month—can multiply into disciple-making movements.
Real stories:
- Patience in Zambia, who learned accountability and budgeting through IBAM.
- Elijah, whose chicken business funds ministry and jobs.
- Claire, who expanded flower shops across Central Asia to support missionaries.
- Suryan in Indonesia, who employs struggling students and mentors them in faith.
The Three Fish Model: Give a Fish, Teach to Fish, Equip for Discipleship.
How integrating faith and business creates sustainability, discipleship, and global transformation.
- 00:00 Faith and Business
- 01:08 Integrating Faith
- 04:14 Real World Impact
- 05:58 Why It Matters
- 08:31 Call to Action
- 09:47 Conclusion
💡 “God doesn’t need you to choose between faith and business. He designed you to integrate them—for His glory and for the good of nations.”
You’re not either-or. You’re exactly who God designed to integrate faith and work without compromise. Take your next step today—become an Impact Partner, join Startup Membership, or connect your church through IBAM. Together, we’re not just funding businesses. We’re discipling nations.
Learn more about the IBAM mission here - https://www.ibam.org/