The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer

Can we teach child entrepreneurs to challenge the status quo and build sustainable businesses? In this episode, we dive into how intentional entrepreneurial training for kids is sparking a cultural shift that empowers the next generation to lead right now. Most traditional systems inadvertently stifle the innate creativity of young minds before they ever get a chance to launch a venture. By introducing strategic business concepts and economic responsibility during the prime development window, we can foster a global generation of problem-solvers. Discover how a simple question from a four-year-old blossomed into a nationwide movement that is rewriting local legislation and equipping families to cultivate real-world leadership skills at home.Key Takeaways• The Golden Window: Why the ages of 8 to 12 represent the absolute best, most creative developmental stage for introducing young people to business ownership.• Legislation for Innovation: Understanding "Lemonade Stand Laws" and how current grassroots efforts are working to remove restrictive legal barriers for experimental childhood ventures.• Beyond Financial Literacy: How early entrepreneurial training actively builds lifelong resilience, confidence, community connection, and active citizenship.• Co-ops and Community: Practical strategies for testing and scaling youth business curriculums within local homeschool pods, parks departments, and community groups.Topics covered in this video:Society of Child Entrepreneurs, business as mission, youth entrepreneurship curriculum, teaching kids business, lemonade stand laws, SOCE, early childhood business training, faith and business, BAM global movement, homeschool business co-op, empowering young leaders, creative problem solving for kids.#BusinessAsMission #ChildEntrepreneurs #YouthEntrepreneurshipConnect with Us:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-as-mission-podcast-with-mike-baer/id1551867793Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Gp5SOOHFggJ67vPA5qxkDTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialbampodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbampodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialbampodcast/#BusinessAsMission #BAM #MarketplaceCalling

In this episode of the Business as Mission Podcast, host Mike Baer sits down with Andrew Steier, founder of Always Going and author of Always Going: The Joyful Overflow of Everyday Evangelism. Andrew shares his personal journey from "faking" Christianity to discovering a vibrant, overflowing faith that naturally reaches others in everyday life—including the business world.Whether you are a business owner, a founder in a cross-cultural setting, or an employee in a corporate environment, this conversation provides a refreshing and practical framework for "Overflow Evangelism." 💡 Key Topics Covered:- The "As You Go" Mentality: Why evangelism isn't a scheduled event, but a lifestyle of making disciples while you go about your daily work.- Overcoming Fear & HR Barriers: How to talk about what God is doing in your life without prescribing beliefs to others or violating workplace boundaries.- Servant Leadership as a Bridge: Using the model of Jesus to navigate power distances between bosses and employees.- Redefining Success: Shifting your focus from "closing the deal" to being faithful in every gospel conversation.- Practical Steps: Andrew outlines 8 diagnostic questions to calibrate your heart toward an outward-focused worldview.📖 About Andrew SteyerAndrew Steier is a Pastor and leader dedicated to mobilizing believers to live on mission. Through his ministry, Always Going, he equips everyday Christians to move past the guilt of "not doing enough" and into the joy of a faith that naturally overflows into the lives of others.🔗 Resources Mentioned:Free 5-Day Online Course: Overflow Evangelism Get the Book: Always Going: The Joyful Overflow of Everyday Evangelism is available at AlwaysGoing.org or on Amazon.Support the Ministry: Help mobilize 1 million believers by donating at AlwaysGoing.org/donate.Subscribe and hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest content!Connect with Us:Website: https://thirdpathinitiative.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-as-mission-podcast-with-mike-baer/id1551867793Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Gp5SOOHFggJ67vPA5qxkDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebaerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdpathinitiativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdpathinitiativeAbout Third Path InitiativeThird Path Initiative exists to equip believers to build sustainable, missional businesses that bring the gospel to the least reached. Through training, storytelling, and practical tools, we mobilize and support Business as Mission practitioners around the world. Thank you for being part of the mission!Don't forget to pick up a copy of Mike Baer's books! Check the link below! ➡️ https://books.by/mike-baer#BusinessAsMission #BAM #MarketplaceCalling

The future of the Business as Mission (BAM) movement rests on a powerful partnership: Expats as catalysts and Nationals as leaders. Join Mike Baer as he explores the vital, yet often misunderstood, roles of both in making disciples in the marketplace, expanding the kingdom, and achieving exponential growth.Mike argues that while expats are necessary pioneers to take the gospel where Christ is not named, their role is limited; it is the starting point, not the end. The long-term transformation of society and the exponential growth of the church will ultimately happen through nationals. They possess distinct advantages like language, cultural understanding, lower operational costs, and established relationships.Learn why we need to move from an unconscious bias toward "going" to a conscious effort of "handing over the reins" and equipping, mobilizing, and funding national BAM leaders for maximum global impact.Connect with Us:Website: https://thirdpathinitiative.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-as-mission-podcast-with-mike-baer/id1551867793Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Gp5SOOHFggJ67vPA5qxkDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebaerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdpathinitiativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdpathinitiativeAbout Third Path InitiativeThird Path Initiative exists to equip believers to build sustainable, missional businesses that bring the gospel to the least reached. Through training, storytelling, and practical tools, we mobilize and support Business as Mission practitioners around the world. Thank you for being part of the mission!Don't forget to pick up a copy of Mike Baer's books! Check the link below! ➡️ https://books.by/mike-baer

Don't sacrifice your marriage for your business! Robert and Kaylee Fukui, the Married Entrepreneurs, share their powerful story—from the brink of burnout and personal tragedy to creating a thriving life and business in Tandem. Learn their simple, game-changing strategies, including setting boundaries, maximizing time, and the surprisingly hard step of praying together daily. This episode is a must-listen for founders, pastors, and anyone married to an entrepreneur.Grab Robert and Kaylee's free download, "Five Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem," and check out their book, Tandem, at marriedentrepreneur.co/bam!

Founders Albert and Mari Olivera share the incredible story of Escola Grace, a large, for-profit Christian school in Curitiba, Brazil, born from a huge, God-given vision that started as a small dream. They reveal the struggles of starting with no expertise or money and the breakthrough moments of faith, including Mari's prophetic encouragement to Albert during a time of great anxiety. Their journey highlights the power of unified Christian marriage, the advantages of a business model for agility, and a shared mission to bring God's powerful work to education and community outreach.Learn more about Escola Grace:Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escolagraceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/albert_filho/Connect with Us:Website: https://thirdpathinitiative.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Gp5SOO...LinkedIn: / mikebaer Facebook: / thirdpathinitiative Instagram: / thirdpathinitiative Don't forget to pick up a copy of Mike Baer's books! Check the link below! ➡️ https://books.by/mike-baer

In this incredibly powerful episode of the Business As Mission Podcast, host Mike Baer sits down with two incredible partners: Simon, a local entrepreneur in Southeast Asia, and Mark, an investor from Australia. They share the inspiring story of how a single high-value crop—Sacha Inchi—combined with a faith-filled vision and strategic partnership, is fundamentally changing the lives of 1,500+ farming families.Learn how Simon went from starting with zero resources to building a sustainable agribusiness that provides stable income for hard-working villagers, earns the trust of the local government, and serves as a platform to spread hope through community development projects like children's homes and women's programs.This conversation highlights the vital role of Agribusiness as Mission (BAM), focusing on:Overcoming the challenge of cashflow management and finding stable markets.The importance of relational partnerships over quick financing.Breaking the "colonial model" by building a local value chain and processing high-value products like Sacha Inchi milk.How to find and nurture local, godly entrepreneurs ("Simons") ready for growth.Hear the full story of integrity, partnership, and impact that is a beautiful blueprint for Business as Mission success worldwide!CTA: Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-path-initiative/posts/?feedView=all Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdpathinitiative Website: https://thirdpathinitiative.com/

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 executive coach and consultant, focusing on building strong, authentic company cultures and leading with a genuine belief in people.This episode is a must-listen for anyone facing adversity, seeking to lead with authentic vulnerability, or looking for ways to cultivate a purpose-driven life and culture—in business and beyond. Diana’s story is a powerful reminder that we have the freedom to choose how we respond to life's toughest challenges.Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-path-initiative/posts/?feedView=all Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdpathinitiative Website: https://thirdpathinitiative.com/Connect with Diana Fritz: Website: www.grituiuq.com Email: diana@grituiuq.com