EP 79: The Journey God Took Me On Before IBAM Ever Existed

Episode notes

Watch the full episode: Join the mission: What happens when God calls you into business - and the journey includes struggle, delay, and suffering? In this episode, IBAM founder Steve Adams shares a deeply personal reflection on more than 40 years of faith, entrepreneurship, failure, and obedience. Rather than offering formulas or quick wins, Steve walks listeners through the real story of answering God’s call without knowing the outcome. From leaving a stable banking career, to enduring seasons of financial strain, global mission work, business setbacks, and personal brokenness, this conversation highlights a central truth: God does not call us to manage results - He calls us to steward who we are becoming. Steve unpacks how Business as Mission emerged not from strategy alone, but from lived experience - learning to trust God through uncertainty, empowering indigenous believers, and letting go of control. He also challenges the false divide between sacred and secular work, reminding listeners that God intrinsically values work itself, not just its financial or ministry outcomes.

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