EP 93: The Story of “R”: From Intelligence Officer to Kingdom Impact

Episode notes

In this episode, Steve Adams shares a powerful true story that captures the heart of business as mission. You’ll hear the journey of “R”, a former senior intelligence officer in Assad’s army who came to faith in Christ - and immediately faced life-altering consequences. Forced to flee his country, separated from his family, and dropped into Ukraine without language or direction, he found himself in a place of deep crisis. What happened next is remarkable. After encountering IBAM training, R made a bold decision: return and share the Gospel, even if it cost him his life. He survived - and came back with a renewed vision. From there, he developed a business idea, built relationships, launched successfully, and repaid his loan within 10 months. Along the way, he became a leader in his church, created jobs, and met real needs in his community. But what impacted him most wasn’t just the business training - it was the realization that business itself is a gift from God, a calling that can glorify Him while serving others. This episode isn’t just a story. It’s a window into what’s possible when faith and business are fully integrated.

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