In places where the name of Jesus is rarely spoken, ordinary work becomes a doorway for extraordinary grace. In this episode, Jim sits down with Matt Allison, Serge’s Executive Director, to explore Business for Transformation—real businesses in hard places that embody the gospel through dignity, beauty, and risky obedience. Amid struggle and unseen faithfulness, one truth steadies it all: our hope is not in success, but in Christ’s steadfast love. Listen in and hear how God is at work—making all things new through grace-filled risk and everyday vocation.

In this episode, they discuss…

• Kingdom Work Beyond Evangelism (06:10)
• A Justice Business that Endures (12:05)
• Young Builders with Long Runways (18:00)
• Catalysts for Risk and Repentance (24:52)
• Invitation to Consider B4T (35:05)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Explore B4T opportunities
• Read From Sex Trade to Freedom: The Transformative Power of Business for Transformation
• Bible references: Revelation 21

Credits:

Our guest for this episode was Matt Allison, Executive Director of Serge. Matt leads our efforts to mobilize the US church into global missions and support the work of Serge all around the world. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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