A Story of Faith and Vocational Integration (with Craig Shughart)

Can business and faith truly coexist, or are we forced to live "double lives"?In this episode of the Business as Mission (BAM) podcast, Mike Baer sits down with longtime friend and BAM leader Craig Shughart to discuss the "Big Idea": that in everything, Jesus Christ might have the preeminence (Colossians 1:18).Craig shares his radical journey from studying chemical engineering to driving literature trucks in India, and how he eventually learned to marry his professional skills with a kingdom mission. If you’ve ever felt "alone" in your vocation or wondered how God could use your specific skills for the nations, this conversation is for you.In this video, we discuss:The Big Idea: What happens when we give Christ preeminence in our work?Faith & Engineering: Why your professional degree isn't an accident.The Paper Route Lesson: How childhood business ventures shape future ministry.Exegesis of Life: Learning to see the chapters God is writing in your story.Overcoming the Money Trap: Why your salary doesn't have to determine your trajectory.About Craig Shughart:Craig is the leader of The Preeminence Project, a ministry dedicated to helping leaders see Christ at the center of all they do.Subscribe for more stories on how to use business for the glory of God and the reaching of the nations!