Stepping into God’s Theodrama as Wounded Healers in the Marketplace

In this episode, Gea, Bill and Mats Tunehag (Chairman of BAM Global) discuss the concept of Business as Mission and the realities of being “wounded healers” in the marketplace. Mats emphasizes that personal struggles, whether betrayals or depression, are not disqualifiers but part of a deeper process of transformation. He refers to the Japanese art form kintsugi—repairing broken pottery with gold—to illustrate how God doesn’t merely patch up our wounds but uses them to shape us into something more beautiful and whole. Bill emphasizes that responding to challenges with prayer, forgiveness, and reliance on God leads to unexpected blessings and inner healing.Central to the conversation is the conviction that real Business as Mission arises when we shift from an ego-driven “my story” approach to seeing ourselves as participants in God’s “theodrama.” Mats notes that embracing God’s larger narrative can bring both unpredictability and peace. The notion of “tikkun olam,” or repairing the world, underscores the call for Christ-followers to bring holistic transformation—spiritually and socio-economically—to communities.Throughout the discussion, the speakers stress authenticity, vulnerability, and the power of community support. They encourage others to keep going despite setbacks, trusting that God will work through each person’s unique journey for His greater redemptive purposes.Download here a free copy of Mats Tunehag's booklet 'Wounded Healers in the Marketplace' >>Join Bill and Gea for the online training Kingdom Mindsets for Business, the next cohort will start January 15th, 2025. For more info, see BAMmoves.com.What others say about the training: "The course has been really great, it has raised my expectations of not only God's involvement in the business but raised my expectations of what a daily partnership with the Lord can look like.""So Biblical yet so different than any Sunday school seminar, Sunday morning, college ministry or missions person says or teaches!""I loved the exercises, simple and practical. They really help to transfer what Bill shares and make it real and personal for myself."