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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 53 MIN

Unlocking the Biblical Principles of Creativity and Ownership

from The Business as Mission Podcast with Mike Baer · host Mike Baer

Can patents really reflect God’s design for human flourishing?Join Mike Baer and Jim Edwards, founder of Elite Strategic Services and author of To Invent Is Divine, for a fascinating conversation on the biblical roots of creativity, ownership, and innovation.You’ll discover:Why the concepts of creativity and ownership, rooted in Genesis, are foundational to human flourishing.How the U.S. patent system reflects biblical principles of liberty and prosperity.The global impact — why secure intellectual property can reduce poverty and conflict.Historical insights — from America’s early model to lessons from China’s modern patent system.Faith in work — how God’s design for innovation equips us to serve, create, and bless others.Don’t miss this powerful episode showing how faith, law, and innovation intersect to build a world where people and communities thrive.Connect with Third Path InitiativeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/third-path-initiativeFacebook: facebook.com/thirdpathinitiativeWebsite: thirdpathinitiative.comExplore Mike Baer’s Books: books.by/mike-baerLearn more about Business as Mission and access free and premium resources at thirdpathinitiative.com.You can also watch more conversations and teaching on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@BAMwithMikeBaer.

Can patents really reflect God’s design for human flourishing?Join Mike Baer and Jim Edwards, founder of Elite Strategic Services and author of To Invent Is Divine, for a fascinating conversation on the biblical roots of creativity, ownership, and innovation.You’ll discover:Why the concepts of creativity and ownership, rooted in Genesis, are foundational to human flourishing.How the U.S. patent system reflects biblical principles of liberty and prosperity.The global impact — why secure intellectual property can reduce poverty and conflict.Historical insights — from America’s early model to lessons from China’s modern patent system.Faith in work — how God’s design for innovation equips us to serve, create, and bless others.Don’t miss this powerful episode showing how faith, law, and innovation intersect to build a world where people and communities thrive.Connect with Third Path InitiativeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/third-path-initiativeFacebook: facebook.com/thirdpathinitiativeWebsite: thirdpathinitiative.comExplore Mike Baer’s Books: books.by/mike-baerLearn more about Business as Mission and access free and premium resources at thirdpathinitiative.com.You can also watch more conversations and teaching on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@BAMwithMikeBaer.

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Can patents really reflect God’s design for human flourishing?Join Mike Baer and Jim Edwards, founder of Elite Strategic Services and author of To Invent Is Divine, for a fascinating conversation on the biblical roots of creativity, ownership, and...

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