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

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.👉 Listen now and discover how one life can multiply into lasting impact.00:00 Welcome & Vision01:43 R's Introduction04:12 Crossing Borders06:23 Business Transformation08:28 Faith in Action10:20 Empowerment & Invitation12:37 Closing Thoughts5 Takeaways1. Faith Can Redefine EverythingR’s encounter with Christ created a clear turning point that reshaped his entire life direction.2. Obedience Often Requires RiskHe chose to return and share the Gospel despite the real possibility of death.3. Business Can Be a Tool for ImpactThrough his business, he created jobs, met needs, and served his community.4. Biblical Understanding Unlocks PurposeLearning that business is a God-ordained calling gave him freedom and motivation to pursue it fully.5. Multiplication Is the GoalThis story represents a model being replicated globally to create lasting spiritual and economic impact.Watch full episode on YT -  https://youtu.be/JO3qnS6SkUUJoin the free Third Fish Academy at ThirdFish.org