{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Your business can't afford to ignore people with disabilities","description":"Are people with disabilities part of your business plan? Why is that?  Guests Dave Baldwin, founder of Furnace Hills Coffee and Amberle Brown, founder of The Banquet Network help us explore how Christian business owners can think about hiring, serving and or simply befriending those with disabilities.  We tackle misconceptions about people with disabilities, the Bible\u2019s teaching on this subject and what role Christian-owned businesses might play in helping individuals who have disabilities.   Conversation highlights: --People with disabilities are the largest underreached people group in the world (and the U.S.)\u2014"only 5-10% of people with disabilities will hear the gospel in an accessible way.\u201d --How God used disability to fulfill dreams. --Would people with disabilities be an asset or a liability in your business?  Can you conceive of the fact that having employees with disabilities might improve your bottom line? \u201cYour business is not as good as it could be\u201d if you don\u2019t have room for people with disabilities.  Luke 14:13 - \u201cinvite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed.\u201d The weaker parts of the body are indispensable.  (I Cor. 12:22) \u201cHaving a disability doesn\u2019t rid someone of their purpose.\u201d \u201cPeople with disabilities have the potential to positively transform your business culture.\u201d Are you afraid of hiring or serving someone with disabilities?  \u201cWe have to love more than we fear.\u201d Could your company partner with your local church to identify those with disabilities and their talents and gifting? Don\u2019t know what do?  Find an adult with development disabilities and become their friend.   Resources: Collaborative on Faith and Disability \u2013 Putting Faith to Work Connect with Dave on LinkedIn Learn more about Furnace Hills Coffee: https:\/\/www.furnacehillscoffee.com\/ Connect with Amberle on LinkedIn Learn more about The Banquet Network: https:\/\/www.thebanquetnetwork.com\/ ","author_name":"Business On Purpose Conversations","author_url":"https:\/\/businessonpurposeconference.com\/podcast","html":"