Episode 18: Wine, Faith and Purpose with Mike Archer of Dawning Day
Faith at work in the vineyard. Mark Bilton talks with Mike Archer of Dawning Day Winery and Altitude701 about calling, resilience, sales, Sabbath, and purpose-led business.
Episode description
What happens when a lifelong love of wine becomes a calling. In this conversation, Mike Archer shares how a single mentoring question moved him from comfort to action, how fires and smoke taint tested resilience, and why sales and distribution matter as much as craft. We explore the pruning principle, business as ministry, Sabbath rhythms, and practical ways Christians in the marketplace bring integrity and hospitality to everyday work.
You will learn
• Pruning principle. Grow by cutting back
• Prayer in business. How prayer reframes pressure
• Sales that move product. Why distribution and labels matter
• Church unity. How the body leads together
• Business as ministry. Everyday integrity with suppliers and customers
• Vocation. Serve with excellence on Monday
• Rest and provision. Make space and trust God
• Calling. Test the prompt and start
• Wise steps. Pray, seek counsel, then have a go
• Mentoring. One question that moves you forward
Guest
Mike Archer. Founder of Dawning Day Winery. Leader of Altitude701
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