Fatherhood and Biblical Entrepreneurship (w/ Adam La Barr, Sr.)
On this episode, Darren sits down with Adam La Barr to discuss his journey in simultaneously raising kids and businesses for the glory of God.
Adam is the owner of RAL Capital Group, through which he has owned and operated hundreds of doors of real estate and helped build and run amazing businesses from an education company to escape rooms. Adam also hosts two podcasts, The BizDad Podcast and the Delegate That Podcast. He’s a follower of Christ, husband to an amazing woman, father to three great kids (who he helps to homeschool), and a military veteran.
Key Takeaways 💡
- Conviction reshaped how Adam viewed partnership and leadership. Adam Lebar’s integration of faith and business began not with a dramatic moment, but with a quiet conviction about being “unequally yoked.” As he reflected on past partnerships, he realized that misalignment wasn’t about bad intentions, but about fundamentally different motivations—his increasingly shaped by faith, and others driven primarily by profit. This awareness led him to rethink how he partnered, led, and made long-term decisions, seeing business alignment as a spiritual as well as strategic necessity.
- Discipleship happened through presence, generosity, and example before proclamation. Rather than forcing faith conversations, Adam focused on creating environments where Christ’s character was visible through action—serving communities, mentoring employees, and opening his life to others through business relationships. Whether blessing apartment residents with school supplies or inviting a potential partner to lunch, faith naturally surfaced through trust and authenticity. Business became a bridge to reach people who would never step into a church, allowing conversations about God to emerge organically.
- Leadership matured as grace replaced force and control. Adam openly shared how his background as a military veteran shaped a rough, authoritative leadership style early on, but intentional faith integration softened and refined how he led. By clearly establishing his Christian values in the workplace and mentoring young employees with patience and care, he reframed leadership as stewardship. His businesses became places of growth—not just professionally, but personally—where employees experienced guidance, dignity, and a model of Christ-centered leadership lived out daily.
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