codeFellowship( )

In this episode, JB is joined by Jake Doberenz, Founder & Podcast Producer of Theophany Media. Jake Doberenz shares his journey from teaching to content creation, emphasizing the importance of faith in his work. He discusses the intersection of creativity and theology, the role of humility in personal growth, and the mission of Theophany Media in making Christian content accessible. The conversation also explores the challenges of podcasting, the significance of consistency, and the need for genuine motivation in content creation. Listeners are encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations and seek a deeper understanding of their faith through various media.

Connect with

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-doberenz/

X - https://x.com/

Personal Site - https://theophanymedia.com/

You are invited to join us over at the codeFellowship( ) Community - https://discord.gg/eK97ZnECPk

Follow us on Social Media:

X - https://x.com/code_fellowship

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/codefellowship/

Other ways to listen to the podcast:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2hV6L1ezAvj70fErjndfD1

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codefellowship/id1609574437

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:41 Faith and Creative Communication

05:50 Personal Journey and Theological Insights

08:47 The Prodigal Son and Humility

11:50 Theophany Media and Its Mission

14:55 Communication and Accessibility in Faith

17:50 The Role of Media in Spiritual Growth

28:22 Understanding AI and Fear

29:49 Starting a Podcast: Tools and Tips

31:03 The Importance of Discipleship in Podcasting

36:32 Navigating Algorithms and Metrics

39:18 Consistency Over Vanity in Content Creation

41:10 Motivation Behind Content Creation

46:16 Stewardship and Community Impact

51:58 Encouragement for Meaningful Conversations

54:46 The Role of Scripture in Content Creation

Thanks for Listening. God Bless!

In this episode, JB is joined by Josh Cirre , a Support Engineer & DevRel at Laravel, and they talk about the challenges he faced in understanding Christian liberty and grace. They delve into the importance of repentance, the meaning of freedom in Christ, and the role of community in spiritual growth.Connect with Josh Cirre:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcirre/X - https://x.com/joshcirreYou are invited to join us over at the codeFellowship( ) Community - https://discord.gg/eK97ZnECPkFollow us on Social Media:X - https://x.com/code_fellowshipLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/codefellowship/Other ways to listen to the podcast:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2hV6L1ezAvj70fErjndfD1Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codefellowship/id1609574437Chapters:00:00 Introduction03:44 Journey to Faith11:50 Understanding Christian Liberty21:17 The Meaning of Freedom in Christ25:39 The Role of Grace and Repentance32:31 Finding Strength in Community and Faith33:57 The Intersection of Faith and Work48:10 Living Authentically in Faith54:11 Creative Expressions of Faith01:00:28 The Role of Grace and MercyThanks for Listening. God Bless!

In this episode, JB is joined by Aaron Francis, Co-Founder of Try Hard Studios. Aaron shares his story around balancing Fatherhood of two sets of twins (not four sets of twins...lol) while being the sole provider of the family, who faced a layoff and delving into the self-employed world. We also talk about witnessing to others about Christ through the quality of our character and even our work.Connect with Aaron FrancisLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarondfrancis/X - https://x.com/aarondfrancisPersonal Site - https://aaronfrancis.com/Try Hard Studios - https://www.tryhardstudios.com/You are invited to join us over at the codeFellowship( ) Community - https://discord.gg/eK97ZnECPkFollow us on Social Media:X - https://x.com/code_fellowshipLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/codefellowship/Other ways to listen to the podcast:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2hV6L1ezAvj70fErjndfD1Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codefellowship/id1609574437Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:53 Balancing Family Life with Work06:00 Navigating Parenthood with Twins08:50 The Impact of Layoffs and Starting Anew11:50 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship15:05 Building a New Business17:56 Faith and Professional Life20:59 Finding Clarity in Uncertainty27:12 The Journey to Entrepreneurship30:57 Balancing Work and Family Life33:49 Exploring New Opportunities36:10 Finding Spiritual Balance43:07 Encouragement and Vulnerability in Faith46:31 The Importance of Diligence and IntegrityThanks for Listening. God Bless!

In this episode, JB is joined by Bryce Buchanan, a Software Engineer II (Android) at Covenant Eyes. Covenant Eyes is a faith-tech software that helps combat the consumption pornography and other explicit content. Bryce testifies about his faith in Jesus along with the mission-driven development he performs that glorifies Christ and helps promote a healthier lifestyle, mentally and spiritually. Including his story on how he stumbled upon becoming an Mobile Developer for Android.

Connect with Bryce:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-buchanan

You are invited to join us over at the codeFellowship( ) Community - https://discord.gg/eK97ZnECPk

Follow us on Social Media:

X - https://x.com/code_fellowship

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/codefellowship/

Other ways to listen to the podcast:

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2hV6L1ezAvj70fErjndfD1

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codefellowship/id1609574437

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:14 Working at Covenant Eyes

08:02 Transition to Android Development

12:15 The Mission of Covenant Eyes

18:51 Using Covenant Eyes and Product Development

24:41 Breaking Free: Overcoming Pornography Addiction

30:20 Commitment to God and a Healthy Relationship with Technology

36:03 Preserving Critical Thinking Skills in the Tech Industry

Thanks for Listening. God Bless!

In this episode, JB is joined by Raul Mendoza, Founder & The Recruiter Rapper of Rapido Talent. Raul shares his testimony and how he lives out the Gospel with boldness. JB and Raul also discuss the importance of a strong family foundation that enables you to also to care for others also, in a way that is reflective of Jesus Christ's love.Connect with Raul Mendoza:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulbmendoza/Rapido Talent - https://www.rapidotalent.com/

In this episode, JB is joined by Tessa Kriesel, CEO & Developer GTM Strategist for BuiltForDev (https://www.builtfor.dev/). Tessa gives her raw and powerful testimony of how she found refuge in Jesus Christ, and continuously finds it while receiving strength to persevere in the trenches of life in the midst of a layoff from a Silicon Valley company to building her own Developer Relations business from the ground up.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:26 Tessa's Background and Faith in Tech

02:39 The Intersection of Faith and Work

03:08 Tessa's Testimony: From Darkness to Light

09:09 The Role of Adversity in Tessa's Journey

13:54 Finding Light in the Midst of Layoff

15:22 The Battle of Spiritual Warfare

19:12 Trusting in God's Plan: Lessons from Tessa's Journey

22:49 A Moment of Darkness and Divine Comfort

27:27 The Loss of a Child and God's Purpose

35:19 Trusting in God's Plan and Living Out His Purpose

37:32 Finding Purpose in Suffering and Patience

50:45 The Burden for the Lost

53:28 The Role of Love in Evangelism

59:48 Passing of the Bread + Outro

In this episode, JB is joined by Dennis Palmer, an Elixir Consultant from America living in Sweden. Dennis shares his story on how forgiveness played a big role in his career as a developer and a person. JB and Dennis also talk about the intersection of faith and technology, restoration brought up by forgiveness, overcoming abuse, God's promises, and more.

In this episode, JB is joined by Huw, a MLOps Lead for a FinTech company out in the UK. Huw and JB talk about the premise of AI when it comes to the Christian faith and ministry. Key things to consider when considering the use of AI for ministry purposes, as well as emphasizing that Artificial Intelligence DOES NOT and CANNOT replace the Holy Spirit and even Disciples of Christ. Human relationships are 100% required when it comes to evangelism and teaching the Scriptures to others.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

09:03 The Limitations of AI and the Role of Humans

25:59 Preparing the Church for the Impact of AI

39:25 Building Real Relationships in the Age of AI

45:46 Understanding Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

53:48 Focusing on Our Relationship with Jesus Christ

57:18 Being a Disciple in the Tech Industry

01:06:57 Passing of the Bread + Outro