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
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X - https://x.com/code_fellowship
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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/ 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 07:04 Raul's Journey of Faith 17:20 Intersecting Faith and Work 22:54 Sharing Your Testimony and Being Bold 25:34 Being a Light in Dark Times 28:21 Caring for Others and Building Strong Family Foundations 33:16 Work as Worship and Proclaiming the Good News Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
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. Connect with Tessa Kriesel: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessak22/ X - https://x.com/tessak22 Personal Site - https://www.tessakriesel.com/ You are invited to join us over at the codeFellowship( ) Community - https://discord.gg/eK97ZnECPk Follow us on Social Media: X - https://dub.sh/x-codefellowship LinkedIn - https://dub.sh/linkedin-cf Other ways to consume the podcast: Spotify for Podcasters - https://dub.sh/spotify-cf Apple Podcasts - https://dub.sh/apple-cf Chapters:
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 Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
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. Connect with Dennis Palmer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennispalmerjr/ You are invited to join us over at the codeFellowship( ) Community - https://discord.gg/eK97ZnECPk Follow us on Social Media: X - https://dub.sh/x-codefellowship LinkedIn - https://dub.sh/linkedin-cf Other ways to consume the podcast: Spotify for Podcasters - https://dub.sh/spotify-cf Apple Podcasts - https://dub.sh/apple-cf Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 07:37 Overcoming an Abusive Work Environment 34:36 Faith in Code: Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Technology 41:12 The Impact of Faith on Your Work 48:08 Restoration and God's Promises 54:14 Passing of the Bread & Outro Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
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. Connect with Huw: Huw's X - https://x.com/huwdev Huw's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/huwfulcher/ You are invited to join us over at the codeFellowship( ) Community - https://discord.gg/eK97ZnECPk Follow us on Social Media: X - https://dub.sh/x-codefellowship LinkedIn - https://dub.sh/linkedin-cf Other ways to consume the podcast: Spotify for Podcasters - https://dub.sh/spotify-cf Apple Podcasts - https://dub.sh/apple-cf
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
Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
In this episode, JB is joined by Billy Boozer, former Chief Product Officer of Truth Social. Billy drops some golden nuggets in regards to sharing our faith when the culture is opposing of it, remaining steadfast in Christ when the enemy attacks, and a bit about the new company he is CEO of called, Letr.
You connect with Billy on X - https://dub.sh/billyboozer
Join the Letr waiting list here - https://letr.co/ You are invited to join us over at the codeFellowship( ) Community - https://discord.gg/eK97ZnECPk Follow us on Social Media: X - https://dub.sh/x-codefellowship LinkedIn - https://dub.sh/linkedin-cf Other ways to consume the podcast: Spotify for Podcasters - https://dub.sh/spotify-cf Apple Podcasts - https://dub.sh/apple-cf Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
In this episode, JB is joined by a Luke Sipka, Marketing & Copywriting Professional who specializes in Email Marketing. Despite his expertise not being specific to the coding world, I wanted to share his story and our conversation in regard to identifying a problem in our life and what it looks like to live out the solution we set before us; in this case it would be our sin, a need of a Savior, and our walk with Christ.
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You can connect with Luke on LinkedIn - https://dub.sh/luke-sipka You are invited to join us over at the codeFellowship( ) Community - https://discord.gg/eK97ZnECPk Follow us on Social Media: X - https://dub.sh/x-codefellowship
LinkedIn - https://dub.sh/linkedin-cf
Other ways to consume the podcast: Spotify for Podcasters - https://dub.sh/spotify-cf
Apple Podcasts - https://dub.sh/apple-cf
00:00 Introduction and Blooper
08:26 Luke's Day-to-Day as a Marketing Professional
28:46 Seeking God's Guidance: Abiding in Christ in All Areas of Life
38:10 Bearing Fruit: The Result of a Genuine Relationship with Christ Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
In this episode, JB is joined by Andy Milligan, Founder of MMG Design. Andy was laid off last year from his previous role with RUDIS and decided to go full-time on his freelance web design business, which God has used in his life to show him the meaning of service, surrender, letting go of egos, and being disciplined.
You can connect with Andy on LinkedIn - https://dub.sh/andymilligan 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 consume the podcast: Spotify for Podcasters - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/codefellowship Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codefellowship/id1609574437
00:00 Introduction and Inspiration
03:56 Serving Others in the Web Design Industry
10:51 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Coveting
26:11 Surrendering Control to God
32:09 Building Relationships with Others of Faith
37:49 Serving Others and Fulfilling a Greater Purpose
39:41 Pivoting When God Calls Audibles
40:11 God's Perfect Alignment
42:03 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
46:37 Becoming the Best and Serving Others
56:35 The Importance of Time Management and Balance Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
In this episode, JB is joined by Diontre Pate, a Staff Software Engineer for Prove and Founder of a tech startup and development agency. Diontre and JB talked about shining the light of Christ in dark places, balancing load plates of responsibilities, and how one can make an impact within the world around us through human connection.
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Connect Diontre via LinkedIn - https://dub.sh/jo3qjla
Passing of the Bread:
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 consume the podcast: Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/codefellowship Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codefellowship/id1609574437 Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
In this episode, JB is joined by Jonathan Martinez, a Software Engineer II for an insurance tech company called Bestow. Jonathan started his professional career in music education and then transitioned into tech as a software engineer. He not only talks about his transition but emphasizes the importance of being intentional with your devotion with God and Family. This intentionally is what led him to his career path and the ability to provide for his family at another level while also being present in their lives. You can connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn
Passing of the Bread mentions:
A Smarter Way to Learn HTML and CSS - https://a.co/d/ayKiAGk A Smarter Way to Learn JavaScript - https://a.co/d/7xRVuZu
freeCodeCamp - https://freecodecamp.org/
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 consume the podcast:
Spotify for Podcasters - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/codefellowship
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codefellowship/id1609574437
Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:59 Transition from Teaching to Software Engineering
08:55 The Intersection of Faith and Work
13:11 Tracing God's Presence in the Journey
21:17 The Importance of Investing Time and Developing Skills
23:10 Avoiding Coveting and Comparisons
25:06 God's Provision and Timing
26:05 Trusting in God's Plan
27:02 Seeing the Bigger Picture
27:27 Challenges in a New Role
28:14 Transitioning into a New Job
29:23 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
30:07 Confidence in God's Guidance
31:17 Persistence and God's Favor
33:31 Continued Learning and Growth
34:26 Trusting God in Flipping Houses
35:07 Confidence in God's Provision
36:10 Taking Risks with God's Guidance
37:36 Making Time for God's Word
In this episode, DeVontae Moore joins JB in a conversation about enduring the tech journey as a believer in Christ, encouraging others on LinkedIn while being laid off, and allowing God to be the leader of your path. You are invited to join us over at the codeFellowship( ) Community - https://discord.gg/eK97ZnECPk
Connect w/ DeVontae Moore on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/devontaemoore-react-developer/ Follow us on Social Media: X - https://x.com/code_fellowship LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/codefellowship/ Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:14 Discovering Tech and Creative Side
05:05 Faith and Vocation
07:43 Trusting God in Uncertainty
10:11 Living Out Faith in the Tech Industry
11:07 Encouraging Others in the Desert
16:05 Finding Purpose in the Journey
25:16 Finding Joy in Toil
28:32 Tech Career Path and Agency Work
34:21 Interacting with Clients
35:16 Dealing with Burnout
39:17 Value and Success
44:28 Asking, Seeking, and Knocking
49:42 The Poverty Mindset
53:26 Persistence and Steadfastness
57:08 Continuing in the Faith
01:00:17 Be Still and Know
In this episode, JB and Brian Morrison II talk about how taking action as a believer compliments well with our faith in God, leveraging content creation and your network to obtain your next role after a layoff, and the benefits of journaling. Connect w/ Brian on the interwebs: X - brianmmdev LinkedIn - brianmmdev YouTube - @brianmmdev Personal Site - https://brianmorrison.me/ You are invited to join us over at the codeFellowship( ) Community Discord Follow us on Social Media: X - https://x.com/code_fellowship LinkedIn - codefellowship Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:38 Transition to Clerk
03:39 Layoff and God's Plan
06:20 God's Work in Hindsight
09:00 Wife's Reaction and Support
13:08 Burden of Responsibility
18:27 Moving Forward with Faith
23:10 Taking Action and Trusting God
24:23 Humbling Experiences
26:19 The Importance of Content Creation
27:38 Brian's Journey as a Self-Taught Developer
29:02 The Value of Creating Content
30:25 Building a Network and Sharing Knowledge
31:21 The Power of Relationships in Career Growth
32:17 Increasing Luck Surface Area Through Content Creation
33:15 The Importance of Journaling
34:44 Different Forms of Journaling
36:10 Podcasting as a Medium for Journaling
47:17 Breadcrumbs
In this episode, Tony Wilson, a fractional-CFO and Founder of Accquip, joins JB in a conversation that was suppose to be all about the CFO world in tech and financial wisdom for developers, turned into a conversation about honoring God in the Tech Industry, committing our plans to the Lord as a Tech Entrepreneur, and more.
Connect with Tony Wilson:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-wilson-cpa/The DevLaunch Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yb7JtTA2q2A77dUy1cNN6?si=7d083ad1477244a2
Book Mentioned in Episode:
Habits of the Household - https://www.habitsofthehousehold.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/ Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
In this episode, Cameron Pak (aka Cam Pak) joins JB in a conversation that was truly impactful when it comes to the tech industry being a mission field that God also uses for believers to be a light in and make an impact with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 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/ Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
In this episode, Josh Hall joins JB in talking about his journey into web design, balancing our passion(s) with business, capitalizing on uniqueness as a web pro, and allowing the iterative process overcome perfectionism. Best places to find Josh in: Josh Hall's Website - https://joshhall.co/ Josh Hall's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JoshHallco Web Designer Pro™ Community - https://joshhall.co/webdesignerpro/ Web Design Business Podcast - https://joshhall.co/podcast/ You are invited to join us over at the codeFellowship( ) Community - https://discord.gg/eK97ZnECPk Follow us on Social Media: X - https://twitter.com/code_fellowship LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/codefellowship/ Thanks for Listening. God Bless!
