TheoTech Podcast: Recent Episodes
TheoTech Podcast
How is social media changing how we communicate, and how can it help shape our faith? Listen in as Erin and Chris discuss how various aspects of social media, from aesthetics, the originality of your posts, to the demographics of your online audience, contribute to how we portray ourselves and our faith online.
How are entrepreneurs pursuing faith making a difference? Phil Kono was jobless before starting his company, Maranatha Technologies. An impression to follow his faith and God’s direction in his job search led him to become an entrepreneur. In this new episode Chris and Phil discuss faith integration in entrepreneurship, and how tech is offering solutions […]
How does a presbytery connect local churches and why is it important? At 13 years old, Rev. Neema Cyrus Franklin was already serving as a ruling elder in her Presbyterian church. This opportunity led her to her current calling as the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of the Pacific. In this episode, Neema shares how […]
Can an introvert be a public speaker? Referring to Susan Cain’s book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking (affiliate link), Natasha and Chris (Theotech co-founders) discuss what introversion has looked like in their own personal experiences and its impact on dealing with fear and competition. Join them as they […]
Technology has created the opportunity to communicate more broadly, while people are beginning to discover that vocation means serving God in all of life. Every person in every sphere of society can live out their calling from God. What would it look like around the world as people catch what it is to serve God […]
Kimani picked coffee beans for $2 a day since he was four. Most adults and children in his village lacked the funds necessary for secondary school. Thanks to the Hilde Back Education Fund, Kimani not only attended secondary school but was featured in an HBO documentary, A Small Act, which led a US Benefactor to sponsor his college education at Northwest University in Communications.
Hear firsthand the challenges of living on $2 a day and how learning to trust God in all things from his mother profoundly shaped him. Listen in as Kimani shares his entrepreneurial dreams for Kenya by increasing technology access.
How do we form healthy, Christ-centered communities with people from vastly different cultures? And how does the gospel bring us together when our languages and cultural norms tend to separate us? We discuss these questions and more in this episode with Todd Blackhurst, pastor of Taichung International Fellowship.
Have you ever felt like your work was in vain? Or wondered how to grow in your faith and work? In this episode with Eric Gan, a software engineer at Microsoft, we discuss what it means to work for the kingdom of God, and the promise Christians can cling to in the bleakest times.
How does the gospel unleashes entrepreneurship? How is pursuing profit different than the love of money? How does cultural context affect economic policy? All these questions and more are discussed in this episode of the TheoTech Podcast.
In this interview with Pastor Samuel Son we discuss the biblical basis for diversity and reconciliation. Touring through Acts, Galatians, Romans and Ephesians we discovered some often (intentionally?) overlooked, but powerful truths along the way.We also talk about the role technology plays in bridging the barriers of language and culture that have long divided the church. Listen in to hear the reason behind common barriers churches face when it comes to diversity and reconciliation as well as one simple phrase that opens doors for transformation.
In this episode we have Francis Floth, senior staff with Cru city nyc sharing about the transition from campus ministry to making disciples in a millennial marketplace. Francis talks about the challenges millennials face spiritually and practically. Despite being constantly connected to the Internet, many express a persistent longing for purposeful community. Listen in and learn about the new Cru initiative reaching post-college professionals and how Christians can help make disciples in this important context.
In this episode we have Guido Falkenberg, founder of Gott Digital, a movement based in Germany bringing together “Digital pioneers for a better future”. Guido talks with us about his conference aimed at creating a network of IT professionals dedicated to using advanced technologies for the church. Listen in and hear him discuss his goals […]
How do you integrate faith with work in the technology industry? What does technology teach us about God? What difference does the Gospel make for artificial intelligence (AI)? How could we effectively use AI as Christians? In this episode, Chris joins Michael Paulus, University Librarian and Assistant Professor at Seattle Pacific University, in a classroom […]
What is true, Christ-like hospitality? How do you show Christian hospitality? In what ways does technology affect our ability to connect with others? How can churches reimagine their role in welcoming others and building community? In this episode, Emily Nelson with Christ & Cascadia shares about the art of conversation, the Seattle freeze, and why hospitality matters. Learn one practical step anyone can take to welcome others and begin initiating cultural transformation.
How does God redeem dance parties? What does it look like to live out your faith at work, even when you’re at the bottom of the ladder? How can churches support people in the marketplace? In this episode, Pastor Royce Yuen shares about faith and DJing and dance parties, and imagining a new way to share the love of Christ with others.
In this episode, Chris, Allen, and Natasha sit down and chat about their top three milestones from last year, as well as each of their goals for 2018.
What does it mean to "be an adult"? What gadget changed Chris' life? How have we seen God at work in our lives? Join us as we discuss these and more in this podcast!
In this episode of the TheoTech Podcast, Professor William Mari from Northwest University hosts a conversation on the theology of technology with Chris Lim, co-founder of TheoTech. We talk about whether or not AI will take over the church, the limits of translation technology in bridging cultures, survey various Christian responses to technology and have an all around good time.
How can pastors emotionally and spiritually support Christians in the workplace? What can Christians do when they feel social isolation at work? How do you find fellow believers at work?
Join us as we answer these questions with Jesse Chang, a program manager at Amazon who is also one of the leaders of a prayer gathering of believers at work.
How can pastors activate and engage techies? What can churches learn from Christian hackathons? What's the key to great collaboration? How do you prevent burnout?
In this episode, Pastor Shamichael Hallman shares his experience as an early leader of Code for the Kingdom, a movement and event that's activated thousands of people to use their gifts and passions to advance God's Kingdom. Listen as he shares exciting new ways for the Church to engage its members and communities.
