Faith & Tech

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By: Mike Sudyk

The intersection of faith and technology. Talking to leaders about faith - from tools that help faith driven organizations, to how their faith has impacted their company. Hosted by Mike Sudyk.

Can Tech Simplify Mission Trips?
#10
01/09/2026

Today's guest is Micah Pritchard the Co-Founder and COO of ServiceReef, a platform empowering churches and nonprofits to mobilize people for missions and service. He leads product strategy, platform development, and partner consulting—helping organizations streamline engagement, track impact, and grow their mobilization efforts. With a background in strategic leadership and a passion for helping people live into their God-given purpose, Micah blends innovation, data-driven insight, and heart-centered coaching to equip leaders and teams to thrive in their calling.

Micah’s links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahpritchard/ 
Website: https://www.servicereef.com/


Can Health Care Be Practiced Another Way?
#9
12/18/2025

On this weeks episode of Faith & Tech I sat down with guest Nate Baar, a proud believer, husband, father, and entrepreneur. Nate is a nursing professional turned entrepreneur who’s made it his mission to rethink how healthcare is delivered. With years of hands-on experience in the emergency room, he saw firsthand the inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and reactive nature of our current system.

Out of that experience, Nate founded HealthBar and Stor(ie) — businesses that seek to bring transparency, care delivery innovation, and payor-model disruption to the healthcare system. Through his healthcare companies, Nate is challenging the traditional hosp...


Should Christians Build AI Companions? Dan Hungerford Thinks So!
#8
12/04/2025

In this episode of Faith and Tech, host Michael Sudyk sits down with Dan Hungerford, CEO of EverFriends.ai—the AI-powered companion that keeps your aging parents company, protects their routine, and speaks when no one else will. 

With years of experience training under the legendary John Maxwell, I've developed a distinct vision for harnessing the transformative power of AI. My journey has taken me from unraveling the complexities of human behavior to pioneering cutting-edge AI solutions that reshape industries.

Dan’s work sits right at the crossroads of innovation and conviction. As a Christian build...


Faith, Purpose, and the Law: A Conversation with Jeshua Lauka
#7
11/20/2025

In this episode, I sit down with Jeshua Lauka to explore how faith, purpose, and calling shape his work in the legal world. It’s a thoughtful, grounded conversation on leadership, character, and vocation—and we even touch on how AI is affecting legal counsel.

Jeshua Lauka Bio:
Jeshua is an attorney and partner at David, Wierenga & Lauka P.C, a firm based here in West Michigan. Jeshua represents and advises faith-driven and purpose-driven businesses, entrepreneurs, and family offices in all aspects of business law and corporate governance. Jeshua brings a wealth of expertise and a genu...


Turning Aircraft Into Infrastructure: Alex Taylor of Orb Aerospace
#6
11/12/2025

Why is flying private as common as driving private? Where are the flying cars? Alex Taylor is building Orb Aerospace around this question and his mission is grounded in his faith.

Alex's links:
alexander-taylor-06432915b 
https://www.orb.aero/

Alex's Bio
Alex Taylor grew up in the Middle East, surrounded by refugees, and experienced eight different methods of education at 10 different schools before graduating. At age 12 he was building drones. At age 14 he started a company in his parents' basement. At age 16 he started Orb, and at age 19, he got his first D...


Stewardship Equity and Bucking the Trend | Marty Balkema of Calm Capital
#5
11/05/2025

In a world of short term gains and maximizing returns at all costs, Marty Balkema is flipping the script and looking long-term. He looks at deals as stewardship and not simply a transaction. He is mentoring his employees and portfolio companies in the ways of faith led stewardship.

Marty's Links
https://www.calmcapital.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martybalkema/

Marty's Bio
Over the last 25 years, Marty has progressed from writing code as a software engineer to leading product teams across a wide variety of industries for companies like Mitsubishi Caterpillar and...


50 Companies & ADHD with Zachariah Booker
#4
11/05/2025

Ever feel like your ADHD is a hinderance, well it can be a super power. Serial entrepreneur Zach Booker talks ADHD and running 50 companies. His journey that led him to a place where he leads with his faith.

Zach's links
  / zachariahbooker 
https://www.startupgarage.org/
https://www.carlewcapital.com/


Zach's official bio

With over 20 years of experience leading multiple companies, from bootstrapped to VC-funded (raising over $9.5m across just the Midwest) opportunities, including founding and leading one of the world's greatest digital health companies, ADHD Online, by Newsweek. 

T...


Should Your Church Use AI? Paul Hontz
#3
09/04/2025

Guest Paul Hontz, a serial entrepreneur who has started and sold a few companies, and is currently the Co-Founder of Post Sunday, talks about the implications of AI.

Show links:
Post Sunday: https://postsunday.com
LinkedIn:   / paulhontz 
https://paulhontz.com

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How a Youth Pastor Made a Big Deal Selling His Startup
#2
08/15/2025

Jon VerLee discovers that the pragmatic approach can be the best approach. After chasing a few tech business ideas he landed on solving his own problems as a youth pastor. Jon talks about how he learned God's timing is not always his timing. From building a company to eventually running a startup incubator for students, Jon shares candidly how God guided him at each step. 

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:04 Jon's story through high school and college years
11:42 Student ministry and a side hustle
15:40 Jon quits and un-quits his job
20:46 The beginning of Breeze Church M...


Million Dollar Tech Startup Exit - Jeff Courter
#1
08/07/2025

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to sell your tech startup for millions of dollars?

Jeff Courter does, and it may not be what you would think...

00:00 Introduction
01:57 Jeff's tech exit story
06:27 God's faithfulness in the highs and lows
09:50 Startup identity 

About Jeff Courter: Jeff is the CEO of Waldo Solutions and an executive with a proven track record of SaaS business leadership with customer customer-centered approach. He has a strong emphasis on developing key unit economics while scaling recurring revenue, driving customer acquisition, retention, and monetization. Passionate a...