Faith & Tech

Mike Sudyk
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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.

Episodes

  1. JAN 9

    Can Tech Simplify Mission Trips?

    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 linksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahpritchard/ Website: https://www.servicereef.com/

    34 min

  2. 12/18/2025

    Can Health Care Be Practiced Another Way?

    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 hospital-centric, insurance-driven model and empowering nurses to lead in the shift toward decentralized, proactive care. His journey is one of faith, purpose, and innovation. Nate Baar Links  / nathanbaar  https://www.healthbar.com/abouthttps://storie.health

    45 min

  3. 12/04/2025

    Should Christians Build AI Companions? Dan Hungerford Thinks So!

    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 building AI companions, he’s stepping into a space filled with opportunity, skepticism, and some controversy. We dig into the heart behind EverFriends, the ethics of digital companionship, how AI might support aging parents, and what it means to innovate faithfully in a rapidly changing world.If you’re curious about the future of caregiving, the boundaries of AI, or how faith shapes leadership in tech, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Links:https://everfriends.aihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-hungerford/ Subscribe for more conversations on the intersection of innovation, ethics, and Christian leadership.

    57 min

  4. 11/20/2025

    Faith, Purpose, and the Law: A Conversation with Jeshua Lauka

    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 LightStone Law (Formerly 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 genuine passion for helping his clients pursue both excellence and purpose in their work.  Jeshua has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for eight consecutive years, and as a Grand Rapids Business Journal 40 under 40 Business Leader. In addition to his legal practice, Jeshua is a member of the Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s Business Law Advisory Board and serves on several nonprofit and faith-based boards, and acts as a local ambassador for Faith Driven Entrepreneur. Jeshua enjoys writing and speaking on legal and faith-related topics that impact both business and community life. Links for Jeshua:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeshuatlauka/ LightStone Law: https://www.lightstonelaw.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightstone-law/posts/?feedView=allFailure Lab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4WFv85EXrI

    41 min

  5. 11/12/2025

    Turning Aircraft Into Infrastructure: Alex Taylor of Orb Aerospace

    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 BioAlex 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 Department of Defense contract. He was the youngest commercial drone pilot in the country. He withdrew his college applications and was awarded the Thiel Fellowship in 2021.

    1h 27m

  6. 11/05/2025

    Stewardship Equity and Bucking the Trend | Marty Balkema of Calm Capital

    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 Linkshttps://www.calmcapital.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/martybalkema/ Marty's BioOver 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 Lifetime Fitness. Building on these experiences, Marty co-founded and operated multiple software companies before starting Calm Capital with David. Marty resides along the southern coast of North Carolina with his wife and four kids — where you’ll find him cruising on open water or putting on fast greens.

    29 min

  7. 11/05/2025

    50 Companies & ADHD with Zachariah Booker

    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.  Today, I continue refining business strategy, GTM execution, and ultimately revenue generation across multiple industries. I have worked with world-class business leaders and executed award-winning campaigns that produced groundbreaking outcomes. Alongside healthcare, my passion has also created jobs across service, technology, financial, and many other industries. He is passionate about innovating and providing expert, accessible, high-standard care to those who need it most. My faith and advocacy for purposefully built organizations drive measurable growth and positive influence in the companies and entrepreneurs I advise.

    50 min

  8. 09/04/2025

    Should Your Church Use AI? Paul Hontz

    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.comLinkedIn:   / paulhontz  https://paulhontz.com Faith and Tech Podcast Links:www.faithtechpod.com

    31 min

  9. 08/15/2025

    How a Youth Pastor Made a Big Deal Selling His Startup

    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 Introduction02:04 Jon's story through high school and college years11:42 Student ministry and a side hustle15:40 Jon quits and un-quits his job20:46 The beginning of Breeze Church Management27:50 Have we started a side project, or a tech company?38:35 This is not a hobby, this is a startup44:55 Inspired by the future and selling the company54:55 Startup Garage1:04:15 Wrap Jon's incubator: https://www.startupgarage.org/Connect with Jon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonverlee/ Faith and Tech Podcast Links:www.faithtechpod.com

    1h 5m

  10. 08/07/2025

    Million Dollar Tech Startup Exit - Jeff Courter

    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 story06:27 God's faithfulness in the highs and lows09:50 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 about team dynamics and developing strong company culture. Success is in the struggle.\ Jeff Courter Links:www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-courterwww.waldologs.com Faith and Tech Podcast Links:www.faithtechpod.com

    39 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Mike Sudyk
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Mike Sudyk
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    Faith & Tech