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Christopher Lim Podcasts
Technology is constantly reshaping our lives, disrupting the status quo and creating new possibilities. Stay up to date, satisfy your curiosity, and live more intentionally through our mix of interviews with people integrating faith and tech, theological takes on the latest tech news, stories from the frontlines of industry, book summaries, and more. Join us as we apply the theology of technology to all of life and help each other demystify tech to use it for God’s purposes.
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POP CULTURE NEWS, COMMENTARY & INTERVIEWS FROM A UNIQUE, HONEST & FUN PERSPECTIVE
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In this episode of the TheoTech Podcast, Rev. Dr. Andy Morgan, Director of Family Faith Formation at First Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, introduces "Polity Pal," an AI bot he developed to assist with understanding and navigating the complexities of Presbyterian polity. The discussion explores the potential of AI as a tool to empower …
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The Blessings & Challenges of a Multilingual Church
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31:41In this episode of the TheoTech podcast, the pastoral leadership team at Westminster Chapel in Bellevue, Washington, shares their journey to build an intercultural community and create belonging through translation and accessibility. Hear from the Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, Outreach Pastor, and Production & Digital Innovation Director about t…
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Dr. Jonathan Downie, founder and owner of Integrity Languages, joins this episode of the TheoTech podcast to delve into the dynamic world of multilingual church strategies. Drawing from his professional experience as an interpreter and consultant and his passion for enhancing church inclusivity, Dr. Downie discusses practical methods for integratin…
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In this podcast episode, Chris Lim and his wife Kathleen discuss their experiences as new parents and how technology has played a role in their parenting journey. They talk about creating an Amazon Echo skill that helps them track various aspects of their baby’s care, such as feeding, diaper changes, and pumping. This technology has proven to be a …
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A Decade Since “From the Garden to the City”
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53:14In the decade since John Dyer published “From the Garden to the City” the cutting edge of technology has transitioned from hardware innovations like the iPad and the viral domination of social media platforms to new “fads” like VR, web3, bitcoin, and of course breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence. As a software developer and professor of theolo…
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Should Christian products and services be free? What can churches learn from the open source movement? Listen in as Conley Owens, author of The Dorean Principle shares the story behind his book and makes a biblical case for colabor instead of reciprocity in ministry financing. In this episode, Chris and Conley discuss theological challenges with di…
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A Christian perspective on AI Ethics and its true Telos. What is the endgame of AI? And what do Christians uniquely bring to the public debate around AI ethics? Listen to this wide-ranging conversation about what it means to develop and deploy artificial intelligence in a faith-driven way. How do we go beyond common concerns like the fear of superi…
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Jon Edmiston is the creator of RockRMS is a church management system centered on people. In collaboration with more than 650 churches worldwide and his team at the Spark Development Network, Jon has created an open-source community that can level the playing field so churches of all sizes can benefit from digital transformation. Listen in to hear a…
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If people spend 7 to 8 hours a day on digital platforms, how can they make the most of that time for the Gospel? #HACK is an Indigitous hackathon bringing Christians together to answer that question. In collaboration with organizations like the American Bible Society, Coalition of the Willing, and World Vision, participants from more than 46 countr…
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Contra Cast - Episode 5: More Nonsense News
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36:19Episode 4 of Contra Cast: Pop Culture News, Commentary & Interviews from a Unique, Honest & Fun Perspective. Get all Contra Mundum Media content and podcasts at our website.
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How might Christians think about bitcoin? Amidst all the hype, Tripp Parker shares his thoughts with Chris about why Bitcoin could be "Christian money" and the ways it aligns/may not align with God's Kingdom. This episode looks at the differences between Bitcoin, fiat currency, and our existing monetary system. Listen in to hear about its resilienc…
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Contra Cast - Episode 4: Comics' Thin Blue Line
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32:20Episode 4 of Contra Cast: Pop Culture News, Commentary & Interviews from a Unique, Honest & Fun Perspective. Longtime comic creator Mike Baron is launching a new, pro-police book called Thin Blue Line. How did the big boys (Marvel and DC) respond? What does Baron think about the current state of mainstream comics and culture? We read through a rece…
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Contra Cast: Episode 3 - Timothy Lim
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1:34:14Episode 3 of Contra Cast: Pop Culture News, Commentary & Interviews from a Unique, Honest & Fun Perspective Guest: Timothy Lim, artist, illustrator and creator of the hit books "Thump: The First Bundred Days", "Kamen America" and many more. Get all of Timothy's comics and great books by other incredible creators at IconicComics. Read the Kamen Amer…
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Contra Cast: Episode 2 - All Time is a Long Time
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23:43Episode 2 of Contra Cast: Pop Culture News, Commentary & Interviews from a Unique, Honest & Fun Perspective "All Time is a Long Time" - Dark Souls was recently named the "Ultimate Game of All Time", but should it have been? What other games were in the running? What games didn't make the list, but should have? Get all Contra Mundum Media podcasts a…
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Contra Cast: Episode 1 - Douglas Ernst
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1:12:21Episode 1 of Contra Cast: Pop Culture News, Commentary & Interviews from a Unique, Honest & Fun Perspective Guest: Douglass Ernst, journalist and creator of hit indie comic Soul Finder. Buy Soul Finder from IconicComics.com
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What does it really take to start a multilingual church? Hear the story of One Voice Fellowship, a church plant in Northern Virginia using spf.io to translate worship services into 10 languages. Discover why immigrants, refugees and people from many nations choose to worship in this multilingual community and how it reflects God's heart in Scriptur…
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In episode 1 of The Catholic MMA Show, co-hosts Christopher Laurence and Kolt Kodesh discuss Kolt’s background in the martial arts and competition; the purpose of the show; styles of martial arts; UFC 265; and some moral issues surrounding the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Visit the website at SiQuaVirtus.com for this and all other podcasts and cont…
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SQV POdcast Episode 21 - Timothy Lim Talks Manga
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1:16:32On this episode of the SQV Podcast, host Christopher Laurence and prolific artist, comic creator and friend of the show, Timothy Lim discuss the surge in popularity of Manga in America, how and why it is outselling Western comics, whether or not this is a good thing, and if Catholics should be reading it. ------------------------ Timothy Lim is a p…
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SQV Podcast Ep.20 - Bas Rutten Returns
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1:04:45In this episode of the SQV Podcast host Christopher Laurence discusses Faith, Fighting, "Kevin Can Wait", Fr. Ripperger, prayer, and more, with MMA legend, actor and Catholic speaker, Bas Rutten! Get all the info on Bas and his work, here. See all episodes of the SQV Podcast as well as our ever-expanding library of writing, art, music and more at S…
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Church Management Systems and the Digital Transformation
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43:59What if churches had software tools that went “beyond Sunday” to enhance fellowship, ministry, and outreach? Jeff Hook is the founder and CEO of Communitas Technologies, a new congregant-centered church software platform. Jeff and Chris talk about trends in tech adoption in churches, what digital transformation means, and how technology offers new …
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EdTech Lessons on Technology Adoption in the Church
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30:44Recently churches around the world have been forced to make sweeping changes to their services and ministries, many operating exclusively online for months. Some of these changes have been fruitful. But as most of us have seen, the innovation of sacred space is a delicate process. How can churches move forward with new technology without resistance…
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First Fruits: Tech Professionals Serving God
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33:27How can professionals use their valuable experience and skills to serve God? Silicon Valley Web Developer Matt Chan was driven by this question. Matt is the Co-Founder of Basil Tech, a company where Christian tech professionals can work with non-profit companies and ministries to build sustainable tech solutions. Their San Francisco based team has …
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SQV Podcast Episode 19 - Kennedy Hall
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1:10:16On this episode of the SQV Podcast, host Christopher Laurence is joined by Catholic speaker, author and advocate for traditional masculinity, Kennedy Hall. ---------------------------------- Kennedy Hall is the author of two books: Terror of Demons and Family Be Damned. He is the host of The Kennedy Report on YouTube, and writes at The Fatima Cente…
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SQV PODCAST EPISODE 17:MONARCHY FOR BEGINNERS -GUEST: SIR CHARLES COULOMBE
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1:31:43This episode of the SQV Podcast sees the return of Sir Charles Coulombe. Charles and host Christopher Laurence discuss the ways in which monarchy works & how it compares to our current system of government; what is going on in the world today; his book “Blessed Charles of Austria” and much more! ---------------------------------------------------- …
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James Adams is an AI professional with 12 years experience in foreign missions. In this episode he and Chris discuss ways cutting edge AI technology could be applied to support missions to unreached populations. AI recommendations, AI generated media, and even chatbots could all be used to spread the gospel. If you’re interested in developing tech …
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SQV Podcast Episode 16 - Timothy Lim 2
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1:15:32In this episode of the SQV Podcast, professional illustrator and prolific comic artist and creator Timothy Lim returns! Timothy and host Christopher Laurence discuss the state of arts & popular culture, comic book medium, the importance of creativity and more. -------------------------------------- Timothy Lim is a practicing Roman Catholic, profes…
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On this episode of the SQV Podcast, host Christopher Laurence is both joined by guest Br. Andre Marie, and concurrently joins him as a guest, in the first ever epic crossover episode of the SQV Podcast and Br. Andre’s RECONQUEST. Christopher Laurence and Br. Andre discuss the cause, nature, and effect of the seeming collapse of the Catholic culture…
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Host Christopher Laurence discusses what "Leave it to Beaver" can tell us about the family and society.
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Digital Transformation and the Global Church
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39:14Are the Christians you know “quick to listen”? They could be, if they followed the Quick to Listen podcast, hosted by Christianity Today’s Global Media Manager Morgan Lee. As the host and producer, Morgan strives to “go beyond the hashtags and hottakes”, unpacking current events with insightful and invested guests. Morgan and Chris also discuss the…
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It’s another Q&A Episode, where Host Christopher Laurence and Apologist David Cooke answer listener questions. QUESTIONS ADDRESSED IN THIS EPISODE: Why do Catholics evangelize Protestants more than non-Christians? The Council of Trent says I am anathema if I believe Christ died only for the elect. How is this so? If God created the devil, does that…
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Anything But Catholic: Episode 16 - Works of Mercy
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37:43In this episode of the Anything But Catholic Podcast, Host Christopher Laurence and Apologist David Cooke discuss and explain the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. REFERENCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 1) The Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy from the Catholic Encyclopedia. 2) Article from the Summa Theologiae. 3) Video Rebuttal of Protest…
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SQV Podcast Ep. 13 - Steve Cunningham
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1:04:50In this episode, host Christopher Laurence welcomes Steve Cunningham, founder of popular Traditional Catholic YouTube channel and website, Sensus Fidelium, where he compiles and publishes an incredible amount of Traditional Catholic sermons and talks. Links mentioned in this episode: 1) Sensus Fidelium on YouTube 2) Sensus Fidelium Website 3) Year …
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In this episode of the Anything But Catholic Podcast, Host Christopher Laurence and Apologist David Cooke once again take questions from listeners about the Traditional Catholic Faith. QUESTIONS ADDRESSED IN THIS EPISODE: What are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit? Did Christ raise himself from the dead or was he raised from the dead by the Father…
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In this episode of the Anything But Catholic Podcast, Host Christopher Laurence and Apologist David Cooke tackle the subject of face masks, specifically during Mass. Buckle up. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Article at Rorate Caeli: ‘The Case Against Masks’ Computing Forever/Dave Cullen on YouTube, Minds, BitChute & his Website. Studies on th…
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In this episode of the Anything But Catholic Podcast, Host Christopher Laurence and Apologist David Cooke answer listener questions. QUESTIONS ADDRESSED IN THIS EPISODE: 1) Was there incest at the beginning of creation? 2) How could God keep Mary from sinning but also preserve her free will? 3) If a priest is living in mortal sin, does that affect …
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In this episode of the Anything But Catholic Podcast, Host Christopher Laurence and Apologist David Cooke discuss the problems inherent in the ideas of Sola Fide and, more explicitly, Sola Scriptura. ------------------------------ Send Questions for Next Episode To: [email protected] Please visit our main site, Si Qua Virtus, which hosts a…
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In this episode of the Anything But Catholic Podcast, Apologist David Cooke flies solo to answer listener questions. QUESTIONS ADDRESSED IN THIS EPISODE: 1) Why should people get to go to heaven who lived wicked lives and then simply confessed their sins before death? How is this fair? 2) What are the teachings of the Catholic Church based on? What…
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Charitable Conversations: Bringing Together Faith, Science, and Academia
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33:37Academic life is busy; students, postgrads, and faculty rarely find time to dig into “the big questions” of their work. Dr. Hannah Eagleson is Associate Director of the Emerging Scholars Network, an InterVarsity ministry supporting Christians with an academic vocation. And she believes that people of faith have an invaluable role in academia: makin…
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In this episode of the Anything But Catholic Podcast, Host Christopher Laurence and Apologist David Cooke answer listener questions. QUESTIONS ADDRESSED IN THIS EPISODE: 1) I'm reading things about a synodal crisis in Germany, some clarity about what this is and what it means for church unity would be nice. 2) How can you be against Protestant deno…
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CRUSADE Channel host Rick Barrett joins Christopher Laurence to talk about what exactly is wrong with our culture, what happened with the election, how modern men need to step up and much more! Rick Barrett has been the host of the Barrett Brief on the CRUSADE Channel since 2017. Before that he was a teacher in the DFW Metroplex for nearly a decade…
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In this episode of the Anything But Catholic Podcast, Host Christopher Laurence and Apologist David Cooke give a brief overview and explanation of the Catholic Mass. Send Questions for Next Episode To: [email protected] Please visit our main site, Si Qua Virtus, which hosts all of our content (This podcast, the SQV Podcast, The Veritas Gam…
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Management and Trust Building in Software Development
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27:22Ask a Software Developer about the hardest part of their job, and you may be surprised by their answer. It probably won’t be “de-bugging” or “deadlines”, you're more likely to hear about “communication” or “people”. In this podcast we speak with Todd White, a Development Manager at Faithlife. Faithlife is an established tech company with over 30 ye…
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In this episode of the Anything But Catholic Podcast, Host Christopher Laurence and Apologist David Cooke discuss the idea of future Church closures as a result of the COVID agenda, as well as take questions from listeners. QUESTIONS ADDRESSED IN THIS EPISODE: 1) Why do you have statues and Icons? How is that not idolatry or the creation of Graven …
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In this episode of the Anything But Catholic Podcast, Host Christopher Laurence and Apologist David Cooke discuss the history and reasons behind the Church's veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as well as take listener questions. Questions Discussed in this Episode: 1) What is the Eucharist? How is it different than communion or the Lord’s Suppe…
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Fostering Language Diversity in the Church
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23:17“The opportunity to glorify God through language diversity is limitless, and as many pastors would testify, it brings tremendous joy to the life of their congregation. Climbing this multi-lingual hill is not easy...but the view will only get better and better because what we are delivering is a foretaste of heaven as described in Revelations 7:9 : …
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In this episode of the ABC Podcast, Host Christopher Laurence and Apologist David Cooke break down the origins and importance of the Rosary, and answer questions from listeners. QUESTIONS ADDRESSED IN THIS EPISODE: Does western catholic theology teach the authority of the Papacy and authority of the published rules and laws of the church or is ther…
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Host Christopher Laurence and Apologist David Cooke address Apologetics questions from Non-Catholics and Catholics alike. Questions Addressed This Episode: 1) How can we respond to those who say that all Christian denominations, and even all religions, have different but equal claims to the truth? 2) Are there levels in Heaven and Hell? And if so, …
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Can Catholics vote for Joe Biden? Should Catholics vote for Donald Trump? In this episode of the ABC Podcast, Host Christopher Laurence and Apologist David Cooke tackle this question from different angles and distinguish between prudential judgement and Catholic teaching. After, the duo address listener questions on a range of Apologetics issues. S…
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In Part 2 of our interview with a returning Charles Coulombe, we discuss monarchy and the monarchist position in the modern world, as well as Blessed Emperor Charles, and Mr. Coulombe’s excellent new book on his life and reign. Click HERE to listen. The Emperor Karl League of Prayer can be found HERE. Tumblar House, from which you can purchase all …
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In this episode of the SQV Podcast host Christopher Laurence speaks to philosopher, Catholic convert and poet, Eric Brooks. Eric Brooks is a working class father of five and Catholic convert living in Northwest Indiana. He is interested in re-imagining the medieval genres of Romance and Allegory in a modern context. He can be found on Twitter as we…
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