Ep 176 - Fire 50: Risk - Eric Dooley

In this episode for Fire50, host Jill Simons welcomes Eric Dooley, CTO of Exodus 90, for a compelling conversation about risk, faith, and entrepreneurship. Eric Dooley shares his journey from a childhood love of building to founding Catholic tech projects like Catholify and Vineyard, and ultimately joining Exodus 90. Together with his wife, Jenny, he navigates the challenges and rewards of serving the Church through technology, entrepreneurship, and family life. They discuss discerning risks as a family, the power of community when pursuing bold callings, and the transformative impact of stepping into the unknown with the Holy Spirit's guidance. Eric Dooley also dives into Exodus 90's approach to spiritual risk and growth, highlighting stories of men who have encountered real change by saying yes to discomfort and deeper intimacy with Christ. Whether you're curious about faith-based entrepreneurship, seeking to grow in trust, or exploring new ways to serve the Church, this episode offers encouragement and practical insights for embracing risk with courage and conviction! 02:02 - Discovering a Passion for Building and Faith Tech   05:23 - The Risks of Faith Tech Entrepreneurship 06:46 - Discerning Risk as a Married Couple 12:23 - Life Without the Corporate Grind 16:14 - Transformative Power of Exodus 90 23:57 - Everyday Risk and Spiritual Growth 26:32 - Where to Learn More about These Apostolates Enroll in our Fire 50 program at https://www.manypartsministries.com/fire-50  Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.