Ep 176 - Fire 50: Risk - Eric Dooley
From Charisms for Catholics by Jill Simons
May 7, 2026 · 29 min · Season 3 · Episode 176
About this episode
Jill Simons interviews Eric Dooley about the intersection of risk, faith, and entrepreneurship in the context of serving the Church through technology.
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…
People in this episode
Host: Jill Simons
Guest: Eric Dooley
Topics covered
- faith
- entrepreneurship
- risk
- community
- spiritual growth
- technology
Keywords
- faith-based entrepreneurship
- spiritual risk
- Exodus 90
- Catholic tech
- community support
- family life
- transformative impact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Exodus 90, Catholify, Vineyard
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