How God Gave Me The Courage To Work For Myself

One book helped me overcome fear and start working for myself when nothing else would. The Bible.

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Ever wanted to quit your corporate tech job and work for yourself, but couldn't bring yourself to take the leap? You're not alone. I was stuck there for years.

In this episode, I share how I went from being a burned-out corporate tech employee to working for myself in tech for nearly a decade—and how faith played a central role in giving me the courage to move forward when there were no guarantees.

I talk openly about fear, control, money, and the illusion of security that comes with a traditional software engineering career.

If you're thinking about self-employment, consulting, freelancing, or building an independent business in tech, this video will help you reframe how you think about risk, control, and purpose.

I walk through four common lies the tech industry sells us about safety and success, and how Scripture helped me confront them.

(00:00:00) Welcome To Developer Reborn
(00:00:34) Disaster Struck When I Gave In To Fear
(00:02:37) The Lie of Self-Sufficiency
(00:05:42) The Illusion of Control
(00:08:48) The True Provider
(00:12:25) The Call To Purpose

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