How to use pain and despair to impact the lives around you - The Gilbert Kimeng Story - EP005
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How has modern technology impacted the African Church? How is tech redefining Christian culture? How can you use your story of pain and despair to impact the lives around you? Stay tuned as we dive into these topics and more through the story of our next African tech innovator, Gilbert Kimeng.
This is our first guest and we discuss his life, through laughter and tears and the calling to believe in his full potential and experience in tech to impact the spiritual lives so many Africans.
Chapter:
00:00 Introduction
03:00 Life in Germany and Spiritual Awakening
08:08 Childhood in Cameroon
10:42 Challenges of Living in Cameroon
14:29 Studying in Germany
17:44 Struggles with Language Barrier
19:38 Seeking Scholarships
25:20 Diagnosis of Cancer
30:34 Spiritual Reflections and Questions
37:26 Finding Hope and Faith
46:08 Recovery and Triumph
49:29 Choosing a Path
56:15 Returning to Africa
01:00:20 Answered Prayers and Clear Direction
01:01:18 The Risky Decision to Leave Germany
01:02:46 Reconciling Family Concerns and Uncertainty
01:04:17 Inspired by the Story of Stephen
01:06:18 Connecting Technology and Ministry Work
01:08:55 The Intersection of Technology and Faith
01:11:22 Using Technology in the Corporate World
01:14:49 Combining Love for Engineering and Ministry
01:19:26 Leveraging Technology for Ministry Work
01:20:13 Becoming a Biblical Teacher and Leveraging Technology
01:25:06 The Impact of Technology on African Churches
01:30:24 Tech's Impact on Christianity in Africa
01:33:19 The Dangers and Benefits of Technology in Christianity
01:39:48 The Journey of Marriage and Family
01:45:06 The Vision for Africa and Personal Growth
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