From AI to AR to Jesus Reality: Luke Richey’s Wild Journey
At age 14, Luke Richey wasn't your typical teenager; he was hacking into banks and postal services. But that was just the beginning of his wild journey from a life of chaos to a man of faith. Today Luke is a world leader in Augmented Reality and the front edge of internet development. It is a compelling story of his early days as a messed up teen-age hacker to becoming a world-class software developer. His innovative work with his company Gravity Jack is making waves in the tech industry. His journey is a testament to the power of the Holy Spirit and the redemptive power of Jesus. From battling substance abuse and suicidal impulses to experiencing a near-fatal overdose, his struggles brought him to the brink of despair. Yet, it was a divine encounter at church that led to his miraculous healing and spiritual awakening. Luke opens up about the emotional turmoil, the moment of God’s intervention, and the subsequent transformation that not only saved his life but also gave him a renewed sense of purpose. This episode offers a deeply moving narrative of redemption, resilience, and faith. Here’s also a realistic explanation of how new AI and Augmented Reality can be used to bring the Gospel to men around the world - this is really fascinating. Brave Men is a production of the Christian Men’s Network. The host, Paul Cole, can be found on most social platforms at @paullouiscole . CMN has multiple outlets on YouTube and at CMN.men . You’ll find resources to build your life spiritually, disciple your family and tools to use for men’s groups and ministry to men. Tell someone, click subscribe and hang with us every week! (0:00:12) - Exploring Augmented Reality With Gravity Jack(0:14:14) - Miraculous Healing and Transformation(0:24:55) - Family Healing and New Beginnings(0:29:30) - Expanding Possibilities Through Augmented Reality(0:44:17) - Harnessing Technology for Global Impact(0:50:43) - Strengthening Brotherhood Through Augmented Reality(0:58:54) - Embracing Human Connection Without Limits