Summary

In this conversation, Jethro Casie interviews Doug Toal, a scientist and entrepreneur, about his faith journey and the role of spirituality in his life. They discuss topics such as spiritual encounters, being filled with the Spirit, finding identity in God, and the importance of scripture in shaping one's perspective. Doug shares his experiences of hearing God's voice, the impact of failures in his life, and the role of faith in navigating challenges. They also touch on the entrepreneurial bug, the importance of following one's passion, and the significance of God's hand in shaping one's story. Doug shares his journey of faith and how it has shaped his life and career. He discusses the importance of putting oneself in uncomfortable positions to strengthen faith and dependence on God. Doug also talks about his experience pursuing a PhD and the value of the scientific process. He explains how his passion for understanding microbial communities led him to start Rise Biome, a company that develops diagnostics to improve soil health and farming practices. Doug emphasizes the need for farmers to have access to information about the biological capital in their soil to enhance yield and the nutritional value of their crops.

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00:00
Introduction and Prayer

05:31
Finding Identity in God and the Power of Scripture

09:03
Navigating Challenges and Embracing Failures

15:29
The Entrepreneurial Bug and Following One's Passion

33:01
Strengthening Faith Through Uncomfortable Positions

42:43
Stick with Something and Reap Amazing Results

51:02
Advancements in Soil Health and Farming Practices

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