EP 228: Could you stand firm on your convictions? Doug Smith walks away from a ‘dream job’

In a world trying to sell you products and ideals based on fear, it’s never been more important to have a firm foundation. 

Today’s episode is part 2 with Doug Smith. Doug is a Christian, author, and software engineer who also recently left his dream job because of his convictions.

Rita and Doug discuss the importance of knowing what your convictions are and how to stand in them…before you need to.

Doug will also touch on AI’s staying power (or lack thereof), the AI bubble, and the hope we are seeing in the younger generations opposition to AI.

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PODCAST MENTIONS:

EP 226: A Software Engineer's

Warning: what you should know about

Big Tech & Al with Doug Smith

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boom-clap-podcast/id1558282990?i=1000777883346

[Un]intentional: How Screens Secretly Shape Your Desires and How You Can Break Free, Doug Smith

https://a.co/d/07RpaYWL

12 Reasons I Will Not Use GenAI For Software Development

https://thatdougsmith.com/2026/05/04/12-reasons-i-will-not-use-genai-for-software-development/

Is AI Profitable Yet?

https://isaiprofitable.com

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