I Was a Priest. Now I Build Tools for War.

How does a man of God reconcile his faith with a career building technology for the military? This is that story. I Was a Priest. Now I Build Tools for War. Tom Pierce, a former US Army officer and pastor, shares his incredible journey into the world of defense contracting, where he builds high-tech logistics and data systems for the Department of Defense. This is a deep dive into the complex ethics of war, service, and technology. You'll learn the profound lessons his time in the military and ministry taught him about leadership, the "bully on the bus" metaphor that shapes his worldview, and the heartbreaking story of how broken software and bureaucracy failed his own family in a moment of medical crisis. Check out the company: https://www.i2s.us

00:00 - My Life's Work: Expecting Good From People

04:06 - From the Army to the Computer Field (A Happy Accident)

08:23 - From Soldiers to Coders: The Army's First Analysis Team

12:31 - The "Bully on the Bus": A Pastor's Take on Just War

25:00 - A True Story of How Broken Software Leads to Loss

33:03 - The Sacrifice of Intelligence: Why We Value Convenience Over Skill

37:05 - Why Your Data is an Unfiltered, Polluted Lake

45:22 - The Most Important Lesson I've Learned

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