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2025-11-17-gauntlet-hq-spiritual-discussion
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Meeting Summary: Spiritual Discussion and Career Exploration at Gauntlet HQ

Overview​

This conversation took place at Gauntlet HQ in Austin, Texas, hosted by Brett Johnson. While at Gauntlet's offices, the discussion evolved into deep theological and personal topics, including faith journeys, career transitions, and the intersection of spirituality with professional life.

Key Topics Discussed​

Career and Professional Context​

  • Developer Relations Interest: Discussion of developer relations roles at software companies

    • Described as "social techie type role"
    • Involves marketing to developers, building relationships, hosting hackathons
    • Aligns with personality and skillset
    • Looking at opportunities in Texas

  • Work Philosophy: Preference for part-time stability that allows for experimentation

    • "I like starting new things, but there's always a risk of those things not working out"
    • Seeking balance between income stability and innovation

  • Texas Attraction: Multiple reasons for considering Texas

    • Low taxes
    • Warm weather
    • Large Christian community
    • Existing opportunities in Austin tech scene

Faith and Spiritual Journey​

Note: The majority of the conversation shifted to deep theological discussions about:

  • Jewish-Christian relations and theology
  • The supernatural and spiritual warfare
  • Rising antisemitism concerns
  • God's covenant with Israel
  • Eternal consequences and salvation
  • Personal faith transformations

Personal Life Updates​

  • Recent wedding celebration
  • Living situation considerations (leaning toward Texas)
  • Not prioritizing dating while figuring out location
  • Friends and family sending potential match suggestions

Notable Quotes​

On career approach: "I think what I would prefer is something more like a part-time thing that pays the bills, that allows me to do experimentation on the side."

On Texas: "Long story short about Texas is low taxes, warm weather, and a lot of Christians."

On faith discovery: "It's a whole genre of the faith that I didn't know about until recently. Yeah, it's really interesting and exciting to me. But it's not something that I see paying the bills anytime soon."

Gauntlet Connection​

While the specific business discussions with Brett Johnson and Gauntlet opportunities aren't fully captured in this transcript, the meeting location at Gauntlet HQ suggests ongoing conversations about:

  • Potential collaboration opportunities
  • Tech talent placement and recruitment
  • Developer community engagement
  • Austin tech ecosystem connections

Next Steps​

  • Continue exploring developer relations opportunities in Austin
  • Follow up with Brett Johnson on specific Gauntlet collaboration possibilities
  • Consider Texas relocation timeline
  • Balance faith journey with professional development