Where there is a lively theological discussion or a new connected technological device, Michael is most likely nearby. Smart Church Project pairs these twin loves of the church and technology and has led Michael to seek new ways to help churches translate the gap between our theology and the rapidly expanding availability of communication tools. During the day, Michael serves as an ordained teaching elder at First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake, IA where he leads the youth and families ministries and, during the night, he hosts the What(ever) is True? podcast and lives a grand adventure with his wife and two beautiful children.