Ep 11: Scaling Truth - Faith, Tech, & Leadership Lessons
Michael Boerner grew up in the Mormon (LDS) faith believing that following God meant striving, earning, and proving your worth. But a relationship – and a series of honest conversations – forced him to wrestle with a deeper question: what if truth isn’t something you defend, but something you discover? That tension led to a life-changing shift from performance to grace.
At the same time, Michael was building and scaling a groundbreaking “drip-based” video technology platform – delivering the right message at the right time – now used across healthcare systems, Fortune 500 companies, and ministry efforts. His story sits at the intersection of faith and leadership, where the real decisions aren’t just right or wrong, but require the discipline to pause, consider the OR, and seek what’s actually true.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
Michael’s LDS upbringing and the moment he began questioning a works-based faith
The tension between earning salvation or receiving grace – and why that changes everything
How one challenge – “truth never fears investigation” – sparked a complete mindset shift
Creative ministry outreach ideas like free gas for single parents and paying off parking tickets to illustrate grace
The development of a scalable video technology platform used in healthcare and ministry
A major business pivot into healthcare and what it taught him about timing and opportunity
Leadership challenges, betrayal, and how to respond without spiraling into wrong assumptions
What it looks like to live with an “OR mindset” instead of reacting out of emotion
Michael’s journey is a compelling reminder that some of the most important decisions in life and leadership aren’t binary. They live in the tension of OR. Striving or abiding. Assumption or understanding. Control or trust.
His story shows what can happen when you slow down long enough to seek truth, choose grace, and respond differently. And in doing so, you may not just change your direction – you may change your impact entirely.
Featuring: Michael Boerner
Role: Mission 17 Founder & President