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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Amar Bakshi, founder of Shared Studios and Noro, to explore how Amar’s visionary work is redefining human connection through immersive technology. Amar shares the evolution from his original art project, which connected strangers worldwide via life-size video portals installed in locations from New York to Tehran, refugee camps, and universities, to creating Noro’s cutting-edge video conferencing solutions that bridge the gap between virtual meetings and face-to-face interaction. They discuss the inspiration behind his projects, including his personal experiences as a journalist and his grandmother’s story of displacement, highlighting the emotional and cultural impact of authentic human connection. Amar explains the challenges of building a global network in complex political environments, the importance of community-led curation, and leveraging technology to enable deeper trust and collaboration beyond traditional video calls like Zoom. The conversation also covers insights into building company culture, navigating the transition from art to business, raising capital, and how AI and future tech innovations could enhance multilingual communication and intimacy in virtual settings. Amar closes by sharing lessons learned as a founder about balancing commitment with perspective and fostering inclusive, purpose-driven teams. This episode provides a thoughtful look at how technology can create meaningful, serendipitous human connections across borders and industries. Learn more about Amar's work at https://noro.co/ Connect with Amar on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amarcbakshi/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/podcast-guest-application/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

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Sermon series for Factory Church in Charlotte, NC.

382 episodes

#Religion #Don't Get #Factory Church

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Christmas Celebration 31:44

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Christmas can be the happiest time of the year for some. But it can also bring some challenging times and difficult memories to others. The holiday season seems to get busier and busier each year, with no slowing down in sight. The fun thing about the holidays is that you know something new is happening. There’s always a little unknown going on, that brings intrigue. Andy Williamson brings the Christmas story to life through the vantage points of the parties involved. There was intrigue, excitement, unknowns, hope, rejoicing, fear and joy all mixed into the Christmas story. The exciting part about it is the fact the Christmas is all about - you! The reason Jesus came was to bring hope and life and to have a relationship with each of us. The whole story is about His love for.... You!…

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Communion 19:13

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Communion can be a great time of remembrance and celebration, but it can also be a little confusing. The fact of the matter is, it’s one of the most amazing experiences to have time to slow down and reflect on what God did for us through His Son Jesus. Andy Williamson brings to life the story in the upper room, where Jesus brings His New Covenant. One that allows us to see our old life pass away, and a chance to walk in the newness of His life. There was great sacrifice at the cross. All done out of love for each one of us!…

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It's Not Who You Were Yesterday - It's Who You're Going to be Tomorrow 25:50

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Having a relationship with anyone can be both rewarding at times and challenging. Anyone that has ever had a good relationship with someone, knows that it goes two ways: mutual love and respect. But Jesus takes it to a whole other level when it comes to the relationship that He wants to have with us. Andy Williamson goes through the different perspectives of events that Jesus had with His disciples near the end of His ministry. Life doesn’t always go as we script it, and His disciples learned that first hand! But no matter how they thought it would go, Jesus was not only there, He brought them life through turmoil. Healing through shame and hope through darkness. The ultimate Creator. God in flesh, coming to earth to seek you out, and to give you everlasting life.…

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All Things New! Part 1 38:27

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With each new year brings the thoughts of new beginnings. Chances to do new things, make things right, and overall - new. The thought of it is super fun, but not all the times do we get to experience life quite that way. In fact, sometimes, we are so loaded up with things that have happened in our past, that we can’t see how anything can become new. Andy Williamson takes us through the journey of the Apostle Peter’s relationship with Jesus, and how it got real dicey near the end. Peter had denied Jesus, sold Him out and basically turned his back on Him. Yet, when Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death and bringing a new meaning to life, He sought after Peter. Helping him make all things new. There is an answer. There is hope. And His name is Jesus!…

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It Is So... Pedal Down! We Are Coming! 35:23

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People… It’s about others! He came to bring life… To give life… So, who are we to think that we have the ability or power to clean ourselves up enough to earn His love and respect? Pastor Andy Williamson shares from the heart, as he teaches us through Matthew 28, Luke 24, and John 20 on this Sabbath Sunday! Let’s walk out the faith that He has given to us.…

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Hero of Heaven! God With Us! 39:16

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This story... The Christmas story... It was written as if this is normal... What?! The whole thing is wild! We can’t glaze over it! DISRUPTOR.... That’s a big word. God coming to disrupt our routine... To shake things up... To shake us up... Pastor Andy Williamson takes us on a journey through Matthew 1, and John 1. He’s the light of the world! The life giver! The hope of Heaven! The Hero of Heaven - come in flesh. To set us free! Peace on earth... Comes through peace in you!…

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You're Welcome in This Place 36:01

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Victory doesn’t come flippantly! Surrender is necessary - for HIS power! He came for you... For the one next to you! He came to build you up and to give you life. Pastor Andy Williamson takes us on a journey through passages out of Matthew 6, 26, John 6, 1 Corinthians 11, and more as he shows what the first communion looked like and why it means more than we could ever imagine. He loves you as uniquely you. His love is designed specifically for you! You’re welcome in this place!…

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That Boy With No Name... 46:00

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He is our source! Our substance! We want that abundance! We want that joy unspeakable! Then we cannot limit Him..... DO NOT LIMIT HIM! Pastor Andy Williamson teaches us out of Luke 9, Mark 6, John 6, and Matthew 14. This amazing miracle is one of only two miracles accounted in all four Gospels! When you are partnered with the King of the World - the one that owns it all - He takes what we have - and uses it beyond anything the world could ever imagine! In the end - we are to BE the church - NOT do church!…

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We Are Who He Says We Are! 46:18

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The Church is a living and breathing organism... Not a structure or a corporation. It’s about people.! When people find His love and hope.... His glory is shining (it’s active)! Praise is given and He is honored! Pastor Andy Williamson teaches a powerful message along with Ephesians 1-3, Romans 1-3, Colossians 2, Revelation 1, and Matthew 6! We are more powerful together! There’s a multiplier that happens. We are built to uplift and encourage... And are taught this through people. We are built to praise and bring His glory down.... Taught through the collection of His people! He will take care of us.…

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Oh So Brighter! 37:49

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It’s interesting that Jesus answers the question of: “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” With: Love! When we are willing to love HIM more than the accolades of men... We will be part of the unshakable Kingdom... Pastor Andy Williamson teaches us through Matthew 27, Acts 9, Luke 10, Deuteronomy 30, and Hebrews 13, as he shares his passion for loving people! You can’t stop people from coming up... You can’t stop people wanting to talk and get to know you... They want to have a small piece of what you have! You’ll never be alone - when operating in His presence - the Supernatural takes over..You become a walking and living ‘Unicorn’! So rare and beautiful, that people just have to be around!…

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His Source / Our Substance 43:30

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Move! Action... You don’t have what it takes to run this race fully. We are limited. The journey is supposed to be enjoyed with heads up, Even through the trials... The trials are necessary. The challenges are necessary. Look up... Don’t drop your head... Look up... We run out of juice... We simply are not made to run this journey alone! Pastor Andy Williamson teaches us through Ephesians 1 and 2 as he shares how we need to find our substance in Him! His Word heals. His Word brings life. So on our journey..... His presence is not just a good thing - it’s life giving and vital! And the only way to maintain that is through Him.…

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Reset 27:14

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Life is a journey… Filled with: Ups and downs…. Lefts and rights… Sometimes when we are moving… We need to take a moment to reset! Pastor Andy Williamson teaches from the heart as he challenges us to “Reset” and shows us through 1 Peter 5, Colossians 1-2, and other passages of scripture. We can never give more than we receive. We have to have something in order to give it! Take time to “Reset” and lean in to what God is teaching you!…

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I've Got a Joy, and I Won't Let Go! 38:17

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This is a God of LOVE! He is a God of Grace! A giving God - teaching by example! He came to pay for all the ways that my efforts fell short... Then He told me: How much He loves me... Not “loved me”... But “LOVES ME”! He told me how big of plans He has for me! Pastor Andy Williamson teaches on passages out of 1 Timothy 2, Hebrews 7, Matthew 16, and Ephesians 2! His ways are higher... He knows what I need... He sees what I can’t see... He wore my scars proudly.…

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You Can't Wall Up A Movement! 34:50

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The system of religion built walls up, making it not only impossible for someone to come to God…. But creating false pretenses of what it takes to get to God! Man’s religion and religious activities will keep you from finding this freedom! It’s not what you can do….. It’s what He’s DONE! Pastor Andy Williamson teaches us through John 1-3 as we learn about the story behind John 3:16. The most well known verse in the Bible! May the comfort of the church never trump what it takes to win one!…

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Are We There Yet?! 50:46

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"Imagine if we took the limits off of God... Imagine if we got out of the way... And truly let go... Imagine if we decided to step out in a faith so wild - that activated the God that simply spoke and created it all!" Pastor Andy Williamson teaches us through 1 Samuel 22-24 and Exodus 28 as we continue looking into the story of David! "Resistance is your training ground. The battle has been won... Live in His victory today!"…

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The Ride Is Important! 34:52

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“My calling… It isn’t to a platform or to a process… It’s to people… People matter. They’re the only thing that matters!” Pastor Andy Williamson takes us through the journey of 1 Samuel 18-22 as he covers the chronology of David’s Psalms! His name is above depression and anxiety… His name is above loneliness and fear… His name is above disease… His name is above cancer... And pain! His name is above every other name... There’s none greater! It’s not just about the destination… It’s about the ride!…

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Remind Them Who I Am... 36:41

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Way Maker... Miracle worker... Promise keeper... Light in the darkness... My God - That is who You are! We are quick to correct people, because it makes us feel good. It’s our way of casting stones and building our inner man up - rather than living in His Spirit. That’s manipulation. That’s control! Pastor Andy Williamson teaches us through Matthew 15, and Mark 7 as he shares what God has put on his heart! In this setting, Jesus was in the midst of misfits..... Why did they stick around? The example of unending grace and love!…

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My Move is a Journey 41:37

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With blessing comes attention. Pastor Andy Williamson takes us back to the story of David, and through 1 Samuel 17 and 18. He has called each of you….. But that comes with a Prepping time! Do not sit dormant! He delights in showing mercy! Your story isn’t done being written!! So….. Don’t stop now!

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15lbs / 28 Miles / Dancing the Whole Way! 40:48

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David USED TO be a sheep herder. He USED TO be looked down upon. He USED TO be full of doubt. But then, God got ahold of him. David has a wild story, and God wants to work through your story! He wants to build you up, and shine greatly through you! Pastor Andy brings us back into 1 Samuel 16-18, and the story of David and Goliath in a way you have definitely never heard before. Do not discount who you are. You are made PERFECTLY you. The God we know only knows how to triumph!…

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"Used To" 31:57

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God doesn’t call you like you are and hold you to that.... He calls you out in what you’re going to be! Pastor Andy Williamson takes us through multiple chapters of 1 Samuel, and the story of David and Goliath. David was discounted, but God had something special for him. There’s Blessing in the Opportunity. The thing that God has you going through, could be the very thing that makes you stronger!…

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Move 51:27

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People on the move! God’s power on the move! Pastor Andy Williamson is joined by two very special guests: His father, Dr. Jerry Williamson, and his son, Spencer Williamson. He takes us through Romans 8 and other passages of Scripture as he shares what God has laid on his heart, and how God desires a relationship with you! People…. You matter to God…. Therefore, the enemy wants to kill your mind, spirit and relationships! You can’t have memories with someone that you don’t have a relationship with!…

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His Promise. Our Abundance! 35:18

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Sitting in church won’t save you. We need to live out our faith! He has made a promise, and this promise will change your life forever! Pastor Andy Williamson guides us through Philippians 1-4 as we learn of His never ending interest in us! Rest in the pure fact that He is still perfecting. He is still working. He is still moving. And He will continue to do so - if we are willing!…

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A Tribe Called Factory 34:39

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As Factory Church celebrates its 2nd birthday, we run into season 3, full steam ahead! Imagine if all of this was real... if Jesus was who He said He was... Here’s the thing: He’s real, and it’s way better than we could ever imagine! He blew that grave wide open, and is there for us; Even today! Pastor Andy Williamson takes us an incredible journey through the end of Mark 4 on how He has that power! We can only trust what we believe in. So, how do we operate in this boat of life? Be still, stay still. To Him, for others!…

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Independent Through Dependency! 38:34

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Less resistance doesn’t make you healthy, just like less weight doesn’t make you stronger! You can’t get stronger without resistance! If you ignore the resistance, you remove the blessing. Pastor Andy Williamson takes us through Philippians 3 and 4 as he shares what it takes to grow, get stronger, and build meaningful relationships. Relationships are cultivated - not purchased!…

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Whatcha Holding On To? 38:51

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A church divided is a church without power... God doesn’t divide - the enemy does! Pastor Andy Williamson runs us through sections of Philippians 1-3 as he shares what God has put on his heart! May we never do church... May we be His Holy weapon of love!

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New Life 32:25

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We are new creatures, for He makes us new. We are called to be transformed. Ever since the beginning of time! We walk in His power! Pastor Andy Williamson guides us through John 1, Matthew 28, and other passages as he explains the concept of ‘New Life’, and how baptism applies to all of us! Through him - we find great grace that brings extreme hope and purpose! Life's victory has already been purchased.... His name is Jesus - and He is very much alive and pursuing us right now!…

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Who Left That Door Open?! 35:46

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The Word is supposed to be lived out, not just listened to. Not just put on social media for everyone to see. Pastor Andy Williamson goes through Philippians 2, in a way that you may have never heard before. Paul, the author of Philippians, was setting up the local church for God’s divine culture for the body! Jesus led by example, and He laid it all out! “The reason why people get burnt out in ministry is because they believe they alone can change people, and God can’t” -Pastor Andy Williamson…

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Because People Matter Most! 38:57

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Can’t we just get by with “good enough”? No! “Good enough “ is the enemy of Best! We are not called to go through the motions, but to really buy in, and get moving! Pastor Andy Williamson walks us through Philippians 1 as he teaches us that we have great freedom in Christ, and that God wants the absolute best for us! We can’t build a movement sitting still. We are called to move! There is great breakthrough in His freedom! Mission > Feelings - Always!!…

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Landing on What's Left 48:24

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There are times in our lives where we will face loss. It’s inevitable! But, how we learn from the loss is up to us! Don’t look to your past, because God has your future! Dr. Joel Johnson guides us through select passages of the book of James and Revelation, as he shares an incredible lesson he learned early on in life from his mother. 0+God=Everything…

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Imprisoned Freedom 51:04

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