As AI chatbots become increasingly popular and the youth continues to adopt them as a daily tool, it is so important to talk about how they work in relation to the Word of God! In this episode, we tackle this tricky topic with Bonnie Kristian, who has contributed greatly in the faith & tech conversation. Thanks for listening!

Chapters

0:00 Intro

2:59 Exploring Christian AI

5:57 AI's Role in Youth Ministry

10:48 The Ethics of AI in Faith

13:30 AI's Impact on Research and Writing

21:47 Society & AI

30:09 AI & Human Relationships

36:00 Agentic AI

39:20 AI & Education

46:46 Bonnie Kristian's Upcoming Book!

Resources

Bonnie Kristian's Substack: https://bonniekristian.substack.com/

More about the White House Humanoid Robot: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/humanoid-melania-trump-robot-summit-9.7141974

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Today we are joined by John Knox to talk about what’s happening in the faith-driven, redemptive technology, Kingdom-focused, missional tech world! (Yes, we know that's a lot). This episode is packed with value and wisdom and we hope you enjoy!

John Knox, who is an aspiring faithtech ecologsist, is the co-founder and former Executive Director of CW3 Global and is currently the CEO of the AI native firm Medrano Partners, serving the faith & technology ecosystem in a variety of ways.

Chapters

0:00 Intro

6:12 What is Faith Tech?

12:08 John Knox's Journey

15:22 Christians in Web3 and Its Impact

24:18 The Future of Faith and Technology

37:26 AI Governance

41:57 Technology Ethics

47:44 Technology in Church Innovation

*note - the Lausanne Congress in South Korea was in 2024 not 2014*

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We live in a complex age in which it's easy to be fearful of the future. Today, we thought it would be a good idea to sit down and talk through some of the practicals of how we are approaching these wild times! We hope this brings you hope & you enjoy! :)

Resources from this Episode

Anthropic's Contract Negotiations outlined in this ABC article.

Hegseth's full X post, Amodei's CBS interview response, and the supply chain designation details in this CBS article.

On the BC school shooting and OpenAI's role .

Chapters

0:00 Intro

1:56 AI Policy & the Government

9:49 AI in Warfare

14:02 The Role of AI in Modern Conflicts

21:56 The Future of AI and Regulation

29:54 Moral Complexities of AI and Government Oversight

31:31 Empowering the Next Generation with Technology

44:13 Technology and Governance

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Gambling and sports betting have become extremely popular in the world. In this episode, we talk about how we can stand apart from the world and WHY this matters. Thanks for listening! :)

Chapters

0:00 Intro

2:32 The Evolution of Sports Betting

8:21 The Psychology Behind Sports Betting

21:46 The Dark Side of Gambling

24:27 Gambling and Nihilism

28:23 A Christian Perspective

40:07 The Complexities of Gambling and Faith

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AI Agents have made their way into mainstream news recently, particularly with OpenClaw's recent headlines. In this episode, we discuss our approach to dealing with all things AI agents. It's a good one! Enjoy!

Chapters

0:00 Intro

04:36 What is Moltbot? (aka OpenClaw)

11:36 How AI & Social Media Work

16:17 AI & Human Interaction

24:46 Is This Good or Bad?

38:16 Takeaways for Parents and Developers

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AI has started to make its' mark in Biblical interpretation. From apps to websites, AI is quickly becoming incorporated, even in Bible softwares and apps! In this episode, we sit down with Jonas Kurlberg and Zoltan Schwab to discuss how Christians today can navigate this complexity.

Chapters

0:00 Intro

11:25 The Challenges of AI Responses

16:55 AI in Modern Biblical Study

22:52 The Responsibility of Developers in AI Tools

25:53 AI & Human Interaction with Scripture

35:05 Bias in AI

37:23 AI in Spiritual Guidance

52:48 The Future of AI in Christianity

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The City of Babylon is known as one of the most famous stories in the Old Testament. It is a story that was not only extremely relevant when written and inspired by God, but it is a story that remains central to how Christians approach technology today. In this episode, we explore the story of Babylon and how it relates to the story of God's people in our modern era.

Chapters

0:00 Intro

04:16 The Old Testament Narrative and Exile

12:11 Digital Babylon (Austin's Framework)

17:15 The Impact of Technology on Society

22:07 Modern Technology Criticism

29:20 Lessons from Scripture

41:28 Babylon in the New Testament

47:07 Technology today

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Technology often gets a bad rep in Christian circles. However, when looking into scripture, it becomes clear just how prominent technology is within the Biblical narrative. Today, as the first episode of our new series, "Tech Texts," we delve into approaching technology from a standpoint that is consistent with scripture. Enjoy!

Chapters

0:00 Intro

01:48 Creation, The Fall, and Redemption (Overview)

18:39 Noah and Babel's Implications

24:44 The Role of Technology in Christianity

40:18 The Tower of Babel and Modern Technology

46:04 The Incarnation and Technology's Purpose

50:48 Creating Technology with Kingdom Purpose

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