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As artificial intelligence weaves itself into the fabric of our lives, how should people of faith respond?
This conversation between two pastors explores the spectrum of reactions to AI in ministry settings—from those who eagerly use it for sermon preparation to those who refuse to touch it. Rather than settling for simplistic answers, they dig into the nuanced ethical terrain of this emerging technology, drawing parallels to previous communication revolutions like the Gutenberg printing press and radio that similarly upended society.
What makes this discussion particularly valuable is its focus on human formation. While acknowledging legitimate concerns about job displacement and environmental impacts, the deeper questions emerge around how these technologies shape us as people. Can we outsource our thinking to AI without sacrificing something essential about our humanity? Recent studies showing deterioration in critical thinking skills among regular ChatGPT users suggest the answer might be no.
The conversation takes a fascinating turn when examining how AI might amplify existing problems we've seen with social media—the illusion of connection leading to actual isolation, the absence of natural boundaries, and the addictive pull of technologies designed to keep us engaged. Through a Wesleyan lens of accountability and virtue formation, they suggest communities of faith might offer exactly the kind of intentional discernment needed to navigate this new frontier.
Whether you're curious about AI's implications, concerned about its impacts, or simply trying to develop a thoughtful approach to technology, this episode offers a compassionate framework for moving forward with both wisdom and hope. As one pastor notes, "The church has seen a lot of new things over 2,000 years, and we've come up with some pretty good wisdom for how to deal with them."
What boundaries have you set around technology in your own life? Join the conversation and share your thoughts on navigating faith in the age of AI.

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