"AI is a tool, not a partner."

As more people use AI tools like ChatGPT, how should Christian leaders respond? On one hand, there are opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence as a tool for human flourishing. But we should also be cautious about its potential to diminish human connection and creativity. They discuss the need for engagement, the importance of community, and the role of the Christian faith despite the allure of transhumanism.

Cohosts Andrew Noble (PhD Student Theology & Technology), Joel Jacob (Principle Product Manager at Splunk), and Austin Gravley (TGC Social Media Manager) discuss a new book by Sean O'Callaghan and Paul Hoffman: AI Shepherds and Electric Sheep: Leading and Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

Buy the book: AI Shepherds and Electric Sheep: Leading and Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:35 The Journey to Writing the Book

05:41 Engaging with AI as a Tool vs Partner

17:10 Navigating AI in Ministry

32:54 Understanding AI Limitations and Risks

38:14 Reclaiming Our Humanity

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Keywords: AI, technology, human flourishing, theology, ministry, relationships, creativity, community, digital age, Paul Hoffman

"God purposefully designed humans to have limits and depend on one another." Why is it so hard to believe this?

Theologian Kelly Kapic discusses this with us in his new book, You Were Never Meant to Do It All: A 40-Day Devotional On The Goodness of Being Human.

Cohosts Andrew Noble and Austin Gravley ask Kapic about human limitations, depending on one another, and the balance between work ethic and rest. They discuss the importance of community and the significance of physical touch in a technological age.

Buy the book! Link: https://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/you-were-never-meant-to-do-it-all/406045

Earlier episodes with Kelly Kapic:

- discussing Kapic's You're Only Human ("Limits")

- and the Tyranny of Time

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:40 Understanding Human Limits

09:57 "Balance"

15:00 Technology and Human Limitations

21:55 Touch

26:57 Self-Optimization

28:43 Love

31:43 Stress

35:54 Community

42:51 Place

Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit whatwouldjesustech.com

How should Christians navigate various faith and technology organizations? Some are Universities. Others are non-profits you can volunteer with. The three cohosts chat with Corey Hickson on the intersection of engineering education, technology, and growing your faith.

They explore the role of Christian universities in shaping future engineers, the impact of AI on education and work, and the importance of integrating faith into the tech space, even if you don't work at a Christian company! The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by Christians in technology, the need for community, and the significance of viewing work as a form of worship.

00:00 - Intros and Background to Dr. Cory Hixson of Colorado Christian University

04:25 - Be a generalist! And Christian Universities for Technology?

12:10 - Exploring Christian Tech Orgs & The Ecosystem of Faith and Technology

20:44 Worship Through Work in Engineering

25:30 - You Don't Have To Join a "Christian" Org!

30:15 - Parachurch Tech Orgs?

36:17 - Faith and Work Integration in Tech

39:04 - Supporting Engineers in Their Faith Journey

44:09 - The Future of Technology and Human Interaction

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Keywords

engineering education, Christian universities, AI impact, faith and work, technology integration, Christian organizations, future of work, community in tech, worship through work, engineering careers

Cohosted by Joel Jacob, Andrew Noble, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. The image was created with the assistance of ChatGPT. The show notes were written with aid from Riverside's AI. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit whatwouldjesustech.com