AI & The Church

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AI & The Church episodes

November 07, 2022 Nicole Smithee on renewing strength & preparing for revival (Part 2)
In the final part of our interview, Nicole Smithee describes the challenges of being a church leader in today’s climate and the opportunity of using this season to bring positive change to the Church. Plus, Nicole shares a note of encouragement for women in ministry.

Learn more about Iridescent Women: https://iridescentwomen.com/
20 min
October 21, 2022 Nicole Smithee on community & spiritual formation in digital spaces (Part 1)
Nicole Smithee—CEO and cofounder of Iridescent Women—joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges of using digital spaces for spiritual formation and discipleship. Plus, Nicole shares her background in ministry and her heart for equipping and connecting women.

Learn more about Iridescent Women: https://iridescentwomen.com/

31 min
October 10, 2022 Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra on balancing the Church’s digital presence (Part 2)
In the final part of our interview, Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra describes the effects of social media on younger generations. Plus, we dive into the best ways forward for the Church’s digital presence.

Learn more about Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/sarah-eekhoff-zylstra/
17 min
September 26, 2022 Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra on the potential & pitfalls of social media for Christians (Part 1)
Join our conversation with Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra—senior writer and faith-and-work editor for The Gospel Coalition—as we discuss the role and influence of the digital space on Christian life. Plus, we dive into the collaboration and research that went into Sarah’s latest book, “Social Sanity in an Insta World.”

Learn more about Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/sarah-eekhoff-zylstra/

26 min
August 22, 2022 Pastor burnout & holistic wellbeing (with Marty Sawyers)
Marty Sawyers is president and CEO of Full Strength Network, where he gets a front-row seat to the ever-changing dynamic of pastors’ wellbeing. In this episode, Marty (also a former pastor himself) joins us to discuss what it’s like to be a church leader in today’s climate. Plus, we’ll dive into 6 key facets of wellbeing that make for healthier pastors and, ultimately, healthier churches.

Learn more about Full Strength Network: https://fullstrength.org/
32 min
July 29, 2022 Forming spiritual habits in an age of distraction (with Mark Batterson)
Mark Batterson—author and lead pastor of National Community Church—joins us to discuss the unique challenges of doing ministry in an overwhelmingly digitized and politicized age. Plus, we dive into the power and impact of spiritual habits and prayer.

Learn more about Mark Batterson: https://www.markbatterson.com/

39 min
July 12, 2022 Mike Cosper on learning from failure & the future of the Church (Part 2)
In the final part of our interview, Mike Cosper describes how and what we can learn from the recent high-profile failures in the Church. Plus, we dive into the good the local church is doing in the world day after day.

Learn more about Mike Cosper: https://mikecosper.net/

30 min
June 24, 2022 Mike Cosper on navigating power & failure in the Church (Part 1)
Join our conversation with Mike Cosper—author, pastor, and Director of Podcasting at Christianity Today—as we discuss what made “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” an essential story to tell. Plus, Mike shares what lessons the Church can take away from this and similar stories over the last 10 years.

Learn more about Mike Cosper: https://mikecosper.net/
30 min
May 27, 2022 How to build trust & empathy with the next generation (with Heather Thompson Day)
In the final part of our interview, Heather describes how younger generations have been shaped by technology and what they actually want (and need) from the Church today.

Learn more about Heather Thompson Day: https://www.heatherthompsonday.com/
30 min
May 13, 2022 What church leaders may not know about Gen Z (with Heather Thompson Day)
Join our conversation with Dr. Heather Thompson Day—professor, author, and interdenominational speaker—as we consider how to reach the next generation with the gospel. Plus, Heather shares her insight on what church leaders can learn from Gen Z and their digital habits.

Learn more about Heather Thompson Day: https://www.heatherthompsonday.com/

25 min