Today marks the final conversation from the January/February edition of FrontLine, "AI: Developing a Christian Perspective." We've had a lot of conversations talking about AI, how it works, some of the ethical concerns it brings, and ways to use it in ministry.

This last conversation from the magazine has a different focus. We are turning from primarily technology to a conversation about ministry with Scott Olson, who wrote on "The Ministry of Personal Presence."

I'll have him introduce himself in the podcast, but his article brought a refreshing reminder that our ministry is to people. While some of us are fascinated with the shiny new toys of technology, we can't let ourselves forget that first and foremost we are here to reach people for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Scott gives us a warm-hearted discussion about this topic, which I am sure you will enjoy.

We will take a one-week break from podcasting after this as we are still lining up recordings for the next edition of the podcast, but you will soon hear from us on the theme "The Self-Deception of Substance Abuse," a very timely and important topic.

I also want to remind you that Scott's article is available on our Substack right away for paying subscribers. We have previews for everyone else. I hope you will join with us and support the ministry of the FBFI by becoming a paying subscriber.

* Link to the full article for paying subscribers (preview for everyone else): The Ministry of Personal Presence

* The Proclaim & Defend introduction to this edition of FrontLine with links to other podcasts: AI: Developing a Christian Perspective – Proclaim & Defend

Books recommended by Scott:

* Cultivate: Forming the Emerging Generation Through Life-on-life Mentoring by Jeff Myers (book cover image was incorrect when I set up this link, but "look inside" pointed to the right book)

* Tactics, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Greg Koukl

* The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility by Heather Holleman

Get full access to the Proclaim & Defend Podcast at proclaimdefend.substack.com/subscribe