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Season 1, Episode 7 - Technology as Servant, Not Master: John Lennox on AI and Christian Mission
In this special episode from the Global Missional AI London event, we sit down with Dr. John Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University and renowned apologist, for a fascinating conversation about faith, technology, and the future of humanity.
Dr. Lennox shares his personal journey from a life-changing missionary encounter in Northern Ireland to becoming one of Christianity's foremost defenders in debates with leading atheists like Richard Dawkins. We explore how his mathematical background led him to write "2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity" and his brand-new release, "God, AI and the End of History: Understanding the Book of Revelation in an Age of Intelligent Machines."
Key Topics Discussed:
- The biblical approach to navigating technological revolutions
- How AI can serve gospel mission while avoiding the trap of "worshipping technology"
- The Tower of Babel as a framework for understanding humanity's drive for technological transcendence
- Dangers of AI replacing human engagement in Bible study and ministry
- The importance of prayerful meditation versus quick AI-generated content
- Striking parallels between modern AI surveillance scenarios and biblical prophecy
- Why the Book of Revelation offers hope in an age of technological uncertainty
Dr. Lennox offers both practical wisdom for ministry leaders using AI tools and prophetic insight into where our technological trajectory might be leading. His closing challenge is powerful: "Prepare your heart and mind for the coming of Christ, but do in the meantime, with all your abilities, including your ability at AI, to spread the message that has brought you peace and hope and joy."
Whether you're a ministry leader exploring AI applications or simply curious about the intersection of faith and technology, this conversation offers profound insights from one of Christianity's leading thinkers.
This episode is part of our special series featuring talks from the Global Missional AI London event, made possible by our partner Gloo.
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By Global Missional AIIn this special episode from the Global Missional AI London event, we sit down with Dr. John Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University and renowned apologist, for a fascinating conversation about faith, technology, and the future of humanity.
Dr. Lennox shares his personal journey from a life-changing missionary encounter in Northern Ireland to becoming one of Christianity's foremost defenders in debates with leading atheists like Richard Dawkins. We explore how his mathematical background led him to write "2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity" and his brand-new release, "God, AI and the End of History: Understanding the Book of Revelation in an Age of Intelligent Machines."
Key Topics Discussed:
- The biblical approach to navigating technological revolutions
- How AI can serve gospel mission while avoiding the trap of "worshipping technology"
- The Tower of Babel as a framework for understanding humanity's drive for technological transcendence
- Dangers of AI replacing human engagement in Bible study and ministry
- The importance of prayerful meditation versus quick AI-generated content
- Striking parallels between modern AI surveillance scenarios and biblical prophecy
- Why the Book of Revelation offers hope in an age of technological uncertainty
Dr. Lennox offers both practical wisdom for ministry leaders using AI tools and prophetic insight into where our technological trajectory might be leading. His closing challenge is powerful: "Prepare your heart and mind for the coming of Christ, but do in the meantime, with all your abilities, including your ability at AI, to spread the message that has brought you peace and hope and joy."
Whether you're a ministry leader exploring AI applications or simply curious about the intersection of faith and technology, this conversation offers profound insights from one of Christianity's leading thinkers.
This episode is part of our special series featuring talks from the Global Missional AI London event, made possible by our partner Gloo.