As tech expands our ability to do both great and terrible things, how do we use the lessons of tradition and faith to exercise wise and virtuous moral leadership? Can religious wisdom help us navigate especially fraught areas of human affairs like the defense sector? Can the tools of tech be a net positive for traditional moral thinking? And why is it important to watch Star Wars and read Rene Girard? This week Rabbi Lamm speaks about all of this and more with Trae Stephens, a Partner at Founders Fund, and Chairman of Anduril Industries, a defense technology company

Trae Stephens - Taking Religion and Tech Seriously: Ep. 22

The Hebrew Bible is every bit America’s moral founding document as the Constitution is our political founding document. Every week, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, speaks with thinkers, writers, artists, and faith leaders to explore how the Bible continues to inform our lives today, from politics to psychology to pop culture, bringing Americans of different traditions and persuasions closer together as so much else threatens to pull us apart.

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On today’s episode, Ari spoke with Brooke Ashley Hall - one of the biggest creators on social media, across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. They talked about what an influencer’s day-to-day looks like; portraying motherhood from the Bible to TikTok; authenticity in traditional media vs. digital media; Brooke’s advice for aspiring creators; and much more!

Brooke Ashley Hall - Fame, Family and Faith Ep. 107

On today’s episode, Ari spoke with the best-selling author and historian of English and American history Nick Bunker. They talked about the importance of King James I; the rise of English interest in Biblical Hebrew; the origins of the Puritans and much more!

Nick Bunker - The Pilgrims, The Rabbis and the Bible Ep. 106

On today’s episode, Ari spoke with the greatest character actor in the history of Hollywood, the legendary Stephen Tobolowsky, about his lifelong journey to understand the Hebrew Bible.

Stephen Tobolowsky - From the Bible to Groundhog Day Ep. 105

On today’s episode, Ari spoke with Joshua Berman, Professor of Bible at Bar Ilan University and author of “Created Equal: How the Bible Broke With Ancient Political Thought”, about the revolution that the Bible introduced into human affairs.

Joshua Berman - How the Bible Revolutionized Politics Ep. 104

On today’s episode of Good Faith Effort, Ari sits down with Angel Adams Parham, award-winning author, professor, and a leading scholar in the Black Intellectual Tradition.

Trae Stephens - Taking Religion and Tech Seriously: Ep. 22

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