August 1, 2025 When Robots Write Your Sermons

A Show of Faith

The fourth great revolution of human history is already here, and it's transforming every aspect of society faster than we can comprehend. Artificial intelligence has arrived barely two decades into the new millennium, following the printing, industrial, and digital revolutions that reshaped previous centuries.
Our panel explores the profound implications of AI through the lens of faith and ethics.

How does AI impact education when students can generate papers without absorbing knowledge? What happens to workers displaced by technology? Can artificial intelligence truly create meaningful sermons or is something essentially human lost in the process? And what does Pope Leo XIV's recent message on technology's dehumanizing potential mean for people of faith?
We discover both promise and peril in AI's rapid advance. Medical applications that analyze millions of scans to improve diagnoses. Construction tools that detect dangerous structural flaws before they cause harm. Productivity enhancements that free humans from mundane tasks. Yet alongside these benefits lurk serious concerns about deep fakes, scams, and the fundamental question of whether machines can truly replace human creativity and wisdom.
The conversation takes a particularly fascinating turn when examining work through theological perspectives. As beings created in God's image with an innate drive to create and contribute, what happens when machines take over traditionally human roles? Our panelists argue that regardless of technological advancement, humans will always need meaningful work and creative outlets to fulfill their divine purpose.
As we navigate this brave new world of artificial intelligence, join us in exploring how faith traditions might guide our relationship with these powerful tools. Will we harness AI to enhance human flourishing, or will we surrender essential aspects of our humanity in pursuit of efficiency? The choices we make today will shape generations to come.

Chapters

1. Introduction and AI Revolutions (00:00:00)

2. AI in Daily Work and Usage (00:05:10)

3. Universities and AI Challenges (00:12:04)

4. AI Applications and Benefits (00:18:22)

5. Pope Leo on AI's Human Impact (00:26:48)

6. AI-Generated Religious Content (00:33:44)

7. Deep Fakes and Future of Work (00:43:48)

8. The Human Need for Creative Work (00:52:00)