Thinking Theologically Spencer Shaw

In this episode, we address some recent criticisms around Spencer's "The Problem with the Bible's One Unified Voice" and talk at length about the importance of defining terms and speaking to one another.



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How do young women experience the church? What does the church's future look like? How can the church listen to and utilize women's voices? In this second conversation episode, we address these questions and many more.



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How important is the Tower of Babel to the greater biblical narrative? We discuss Genesis 11, its spiritual realm backing, and why it matters to us today in this episode.



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Spiritual beings are involved in mankind's fall from the very beginning. In this episode, we discuss the Fall of Genesis 3, the Flood of Genesis 6, and how spiritual beings were present in bringing about rebellion against God.



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Did you know that God has a spiritual council He converses with and even, sometimes, allows to make decisions? Jack and Spencer discuss Psalm 82 and God's Divine Council in this episode.



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In our first every conversation, I speak with Jake Doberenz about his new book "AI in Church and Ministry: Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Faith Communities." We talk about the ethical and theological considers of AI, how ministers and churches and begin integrating AI, as well as some helpful resources.



Introduction


Personal introductions


Describe/summarize the book (AI in Church Ministry: Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Faith Communities). (2:21) 



What is it about?


Who is the intended audience? 


What is the main thing you want people to take away?



Why is this topic important? (11:18)



How important is it for churches to adapt to our ever changing world?


Should Christian universities train ministers in the use of technology and AI? Will this be important in the future? 



Define AI (17:45)



Ethical/Theologically Considerations of AI


What’s the biggest danger of AI? (24:21)


Risk for children/youth ministry (28:59)



How should youth ministers be speaking to their kids about ethical use of AI? 



The importance of human connection (emphasized heavily in the book) (36:38)



What makes us human? 


Balance between AI and gifted members 


Balance between AI and the human touch 



AI has the potential to change the work landscape of our society. How important is work? What are God’s thoughts about work? (53:33)


Ethical considerations for preaching (1:02:10)



Plagiarism?


Originality?


Human/pastoral component 




Ministry Usage 


Your book lists three different areas that AI can assist churches. 



Teaching Ministry


Care and Community


Administration



What do you think is the biggest benefit AI can give to the church? (1:13:20)


My personal experience with AI (Helpful for ministers in small church settings) (1:17:21)



Church logo


Cultivating culture logo


Sermon illustration


Sermon series title - Unleashed (Holy Spirit)


Kahoot


Discussion questions for youth class


Discussion questions for small groups



How can a minister get a congregation on board with AI? (1:28:43)



Should every church be using AI? 



How can AI be used in a cost-effective manner? (1:36:32)



Small churches 


Packed budgets



What is the role of higher church leadership? (e.g., elders, lead minister) (1:41:41)



Closing Remarks


Top 3 AI resources for churches (1:47:03)



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