Tech with ThatTechPastor

Justin Lester
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Tech with That Tech Pastor is where theology meets technology, and purpose gets practical. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Justin R. Lester—pastor, educator, father, husband, and faith-forward innovator—this weekly podcast explores the intersection of faith, AI, business, and spiritual formation in a digital world. Whether you’re leading a church, launching a brand, raising a child, or simply trying to stay grounded in a scroll-heavy society, Justin keeps it real, relevant, and rooted in Christ. Expect raw stories, smart tools, and soul-centered conversations that help you live lead wisely.

Episodes

  1. 08/19/2025

    Stop Asking ChatGPT Lame Questions: How to Actually Get Mind-Blowing Answers

    Most people use ChatGPT wrong — then wonder why the results sound basic. In this episode, I flip the script and talk as if ChatGPT itself could speak, breaking down what it wishes you knew before typing your first prompt. Here’s what you’ll get: Why your first instruction sets the whole game. How context is currency that takes you from generic to game-changing answers. Why ChatGPT is not Google (and how to stop treating it like a search bar). The secret power of iteration and feedback. How ChatGPT can adapt to your style inside a single conversation. Why creative, even “weird” prompts, produce the most powerful results. I wrap with a 3-point cheat sheet for writing fire prompts, plus a challenge: take one task you’ve been putting off, feed it to ChatGPT using my formula, iterate twice, and see if it doesn’t blow your mind. Subscribe to Tech With That Tech Pastor for weekly tips on faith, AI, and digital hacks that actually work. Post your before-and-after results and tag me @ThatTechPastor — I want to see what you build.

    10 min

  2. 07/18/2025

    Global AI Moves, Church Lessons: What Nvidia, Grok, and Google Mean for Ministry

    In this episode of That Tech Pastor, Rev. Dr. Justin R. Lester breaks down the top 5 global AI headlines of the week—and unpacks exactly what they mean for the local church. From Nvidia chips heading back to China, to Elon Musk’s Grok AI winning a Pentagon contract, to Google training thousands in AI—we explore what this means for trust, training, and transformation in ministry. This week’s stories include:• Nvidia H20 Chips to China – Why churches need to ask where their data lives• Grok AI’s Pentagon Contract – The danger of using unvetted AI tools for sacred tasks• Meta’s $100M Talent War – What it teaches us about valuing church volunteers• India’s Statewide AI Mission – How churches can model grassroots innovation• Google x Virginia AI Training – Why AI literacy must be part of discipleship Also featured:• New Tool: Dia – The AI browser that’s changing how you study and serve• Prompt to Try: Use Dia to draft a ministry-ready AI training plan• This Week’s Challenge: Run your own browser-based AI strategy session and tag #ThatTechPastor Subscribe, share this with your tech or ministry team, and drop a comment with how your church is preparing for the AI-powered future of faith. Connect with Justin:PastorGPT.coInstagram: @thattechpastorWebsite: ThatTechPastor.comNewsletter: jrlester.com/newsletter

    11 min

  3. 07/08/2025

    How Zuckerberg’s Superteam Can Teach the Church About Building Stronger Teams

    Today we break down one of the most strategic moves in Silicon Valley this year: Mark Zuckerberg’s recruitment of OpenAI’s best minds and what it teaches the Church about building stronger teams. In this episode, Pastor Justin R. Lester dives into how Meta is forming a "Superteam" for Superintelligence and what churches can learn from it. This isn’t just tech drama—it’s a masterclass in recruitment, culture, and leadership for the Kingdom. We’ll talk about: How Meta’s massive talent poaching is shifting the tech world’s power dynamics. Why churches need to start treating their key volunteers like the invaluable assets they are. Practical lessons for improving church hiring, retention, and team building. And how to create a culture that attracts top contributors and encourages innovation. Plus, don’t miss this week’s #TeamCheck Challenge—affirm one person on your team, ask them how they’re doing, and invite them to dream. Let’s start building stronger, more intentional teams in our churches! Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more discussions on faith, technology, and leadership. Let’s grow together!

    16 min

  4. 06/28/2025

    From AGI Contracts to AI-Driven Sunday School

    In this week’s episode of That Tech Pastor, Pastor Justin R. Lester unpacks five cutting-edge AI stories and shows you exactly what they mean for your church, your volunteers, and your ministry impact. From billion-dollar AGI contract disputes to the launch of adaptive AI learning in Sunday school, we’ve got the insights and action steps you need to lead with wisdom and integrity.This week’s stories include:• Microsoft vs. OpenAI duel over AGI contract clauses—and why your church needs vendor redundancy and uptime guarantees• Meta’s “Zuck Bucks” war for AI talent—and how to value and retain your volunteers• New U.S. legislation barring Chinese AI in government—and the importance of vetting your tools and data privacy• Pearson & Google’s AI learning platform rollout—and how adaptive lessons could revolutionize your Sunday school curriculum• Palantir’s nuclear-construction AI partnership—and what it teaches us about running complex church events without a hitchNew Tool Spotlight• Google Gemini CLI: A free command-line interface for Gemini 2.5 Pro—automate code fixes, task management, even slide creation right from your terminal.Top Prompt Trend• Power-Word Prompts: Use words like actionable, strategic, contextual, concise to sharpen AI outputs for sermon outlines, outreach plans, and volunteer workflows.Podcast Challenge: #PowerWordPromptChallengeIdentify a real ministry need (event planning, devotional writing, volunteer training).Craft a prompt using at least three power words.Run it through ChatGPT, PastorGPT, or Gemini CLI.Share your prompt and the AI’s response on social media, tagging @thattechpastor for a chance to be featured next week.Call to Action:• Subscribe and ring the bell to stay ahead of every AI update.• Share this episode with a ministry leader who needs to harness AI as a tool, not a replacement.• Join our community at ThatTechPastor.com and continue the conversation on Discord.Connect with Us:PastorGPT.coInstagram: @thattechpastorTwitter: @ThatTechPastorAsk ChatGPT

    11 min

  5. 06/20/2025

    AI Ethics, Outages & Carbon Audits

    Welcome back to That Tech Pastor with Pastor Justin R. Lester. In today’s episode, we unpack five critical AI headlines, introduce a powerful new tool, explore the week’s top prompt trend, and issue a hands-on challenge to help your church lead with both wisdom and innovation. Episode Outline Introduction: Why AI matters for the Black Church Story 1: OpenAI-Microsoft Rift over Windsurf Deal Church takeaway: plan for vendor redundancy and service-level guarantees Story 2: OpenAI’s $200 M DoD Contract Church takeaway: engage your congregation on the ethics of dual-use AI Story 3: Meta’s $15 B AI Investment and Wikipedia Reversal Church takeaway: balance automation with human curation Story 4: 12-Hour ChatGPT Outage Church takeaway: build an AI-free backup plan for critical tasks Story 5: Gallup Survey on Workplace AI Adoption Church takeaway: equip staff and volunteers with AI best practices New Tool Spotlight: Dia – the AI-First Browser Church takeaway: accelerate research directly in your browser Top Prompt Trend: Productivity-Coach Mega-Prompts Church takeaway: practical use cases for scheduling and strategy Podcast Challenge: Run an AI Carbon Audit for Your Church Steps, reflection questions, and how to share with #ThatTechPastor Closing Reflection: Integrating AI as a faithful tool Key Takeaways: -Don’t rely on a single AI vendor – diversify providers and secure uptime guarantees.  -Lead honest conversations about AI ethics, especially when technology has defense or deepfake potential -Maintain human oversight for all AI outputs – tools assist, people validate Provide training on safe, effective AI use for staff and volunteers -Treat AI as a helper, not a replacement, and practice digital stewardship Resources & Links PastorGPT → https://www.pastorgpt.co That Tech Pastor Website → https://www.thattechpastor.com #MegaPromptChallenge Details → https://bit.ly/ThatTechChallenge Community Board → https://discord.gg/ThatTechPastor Call to Action Take the #MegaPromptChallenge – craft a detailed mega-prompt for a real ministry need and share your results. Run an AI carbon audit – use PastorGPT, ChatGPT, or Perplexity to estimate your church’s digital energy footprint, implement one change, and tag @thattechpastor. Subscribe, like, and share – help other pastors and ministry leaders learn to leverage AI with integrity. Connect with Us Instagram: @thattechpastor Twitter: @ThatTechPastor Facebook: facebook.com/ThatTechPastor

    12 min

  6. 06/07/2025

    The AI Boom Is Here and Most Churches Aren’t Ready

    In this episode of That Tech Pastor, Pastor Justin R. Lester breaks down the top 5 AI headlines of the week and connects them directly to ministry, leadership, and life in the Black Church. From robots in the narthex to budget shifts in your media ministry, this ain’t just tech talk—it’s Kingdom work.This week’s stories include:AI’s rising electricity demands — and what creation care means for digital disciplesNvidia’s record revenue — how AI’s growth affects your next church tech purchasePerplexity Labs — a new AI tool that could save pastors hours every weekOdyssey’s video-to-world AI — could virtual church tours be next?Hugging Face robots — the ethics of automation and the future of volunteersPLUS:New Tool: Google Jules, a coding assistant perfect for volunteer-led dev teamsTop Prompt Trend: Mega-prompts that teach AI to get your real-life contextThis Week’s Challenge: Build your own ministry mega-prompt and reflect on the resultsCALL TO ACTIONTake the #MegaPromptChallenge!Write a deep, specific prompt about a real challenge in your church or ministry. Run it through ChatGPT, PastorGPT, or Perplexity—then post your results and tag @thattechpastor.Let’s Connect:PastorGPT.coInstagram: @thattechpastorMore episodes at ThatTechPastor.com

    18 min

  7. 05/23/2025

    AI Just Leveled Up… But What’s That Mean for Us?

    Episode Date: May 23Host: @ThatTechPastor (Rev. Dr. Justin R. Lester)Topic: Breaking down the biggest AI news from Google & Microsoft—and what it actually means for churches, communities, and everyday people of faith. AI isn’t on the way—it’s already in your inbox, your phone, and your pulpit. But what does that mean for your work, your witness, and your worship? In this episode, I break down: Google’s Project Astra and AI Mode in Search (an AI assistant that sees, hears, and helps) Microsoft’s rollout of AI Agents (they don’t just answer, they act) The ethics of AI summarizing content without credit or compensation What global AI chip deals mean for the Global South Why churches can’t afford to sit this conversation out You’ll also get: A weekly tool to try A custom AI prompt to use A real-world challenge to apply tech in your context Google Stitch – build apps with your words. No coding, just creativity. "Design a mobile app for a community food pantry. It should let users check inventory, book pick-ups, and get alerts." Create an AI-powered church bulletin—visual, interactive, and tailored to your community. Share it with your members or group chat. We don’t need to fear the future—we just need to face it.With faith, tools, and discernment, we can lead our people through what’s next. Want the toolkit? Drop a comment or DM me.Want to talk it out? I’m always building. Subscribe, like, and share if you’re building bridges between faith and the future. #ThatTechPastor#TechWithThatTechPastor#FaithInTheFuture In This Episode:Tool of the Week:Prompt of the Week:Challenge of the Week:Final Word:

    11 min

  8. 05/16/2025

    Leadership in the Age of AGI

    What does leadership look like when artificial intelligence isn’t just a tool—but a co-laborer? In this episode, That Tech Pastor dives deep into how pastors, ministry leaders, and visionary creatives can lead with clarity, conviction, and ethics in a world where AGI is reshaping everything. From sermon prep to spiritual care, tech is accelerating—but our souls aren’t. Tune in to hear: Why discernment—not fear—is the leadership skill of this age. The dangers of digital delegation without spiritual accountability. How to wield AGI tools (like PastorGPT) with integrity and innovation. What the Black Church must uniquely bring to this technological turning point. This isn’t about tech hype. It’s about faithful leadership in a world that’s moving fast. Hit play, then share this with someone who leads, teaches, or creates in faith.

    20 min

  9. 05/09/2025

    5 Ways AI Can Bless Your Workflow, Not Steal Your Soul

    Jesus used parables. You can use prompts. In this power-packed episode, That Tech Pastor unpacks the real talk on AI + faith: how this new wave of tools can serve your calling without compromising your soul. With real-life ministry examples and a healthy dose of myth-busting, we’ll explore: The 5 key areas where AI can bless your workflow—from sermons to strategy. Why burnout isn’t holy and how delegation (even to a bot) can be sacred. How to keep your soul centered while automating your admin. And yes: how to pray before you prompt. Because you’re not lazy—you’re just layered. Let AI hold something for you.

    9 min

  10. 05/02/2025

    Why Tech Needs a Pastor

    In the very first episode of Tech with That Tech Pastor, I’m breaking down the why. Why tech? Why faith? Why now? I share the heart behind this podcast, my story navigating ministry and machine learning, and why every creator, parent, pastor, or entrepreneur needs a shepherd in this digital wilderness. Whether you’re leading in church or launching in business, this one’s for you.

    8 min

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    ThatTechPastor Podcast

    If you’re building a business, raising a kid, leading a church, or just trying to grow — this one’s for you. We’re talking tech, AI, leadership, marriage, ministry, and real life. Follow and subscribe. Let’s build the world together. #ThatTechPastor #TechPodcast #FaithAndTech #AIandMinistry #BlackTechVoices #LeadershipGrowth #DigitalDiscipleship #NewPodcastAlert #GamifyYourLife

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Tech with That Tech Pastor is where theology meets technology, and purpose gets practical. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Justin R. Lester—pastor, educator, father, husband, and faith-forward innovator—this weekly podcast explores the intersection of faith, AI, business, and spiritual formation in a digital world. Whether you’re leading a church, launching a brand, raising a child, or simply trying to stay grounded in a scroll-heavy society, Justin keeps it real, relevant, and rooted in Christ. Expect raw stories, smart tools, and soul-centered conversations that help you live lead wisely.

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