Missional AI Podcast

After decades of documenting Christianity's decline in America, Barna Group CEO David Kinnaman brings unprecedented news: Christian commitment has surged from 52% to 66% in just four years, with 30 million more Americans now identifying as followers of Jesus. In this eye-opening conversation, Kinnaman reveals three shocking trends reshaping American faith: young people are leading this spiritual r...

After decades of tracking declining faith in America, Barna Group CEO David Kinnaman brings unprecedented good news: Christian commitment is actually growing again, and young people are leading the charge. In this exclusive presentation from Missional AI 2025, Kinnaman reveals five critical trends reshaping faith in our technologically saturated world. The surprising findings include:Why Gen Z and...

Episode Description What happens when faith meets cutting-edge technology? In this compelling conversation, Dr. Michael Arena shares insights from his remarkable journey—from studying AI at MIT's Media Lab 10 years before it hit mainstream consciousness, to leading talent acquisition at Amazon Web Services, to now revolutionizing business education at Biola University. As Dean of the Crowell Schoo...

Global Missional AI PodcastSeason 1, Episode 11: "Digital Bible Engagement Summit" In this episode, recorded live from Switzerland, host Joshua Seale brings together three leading voices in AI and faith to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and biblical engagement. Featured Guests: Éric Célérier (France) - Creator of Hello Bible and developer of open-source AI too...

James Poulter, Head of Innovation and AI at House 337 and former LEGO executive, explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workplace and what it means for faith-based organizations. In this compelling talk from the Global Missional AI London event, Poulter examines the tension between AI adoption excitement (FOMO) and job displacement fears (FIRO - Fear of AI Obsolescence).Drawing from...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Justin Wheeler , co-founder and CEO of Fundraise, as he shares his remarkable journey from viral nonprofit campaigns to building AI-powered fundraising technology that's transforming the sector. 🚀 Viral Success Story How Kony 2012 achieved 100 million views in 6 days and raised $20 million in 24 hours The technology framework behind building two multi-mi...

In this episode from the Global Missional AI London event, we explore the critical question facing ministries today: How do we implement AI responsibly while staying true to our Christian values? Join our expert panel featuring Patricia Shaw (CEO of Beyond Reach and AI ethics consultant), Yvonne Carson (CTO of Global Media Outreach), and Alwyn Daniel (Engineering Lead at Christian Vision) as they...

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 f...

Is technology really neutral? Can we just "use AI for good and avoid the bad" without deeper consideration? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Dr. John Dyer, professor of educational technology and theology at Dallas Theological Seminary, who challenges the common assumption that technology is simply a neutral tool. John argues that technology is fundamentally formative - whenever...

In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Richard Zhang, a research scientist at Google DeepMind, to explore the intersection of Christian faith and artificial intelligence development. Richard shares his unique perspective on building trust in AI systems, moving beyond static assessments to understanding the trajectory of where AI technology is heading. We dive deep into the challenges...

Guest: Gareth Russell, CEO of Jersey Road In this compelling episode of the Global Missional AI podcast, host Joshua Seale sits down with Gareth Russell, CEO of Jersey Road, a communications agency specializing in helping Christian organizations navigate reputational management in our rapidly evolving digital landscape. The AI Content Reality : Discover the striking statistic that 61% of AI-genera...

French pastor and AI specialist Eric Celerier shares his remarkable 16-year journey from a chance encounter involving a lost dog named Hadassah to building the first biblically aligned AI model. Speaking at Missional AI 2025, Celerier reveals how current AI systems like ChatGPT are misaligned with Christian values and presents his groundbreaking solution.🔑 Key Topics Covered:How AI alignment reve...

In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with James Poulter (JP), Head of AI and Innovation at House 337 and board member of Christian Aid, to explore the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and its profound implications for ministry and human work. As AI capabilities are predicted to increase exponentially in the coming years—potentially reaching 1000x current capacity by 2027—JP h...

🎙️ AI Agents vs Workflows: The Future of "Vibe Coding" with Daniel WhitenackIn this inaugural episode of the Missional AI Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Whitenack, CEO of Prediction Guard and co-host of the Practical AI Podcast, to explore the cutting edge of AI development and its applications in ministry and Bible translation.🔥 What You'll Learn: -The key difference between AI agents and auto...