What Would Jesus Tech

Happy summer! In this episode, we share our favorite books on building, generalism, and AI's future — plus a candid take on the recent Anthropic jailbreak controversy and what Christians should bring to the table as AI development accelerates. Hope you enjoy! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 04:47 - Why builders > consumers 11:02 - The case for being a generalist 17:41 - Lean Startup: still relevant?...

Raising kids in a world of screens, dopamine loops, and digital dragons is hard — in this episode, we have an honest conversation about gaming, faith, and what it looks like to parent with grace instead of panic. We hope you enjoy! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 14:52 - Are Video Games Good, Evil, or Just Complicated? 31:07 - What are "AI Vampires"? 35:24 - The Reset Button for Your Kid 43:52 - Whe...

The use of AI is becoming increasingly common in everyday jobs. But that raises the question: how should pastures use AI? We hope you enjoy this episode with our good friend Scott where we try our best to answer that question! Chapters 0:00 - AI is changing church 07:01 - What pastoral care actually looks like 18:30 - Can an algorithm handle the mysteries of faith? 39:46 - Practical ways pastors c...

In a world where Google is quietly changing the rules, this episode explores how pastors and church leaders can cut through the digital noise and love their neighbors better. We hope you enjoy! Chapters 0:00 - Is SEO dead? (Spoiler: kind of) 1:40 - Loving your neighbor... through Google? 10:40 - What pastors need to know about the new internet 16:33 - Why your email list > your Instagram follow...

The pope just released his new encyclical on AI. Today, we got together to discuss his perspective on AI with our good friend, Wyatt Graham. Hope you enjoy! Chapters 0:00 - Introduction to AI and Dialogue 6:42 Technology's Non-Neutrality 18:43 Building the New Jerusalem 36:03 Parenting and the Humane Use of AI 44:12 The Impact of AI on Human Connection Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreo...

As AI reshapes the workforce, we wrestle with the real human cost of job displacement — exploring what scripture, dignity, and faithful presence have to say about navigating a world where technology is changing everything about how we work. We hope you enjoy! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 9:41 Debating the Scale of Job Displacement 21:44 The Frontier of AI in Work 31:12 Dignity of Work in a Technological A...

Lots of people have their opinions on AI. And in a world of fear and concern, we thought we'd shed some light on the bright side of AI and how Christians can use it in a good way! Hope you enjoy this episode! Chapters 0:00 Intro 6:42 Building with AI 15:18 Understanding AI 33:06 Customizing AI for Scholarly Work 47:09 The Importance of Taste Support Us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/WWJT...

In this episode, Austin talks about Gen Z & social media and Meta & Google's recent lawsuit. We hope you enjoy! God bless. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:52 Meta and Google 06:03 Implications of this news 10:19 Tech vs Big Tobacco 18:16 Parents & Social Media Addiction 30:02 Navigating Social Media Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Jon Piper has seemingly changed his views on AI recently, and, in this episode, we not only talk about his views, we discuss the continued evolution of AI as well! Chapters 0:00 Intro 03:26 John Piper's Perspective on AI 05:25 AI and Worship 13:30 Prayers & AI 25:51 AI & Creativity 35:53 Agentic AI 39:34 AI in Everyday Life Support Us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Insta...

In this episode, we talk about the profound impact of vehicles and technology on culture, spirituality, and daily life. Transportation deeply impacts culture and daily life today and we hope you enjoy this episode about how that works! Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:51 Cars & Their Cultural Impact 06:10 Autonomous Vehicles 14:40 The Device Paradigm 23:31 Cars & Community 31:17 Technology and the...

As AI chatbots become increasingly popular and the youth continues to adopt them as a daily tool, it is so important to talk about how they work in relation to the Word of God! In this episode, we tackle this tricky topic with Bonnie Kristian, who has contributed greatly in the faith & tech conversation. Thanks for listening! Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:59 Exploring Christian AI 5:57 AI's Role i...

Today we are joined by John Knox to talk about what’s happening in the faith-driven, redemptive technology, Kingdom-focused, missional tech world! (Yes, we know that's a lot). This episode is packed with value and wisdom and we hope you enjoy! John Knox, who is an aspiring faithtech ecologsist, is the co-founder and former Executive Director of  CW3 Global  and is currently the CEO of the AI n...

We live in a complex age in which it's easy to be fearful of the future. Today, we thought it would be a good idea to sit down and talk through some of the practicals of how we are approaching these wild times! We hope this brings you hope & you enjoy! :) Resources from this Episode Anthropic's Contract Negotiations outlined in this ABC article . Hegseth's full X post, Amodei's...

Gambling and sports betting have become extremely popular in the world. In this episode, we talk about how we can stand apart from the world and WHY this matters. Thanks for listening! :) Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:32 The Evolution of Sports Betting 8:21 The Psychology Behind Sports Betting 21:46 The Dark Side of Gambling 24:27 Gambling and Nihilism 28:23 A Christian Perspective 40:07 The Complexities...

AI Agents have made their way into mainstream news recently, particularly with OpenClaw's recent headlines. In this episode, we discuss our approach to dealing with all things AI agents. It's a good one! Enjoy! Chapters 0:00 Intro 04:36 What is Moltbot? (aka OpenClaw) 11:36 How AI & Social Media Work 16:17 AI & Human Interaction 24:46 Is This Good or Bad? 38:16 Takeaways for Parent...

AI has started to make its' mark in Biblical interpretation. From apps to websites, AI is quickly becoming incorporated, even in Bible softwares and apps! In this episode, we sit down with Jonas Kurlberg and Zoltan Schwab to discuss how Christians today can navigate this complexity. Chapters 0:00 Intro 11:25 The Challenges of AI Responses 16:55 AI in Modern Biblical Study 22:52 The Responsibil...

The City of Babylon is known as one of the most famous stories in the Old Testament. It is a story that was not only extremely relevant when written and inspired by God, but it is a story that remains central to how Christians approach technology today. In this episode, we explore the story of Babylon and how it relates to the story of God's people in our modern era. Chapters 0:00 Intro 04:16...

Technology often gets a bad rep in Christian circles. However, when looking into scripture, it becomes clear just how prominent technology is within the Biblical narrative. Today, as the first episode of our new series, "Tech Texts," we delve into approaching technology from a standpoint that is consistent with scripture. Enjoy! Chapters 0:00 Intro 01:48 Creation, The Fall, and Redemption...

As we learn how to skillfully use technology, it becomes essential to make sure we are using our skills and talents for the glory of God. This episode, we are joined by Gregg Hinzelman, who guides us on how to use technology for the Kingdom of God. Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:00 Greg's Journey in Ministry 4:54 Ambition in the Youth 19:38 The Balance of Wealth and Generosity 34:47 The Power of Prayer...

AI is moving at a rapid rate. Today, we sit down and discuss what we expect to happen with AI this new year. Stay tuned to see what we think will happen! Check out the full list of our predictions here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QaMY1rFIkIiHFycPrF2GsjsKFHpjHQ91/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105680550184986156963&rtpof=true&sd=true Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:11 The Decline of AAA Gaming 10...

2025 has been a crazy year for AI. Today, we delve into some of the biggest changes, takeaways, and how our predictions held up over the year. AI has deep implications in our lives, and looking back on the past year shows just how much of an impact AI has had. Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:25 The Current State of AI 24:27 AI Agents & Other Current Technologies 36:28 The Phone and Social Media Shift 43...

Education and reading are changing rapidly in a world full of AI growth. Today, we offer perspective on how to navigate the challenging conversation around reading and education in a society where new technology is ever growing and ever changing. Sign Up for the Course Here: https://www.andrewnoble.net/p/im-teaching-a-course-on-technology Chapters 0:00 Intro 7:17 AI in Education 15:58 Reading in t...

Lots of Christians have strong opinions on technology. But perhaps one of the strongest is the opinion that there is no perfect Christian view on technology. This episode Joel and Austin question Andrew’s thoughts on this perspective, its validity, and its practicality. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - There is No One Christian View of Technology 7:47 - Categories of Theological Triage 12:45 - The Ro...

In this episode, we explore how the Advent calendar and technology work together. We dive into the implications of Christ's incarnation for technologists, the importance of waiting in the context of both faith and technology, and how active waiting can shape our actions during the Advent season. Ultimately, this episode highlights the deeper meanings of Advent and how it can inform our technol...

The first big consumer humanoid robot is here! It's called Neo and it is equally impressive as it is frightening. This provokes the big question - how should we as Christians respond? Today, we sit down and approach this topic in a way that is rooted in the Bible. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - Discussion on Neo and Skepticism 4:54 - Criticisms of Robotics 12:26 - The Difference Between Humans...