AI & The Church

Send us Fan MailArtificial Intelligence is changing the world at a rapid pace—but how should people of faith respond?This episode of Speaking of Faith, Bishop DeDe and Adam begin an important conversation about AI, technology, and what it means to remain deeply human in a rapidly changing digital age. Drawing from Bishop DeDe's recent pastoral letter on AI and technology, they explore both the promise and the challenges of emerging technologies through the lens of Christian faith.Together they discuss:What Artificial Intelligence actually is—and what it isn'tHow AI differs from human intelligence and human creativityWhy Christians should be concerned about truth, misinformation, and digital ethicsThe growing challenge of distinguishing reality from AI-generated contentHow technology can both connect and isolate usWhat previous technological revolutions can teach us about this momentWhy relationship remains at the center of Christian faithHow people of faith can engage new technologies responsibly without fearThe importance of maintaining our humanity in an increasingly digital worldBishop DeDe offers practical guidance for navigating AI with wisdom, curiosity, and discernment while remaining grounded in the Gospel's call to love God and love one another.Read Bishop DeDe's Pastoral Letter on AI and Technology and join the conversation as we continue exploring what faithful discipleship looks like in a changing world: https://cnyepiscopal.org/2026/06/11/pastoral-letter-on-ai-and-technology/Send us your questions and join the conversation as we continue learning how to speak of faith together.AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, some of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by the Communications Director to accurately reflect and preview our podcast episodes.