Christians Are Asking AI for Spiritual Advice. Should They?

Barna and Gloo’s 2026 research found that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults say spiritual advice from AI is as trustworthy as advice from a pastor. Among practicing Christians, that number rises to 34%, and among Gen Z and millennials, it approaches 40%. In this episode of Applied Faith, Tyler Yaw breaks down what this means for Christians in the age of chatbots. AI can help with Bible study, organization, summaries, and reflection — but it cannot replace Scripture, the Holy Spirit, wise counsel, pastoral care, or embodied Christian community.The question is not “Can Christians use AI?”The better question is: What authority are we giving it?