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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 1H 8M

Is AI Becoming the New God? (The Danger of the Easy Path) with Joshua "Moses" Larrabee

from Life Death & the Law · host Deason Garner & Hansen

Is AI the New God? From Marine Atheist to Eastern Orthodox Convert: Moses Larrabee on Struggle, Faith, and the Danger of the Easy PathIn this incredibly raw and powerful conversation, former Marine Corps Sergeant Moses Larrabee (formerly Joshua) shares his extraordinary journey from being an "annoying teenage atheist" and a self-reliant Marine, to finding the fullness of truth in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Moses dives deep into his personal struggles with violence and a search for strong masculine identity, which ultimately led him to a transformative conversion and taking on the patron name of St. Moses the Ethiopian—a reformed killer and desert pirate.We explore how his experience in the Marine Corps taught him discipline and how that same principle—the necessity of struggle—applies to spiritual life.Key Takeaways You Can't Miss:1. The Paradox of Faith: Why spiritual life requires you to "die to yourself" to find true life.2. The Marine Corps Mindset: How Moses was successful in boot camp by "turning your brain off" and simply following instructions.3. The Dangers of AI: Moses's stark warning about how over-reliance on technology and the "easy path" weakens our cognitive and spiritual strength.4. Roko's Basilisk Explained: The terrifying thought experiment that pushes people to help create an all-powerful, vengeful AI.5. The Forgiveness of a Sinner: How his life as a foster parent and his relationship with his priest, Father Ambrose, showed him the true nature of God's unconditional love and forgiveness.This episode is a must-listen for anyone wrestling with faith, questioning the role of technology, or seeking strength in their own struggles.TUNE IN: Moses's story proves that you have permission to fail and that true strength is found in surrender.Visit https://deasongarnerlaw.com or call (928) 783-4575Follow Deason Garner & Hansen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/JGzv42UBzXoLmQQF/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dghlawfirm?igsh=am43eGkxYWN2cG11

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