Norway Bishop Erik Varden: Authentic Hope, Weaponized Christianity, AI Spirituality and More

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Thanks for listening! Let us know what you think. God bless!Gina Christian of OSV News sits down with Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim, Norway, for his thoughts on a range of topics, including hope amid an angst-ridden world; artificial intelligence (AI); countering -- and healing -- the weaponization of the Christian faith for political gain; and the need for patience. Bishop Varden also shared what he's reading right now, his favorite music, and one pastime he manages to fit into his busy schedule. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com, and visit Bishop Varden's website at coramfratribus.com. (Many thanks to St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland, for hosting this interview.)Read our OSV News interview with Bishop Erik Varden.

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