S6 E5: Preparing Families for the Age of AI

Episode Summary Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than most parents can track — and it will shape our children's future far more than it will ever shape ours. In this essential episode, Suzanne Phillips is joined by Ryan Findley — a Christian, husband, father of three, former teacher turned tech professional, and founder of Evergreen Faith. Having spent six years working in Silicon Valley, Ryan has seen firsthand how quickly AI capabilities are expanding and how easily they could follow the same dangerous trajectory as social media and smartphones if parents don't act now. This conversation moves beyond fear or hype and equips parents with a biblically grounded framework for thinking clearly about AI. Together, Suzanne and Ryan explore how to prepare children for a world we haven't lived in — not just practically, but spiritually — by addressing the root issues of discernment, formation, and worldview. If you feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or underprepared for the Age of AI, this episode will bring clarity, language, and direction. ⸻ Episode Highlights ✔️ Ryan's journey from education into the tech world ✔️ Why AI will impact our children more than any generation before them ✔️ How Christians should approach AI from a biblical worldview ✔️ A helpful framework for parents: shortcuts, supports, and superpowers ✔️ Why "doing nothing" is not a neutral option ✔️ How parents can begin setting boundaries and forming discernment now ✔️ What churches and schools must consider in the Age of AI ✔️ Practical steps families can take today — without panic ✔️ The shadow side of AI: Stunted development & digital sloth Siloed and severed lives Substitution of AI for human growth Superiority thinking & detachment from reality 🎧 Listen Now: ⸻ Featured Resources AI Parenting Course A comprehensive course equipping parents to navigate AI wisely and biblically. 👉 www.aiparentingcourse.com 💸 Use Code BEACON1 for $10 off AI Self Defense (For Kids & Families) Tools to help children understand, recognize, and respond to AI risks. 👉 www.aiselfdefense.kids 💸 Use Code BEACON1 for $5 off Evergreen Faith A hub for parents, churches, and schools seeking support in the Age of AI. 👉 Visit evergreen.faith online for guidance and resources ⸻ A Call-to-Action 📲 Learn More from Ryan Findley & Evergreen Faith Explore resources that help families integrate AI safely and intentionally. 📲 Stay Connected with Beacon Parent Instagram: @suzannephillips_ Instagram: @beacon_parent Website: www.beaconparent.com  ✨ Join Parent Club Foundational discipleship, cultural clarity, and community support for parents navigating today's challenges. 👉 Join here → https://community.beaconparent.com/offers/mLSFLoXT/checkout 🏫 Considering Alternative Education or Homeschool Pod? Explore The Pod Packet — a step-by-step guide for creating simple, intentional learning communities for your family. 👉 https://www.thepodpacket.com ⸻ Identity Truth for the Family Technology will shape the future — but formation shapes discernment. When parents lead with truth, wisdom, and intentional boundaries, children learn to engage innovation without losing their humanity or their faith. ⸻ In Closing Parents, you were not called to raise children who simply keep up with the future — but children who can discern it. If this episode helped you think more clearly about AI, share it with another parent, pastor, or educator who needs language and confidence for this conversation.