The Dangers of AI and What It Means for The Church and Your Family with Doug Smith (Part 2)

Find the book (Un)Intentional by Doug Smith here:https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Screens-Secretly-Shape-Desires/dp/1625861966Doug Smith's Website:https://thatdougsmith.com/Watch more episodes of The Covenant Eyes Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@covenanteyes_____________________________________________________In this second part of a powerful two-part interview, Covenant Eyes' Karen Potter sits down with Doug Smith, author of "Unintentional," to discuss artificial intelligence and its impact on ministry and the family. Doug unpacks the sinister design behind AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini and how they are creating a "race to intimacy". He discusses the heartbreaking reality of AI-generated pornography, deepfakes, and sextortion, and how AI is being used to prey on children.Doug also warns ministry leaders about the dangers of using AI as a tool and the risk of becoming less discerning as a result. He explains the spiritual battle at play and the ways AI can become a modern-day idol. This episode serves as an urgent call to action to protect your family and be intentional in the face of rapidly changing technology.Timestamps:00:00: Introduction to Part 2 with Mike Stone00:33: The downfalls of AI for ministry leaders01:55: The "race to intimacy" and deceptive nature of AI04:08: The dark side of AI: deepfakes, AI pornography, and sextortion08:29: The "not my kid" fallacy and how AI dehumanizes people09:34: The concept of AI as a modern idol12:05: How AI shapes worldviews for Christians13:13: Balancing life in a tech-saturated world29:13: Learn more from Doug SmithSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved