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Could AI be the unexpected tool in spreading the gospel?
Description
On this episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Mark Turman sits down with Dr. Hormoz Shariat for a thought-provoking conversation at the crossroads of artificial intelligence and Christian faith. With a PhD in AI and a heart for gospel ministry in Iran, Dr. Shariat brings a rare and insightful perspective to the digital revolution shaping our world.
Together, they explore how AI has developed over time, what it means for the future of the church, and how Christians can respond with both wisdom and courage. What are the opportunities AI presents for ministry? Where should we draw the line? And how can believers stay rooted in biblical truth while navigating these technological shifts?
This conversation offers a clear-eyed, redemptive lens for understanding AI’s role in our lives—and how we might use it to advance the kingdom of God.
Topics
- (01:31): Introducing Dr. Hormoz Shariat
- (03:34): Update on Iran Alive ministry
- (08:24): Understanding the history and breakthroughs of AI
- (17:18): Generative AI and its future impact
- (19:09): Ethical concerns and potential dangers of AI
- (28:39): AI's influence on media and personalization
- (33:00): Spiritual limitations of AI
- (35:21): Government regulations on AI-generated content
- (39:05): Personification of AI: Emotional and ethical implications
- (43:25): Using AI in ministry: Opportunities and challenges
- (48:45): The future of AI in Bible translation
Resources
- How has Denison Forum impacted your faith?
- Who Am I? Identity • Denison Forum
- Subscribe to The Daily Article by Dr. Jim Denison
- Iran Alive Ministries
- “The Billy Graham of Iran”: The incredible journey of Dr. Hormoz Shariat
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- Google AI makes breakthrough in biology
- The peril of AI and the path to transcendent hope
- Winners of the Nobel Prize in physics warn of AI dangers
- “I have the power to manipulate, monitor, and destroy anything I want”: The threat of autonomous AI and the unique response of biblical faith
- AI resurrects 2,000-year-old writings in $1 million Vesuvius Challenge
- Is “safe, secure, and trustworthy” AI possible? Biden issues Executive Order on artificial intelligence
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