Episodes 65
Avg. Duration 35m
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Apple Rating 4.7 (7)
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Welcome to the AI and Faith podcast! We are a community of expert technologists, professionals and faith leaders bringing the ancient wisdom of the world’s major religions to the ethics of artificial intelligence.

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Where AI and Religion Meet: A Theology of Technology? #64

Jun 04, 2026 40m

Listen to an interview with Timothy Dalrymple, President and CEO of the John Templeton Foundation, and Kenneth Cukier, the Deputy Executive Editor of The Economist. Timothy shared his views on the…

Responsible AI with a Lens on Children and the Family #63

May 21, 2026 40m

In this episode, we’re joined by Ben Olsen, longtime AI and Faith expert and the founder of the Faith Family Technology Network. We dive into a fascinating conversation about the organization’s…

Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work #62

May 07, 2026 44m

Listen to a conversation with expert sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund, a specialist in the relationship between science and religion. Interviewed by Greg Cootsona, she talks about her new book,…

AI and Plurality: Building an AI Grounded on Community Relationships #61

Apr 30, 2026 36m

Listen to an interview with Glen Weyl on the intersection of AI, plurality, and faith communities. We discuss the vital importance of bringing communities, diverse religions, and technology together,…

AI, the Law, and the Impact on Society #60

Apr 16, 2026 1h 3m

In this conversation, we were joined by three legal experts to discuss the myriad of ways that artificial intelligence is impacting the law, our legal system, and our lives. We explore this topic…

Social Robots and Religious Technology #59

Apr 02, 2026 25m

The price of manufacturing robots is rapidly dropping, and consumer desire for them is increasing. We’re standing on the threshold of a new social landscape and will soon live in a world with robots…

Teaching AI to Care: Prioritizing Wisdom and Compassion over Raw Intelligence #58

Mar 19, 2026 36m

What if the key to safe AI and AGI isn't making it smarter, but making it wiser? AI and Faith Research Director Mark Graves discusses his approach to AI development that prioritizes practical wisdom…

A Deep Dive into Transhumanism and the Christian Perspective #57

Mar 05, 2026 42m

In this fascinating conversation, we meet Micah Redding, the founder of the Christian Transhumanist Association. He shares the history of transhumanism and introduces the community of Christians who…

AI and the Rise of Digital Religions with Prof. Dr. Beth Singler #56

Feb 19, 2026 44m

In this fascinating conversation, Beth Singler and Gilad Berenstein dive into the complex topic of digital religions. They discussed the many ways established religions are adopting technology and…

The Enlightened Bottom Line #55

Feb 05, 2026 44m

In this conversation, we were joined by two Silicon Valley investors, Daryn Dodson and Jenna Nicholas, who focus on investing in artificial intelligence in a way that is positive sum for society,…

Community Q&A with Our New Executive Director #54

Jan 29, 2026 43m

We were thrilled to have our new Executive Director, Greg Cootsona, back on the podcast to look back at his first hundred days, to answer a few questions from all of you, and to discuss some of the…

Lessons from Faith for a Future of AI Abundance #53

Jan 15, 2026 40m

In this episode, we dive deeply into the AI abundance philosophy. We spend time with our guests Brian Sigmon and Dr. David Zvi Kalman, imagining how good things could possibly get, due to the arrival…

Beyond the Factory: Rethinking Our Industrial Mindset for a Sustainable Future #52

Dec 18, 2025 29m

Listen to an interview with filmmaker and PhD John O’Keefe, on how changing our current industrial mindset is necessary to save our planet, and the need for a cultural revolution if we want to…

Artificial Love: The Authenticity of Relational AI #51

Dec 04, 2025 45m

As “love bots” and “design-your-companion” systems become more sophisticated, and as they begin to move from the screen into artificial bodies, we are confronted with one of the oldest human…

Ethics of Life and Mind in the Era of AI #50

Nov 20, 2025 44m

In this episode, we will go beyond a single worldview to explore how diverse faith traditions approach the moral challenges of AI and bioethics. Join us and three experts: Dr. Mohammed Ghaly, Dr.…

Critical Questions and a Deep Dive into AI‘s Impacts on Wars and Military Conflict with Albert Gombis #49

Nov 06, 2025 42m

In this episode, we were joined by Al Gombis, a senior leader from the United States government, who has spent decades thinking about the integration of technology into our national security,…

Ethics at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Human Biology #48

Oct 30, 2025 53m

In this wide-ranging conversation, we were joined by three renowned experts in the field of bioethics, medical ethics, and their intersection with technology. Braden Molhoek, Ted Peters and Sara-Jo…

AI, Bioethics, and Spiritual Understanding: Matters of Life and How To Live #47

Oct 16, 2025 31m

Listen to an interview with renowned bioethicist and AI ethicist Wendell Wallach. He discuss how he became involved in the ethics of emerging technologies, the connection between bioethics and AI…

Introducing Our New Executive Director: Greg Cootsona #46

Oct 02, 2025 29m

In this episode, we’re excited to introduce Greg Cootsona as AI and Faith’s new Executive Director. From his early life and journey of faith, to his deep engagement with theology, science, and…

How Religious Leaders Evaluate and Use Technology: Insights from Microsoft Research #45

Sep 25, 2025 24m

This summer, Nina Lutz, a PhD student at the University of Washington, joined Microsoft Research to interview nearly 50 religious leaders on how they approach technology in both ministry and personal…

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