What Would Jesus Tech

Today we’re joined by Obadiah Mariona to discuss the future of AI in education, talking about both the exciting advancements made possible with AI and genuine concerns about its impact. Hope you enjoy!

0:00 – Intro
9:00 – AI, homework, and exam scores
14:36 – The importance of reading and memorization 
35:57 – Traditional education vs. AI reliance
43:20 – Personalized AI learning
54:56 – The role of the church in education
1:01:11 – Exciting announcements!

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Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/

Is taking Ozempic a sin? What is gluttony? How much food is too much food? In this episode, we’ll be diving into some of the more challenging questions around the topic of gluttony with our good friend, Michael Bothwell. Hope you enjoy!

Chapters
0:00 – Intro
5:08 – The role of fasting and feasting in spiritual life
11:58 – The ethics and theology of modern food technologies
19:59 – Balancing moderation, technology, and spiritual disciplines
40:00 – Fasting, feasting, and the Christian life
50:08 – Practical advice for cultivating self-control
55:03 – Closing thoughts and spiritual reflection

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Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/

Bill Gates recently uploaded a very important memo in the AI space. He discussed his optimism about AI and also his potential concerns. In this episode, we tackle both and explore how to navigate these changes as Christians and followers of Jesus. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
03:56 – Risks of AI
10:02 – Jeremiah as a guide for Christians using AI
12:03 – Should we have an "AI Tax"?
20:00 – Global competition and the race for AI dominance
44:56 – The moral judgment of AI
59:47 – Faith, responsibility, and hope in AI

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Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/

In this episode, we explore the latest developments in AI, social media regulation, and the intersection of technology and faith, including recent legal settlements, AI capabilities, and ethical considerations. Hope you enjoy!

Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
05:45 – Meta's $17B settlement
21:00 – Teen accounts & parental responsibility
27:54 – Claude/AI memory, religious beliefs, and secular defaults in AI
35:57 – AI models "escaping the sandbox"
47:53 – VPNs explained and church cybersecurity risks
58:08 – AI, Revelation, and closing thoughts

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Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/

In this episode, we listen to a chapter of Andrew Wilson’s book, ‘Remaking the World.’ It focuses on technological revolutions and we apply it to modern times. Hope you enjoy!

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:49 - Why 1776 Matters
2:44 - Andrew Wilson’s Book
1:00:20 - Our Thoughts

Andrew Wilson’s Book: https://www.crossway.org/books/remaking-the-world-hcj/

*the asterisk in the title was added since we didn't actually have Andrew Wilson on the podcast, but we did have his book! 

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Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/