
In this episode of 'Going: where God is at Work', the hosts discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and missions. They explore the importance of ongoing learning, share their experiences with various AI tools, and reflect on the benefits and drawbacks of using AI in ministry. The conversation emphasizes the need for creativity, human interaction, and the potential impact of AI on job markets and personal standards in creative work.
🛠️ AI Tools Discussed:
Gamma AI – Used for automatically generating slide presentations from text.
Suggested Link: https://gamma.app
ChatGPT (OpenAI) – For translation, word processing, and conversational language learning.
Suggested Link: https://chat.openai.com
Napkin AI – Mentioned as a visual thinking/brainstorming tool.
Suggested Link: https://napkin.one
NotebookLM (RAG - Retrieval-Augmented Generation) – AI tool for querying uploaded documents.
Suggested Link: https://notebooklm.google
International Coalition for Evangelical Theological Educators (ICETE) – Mentioned in relation to polycentric missions training.
Suggested Link: https://icete.online
Evangelical Missions Quarterly (EMQ) – A resource used for ongoing missiology learning.
Suggested Link: https://missionexus.org/evangelical-missions-quarterly
Canva – Used for document translation and design.Suggested Link: https://www.canva.com
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Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts
02:42 Exploring Artificial Intelligence in Missions
04:03 The Importance of Ongoing Learning
11:20 Experiences with AI Tools
25:03 Benefits and Drawbacks of AI in Mission Work
32:01 Concluding Thoughts on AI and Human Interaction