In this episode of The Enduring Church Podcast, Michael Davis sits down with apologist and author Abdu Murray to ask a pressing question for pastors and church leaders: What do we do with AI? They unpack how “AI mania” and the rejection of biology are reshaping culture, why letting a chatbot write your sermon or act as your “prayer partner” is so dangerous, and how over-reliance on AI can dull our minds, distort truth, and deepen loneliness.
Together, they explore how pastors can use AI as a limited tool without surrendering their calling, why hard study still matters for your own spiritual formation, and how the church can disciple people toward real community, critical thinking, and a deeper love for reality as God made it. If you are trying to shepherd a flock in an AI-obsessed age, this conversation will help you lead with clarity, caution, and hope.
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In this episode of The Enduring Church Podcast, Michael Davis sits down with apologist and author Abdu Murray to ask a pressing question for pastors and church leaders: What do we do with AI? They unpack how “AI mania” and the rejection of biology are reshaping culture, why letting a chatbot write your sermon or act as your “prayer partner” is so dangerous, and how over-reliance on AI can dull our minds, distort truth, and deepen loneliness.
Together, they explore how pastors can use AI as a limited tool without surrendering their calling, why hard study still matters for your own spiritual formation, and how the church can disciple people toward real community, critical thinking, and a deeper love for reality as God made it. If you are trying to shepherd a flock in an AI-obsessed age, this conversation will help you lead with clarity, caution, and hope.
The Ugly Truth About How Churches Talk About Money
The Enduring Church
9 months ago
The Ugly Truth About How Churches Talk About Money
Money is one of the most uncomfortable topics in the church, but are we talking about it the wrong way? In this episode of The Enduring Church Podcast, we’re joined by Jason Summers, a major giving officer with decades of experience, to expose the most significant mistakes churches make when discussing money, tithing, and generosity.
Are churches guilt-tripping people into giving? Are they too vague? Too pushy? Too afraid to talk about money at all? We tackle these tough questions and offer practical, biblical solutions to help churches create a culture of generosity without manipulation that encourages faithful giving without turning people away.
If you’ve ever wrestled with how to talk about money in the church, this episode is a must-listen!
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In this episode of The Enduring Church Podcast, Michael Davis sits down with apologist and author Abdu Murray to ask a pressing question for pastors and church leaders: What do we do with AI? They unpack how “AI mania” and the rejection of biology are reshaping culture, why letting a chatbot write your sermon or act as your “prayer partner” is so dangerous, and how over-reliance on AI can dull our minds, distort truth, and deepen loneliness.
Together, they explore how pastors can use AI as a limited tool without surrendering their calling, why hard study still matters for your own spiritual formation, and how the church can disciple people toward real community, critical thinking, and a deeper love for reality as God made it. If you are trying to shepherd a flock in an AI-obsessed age, this conversation will help you lead with clarity, caution, and hope.
