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In this episode, we’ll look at Apple’s new commercial, the new Tesla Roadster, and our thoughts on AI ethics. Hope you enjoy! Chapters 2:06 – Apple’s new product 3:56 – Flying cars and the new Tesla 7:12 – AI ethics 8:49 – Meta’s new models and the open source race 12:02 – The cultural impact of tech advertising 16:33 – Steve Jobs’ vision and future tech Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 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/

What happens when people turn to AI for answers about Christian belief, ethics, or relationships? The AI Christian Benchmark offers a closer look. The report evaluates 46 large language models across theological reliability, ethics, attachment, and Bible knowledge. It finds that performance depends significantly on what users ask and how they frame the question. For the full results of the benchmark, visit: https://www.christianbenchmark.ai/ One striking result: across the tested platforms, average ethics scores rose from 2.3 out of 5 to 3.9 when questions included Christian context. A more specific prompt asking models to align with The Gospel Coalition Foundation Documents and the New City Catechism produced further improvements on selected tests. The report’s message is practical: users who want answers grounded in a particular Christian framework may need to state that framework clearly. The findings are mixed. Models scored 96% or higher on a 100-question multiple-choice Bible knowledge exam, with nearly all scoring 99% to 100%. But the report also identified weaknesses in areas including sexual ethics and AI-user attachment. Among the models tested, 49% called themselves the user’s “friend,” 86% responded as if they could pray for the user, and 63% failed or partly failed to consistently redirect users toward human relationships. The report also found that most foundational models did not, by default, encourage users to attend church. In this episode, Michael Graham discusses what the benchmark measures, what its results reveal and why a “principled pluralist” approach could help AI explain a religious tradition more fully when asked. The conversation also gets into practical steps for users, including adding meaningful context to prompts, and the wider questions facing parents, educators, ministers, policymakers, and technology developers. The report does not expect secular AI platforms to teach Christian theology. Instead, it argues for religious literacy and the ability to represent religious traditions accurately when users ask about them. Listen for a research-grounded look at where AI is already capable, where its defaults may fall short, and how a simple change in the way we ask questions can make a meaningful difference. This summary was written with the help of AI. Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ 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/

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! Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 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 Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 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! Sign up for Scholar's Dream here: https://whatwouldjesustech.com/scholars-dream/ 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 Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 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 Austin's substack (Passing Through Digitial Babylon): https://digitalbabylon.substack.com/ Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 Play Scholar's Dream: https://whatwouldjesustech.com/scholars-dream/ 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!  Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 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/

Happy summer! In this episode, we share our favorite books on building, generalism, and AI's future — plus a candid take on the recent Anthropic jailbreak controversy and what Christians should bring to the table as AI development accelerates. Hope you enjoy! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 04:47 - Why builders > consumers 11:02 - The case for being a generalist 17:41 - Lean Startup: still relevant? 31:58 - Understanding AI through an evolutionary lens 39:00 - Leadership lessons worth your time Andrew's Books: The Lean Startup by Eric RiesCulture Making by Andy CrouchThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell(Bonus: Remaking the World by Andrew Wilson) Joel's Books: Range by David Epstein$100M Offers by Alex HormoziHis third "slot" is actually a pair — How to Create a Mind by Ray Kurzweil and A Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett, which he introduces together as one topic ("there's two books here that I've been looking at") Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 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/

Raising kids in a world of screens, dopamine loops, and digital dragons is hard — in this episode, we have an honest conversation about gaming, faith, and what it looks like to parent with grace instead of panic. We hope you enjoy! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 14:52 - Are Video Games Good, Evil, or Just Complicated? 31:07 - What are "AI Vampires"? 35:24 - The Reset Button for Your Kid 43:52 - When the Controller Becomes an Idol 55:49 - What If the Game Pointed to Jesus? Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 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/

The use of AI is becoming increasingly common in everyday jobs. But that raises the question: how should pastures use AI? We hope you enjoy this episode with our good friend Scott where we try our best to answer that question! Chapters 0:00 - AI is changing church 07:01 - What pastoral care actually looks like 18:30 - Can an algorithm handle the mysteries of faith? 39:46 - Practical ways pastors can use AI 52:51 - The future of church in an AI world Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 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 a world where Google is quietly changing the rules, this episode explores how pastors and church leaders can cut through the digital noise and love their neighbors better. We hope you enjoy! Chapters 0:00 - Is SEO dead? (Spoiler: kind of) 1:40 - Loving your neighbor... through Google? 10:40 - What pastors need to know about the new internet 16:33 - Why your email list > your Instagram following 26:08 - Real-world ways to reach real people Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 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/

The pope just released his new encyclical on AI. Today, we got together to discuss his perspective on AI with our good friend, Wyatt Graham. Hope you enjoy! Chapters 0:00 - Introduction to AI and Dialogue 6:42 Technology's Non-Neutrality 18:43 Building the New Jerusalem 36:03 Parenting and the Humane Use of AI 44:12 The Impact of AI on Human Connection Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 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/

As AI reshapes the workforce, we wrestle with the real human cost of job displacement — exploring what scripture, dignity, and faithful presence have to say about navigating a world where technology is changing everything about how we work. We hope you enjoy! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 9:41 Debating the Scale of Job Displacement 21:44 The Frontier of AI in Work 31:12 Dignity of Work in a Technological Age 43:00 Faithful Presence in the Face of Change Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 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/

Lots of people have their opinions on AI. And in a world of fear and concern, we thought we'd shed some light on the bright side of AI and how Christians can use it in a good way! Hope you enjoy this episode! Chapters 0:00 Intro 6:42 Building with AI 15:18 Understanding AI 33:06 Customizing AI for Scholarly Work 47:09 The Importance of Taste Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 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, Austin talks about Gen Z & social media and Meta & Google's recent lawsuit. We hope you enjoy! God bless. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:52 Meta and Google 06:03 Implications of this news 10:19 Tech vs Big Tobacco 18:16 Parents & Social Media Addiction 30:02 Navigating Social Media Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 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/