School Phone Bans and AI & the Church

May 23, 2024

Season 5, Ep 20

On this episode, Pastors Brian and Judah are joined by Josh Uht, Bridgeway's Director of Connections and Communications. They talk about a new study revealing the benefits of banning phones at middle schools, and consider how Christians should interact with AI.

Articles

Norway's School Cell Phone Ban: https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/norways-school-cell-phone-ban-boosts-student-grades-health-model-us-schools-parents-children-development-reading-abilities-mental-health-human-contact-policy

"Christians Shouldn't Fear AI" by Mike Kirby and Matthew Emadi: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christians-fear-ai/

"A New Era of AI is Here and the Church is not Ready" by Russell Moore: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/may-web-only/chatgpt-4o-russell-moore-ai-church.html

"AI Preachers and Teachers? No Thanks, Say Most Americans" by Adam Macinnis: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2024/may/artificial-intelligence-skepticism-study-spiritual-chatbot-.html

"Uncanny Valley": https://www.britannica.com/topic/uncanny-valley

Links to Other Content: Bridgeway's Faith & Culture Seminars: https://www.bridgeway.church/faith-culture/ Bridgeway's Sermons: https://www.bridgeway.church/sermons/ Pastor Lance Hahn Podcast: https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Thought-Revolution-with-Lance-Hahn

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