God, AI & Us: A Faithful Starting Point
An invitation to an upcoming Webinar
Artificial Intelligence has gone from “weird internet novelty” to something that’s quietly shaping everyday life: how we work, how we communicate, how we search for answers, how we create, and—yes—even how we show up for our faith community.
And if you’re a Christian who feels a little behind the curve, uneasy, or just tired of the constant hype and doom… you’re not alone.
That’s why I’m hosting a simple, accessible on-ramp conversation.
God, AI & Us: A Faithful Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Thursday, February 19, 2026 — 11 AM CT
(That’s 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT)
Why this conversation, and why now?
A lot of the AI discussion Christians encounter tends to land in one of two places:
“This is obviously evil—avoid it at all costs.”
“This is obviously amazing—use it for everything immediately.”
Neither response is very pastoral.
Neither response is very Wesleyan, either.
I keep noticing the temptation to skip discernment, skip community wisdom, and skip the hard (but holy) work of asking better questions.
So, I want us to slow down long enough to ask what it means to engage AI as disciples. As people who believe God is present in a changing world, and who want our posture to look like Jesus.
What we’ll cover
This is an introductory session—think tutorial level, not a graduate seminar.
We’ll talk about:
What AI actually is (in plain language, without tech jargon)
Why it feels spiritually charged (even when people pretend it’s purely “neutral”)
The theological questions it raises: about personhood, truth, creativity, wisdom, community, and power
A values-based posture for discernment—so you’re not stuck reacting to every new headline
Grace-filled possibilities that are easy to miss when the conversation stays fearful
I’ll be drawing on themes from my book God and the Machine, but you don’t need to have read it to attend. This is designed to be accessible for people who are curious, cautious, skeptical, or just trying to get their bearings.
What I’m hoping you walk away with
My goal isn’t to convince you AI is “good” or “bad.”
Instead, I’d like to leave you with:
clarity about what AI is and why it matters,
a faithful framework for discernment,
and permission to ask better questions—in community, without shame.
How to join
And if you already know the question you want to ask—but you’re not sure how to phrase it—bring it anyway. This is exactly the kind of space where we can be learners together.