Build the Church
Welcome to Build the Church, the podcast designed to equip pastors and ministry leaders with practical strategies, innovative ideas, and actionable insights to grow and lead thriving churches. Hosted by Josh Roberie, each episode explores church leadership, growth strategies, branding, and effective ministry, empowering you to overcome challenges and build a vibrant community of believers. Whether you're planting a new church or leading an established one, Build the Church will provide you with the tools and inspiration to lead with confidence and impact.
Build the Church
Is Artificial Intelligence Hijacking Modern Ministry?
On this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, Josh Roberie unpacks one of the biggest questions facing pastors today: Should churches embrace generative AI—or avoid it altogether?
From the Roman roads and Gutenberg’s printing press to the rise of the internet, Josh shows how technology has always shaped the way the gospel spreads. He explains what generative AI actually is, how pastors can use it for sermon prep, creative brainstorming, and content creation, and the ethical pitfalls to avoid—like privacy, bias, and over-reliance on machines.
You’ll walk away with practical guardrails, inspiring examples, and a clear conclusion: AI isn’t a magic wand, but it can be a powerful kingdom tool when stewarded wisely.
Whether you’re skeptical or curious, this episode will help you think through AI’s role in your ministry and how to harness it without losing your voice or authenticity.
