Catholic Futurist
For all those curious about the world of tomorrow and how to navigate the crucial choices presented by emerging technology, guided by the practical and timeless wisdom of the Catholic faith, join Benjamin Crockett on the Catholic Futurist Podcast.
Episodes
12 episodes
Will AI Create a New Super-Elite?
What scares people about AI isn’t just how fast it’s moving — it’s how quickly speed can harden into permanent power.In this episode of Catholic Futurist, Benjamin Crockett speaks with Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP, about the growin...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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14:38
Star Wars & Catholicism: Is anyone beyond redemption?
Is anyone truly beyond redemption?Benjamin Crockett and professor Fr. Alejandro Crosthwaite, OP reflect on Darth Vader’s fall and redemption through a Catholic lens, unpacking how fear and the desire for control distort love, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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56:58
AI, Loneliness, and the Need for Real Presence
Artificial intelligence promises efficiency and connection, but many people feel more lonely than ever. Why?In this episode of Catholic Futurist, host Benjamin Crockett is joined by Fr. John Paul Mary Zeller, EWTN chaplain, to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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41:57
AI in Parish Life: What Every Catholic Needs to Know
What should Catholic priests actually do with AI — right now? Ignore it? Fear it? Or use it strategically to amplify evangelization?In this episode, Benjamin Crockett is joined by ministry innovators Edmundo Reyes and Edmund Mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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51:25
What AI Can’t Teach: A Catholic Priest on the Future of Education
AI can write an essay in seconds — but what happens to the mind that never learns to think?In this episode, host Benjamin Crockett sits down with Fr. Kenny Ang, Research Professor at the Pontifical University of Santa Croce, to...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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56:38
AI May Flatter But It’s Not Your Friend
Can AI offer companionship—or just the illusion of it?In this episode, host Benjamin Crockett speaks with Fr. Michael Baggot, LC (Assistant Professor, Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum) about the rise of artifi...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:18
The Pope, Deepfakes & the Future of Media
In the age of AI, discerning what’s real from what’s fake has never been more urgent. With mass-produced content and convincing deepfakes everywhere, how can Catholics find the truth online?In this episode of Catholic Futurist,...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:31
What we lose when we outsource our humanity to AI
AI is tempting us to outsource our thinking, our labor, and even our relationships. As technology makes life "easier," are we losing what it means to be human?In this episode of Catholic Futurist, host Benjamin Crockett sits do...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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45:16
Unlocking the Church’s Ancient Libraries with AI
The Church’s history holds centuries of wisdom—but much of it has remained hidden in archives. Now, a groundbreaking project in Rome is changing that.Join host Benjamin Crockett in conversation with Father David Nazar, SJ (Admi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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54:12
AI’s Impact: Creativity, Jobs, and Faith
What is Artificial Intelligence—really?AI isn’t just about faster processors or smarter machines. It’s about the nature of creativity, the future of work, and how we respond to changes that could reshape society in profound way...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:10:17
Building Magisterium AI: A Catholic Response to ChatGPT
Secular AI often misunderstands Catholicism. That’s why Matthew Harvey Sanders and his team built Magisterium AI — a chatbot rooted in the Church’s authentic documents, designed to provide faithful answers. In this episode...
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Episode 2
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