The New Garden
Can God be found in the algorithm? How far should our powers with A.I. extend, and how should the church respond? What does artificial intelligence mean for human connection and the way we love? These questions drive The New Garden, a podcast at the crossroads of theology and technology. Each week, co-hosts Tony Sundermeier, Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, and Brent Macon, Atlanta-based tech entrepreneur and thought leader, sit down with theologians, academics, and innovators to wrestle with the spiritual and ethical implications of A.I. In this first episode, we begin by setting the stage with the central issues and questions that The New Garden will unpack in future episodes. New episodes drop every Thursday on all major podcast platforms, with video versions available on YouTube and at firstpresatl.org. #TheNewGardenPodcast #FaithAndTech #AIandTheology #ArtificialIntelligence #TechAndFaith #ChurchAndAI #SpiritualityInTech #BigQuestions #HumanConnection #PodcastLaunch #FaithInTheDigitalAge #YouTubePodcast
The New Garden
S1E12: Prophets In The Machine
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What's the role of our prophets & machines in keeping us on course in the future? In this episode, Anna Robbins discusses the integration of AI in theological education, particularly through an AI-driven ethics course. She shares insights on the use of AI avatars for teaching, the importance of human connection in education, and the potential of AI to enhance theological formation. Robbins also reflects on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, emphasizing the need for discernment in its application within academia and personal lives. Dr. Robbins is the president of Acadia Divinity College.