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
S1E13: Enduring Principles for the Digital Age
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Regardless of how digitized we do and don't become, there's a first-order relationship with nature we must consider and remember. In this episode, we are joined by Brian McLaren, an author, activist, and speaker. In this conversation, we explore the concept of the poly crisis, the role of technology, particularly AI, in shaping our future, and the need for a rethinking of spirituality and rituals in a rapidly changing world. McLaren shares his journey from non-fiction to science fiction writing, reflecting on the importance of community, critical thinking, and the need for new rituals that connect us to nature and each other. The discussion emphasizes the challenges and opportunities presented by technology in the context of faith and spirituality, urging listeners to engage thoughtfully with these changes.