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Welcome to the AI and Faith podcast! We are a community of expert technologists, professionals and faith leaders bringing the ancient wisdom of the world’s major religions to the ethics of artificial intelligence.

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August 21, 2026Episode 7038 min

The Golden Rule and the Narrow Path: Building AI That Keeps Its Word #70

Listen to a conversation with Luke Hartsock, co-founder and CEO of Gearvox, and Greg Cootsona, AI and Faith's executive director. Dive into this conversation about Luke's most recent paper: " When Words Become Weights: How LLMs Humiliate the Word, and How to Build Dialogue That Doesn't ." They also discussed how faith can influence AI development and Luke's AI system called GANDALF . Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/ai-that-keeps-its-word/ Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership. Production: Penny Yuen Host: Greg Cootsona Guest: Luke Hartsock Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

August 6, 2026Episode 6937 min

How to Use the Bible to Guide Our Artificial Intelligence Decisions #69

Listen to Doug Estes and Marcus Schwarting, two Christian biblical scholars, discuss their new book: 40 Bible Passages About AI: Scripture for an Age of Intelligent Machines. Take a deep dive with us while learning all about the ways AI decisions can be guided from the Bible. From what to do and what not to do to specific passages, they shed light on the many difficult decisions facing humanity. You can read the book here: https://www.amazon.com.br/Bible-Passages-About-Scripture-Intelligent-ebook/dp/B0H5LHQ8HM Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/bible-to-guide-ai-decisions-69/ Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership. Production: Penny Yuen Host: Gilad Berenstein Guests: Dr. Douglas Estes and Dr. Marcus Schwarting Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

July 30, 2026Episode 6646 min

Two Chaplains Discuss Artificial Intelligence and Bioethics #68

In this conversation, we were joined by Tracy Trothen and Jason Weiner, a Christian and a Jewish chaplain on the front lines of bioethics. We discussed how each of them bring their faith and religious tradition to the very modern questions posed by bioethics and artificial intelligence emergence into this field. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/chaplains-discuss-ai-bioethics/ See more bioethics resources here: https://aiandfaith.org/news/ai-and-bioethics-resources/ Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership. Production: Penny Yuen Host: Gilad Berenstein Guests: Dr. Tracy Trothen and Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

July 16, 2026Episode 6752 min

AI News, Current Events, and Critical Conversations #67

There is so much happening in the world of artificial intelligence that keeping up can feel impossible. To help us cut through the noise, we invited two experts from the AI and Faith community to unpack what’s on their radar right now. Our guests are Ben Christensen, business technologist and founder of SAP Interfaith Alliance, and Dr. Marcus Schwarting, AI researcher at SUNY Buffalo and senior editor at AI and Faith. Tune in as we discuss the latest AI model releases, AI and discrimination, the ethics of dual-use technologies, and the feedback our editor has been hearing from you, our listeners. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/ai-and-islamic-law/ Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership. Production: Penny Yuen Host: Gilad Berenstein Guests: Ben Christensen and Dr. Marcus Schwarting Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

July 2, 2026Episode 6638 min

AI and Islamic Law: A Practical Approach #66

Listen to our interview with Salah Dandan, a lawyer and business executive in the technology, media, and telecommunication sectors. He discussed how Sharia principles can serve as a legal framework for developing artificial intelligence systems. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/ai-and-islamic-law/ Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership. Production: Penny Yuen Host: Pablo Andrés Ruz Salmones Guest: Salah Dandan Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

June 18, 2026Episode 6547 min

A Deep Dive into the Pope's Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence #65

In this conversation, we were joined by two brilliant Christian scholars with deep expertise in artificial intelligence, to discuss many elements and insights from the pope's encyclical regarding artificial intelligence. This podcast episode will touch on the common good, human distinctiveness, flourishing versus efficiency, and many other important topics. Meet the speakers: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/pope-encyclical-on-artificial-intelligence-65/ Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership. Production: Penny Yuen Host: Gilad Berenstein Guests: Dr. John P. Slattery and Dr. Noreen Herzfeld Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

June 4, 2026Episode 6440 min

Where AI and Religion Meet: A Theology of Technology? #64

Listen to an interview with Timothy Dalrymple, President and CEO of the John Templeton Foundation, and Kenneth Cukier, the Deputy Executive Editor of The Economist. Timothy shared his views on the relationship between theology and artificial intelligence. They also discussed sentience, AGI and the meaning of intelligence. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/theology-of-technology/ Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership. Production: Penny Yuen Speakers: Kenneth Cukier and Timothy Dalrymple Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

May 21, 2026Episode 6340 min

Responsible AI with a Lens on Children and the Family #63

In this episode, we’re joined by Ben Olsen, longtime AI and Faith expert and the founder of the Faith Family Technology Network. We dive into a fascinating conversation about the organization’s mission and their role in navigating the defining political and social questions of our time—specifically, how the evolution of artificial intelligence is reshaping the lives of children and families. Meet the speakers: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/responsible-ai-for-children-and-family/ Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership. Production: Penny Yuen Host: Gilad Berenstein Guest: Benjamin Olsen Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

May 7, 2026Episode 6244 min

Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work #62

Listen to a conversation with expert sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund, a specialist in the relationship between science and religion. Interviewed by Greg Cootsona, she talks about her new book, "Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work" and discusses how faith, work, and religious identity intersect. Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership. Production: Penny Yuen Host: Greg Cootsona Guest: Elaine Ecklund Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

April 30, 2026Episode 6136 min

AI and Plurality: Building an AI Grounded on Community Relationships #61

Listen to an interview with Glen Weyl on the intersection of AI, plurality, and faith communities. We discuss the vital importance of bringing communities, diverse religions, and technology together, building an environment where AI development takes religious perspectives into consideration. Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/ai-and-plurality/ Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership. Production: Penny Yuen Host: Pablo Andrés Ruz Salmones Guests: Glen Weyl Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39