We exist to help Christians use tech, find rest, and glorify God. Join Joel Jacob (Product at Splunk), Austin Gravley (Pastor), and Andrew Noble (PhD Candidate at Nottingham) as they interview leading theologians and technology experts and grow in their ability to imitate Jesus in a digital age. Our primary audience is Christians working in technology, as well as Christian leaders (pastors, parents, youth leaders, etc.). Support us - https://www.patreon.com/WWJT
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The 7 Harms of AI
In this episode, we talk about the 7 harms of AI through a Christian lens, from electricity demand and hallucinations to bias, misuse, and the question of how AI shapes human character. Hope you enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Texas’s political shift and calls to slow data-center growth 14:13 - Faith beyond politics, then the seven harms begin 23:12 - Flattery, chatbot attachment, and a new pastoral challenge 35:33 - AI bias: secular, political, and WEIRD perspectives 50:14 - The seventh harm: AI’s effect on habits and formation 59:22 - Choose practices that form people, not dependence Buy Alan Noble's book: https://www.ivpress.com/to-live-well Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/
46 min
A Beginner's Guide to Crypto & Bitcoin
In this episode, we talk all things crypto, cybersecurity, Christian stewardship, trust in institutions, and how to exibit practical service to neighbors. Hope you enjoy! Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - What Binance is and why the reported hack raises questions 04:04 - Money’s journey from livestock and gold to fiat currency 10:14 - Bitcoin, decentralization, and a finite supply 18:04 - Bitcoin versus Ethereum, exchanges, and Bitcoin ETFs 26:28 - Stablecoins, tracing stolen funds, and recovering losses 38:27 - Faith, connected devices, and serving neighbors through cyber defense Buy Alan Noble's book: https://www.ivpress.com/to-live-well Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/
22 min
Alan Noble on Christian Virtues and AI Ethics
In this episode, we talk with Alan Noble, professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University and author of To Live Well, about how the virtues can shape practical Christian life in a dehumanizing digital age. Hope you enjoy! Chapters 00:00 - Intro 04:16 - Making virtue ethics accessible and practical 06:31 - Courage as a daily Christian practice 11:14 - Pursuing the good, not just efficiency 15:12 - Temperance and hope as guides for AI 17:41 - Resisting despair and acting with hope 19:27 - Techno-utopianism, presumption, and false hope Buy Alan Noble's book: https://www.ivpress.com/to-live-well Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/
19 min
Has Apple Lost Its Way? The HomeView Problem
In this episode, we’ll look at Apple’s new commercial, the new Tesla Roadster, and our thoughts on AI ethics. Hope you enjoy! Chapters 2:06 – Apple’s new product 3:56 – Flying cars and the new Tesla 7:12 – AI ethics 8:49 – Meta’s new models and the open source race 12:02 – The cultural impact of tech advertising 16:33 – Steve Jobs’ vision and future tech Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/
37 min
What AI Gets Wrong (and Right) About Faith, with TGC's Michael Graham
What happens when people turn to AI for answers about Christian belief, ethics, or relationships? The AI Christian Benchmark offers a closer look. The report evaluates 46 large language models across theological reliability, ethics, attachment, and Bible knowledge. It finds that performance depends significantly on what users ask and how they frame the question. For the full results of the benchmark, visit: https://www.christianbenchmark.ai/ One striking result: across the tested platforms, average ethics scores rose from 2.3 out of 5 to 3.9 when questions included Christian context. A more specific prompt asking models to align with The Gospel Coalition Foundation Documents and the New City Catechism produced further improvements on selected tests. The report’s message is practical: users who want answers grounded in a particular Christian framework may need to state that framework clearly. The findings are mixed. Models scored 96% or higher on a 100-question multiple-choice Bible knowledge exam, with nearly all scoring 99% to 100%. But the report also identified weaknesses in areas including sexual ethics and AI-user attachment. Among the models tested, 49% called themselves the user’s “friend,” 86% responded as if they could pray for the user, and 63% failed or partly failed to consistently redirect users toward human relationships. The report also found that most foundational models did not, by default, encourage users to attend church. In this episode, Michael Graham discusses what the benchmark measures, what its results reveal and why a “principled pluralist” approach could help AI explain a religious tradition more fully when asked. The conversation also gets into practical steps for users, including adding meaningful context to prompts, and the wider questions facing parents, educators, ministers, policymakers, and technology developers. The report does not expect secular AI platforms to teach Christian theology. Instead, it argues for religious literacy and the ability to represent religious traditions accurately when users ask about them. Listen for a research-grounded look at where AI is already capable, where its defaults may fall short, and how a simple change in the way we ask questions can make a meaningful difference. This summary was written with the help of AI. Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/
1 hr 3 min
How is AI Changing Education?
Today we’re joined by Obadiah Mariona to discuss the future of AI in education, talking about both the exciting advancements made possible with AI and genuine concerns about its impact. Hope you enjoy! 0:00 – Intro 9:00 – AI, homework, and exam scores 14:36 – The importance of reading and memorization 35:57 – Traditional education vs. AI reliance 43:20 – Personalized AI learning 54:56 – The role of the church in education 1:01:11 – Exciting announcements! Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/
57 min
When Gluttony Meets Technology, with Michael Bothwell
Is taking Ozempic a sin? What is gluttony? How much food is too much food? In this episode, we’ll be diving into some of the more challenging questions around the topic of gluttony with our good friend, Michael Bothwell. Hope you enjoy! Chapters 0:00 – Intro 5:08 – The role of fasting and feasting in spiritual life 11:58 – The ethics and theology of modern food technologies 19:59 – Balancing moderation, technology, and spiritual disciplines 40:00 – Fasting, feasting, and the Christian life 50:08 – Practical advice for cultivating self-control 55:03 – Closing thoughts and spiritual reflection Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/
1 hr 0 min
Bill Gates Just Said THIS About A.I.
Bill Gates recently uploaded a very important memo in the AI space. He discussed his optimism about AI and also his potential concerns. In this episode, we tackle both and explore how to navigate these changes as Christians and followers of Jesus. We hope you enjoy this episode! Sign up for Scholar's Dream here: https://whatwouldjesustech.com/scholars-dream/ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 03:56 – Risks of AI 10:02 – Jeremiah as a guide for Christians using AI 12:03 – Should we have an "AI Tax"? 20:00 – Global competition and the race for AI dominance 44:56 – The moral judgment of AI 59:47 – Faith, responsibility, and hope in AI Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/
1 hr 5 min
AI, Social Media, and the Future of the Church
In this episode, we explore the latest developments in AI, social media regulation, and the intersection of technology and faith, including recent legal settlements, AI capabilities, and ethical considerations. Hope you enjoy! Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 05:45 – Meta's $17B settlement 21:00 – Teen accounts & parental responsibility 27:54 – Claude/AI memory, religious beliefs, and secular defaults in AI 35:57 – AI models "escaping the sandbox" 47:53 – VPNs explained and church cybersecurity risks 58:08 – AI, Revelation, and closing thoughts Austin's substack (Passing Through Digitial Babylon): https://digitalbabylon.substack.com/ Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 Play Scholar's Dream: https://whatwouldjesustech.com/scholars-dream/ Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/
1 hr 11 min
Remaking the World (Again), with Andrew Wilson*
In this episode, we listen to a chapter of Andrew Wilson’s book, ‘Remaking the World.’ It focuses on technological revolutions and we apply it to modern times. Hope you enjoy! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:49 - Why 1776 Matters 2:44 - Andrew Wilson’s Book 1:00:20 - Our Thoughts Andrew Wilson’s Book: https://www.crossway.org/books/remaking-the-world-hcj/ *the asterisk in the title was added since we didn't actually have Andrew Wilson on the podcast, but we did have his book! Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WWJT Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldjesustech/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/cZqTAGrB98 Cohosted by Andrew Noble, Joel Jacob, and Austin Gravley. Original Music by Abigail Neale. To learn more about What Would Jesus Tech and to support the show visit https://www.whatwouldjesustech.com/
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