Podcasts about imago dei

Artificial intelligence is changing everything, from how we learn and work to how the next generation searches for answers about identity, relationships, and even faith. Ryan Helfenbein sits down with Troy Miller, President and CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters, to discuss the growing dangers and opportunities surrounding AI. As young people increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for companionship, guidance, and answers to life's biggest questions, Christians must confront a critical question: What does it truly mean to be human? From social media addiction and parenting to the Imago Dei and the future of the Church, this conversation explores why AI must remain a tool, not a replacement for human relationships, wisdom, community, or God. Can artificial intelligence mimic humanity? Yes. Can it replace what God created? Never.

Can Traditionalism, Annihilationism, and Universalism all be right in some sense? In this episode, Josh Klein and Dr. Tim Stratton sit down with Chad McIntosh to discuss his provocative proposal concerning the nature of hell, the fate of the damned, and what it means to bear (and potentially lose) the image of God. Chad argues for a unique view in which the damned ultimately cease to be human, conscious suffering is not necessarily everlasting, and those who remain are preserved as eternal "monuments" to God's justice and the significance of salvation history. Along the way, we discuss the imago Dei, personal identity, the Second Death, annihilationism, universalism, eternal conscious punishment, libertarian freedom, and whether a person could continue to exist after ceasing to be human. Whether you agree with Chad's proposal or not, this is a fascinating attempt to reason carefully through some of the most difficult questions surrounding the doctrine of hell. ➡️ LEARN MORE ABOUT CHAD ⬅️ https://www.camcintosh.com/about/ ➡️ CONNECT WITH FTM ⬅️ https://www.freethinkingministries.com/contact ➡️ SUPPORT FTM ⬅️ Help us continue producing conversations, articles, and resources designed to help people reason together: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/donate ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 Introducing Chad McIntosh & a New View of Hell 05:08 The Traditionalist Defense: Can All Three Views Be Right? 14:09 Can the Damned Cease to Be Human? 16:58 The Spectrum View of the Imago Dei 20:57 Does This View Make Some People Less Valuable? 34:40 C.S. Lewis and the "Remains" View of Hell 40:00 The Second Death, Rabies & the "Monster" View 48:38 Can Hell Be Eternal Without Eternal Suffering? 55:30 Why Preserve the Damned as "Monuments"? 1:03:32 Will We Interact With These Eternal Monuments? 1:09:09 Free Will in Heaven & the Purpose of the Monuments 1:13:30 Is This View Actually Plausible? 1:17:30 Why This View Matters & Where to Find Chad 1:20:13 Final Thoughts ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Apologetics #FreeThinking #Christianity #Hell #Theology #Philosophy #Annihilationism #Universalism #ImagoDei

What is your God-given purpose, and how do you actually live it out in everyday life? In this episode of Cornerstone Conversations, Trevor, Pastor Josh, and Dylan unpack what it really means to be created in the image of God and why your purpose is much bigger than your job title, career, ministry position, or platform. Whether you are a pastor, mechanic, nurse, teacher, construction worker, stay at home parent, business owner, or somewhere in between, your everyday life has significance because you were created to bear the image of God and represent His character to the world around you. The conversation explores the Imago Dei, Christian purpose, vocation and calling, the false divide between sacred and secular work, spiritual formation, abiding in Jesus, Christian community, and how spending time with God gradually changes the way we think, speak, love, and live. They even dig into the “chameleon effect,” the tendency we have to unconsciously imitate the people we spend time around, and connect it to what happens when a follower of Jesus continually spends time in Scripture, God's presence, and healthy Christian community.   New here or made a decision to follow Jesus today? We would love to connect with you. Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card  

8/23/26 Message from Andy Smith. Continuing in the series "Imago Dei"

Every culture has a value system that is shaped by core beliefs, and western civilization is no exception. Whether you believe in biblical Christianity or not, you have been fundamentally shaped by its ideas. In this episode we'll investigate one of those ideas and how it has impacted the freedoms we take for granted.View series on PursueGOD.org: Pursuit (Series)--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now--Every culture has a value system that is shaped by core beliefs, and western civilization is no exception. Whether you believe in biblical Christianity or not, you have been fundamentally shaped by its ideas. In this lesson we'll investigate one of those ideas and how it has impacted the freedoms we take for granted.Very GoodOf all God's creation in Genesis 1, human beings seem to stand out the most. Read it for yourself: first God created day and night, land and sea. Later he created plants and trees, followed by fish and birds and animals. After all of this creative work, God declared that “it is good”. But he wasn't done. On the final day of creation, after everything was in place and the whole world was prepared, God created human beings. That's when he updated his assessment of his handiwork:‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1:31‬ Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day.What is it about human beings that got a “very good” from the Creator when everything else was merely called “good”? The answer is found in the latin words Imago Dei, a concept first seen a few verses earlier:Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us….”In God's image. Imago Dei. From the first chapter in the Bible, humanity is dignified, not debased. People are different from trees and toads and tadpoles because only human beings are made “in the image of God.” This means we are like God in certain ways, such as mentally (we have the capacity to think and create), relationally (we were designed to be in relationship with others) and spiritually (there's a part of us that lives forever). Imago Dei is also a reference to humanity's responsibility to “reign” and represent God to the rest of creation.So human beings are the crowning achievement of God's creation, the masterpiece of his creativity. This gives every human being inherent value and dignity, and it's the key to understanding God's attitude toward the world. More than anything else in all of creation, people matter to God.Life, Liberty, HappinessImago Dei is the basis for blessing all of mankind in the most practical way: it opens the door to the freedoms we have come to expect. The greatest political experiment in history started in 1776 when 56 brave men signed their names to the Declaration of Independence. The inspiration for that moment can be traced to the biblical concept of Imago Dei. Consider those famous words:“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”The Founding Fathers recognized that there was an authority higher than an English monarch, a human government, or even a group of revolutionaries. God himself was seen as the source of all human rights, and it's because of Imago Dei that those courageous men made their claim to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.Consider the right to life. Where does this come from in the Bible? God makes it clear in his instructions to Noah, and the message should sound familiar:Genesis 9:6 If anyone takes a human life, that person's life will also be taken by human hands. For God made human beings in his own image.Human life is sacred, according to the Bible, because man is made in the image of God. This concept is built into every one of us, which is why we are moved to compassion and righteous anger when we hear stories of the holocaust or see the senseless murder of innocent victims in our day.And what about the right to “liberty?” This concept is remarkably new to human history, as the vast majority of civilizations failed to offer individual personal freedoms. Even some modern regimes have overlooked this basic right on their way to brutalizing their own citizens. Yet God himself modeled an open-handed style of leadership toward Adam:Genesis 2:16-17 But the LORD God warned him, “You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden — except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die.”From the very beginning, God blessed Adam and Eve with every good thing, and then he gave them the liberty to make their own choices, for better or for worse. The self-evident right to individual liberty comes from the God of the Bible.And then there's the “pursuit of happiness” – a concept that is uniquely rooted in the Christian ethic. Many people today view God as a cosmic killjoy, a grumpy old man determined to make our lives miserable. Indeed, misery has been the reality for most of humanity, and many religions are built around explaining its existence. But Christianity is a faith filled with optimism, captured best in Paul's commandment to the church at Philippi:Philippians 4:4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!Long before the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, God invited all people to experience life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And remarkably his invitation extends to all of humanity, not just his followers – because he has made all of us in his image.A Purpose in LifeImago Dei also helps us to answer a timeless question: what is the meaning of life? God's nature provides a clue. Because God is love (1 John 4:16) – and we are made in his image – our purpose is to love. Jesus himself made this clear one day to a group of spiritual leaders. They asked him to identify the most important of the Ten Commandments, and his answer caught them off guard:Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”In answering their question, Jesus intentionally avoided naming any of the Ten Commandments. Instead, he cited the “Shema” – the framing idea behind all of the commandments. He was making a point: humans are built for relationships, not for rules. The religious leaders were focused on laws; Jesus was focused on love.Consider the order Jesus prescribes in the verses above: love God, love others, love yourself. This was a radically new religious idea in Jesus' day, and it flows from Imago Dei. Being created in the image of God means you have the capacity for a real relationship with the God who created you. This relationship transforms your whole way of relating to others, and so you are able to practically love your neighbor. And ultimately you are given permission to love yourself – because your value comes from who you are, not from what you've done.Imago Dei, then, gives every human dignity. It provides the basis for all human rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And it inspires us with a purpose: to love God, others, and even ourselves.

The return of "What About?" Wednesdays! Text us your questions for apologist and pastor Robby Lashua!Inducted into the International Explorers Hall of Fame, in his role as a correspondent for ABC News, Dr. Michael Guillen has broadcast live, underwater, from the deck of the Titanic and suspended from a helicopter from within Mount St. Helen.  With five earned doctorates and an adventurous, passionate love of science, Dr. Guillen follows the data no matter where it leads.Today, Dr. Michael Guillen explains how that pursuit of science and objective, verifiable data led him to Christ and then a fresh understanding of how the world was formed.Continuing within our ongoing summer (now, into Fall) series, "On Purpose", Northwest Christian School's Kingdom Culture Conversations continues looking at the origins of the universe and the concept of Imago Dei.To learn more about the work and ministry of Dr. Guillen, please follow this link. "Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created by Northwest Christian School in Phoenix, Arizona.For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit:  https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone:  (623)225-5573.

Maria Morerea Johnson and Stephanie Quesnelle discuss Artificial Intelligence through the lens of Imago Dei. Stephanie Quesnelle is a Catholic mother of five and a data analyst with over a decade of experience. She is the author of the forthcoming children's book Created, Not Coded: A Catholic Family's Guide to Artificial Intelligence, written to bring Catholic families frameworks to raise children in an age of digital transformation. She translates complex technology into accessible, theologically grounded resources for educators, parishes, and parents and is an advocate for equitable access to open-source data and AI as a Catholic justice issue. Her husband is the founder of Nous Research, a frontier AI lab, giving her a firsthand perspective on how these tools are built. Links: CreatedNotCoded.org Instagram @creatednotcoded Facebook Created Not Coded

Sometimes what we believe and how we act don't line up. Even though we know we are made in God's image, it can be hard to live that out, especially in how we treat others. As we finish the Imago Dei series today, let's explore some practical ways God's Word helps us put our faith into action.

The Declaration as a “promissory note”—and what it demands now In the final discussion of The Declaration at 250 series, Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University, argues that the Declaration of Independence should be read in the Lincoln–King tradition: not as proof that the American project was completed in 1776, but as a promissory note that sets enduring standards for justice. He confronts the central tension head-on—slavery alongside the Declaration's equality claims—contending that the nation's gravest wrongs were never the result of too much devotion to the Declaration's ideals, but rather repeated failures to honor them. For George, the Declaration's moral architecture depends on natural law and natural rights: rights are not gifts from the state, courts, or political majorities, but are grounded in a “more-than-merely human” authority and therefore cannot be legitimately revoked by human power. He then reframes the most familiar triad—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—arguing that “liberty” is freedom for worthy ends (not license) and “happiness” is flourishing and character (not mere pleasure or desire satisfaction), which means the founding principles carry substantive moral content rather than a thin, value-neutral individualism. Jonathan Gienapp, Professor of History at Stanford University, broadens and complicates this account by bringing the Declaration's historical context into sharper focus. He emphasizes that the document's immediate purpose was political: to justify revolution and to define legitimate liberty as non-domination—being governed by laws made with genuine representation and consent rather than by an alien will. Gienapp presses George to connect moral freedom-for-flourishing to political freedom-as-self-government: what changes if we place republicanism and democracy at the center of the Declaration's promise, alongside natural rights? He also signals that the Declaration did not simply announce shared principles; it generated intense argument almost immediately over what “liberty” and “licentiousness” meant in practice, setting up a long-running contest over whose interpretation truly carried forward the Revolution's aims. Connect: Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast Website Stanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn Page Stanford Constitutional Law Center >> Website Stanford Law School >>> Twitter/X Stanford Lawyer Magazine >>> Twitter/X Chapters: [00:00:26 – 00:04:40] Chapter 1 — Series finale setup + introducing the speakers Host Michael McConnell closes out The Declaration at 250 and tees up the theme: the Declaration as a “promissory note,” then introduces Robert P. George and Jonathan Gienapp and frames the conversation as a capstone debate.[00:04:40 – 00:42:48] Chapter 2 — Robert P. George's case: natural rights, civic virtue, and “freedom for” flourishing George argues America's failures come from infidelity to the Declaration, not devotion to it, and grounds rights in a Creator and natural law. He reframes life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as moral claims aimed at virtue, ordered liberty, and human flourishing—not license or pleasure.[00:43:00 – 00:47:45] Chapter 3 — Jonathan Gienapp's first question: liberty as non-domination and self-government Gienapp presses the political meaning of liberty at the founding—freedom as non-domination under representative institutions and consent. He asks how George's moral account of liberty connects to republican self-rule and the Declaration's grievance-driven justification for revolution.[00:47:45 – 01:00:19] Chapter 4 — Jonathan Gienapp's second and third questions: wealth inequality + early fights over “liberty vs. licentiousness” Gienapp adds the material foundations of republicanism—property distribution, anti-aristocracy reforms like abolishing primogeniture/entail—and asks how inequality threatens civic virtue and ordered liberty. He then argues the Declaration sparked immediate, bitter disputes (Federalists vs. Jeffersonians/Jacksonians) over what counted as true liberty and who “captured the soul” of American democracy.[01:00:27 – 01:09:09] Chapter 5 — George's replies: non-domination affirmed, inequality debated, polarization then vs. now George embraces the non-domination point and explains how founders linked freedom and republican self-government, while suggesting leading founders worried more about forced leveling than wealth gaps. He reflects on early partisan conflict but argues today's divide is deeper because Americans no longer share a common moral vocabulary or civic framework. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We continue our Future Church series where Will and Caro listen back to a highlight excerpt from Future Church Conference and then debrief what it sparks for them as they think about their lives and faith communities.This time, we listen to 10 minutes from Tanya Riches' talk, where she invites us into a wider and deeper understanding of the 'Imago Dei.' Is the Image of God exclusively reflected in humans? Or might we find it in the face of a cockatoo?Tanya Riches directs the Masters of Transformational Development at Eastern University and is an all-round fantastic human. Her reflections spark Will and Caro's imagination and they discuss a range of ideas you might want to try out in your own life and/or faith community. Listen to Tanya's full talk from Future Church (and all other keynote sessions) here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsFveo-xYmS3nYRJAMrVmewSPIRITUAL MISFITS LISTENER SURVEY — We want to hear from you! Take 5 minutes to fill out our listener survey here and shape the future of Spiritual Misfits: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9TY7zaFqW6Zlaq3h9gjKzp7LO2PNxVTqvBXhCzlKQjSJUeQ/viewform?usp=headerWant to reach out and let us know your thoughts or suggestions for the show? Send us a message here; we'd love to hear from you.The Spiritual Misfits Survival Guide (FREE): https://www.spiritualmisfits.com.au/survivalguideSign up to our mailing list:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/Join our online Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualmisfitspodcastSupport the pod:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/support-us/View all episodes at: https://spiritualmisfits.buzzsprout.com

Keilee Webb is a field staffer with K-Life in Missouri and serves as summer staff with Fuge Camps. On this episode of the Ordinary Christian Podcast, Keilee shares her journey of faith, discipleship, and ministry, emphasizing the importance of mentoring, and discipleship with a special emphasis on her heart for discipleship among to and among young women. Keilee also discuss the role of God's Word in her daily life and the value of having parents who are seeking to live out their faith authentically, even when it isn't perfect.Key TopicsDifferences in discipling women and menThe role of the Holy Spirit and God's Word in growthBuilding trust and sisterhood in discipleshipThe importance of community and church involvementPersonal faith journey and sanctificationSound Bites“Discipleship is sharing our lives with others”“Women's brains are like spaghetti, men have boxes”“Renew your mind in truth through God's Word”Chapters00:00 Introduction to Kylie Webb and Her Ministry00:28 Kylie's Background and Ministry Focus01:17 Discipling Women vs. Men: Key Differences02:13 Biblical Foundations for Discipleship (1 Thessalonians 2:8)03:39 Understanding Gender Wiring and Discipleship Approaches04:23 The Imago Dei and Discipleship Seasons05:16 Comfort Levels in Mentoring Men and Women07:14 Connecting with Younger Women and Trust Building09:28 The Role of Experience and Age in Discipleship11:00 Starting Discipleship at a Young Age12:17 Kylie's Faith Journey and Salvation Testimony15:56 College Years and Spiritual Growth16:25 Recent Pivotal Moments in Faith and Discipleship22:22 Seeking God's Will Through His Word24:25 Renewing the Mind and Daily Discipleship26:38 Meditating on Scripture and Holy Spirit's Role28:58 Practical Daily Walk with Christ34:41 The Role of Family and Personal Faith in Discipleship42:20 Kylie's Ministry at K-Life and Community Engagement47:28 Young Adults' Hunger for Truth and Community51:40 Favorite Scripture and Its SignificanceK-Life MinistriesEphesians 2:8-9Romans 12:2Colossians 3:1-2RESOURCES

What if children's ministry wasn't just about Sunday mornings? What if the church's calling is to show up for kids, youth, and families where they already are—with no strings attached? In this episode of the Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy Robinson talks with Kenton Reaves Hundley, Executive Director of Dream School of the Arts, about community outreach, mentoring young people, and how churches can serve children and families beyond the walls of the church. This is Episode 3 of our four-part Imago Dei 2.0 series exploring the many ways God's image is reflected in the diverse people of our church community. Inspired by Joel 2:28 ("Your sons and daughters shall prophesy...your old shall dream dreams, and your young shall see visions"), this conversation explores what it means to help young people dream, grow, and flourish. Inspired by the Bible passage Joel 2:28, this episode explores: How churches can support children, youth, and families beyond Sunday mornings Why after-school programs and community partnerships can become powerful expressions of Christian ministry—even without Scripture or religious language How creating a safe, welcoming environment helps kids build confidence, creativity, leadership, and resilience How intergenerational relationships help children, teens, college students, and older adults grow together How faith is lived through compassion, service, and community … and not only through words This conversation is for you if … You're passionate about children's ministry or youth ministry You're a parent, teacher, mentor, or volunteer working with kids You're wondering how churches can serve their communities beyond Sunday worship You're interested in progressive Christianity, faith in action, or community outreach You're looking for hopeful conversations about helping children thrive Reflection Questions How might you see the dreams of children as revealing the movement of the Spirit? How might a return to God be helpful when devastating events occur? How might we all best honor children and their dreams? Continue the Conversation This episode accompanies our sermon series, Imago Dei 2.0, exploring the many ways God's image is reflected in the people of our church community. Whether you're a Christian, deconstructing your faith, looking for an affirming church, interested in progressive Christianity, or simply curious about how faith can make a difference in the community, we'd love to continue the conversation! Convergence discussion group (Sundays at 12 PM) Join our Patreon community Timestamps 00:00 Why Church Should Show Up for Kids Beyond Sunday 01:08 Joel 2 verse 28 and the Call to Help Children Dream 03:20 Building a Safe Place Where Kids Can Thrive 08:08 From Sunday School to Community Ministry 12:05 Living the Gospel Without Preaching It 16:28 Supporting Families Through Life's Hardest Moments 24:24 Dream School as a Community of Care 26:26 Helping Kids Navigate Loss and Grief 29:42 How Dream School Began 31:22 Reflection Questions: Honoring Children's Dreams

Being made in the image of God shapes every part of who we are and how we relate to the world. We'll explore what it looks like to reflect God in our relationships and choices. Living in God's design for men and women means embracing the unique ways He created us, valuing and respecting one another, and honoring the roles, strengths, and differences He intended. Each lesson reminds us that reflecting God's image is not just who we are—it's how we are meant to live.

What happens when God calls us to leave behind not only familiar places, but familiar assumptions? In Episode 2 of our four-part Imago Dei 2.0 series, Rev. Dr. Brittany Juliette Hanlin sits down with Kay Gilbert, a longtime member of First UMC San Diego and participant in the church’s Sankofa racial justice pilgrimages. As a self-proclaimed recovering racist, Kay reflects on her childhood in segregated Alabama, the questions she carried for decades, and why she’s dedicated her adult life to confronting history, telling the truth, and growing in understanding. Inspired by Genesis 12:1–3, where God calls Abram to leave everything familiar and journey into the unknown, this conversation reflects on what can happen when we step outside our comfort zones and allow God to reshape our hearts and understanding. This episode explores: Growing up in segregated Alabama during the Jim and Jane Crow era The difference between recognizing race and recognizing racism Why silence and euphemisms allow racism to persist How the Sankofa racial justice pilgrimage invites Christians to remember forgotten history What Genesis 12 teaches about leaving behind familiar assumptions How racism continues to shape healthcare and maternal outcomes How learning to be uncomfortable can become a spiritual practice This conversation is for you if you're: Wondering how Christians can engage conversations about race faithfully Seeking to better understand systemic racism and White privilege Interested in racial justice from a Christian perspective Learning to sit with discomfort as part of spiritual growth Looking for hopeful stories of personal transformation Curious about the Sankofa racial justice pilgrimage experience Reflection Questions What is something familiar that you've had to leave behind? And how did that experience shape who you are today? What beliefs, assumptions, or perspectives have you had to reconsider in order to grow in your understanding of race and racism? What might God be inviting you to learn, unlearn, or discover in this season of your life? Continue the Conversation This episode accompanies our sermon series, Imago Dei 2.0, exploring the many ways God's image is reflected in the people of our church community. Whether you're deconstructing your faith, pursuing racial justice, seeking a more inclusive Christianity, or simply curious about these conversations, we'd love to continue the journey with you. First United Methodist Church of San Diego is an LGBTQ-affirming, progressive Christian congregation committed to justice, inclusion, and spiritual growth. Convergence discussion group (Sundays at 12 PM) Join our Patreon community Timestamps 00:00 God calls us beyond what is familiar 01:00 Genesis 12 & introducing Kay Gilbert 03:19 Growing up in segregated Alabama 10:14 "I could have been them" — recognizing race and privilege 18:40 Racism and disparities in healthcare 25:03 Why Kay joined the Sankofa Pilgrimage 28:20 "I'm a recovering racist" 29:27 Visiting Bryan Stevenson's Legacy Museum to confront America’s history 33:44 How the pilgrimage deepened Kay's faith 38:11 Using our social capital for justice 40:06 Reflection questions

Being made in the image of God shapes every part of who we are and how we relate to the world. We'll explore what it looks like to reflect God in our relationships and choices. Living in God's design for men and women means embracing the unique ways He created us, valuing and respecting one another, and honoring the roles, strengths, and differences He intended. Each lesson reminds us that reflecting God's image is not just who we are—it's how we are meant to live.

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7/19/26 Message from Andy Smith. Continuing in the series "Imago Dei"

What does it mean to be made in the image of God as an LGBTQ+ Christian? Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka is joined by Benicio Casillas, a transgender Christian and member of First United Methodist Church of San Diego, for a conversation about faith, identity, Ecclesiastes 3, and trusting God when life refuses to fit into neat categories. This is Episode 1 of our four-part Imago Dei 2.0 series celebrating the many ways the image of God is reflected in the diverse people of our church family. In this episode, Benicio shares his experience growing up Catholic, coming out as transgender, finding an LGBTQ-affirming church at First United Methodist Church of San Diego, and discovering what it means to embrace that he was created in God's image. Inspired by the Bible passage Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, the episode explores: Exploring faith through the lived experience of LGBTQ+ Christians What "made in the image of God" means for transgender and queer people Ecclesiastes 3 and learning to trust God amid uncertainty Why conformity is not the same as holiness How every person's authentic story reflects the image of God The spiritual and emotional impact of being told you don't belong The biblical theme of the image of God (Imago Dei) and what it means for all people This conversation is for you if you're: Looking for an affirming Christian perspective on LGBTQ+ faith Deconstructing or reconstructing your faith Curious about progressive Christianity Wrestling with questions about identity and belonging Interested in the Bible, theology, and inclusive churches Reflection Questions Where in your life have you been thinking in "either/or" categories? What might become possible if you imagined a wider spectrum of possibilities? Ecclesiastes names two extremes, like weeping and laughing, silence and speaking. Where do you find yourself somewhere in between those extremes today? Or perhaps a mixture of both? How has someone's story helped you see God, or the image of God, in a way you hadn't seen before? Continue the Conversation This episode accompanies our sermon series, Imago Dei 2.0, exploring the many ways God's image is reflected in the people of our church community. Whether you're an LGBTQ+ Christian, an ally, deconstructing your faith, or simply curious about inclusive Christianity, we'd love to continue the conversation: Convergence discussion group (Sundays at 12 PM) Join our Patreon community First United Methodist Church of San Diego is an LGBTQ-affirming, progressive Christian congregation committed to justice, inclusion, and spiritual growth. Timestamps 00:00 Life is richer than our categories 00:00:45 Imago Dei 2.0: Celebrating God's image in everyone 00:04:00 Ecclesiastes, mystery, and trusting God 00:05:32 A transgender Christian's faith journey 00:10:57 How life's seasons transformed faith 00:14:38 Finding the courage to live authentically 00:18:47 What "made in the image of God" means today 00:22:31 LGBTQ+, mental health, and God's unconditional love 00:24:10 Finding an LGBTQ-affirming church community 00:26:07 Reflection questions: Seeing God's image in others

Being made in the image of God shapes every part of who we are and how we relate to the world. We'll explore what it looks like to reflect God in our relationships and choices. Living in God's design for men and women means embracing the unique ways He created us, valuing and respecting one another, and honoring the roles, strengths, and differences He intended. Each lesson reminds us that reflecting God's image is not just who we are—it's how we are meant to live.

Continuing the Summer Reset series on resetting your body, this conversation picks up where the last episode left off – not with behavior modification, but with the deeper question underneath it all: How do we actually see ourselves, and where did that story come from? Alisa Keeton has spent 35 years at the intersection of faith and wellness, and what she brings to this conversation isn't a program, it's a framework. Alisa unpacks the way chronic stress rewires the brain, the way childhood shame messages shape our relationship with food, and the way the body was designed not to be worshiped or punished. Lisa brings her own story to the conversation as well, including what God showed her about neglecting the body while serving Him with everything else. If you're looking for a spiritually grounded, scientifically informed path toward genuine freedom in the body, this episode is for you! Please note: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders and body image. It is not recommended for young or developing children. Listen in to learn more: (02:15) Alisa's vertigo wake-up call: what chronic stress does to the body (07:39) What God has been showing Lisa about years of neglecting her body for ministry (09:32) Why body, mind, and spirit can't be compartmentalized  (10:40) The neuroscience of chronic stress and what it means for your faith (26:15) The price the next generation is watching us pay (31:25) Childhood shame and food: how innocent messages become lifelong patterns (35:42) How to “break up” with what you think your body should look like (40:52) Alisa's last word: your body is for ability, not vanity Mentioned in the Episode: Book — The Body Revelation by Alisa Keeton: https://www.revelationwellness.org/TBR/ Revelation Wellness (programs + community): https://www.revelationwellness.org Invite Lisa to Speak: https://www.lisawhittle.com/speaking Connect with Alisa Keeton: Website: https://alisakeeton.com Revelation Wellness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelationwellness Revelation Wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revelationwell Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.lisawhittle.comSubstack: https://letsbeclear.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial

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In this episode, we welcome Miles DeBenedictis to the show. He is the Senior Pastor of Cross Connection Church. He also serves as the CEO of Nomion AI, a company developing frameworks for moral AI governance while helping organizations implement AI responsibly.” He is currently completing his PhD in Ethics at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a focus on AI Ethics. In this interview, we discuss how he became a pastor, how his interest in technology affects his pastoral work, common misunderstandings about Artificial Intelligence, the everyday functionality of AI in our near future, the anthropological, sociological, political, and theological concerns with the ubiquity of AI, what AI companies are doing to make their large language models “moral”, the impact that the AI revolution will have on what it means to be humans with the Imago Dei, how he would counsel someone worried about AI taking their job or industry, how Christians should approach AI and the Bible, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Check out our SHOP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The return of "What About?" Wednesdays! Text us your questions for apologist and pastor Robby Lashua!Today:Perhaps you should sit down.In a Kingdom Culture Conversation that you will not soon forget, in today's episode we meet pastor and author Dean Davis.  Dean has innumerable qualifications for ministry, is well educated, has served the Lord faithfully for decades, and is a profoundly avid student of scripture.  And it is that study of scripture, followed by years of scientific research, that have led him to a remarkable conclusion.Dean Davis believes that the Earth is the center of the universe.The heliocentric model — the idea that the Earth and other planets orbit the Sun — gradually became the dominant scientific view between the 1500s and late 1600s.  But, today, you will meet a credibly incredible individual who holds to the opposite:  the geocentric model.  And, in what will be a two-part episode, Dean will present what he holds to be both the scriptural and scientific justification for his position.And, this is the part where you might want to sit down.What you will hear him say today and tomorrow makes a lot of sense.To learn more about Dean Davis' ministry, Come Let Us Reason, please follow this link.To read Dean's testimony and about his call to ministry, please click here.Dean's case for a Young Earth can be found here.His exploration and explanation of what he believes is scriptural cosmology can be found here.Background:In the summer of 2016, the annual Crusaders Charge into Summer Reading campaign introduced us to Russ Miller, a storied and established Biblical creationist who lives, believe it or not, off-the-grid in a crater in northern Arizona.  If that were not crazy enough, during that summer, Miller introduced us to his book, "The Cost", and he made two audacious claims.First, Russ Miller claimed that the universe and all of creation was established by God in six 24-hour days, less than 10,000 years ago.  He claimed he had scientific and scriptural evidence to back up his claims.Second, Miller claimed that if our nation continued to deny God the creator and the concept of "Imago Dei" -- that we are created in the image and likeness of God, on purpose, and for a purpose -- our culture would go into a freefall, losing all concept of right and wrong, falling into chaos and disorder.Now, ten years later, Russ Miller is back and his warnings and worries have exploded into reality.  Our country and our culture are mired in confusion about truth, gender, marriage, race, identity, spirituality, and more.We are paying what Miller called "The Cost" of losing track of who we are and whose we are.This summer, we're going deep into creationism.  We are going to spend time with audacious individuals who believe in Young Earth, Old Earth, Theistic Evolution, Geocentricity, and, yes, a Flat Earth.  Our journey will be anchored in God's word as we enjoy some pretty amazing conversations. "Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created by Northwest Christian School in Phoenix, Arizona.For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit:  https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone:  (623)225-5573.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.baddestchaplain.comIn every age, there are those who seek to manipulate the imaginings of God in a manner that guarantees their power. Those who seek to refract the imaginings just enough to remove the Imago Dei from fellow imagebearers. Pull the tent of humanity just tight enough so when they are asked “who is my neighbor” they can confidently answer, “not them.” And in every age, God's faithfulness is such that God inspires a cohort of the maladjusted who proclaim another imagining of God. An imagining where flourishing is not exclusive, an imagining where cruelty is not a default setting, an imagining where hearing “that's just the way it is” is not acceptable.

7/12/26 Message from Andy Smith. Continuing in the series "Imago Dei"

Send us Fan MailThis conversation bridges the gap between highly technical AI development and grounded, existential philosophy. It offers viewers a sobering but realistic look at how artificial intelligence is fundamentally rewiring our economy, job markets, and daily lives, while also providing a message of hope and purpose through faith and creativity.  Is artificial intelligence paving the way for economic collapse, or is it the ultimate tool for human creativity? In this episode of The Days Grimm Podcast, Christopher McElhin returns to discuss building AI autonomous agents, the reality of the future of AI and the economy, and his debut book.Join Brian, Thomas, and Corey as they welcome back Christopher McElhin to the studio. After a year of intense research and development, Christopher and Thomas have launched Anomalous Enterprise, a suite of AI tools designed to automate business tasks and predict economic trends. The guys dive deep into the potential dangers of artificial general intelligence (AGI), the reality of inflation, and the death of the traditional American dream. To cap it off, Christopher breaks down the deeply personal journey of writing his new book, Rediscovering Imago Dei, using AI as an organizational tool to explore the intersection of physics, philosophy, and Christian theology.If you enjoyed this deep dive into AI, economics, and philosophy, be sure to subscribe to The Days Grimm Podcast! Leave a comment below with your thoughts on the future of AI, and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it.Guest Links:Anomalist Website link: https://anomalistenterprise.com/Rediscovering Imago Dei: Bridging Reason and Redemption Book:https://a.co/d/04OGHljGTIMELINE :00:00:00 - Intro & Welcoming Christopher McElhin00:04:37 - Death of the Week: AI Chatbot Triggers Paranoia00:15:52 - Building Anomalous Enterprise & Autonomous AI Agents00:27:25 - Has AI Gone Too Far? (Anthropic's Opus 4.8 Sandbox Escape)00:34:21 - Compass AI & Forecasting the Economic Collapse00:50:15 - Universal Basic Income (UBI) and Data Tokenization00:57:32 - Atlas & Excalibur: Creating an AI Mentor Forge01:15:27 - Berea: The Biblical Theology AI01:21:45 - Christopher's Book: Rediscovering Imago Dei01:40:58 - How to Use AI to Write and Publish a Book[The Days Grimm Podcast Links]- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm- Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm- GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by]Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

7/5/26 Message from Andy Smith. Continuing in the series "Imago Dei"

The return of "What About?" Wednesdays! Text us your questions for apologist and pastor Robby Lashua!Today:Harvard biologist Ernst Mayr said the quiet part out loud.In 1999, Mayr gave a lecture titled "Darwin's Influence on Modern Thought" and in this lecture he indicated what had only been suspected previously:  that Darwinists believe that there is no corner of creation, no school of thought, aspect of culture, or pursuit of science to which Darwinian evolutionary theory cannot be made applicable.That's not even the shocking part.Mayr went on to suggest that to accommodate this general applicability, we needed to recognize that the science of chemistry and physics is not the same science as that of evolutionary biology.  What?In today's Kingdom Culture Conversation, author and Biblical creationist Russ Miller yanks back the curtain and reveals the endgame of Darwinists.Background:In the summer of 2016, the annual Crusaders Charge into Summer Reading campaign introduced us to Russ Miller, a storied and established Biblical creationist who lives, believe it or not, off-the-grid in a crater in northern Arizona.  If that were not crazy enough, during that summer, Miller introduced us to his book, "The Cost", and he made two audacious claims.First, Russ Miller claimed that the universe and all of creation was established by God in six 24-hour days, less than 10,000 years ago.  He claimed he had scientific and scriptural evidence to back up his claims.Second, Miller claimed that if our nation continued to deny God the creator and the concept of "Imago Dei" -- that we are created in the image and likeness of God, on purpose, and for a purpose -- our culture would go into a freefall, losing all concept of right and wrong, falling into chaos and disorder.Now, ten years later, Russ Miller is back and his warnings and worries have exploded into reality.  Our country and our culture are mired in confusion about truth, gender, marriage, race, identity, spirituality, and more.We are paying what Miller called "The Cost" of losing track of who we are and whose we are.Miller's latest book is "Consider the Cost" -- an updated and expanded version of "The Cost" that is available at no cost in the three offices of Northwest Christian School -- and his message remains the same:  we must understand that we were created by God on purpose -- we are not biochemical happenstance -- and we were created for a purpose.  We are loved and valued.  The truth is knowable.  We have a reason.  We have a mission.This summer, we're going deep into creationism.  We are going to spend time with audacious individuals who believe in Young Earth, Old Earth, Theistic Evolution, Geocentricity, and, yes, a Flat Earth.  Our journey will be anchored in God's word as we enjoy some pretty amazing conversations.But, at the end of the day, diverse positions aside, every moment and every word of the KingdomCultureConversations.com episodes that we will hear this summer (between May 11th and September 28th) will be rooted in one truth:  You were created on purpose and for a purpose.To learn more about Russ Miller and his organization, "Creation and Evolution Science Ministries", please follow this link. "Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created by Northwest Christian School in Phoenix, Arizona.For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit:  https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone:  (623)225-5573.

The Best Use of Life -- Imago Dei Part Two by Jacques Jacobs

Glorifying God is the Best Use of Life -- Imago Dei Part One by Jacques Jacobs

1 John 5:1-5 John Wesley believed in the radical love and acceptance of all humans. He believed in the Imago Dei. Every person was created in the image of God. This moved him to go to the poor working class in Bristol, England and preach outdoors to large numbers. John also brought recrimination on his ministry in Bristol by being an outspoken opponent to slavery. Bristol was a central market for slaves, and there were many wealthy people who would stand to lose if slavery was abolished. The eighteenth-century world was a challenge for young John Wesley. His spiritual life and his public holiness can serve as an example for us as we interact as followers of Christ in our current world.

In this special Independence Day episode, we move past the fireworks to examine the spiritual convictions that formed the backbone of the "American experiment". By viewing the events of July 1776 as an act of Divine Providence rather than mere political strategy, we uncover how the Founders' commitment to a Judeo-Christian worldview—specifically the belief that all individuals are created in the Imago Dei—served as the essential foundation for their pursuit of self-governance. We discuss how this theological understanding of human dignity directly informed the revolutionary concept of unalienable rights, ultimately shaping a nation built upon the intersection of faith and liberty.

6/28/26 Message from Andy Smith. Continuing in the series "Imago Dei"

Host Justin Forman sits down with Billboard-charting Christian hip hop artist and entrepreneur Tedashii for a raw, unforgettable conversation about identity, loss, and what it really means to build something that lasts. From writing his first song in elementary school to reaching #1 on the Billboard charts, Tedashii shares how grief transformed his entrepreneurial ambition—and how losing his one-year-old son Chase became the defining moment that changed everything he was building toward. Tedashii opens up about the difference between running from something, running to something, and the third road God placed before him: running for something. He shares his vision for a nonprofit called Chase Life, his passion for dismantling the shame narrative that holds entrepreneurs back, and why the church's next great revival may depend on artists and business leaders heralding the name of Christ with excellence. Tedashii (born Tadashi—a Japanese name meaning loyal, faithful, true, and correct) grew up biracial in Texas, discovered Christ at Baylor University, and went on to become one of Christian hip hop's most recognized voices through Reach Records alongside Lecrae. Today he's expanding into public speaking, acting, filmmaking, and nonprofit work, all anchored by the conviction that what he's called to do, nobody else can do. Key Topics: From missionary-minded musician to intentional entrepreneur—and what made the shift click   Why authenticity in creativity transcends listenership and becomes a two-way highway   The moment Tedashii's son Chase passed away—and how grief redirected his entire entrepreneurial vision   Running from something vs. running to something vs. running for something   Identity, Imago Dei, and why the enemy uses shame to hinder the entrepreneur   Notable Quotes: "I decided to learn how to meet the needs of people, and that made me an entrepreneur." — Tedashii "There's so much pressure on arriving to the thing you're running to, to help you battle the demons that you're running from. And now because I'm running for something, getting to the things I'm running to doesn't, it's no pressure on it anymore." — Tedashii "You're a lousy someone else, but the best you there is. There is not another you. You are a rarity." — Tedashii

The return of "What About?" Wednesdays! Text us your questions for apologist and pastor Robby Lashua!Today, Robby Lashua and Geoff Brown step right into the do-do.Christianity isn't meant to be a list of "don't do's" as so many in the world, and perhaps the church, perceive it.  Rather, Christianity defines its followers as individuals who are aware of the the do-do's.  It's all about what we do do.  Our faith is intended to be active, purposeful, vibrant, loving, and mission-driven.And all that do do stems from one thing:  "Imago Dei".Because we are created in the image and likeness of God, we are created "On Purpose" and "For a Purpose".  Further, when we defy the cultural norms, and live the lives we were designed, defined, and destined for, our fulfillment and joy go through the roof!Robby Lashua is the lead pastor at Palmcroft Church in Phoenix, Arizona.  Having also served with Stand to Reason, he's a leading apologist who brings the defense of scripture and Biblical truth to bear powerfully within his teaching.Today, Robby helps us to navigate away from the polarity of the creation vs. evolution debate (as truly fun as it is) and towards the reason for which we were created... "Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created by Northwest Christian School in Phoenix, Arizona.For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit:  https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone:  (623)225-5573.

Message from Daniel Thompson on June 21, 2026

We are made in the image of God, and this changes everything about the way we understand ourselves and the way we see others.

6/21/26 Message from Melinda Smith. Continuing in the series "Imago Dei"

The Imago Dei, the image of God, is seen in each person. On Equipped with Chris Brooks, we'll see how that looks in two different conversations. First, Chris will talk with York Moore about Juneteenth and the celebration of faith and freedom that it is. Then, a recent study by Barna sheds light on the questions and issues teens face today. Don't miss the conversations on the next Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured Resources:Documentary: Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom (Our Daily Bread Ministries)Article: New Research: The Big Questions on Teens’ Minds Today June thank you gift:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

We have a lot of feelings about our bodies. What we don't have (and what the church has largely failed to give us) is a theology of them.Lisa Whittle has been a Bible teacher, bestselling author, and pastor's daughter her whole life. And even she admits she never thought to open Scripture and ask: what does God actually say about this from Genesis to Revelation, all the way through? It took a season of hearing women's stories, getting genuinely offended by the emptiness of the body-positivity movement, and a direct invitation from her publisher to finally take that deep dive. What she found changed her.In this conversation, we explore why the church's silence on the body has been a teaching in itself, and not always a helpful one. We talk about Imago Dei and why knowing it intellectually isn't the same as living from it. We also unpack what "It is finished" means for the woman who still hates what she sees in the mirror, as well as for the woman who lives in chronic pain or disability and wonders if whole body theology is even available to her.Spoiler: it is. Whole body theology leaves no body out.We also go somewhere that doesn't get talked about enough… the particular weight that falls on women in ministry who step onto a platform and suddenly find themselves fighting a second invisible battle alongside the one they were actually called to fight.This is a conversation that is equal parts honest, theological, and deeply freeing. Lisa's Bible study Body and Soul is linked in the show notes and it's a MUST DO recommendation from me.Lisa's Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com/Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle/Body & Soul Bible Study: https://tinyurl.com/mv6kbrjjLisa's Books and Bible Studies: https://www.lisawhittle.com/books

6/14/26 Message from Andy Smith. Continuing in the series "Imago Dei"

Ep789 What does it mean to be human? Are we the Imago Dei or are we the Imago Dog? Is the individual person made in the image of God or the image of the animal? The question of human identity is perhaps the most important question of our time. Everything we talk about and argue over, whether it be politics, morality, justice, or human rights, rests on how we respond to this one basic question: “Who are we and what does it mean to be human?” Website: https://dreverettpiper.com Sponsor: https://equippingthepersecuted.org Washington Times: https://www.washingtontimes.com/staff/everett-piper/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreverettpiper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreverettpiper

AI tools can perform incredible feats of computation. They can also displace human relationships, outsource learning, distort reality, and pretend to have wisdom. Christian families have a responsibility not to conform to the patterns of this world (Rom 12:2) but to test everything, hold on to what is good, and reject what is evil (1 Thes. 5:21). In this episode, Kelly provides a four-pillar biblical framework for evaluating AI tools and whether they are appropriate or beneficial for children. The four pillars are (1) Imago Dei, (2) Attributes of God, (3) Truth, and (4) Formation. Each pillar offers a preventative or protective measure and a practical application question parents can use to disciple children in the age of AI. Articles referenced: Here’s why graduates are booing commencement graduation speakers this year There is Already a Word for the Deep Moral Failures of AI Scripture referenced: Psalm 8:4-5 Isaiah 40:25-28 Proverbs 9:10 James 1:2-4 Romans 5:3-4 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Resources referenced: Foundation Worldview Webinar: AI, ChatGPT, and Your Kids: A Biblical Framework for New Technology Foundation Worldview Attributes of God Curriculum Upcoming Events: Great Homeschool Convention – Round Rock, Texas July 9-11 Kelly & Ryan will both be leading workshops and Brave Parenting will have an exhibitor booth JUST RELEASED: The Managing Media Creating Character STUDENT Study Guide! An 8-week biblical study examining how character is impacted by media and technology. The study can be done individually, in a small group, or even as homeschool curriculum! Great for middle school, high school, and young college students to develop Christlike character, which can then guide their use of media and technology. Get your copy of the STUDENT Study Guide today! Need a kids-safe phone? Pinwheel is our favorite! Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated). Also available on Audible. Get Kelly’s new Study Guide & Workbook, with video teachings for small groups. Check out our brand new Brave Parenting Merch Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! This helps us communicate what’s happening without social media – a win for everyone!  

Is artificial intelligence our modern Tower of Babel? In this episode, we dive into the Pope's recent warnings about AI and explore what it means to maintain our human dignity in a world obsessed with optimization. We discuss the profound contrast between building for self-aggrandizement and building for the common good.Mike and Tim explore the moral depth of recent teachings on technology, highlighting the Imago Dei as the center of the conversation. They discuss the risks of transhumanism and why embracing human limitation is a vital part of the Christian experience. In a world where AI threatens to reduce people to data points, we look at how to protect the infinite worth of every individual.The second half of the video features a deep dive into the Lord's Prayer and the petition for daily bread. By looking back at the story of manna in the wilderness from Exodus, we learn what it means to depend on God for today's sustenance without hoarding for tomorrow. This ancient practice challenges the modern obsession with wealth and invites us into a life of contentment, mutuality, and trust.Chapters0:00 Intro and family updates3:50 Engagement news and summer travel plans7:15 The Pope's message on AI and technology11:45 Babel syndrome versus the Nehemiah way16:30 The Imago Dei and human worth in a digital age21:00 Transhumanism and the gift of limitation25:45 AI's impact on art, music, and creativity30:15 The theology of work and the influence of Mammon35:30 Defining what it truly means to be human40:00 The Lord's Prayer and the context of the wilderness45:15 The story of Manna and the test of enough50:30 Jesus as the true bread of life55:45 Proverbs 30 and the prayer for daily bread1:01:00 Final reflections and Seth's prayerAs always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.Our Merch Store! EtsyLearn more about the Voxology PodcastSubscribe on iTunes or SpotifySupport the Voxology Podcast on PatreonThe Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology RadioFollow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on FacebookFollow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerreMusic in this episode by Timothy John StaffordInstagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian take an honest look at America's imperfect founding. As they continue their Hillsdale series, they examine the tension between liberty and slavery and how flawed motives shaped the early nation. But even in the middle of it, a deeper truth emerges: true freedom doesn't come from government—it comes from God. That idea, rooted in natural law, would go on to shape everything from the Declaration of Independence to the fight for civil rights. Today's conversation is about Lesson 3 of Colonial America: From Wilderness to Civilization from Hillsdale College. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about Colonial America: Professors of history and politics guide us through the perilous journey of the Mayflower and the grueling winters of Cape Cod. They explore the ideas of religious liberty and natural rights, as well as the brutal conflicts, such as the wars on the frontier and the French and Indian War. Through this six-lesson appreciation of the colonial experience, you will learn how the unique American spirit was shaped. Journey to the New World and discover the origins of the American spirit. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 0:00 Beard Trims, Lost Chins, & a Brutal Family Roast 9:15 The Colonies Shift from Religious Liberty to Wealth 13:40 Indentured Servants & the Rise of Slavery 23:18 Currency in the New World 29:10 The Birth of Liberty for All 36:38 Why English Culture Shaped America 43:12 The Imago Dei & All Men Are Equal — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices