Podcast appearances and mentions of jacob shatzer

What is education ultimately for? How should we think about public and private education? And is education merely about job readiness? Dr. Jacob Shatzer returns to the podcast to cast a vision for a theologically rich Christian vision of education. He encourages us to integrate faith and education, and he highlights challenges in education we need to prepare for. In “Headlines” (1:05), Dr. Brad Littlejohn reacts to conservatism's recent disdain for instructions. “We're all Jacobins now,” he says — and he explains what he means by that phrase. And in “On My Bookshelf” (30:45), Dr. Shatzer recommends a book of fiction. - Visit our website: cfc.sebts.edu/ - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/ - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/ All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Our interview with Dr. Jacob Shatzer, professor, parent, and author of "Transhumanism and the Image of God." We look at transhumanism (the evolution towards a post-human state) from a practical and parental perspective so that families can be aware of the push and resist it!

If you could improve your body with technology, would you — or should you? These are the questions posed by the growing movement of transhumanism. Dr. Jacob Shatzer joins us to discuss this important topic, and the conversation touches on technology, artificial intelligence, ethics, and more. (The conversation begins at 8:50.) PLUS, in “Headlines” (1:35) Dr. Keathley talks with Dr. George Robinson about Halloween. How should Christians navigate this holiday? And in “On My Bookshelf” (29:00), Dr. Shatzer recommends a book he's reading right now. Visit our website: https://cfc.sebts.edu/ Support the work of the Center: https://cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/ All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: https://www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx

Episode Notes Christian colleges and universities committed to biblical authority endeavor to help students see the connection between their faith and the academic subjects they're studying. This is sometimes hindered by the fact that some professors have been trained in settings where the implications of Christian doctrine for their areas of specialization were either ignored or significantly minimized. In an effort to help teachers for whom that was the case, Dr. Jacob Shatzer, Associate Professor of Theological Studies and Associate Provost and Dean of Instruction at Union University, wrote Faithful Learning: A Vision for Theologically Integrated Education, a book whose aim he says is “to equip faculty to be key instruments in faithfully transforming students in all disciplines.” Dr. Shatzer joined Dr. Keith Plummer to discuss the book. We believe this is a valuable conversation for all Christians who consider the cultivation of the intellect a necessary component of discipleship.

Gen Z faces unique challenges, especially regarding technology and sexuality. They face mounting pressure to conform to prevailing cultural winds. For these reasons, we hosted “Re-Forming Gen Z: Technology, Sexuality, and Human Formation” at this summer's Southern Baptist Convention. Attendees heard from key leaders serving college students — such as Rachel Gilson, Jason Thacker, Jacob Shatzer, and Mark Liederbach — so we might better understand the challenges Gen Z faces and be equipped to serve them well with the gospel. In our season 4 Christ and Culture premiere, Drs. Ken Keathley and Benjamin Quinn tell you about theme for the season — and they share the entire recording of this fantastic panel discussion. Visit our website: https://cfc.sebts.edu/ Support the work of the Center: https://cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/

Jacob Shatzer -Professor at Union University, on transhumanism and the future of Christian discipleship.

Dr. Shatzer serves as the Associate Dean of Theology & Missions at Union University.

In this episode, I am joined by Patricia Shaw, an AI ethics, strategy, policy, and governance consultant, who serves as CEO of Beyond Reach Consulting Limited based in the UK. We talk about AI ethics, digital privacy, and online governance.Meet Patricia:Trish has over 20 years' experience as a Solicitor advising on data, technology, financial services, and regulatory/government affairs. As a writer and public speaker, Trish is an expert adviser on numerous governance initiatives and guidelines in the European Union.She is also the Chair of the UK's Society for Computers and Law, on the Board of the iTechlaw, as well as Vice Chair of iTechlaw's AI Committee, and is on the steering committee of Women Leading in AI.  She has recently been listed as one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics™.She is particularly concerned about the role AI and automated decision making can have on individuals, people groups, society, and the planet. As a Christian, she is passionate about raising awareness of AI and being an advocate of responsible AI, AI governance and AI ethics policy regulation mainly in and through the Homo Responsiblis Initiative.Resources:“Principled Artificial Intelligence” by The Berkman Klein Center at Harvard UniversityA conversation with Dr. Jacob Shatzer about transhumanism, technology, and parentingThe Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana ZuboffMasters or Slaves? by Jeremy PeckhamToo Much Information? by Andrew Graystone

Join us as Dr. Jacob Shatzer preaches from the most famous teaching ever delivered.

Dr. Jacob Shatzer, assistant professor of theological studies and associate dean in the School of Theology & Missions at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, joins me to talk about transhumanism and Christian discipleship. We look at what it means to understand technology in light of our theology and discuss how we can teach our kids to engage rightly with technology.Sign up to receive the WeeklyTech newsletter each Monday morning at jasonthacker.com/weeklytech. Meet Dr. Shatzer:Dr. Shatzer graduated from Union in 2007 before earning his M.Div. at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and his Ph.D at Marquette University. He has served at Union since 2017.  He is an ordained Southern Baptist minister and has served congregations in various capacities, including youth ministry and supply preaching and teaching.Be sure to check out Dr. Shatzer’s book Transhumanism and the Image of God: Today’s Technology and the Future of Christian Discipleship.Other reading:Modern Technology and the Human Future: A Christian Appraisal by Craig Gay12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke10 arguments for deleting your social media accounts right now by Jaron Lanier

Today's digital technology is advancing at mind-blowing speed and is quickly changing our notions of what it means to be embodied people who live in real space and time. And this is a topic that believers simply cannot ignore. Join Joshua and Drew as they sit down with Dr. Jacob Shatzer (PhD, Marquette University), who is Assistant Professor of Theological Studies at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee and author of Transhumanism & The Image Of God: Today's Technology And The Future of Christian Discipleship, to discuss how Christians should engage (and perhaps disengage) with these emerging technologies.  Sword & Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit www.centralwr.com/equip.

Dr. Jacob Shatzer is Associate Professor of Theological Studies and Associate Dean of the School of Theology and Missions at Union University. We discuss his book, Transhumanism and the Image of God: how modern technologies shape us, what it means to be human, learning to recognize “liturgies,” and what a potluck meal can do for you.  If you find this conversation valuable, share it with a friend. Subscribe & leave a rating/review.  You can contact Connor at: thesmalltownpodcast1@gmail.com 

What You’ll Hear:   Jacob became a Christian at a young age.  At age 5, the Pastor came to their house to share more details and he gave his heart to Christ Jabob's first job was at a Fairway Grocery Store in Iowa Through college Jacob worked as interim youth pastors Jacob learned a lot of lessons working at a young age Jacob wrote his book after discussing the moral dilemmas imposed by virtual reality with a fellow theology student, for example whether it was wrong to kill someone in a video game "Humans were always far better at inventing tools than using them wisely" "Every technology will alienate you from some part of your life, that is it's job.  Your job is to notice, first notice the difference and then every time choose" "One the one hand it's true that technology is morally neutral... but these tools we interact with do kind of nudge us in different directions" Unlike past technologies, today's digital technology is different in at least 3 ways, it's much more immersive, is more accessible and more addictive Technology is the creation and use of tools for work Transhumanism means as humans we have the ability to take control of our evolution and move beyond normal human limitations Posthumanism is about the destination of transhumanism The World Transhumanist Association became Humanity + and is the official side of this movement "We shouldn't just buy into this notion of progress undefined" Christians think this transhumanism issue doesn't apply to them, but when you unreflectively use technology and pursue this technological understanding of the world, you're slowly becoming more and more open to that way of viewing reality" "We're also closer to becoming transhumanists than we're likely to admit" "Morphological freedom is the right to determine what form you want to take" This logic is also used with LGBT issues "We live in a society that says your identity is something you select and achieve.  We worship a God who gives us an identity by something that has been achieved by Christ on the cross." "Christianity says you are one with Christ, and that's not a loss, that's a good thing" "We can legislate things, but ultimately this is about what people want..we worship a God who's third person is the Holy Spirit who transforms us in our inner being and changes what we want and makes us desire Christ" "Augmented reality is an overlay of the virtual on the real world...Pokemon Go put this augmented reality in everyone's consciousness" Examples of augmented reality include Google glasses and smart windshields Mind cloning and mind uploading are about moving beyond the biological altogether There are 2 kinds of AI (artificial intelligence), narrow AI (weak) which are becoming more and more common, and strong AI  (AGI or artificial general intelligences) which relies on more synthetic intelligence and more closely resembles human intelligence There are some careers that are more likely to be automated than others.   "Even as we increase automation... we need to make sure that human skills are not falling by the wayside" "If God took on flesh to redeem us...then maybe escaping the body isn't the route we should take" Placemaking is improving the place that God has put us as opposed to escaping Being embodied in the physical world means being rooted in those physical places The book is available on IVP website or Amazon and other retailers Contact jshatzer@uu.edu

Coyle Neal interviews Jacob Shatzer about his recent book "Transhumanism and the Image of God."

Coyle Neal interviews Jacob Shatzer about his recent book "Transhumanism and the Image of God."

Coyle Neal interviews Jacob Shatzer about his recent book "Transhumanism and the Image of God."

What is transhumanism? Author/professor Jacob Shatzer explains it and its possible impact on Christian discipleship.

What is transhumanism, exactly? And how do the ways we interact with technology affect our humanity? These are the questions Jacob Shatzer tackles today on the BreakPoint podcast with John Stonestreet. Shatzer is assistant professor and associate dean in the school of theology and missions at Union University and the author of “Transhumanism and the Image of God.”   Resources   Transhumanism and the Image of God Jacob Shatzer, IVP Academic, 2019

What is transhumanism, exactly? And how do the ways we interact with technology affect our humanity? These are the questions Jacob Shatzer tackles today on the BreakPoint podcast with John Stonestreet. Shatzer is assistant professor and associate dean in the school of theology and missions at Union University and the author of “Transhumanism and the Image of God.”   Resources   Transhumanism and the Image of God Jacob Shatzer, IVP Academic, 2019

Jacob Shatzer explains transhumanism: how people are shaping this "next step" in human growth and how Christians can think about this. Then, Dr. David Aikman discusses news from the Middle East, Brexit, and globalization.

Where do we go when we want to really hear from God? Listen now as Jacob Shatzer answers this question from Hebrews 1:1-4.

Visiting speaker Dr. Jacob Shatzer takes us into Ezekial's valley of dry bones (chapter 37) and shows us the connection between those bones and Christmas