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In this episode of the Faith First podcast, host Ana Lee engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Jason Thacker, assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College. Together, they dive into the complexities of navigating wisdom in a digital age. Jason shares his journey from aspiring pastor to academic, inspired by the intersection of technology, ethics, and theology. The discussion explores the profound impact of technology on our perception of truth, the importance of cultivating wisdom, and the role of digital tools in shaping our worldview. Jason offers practical advice for maintaining a balanced relationship with technology, emphasizing the need for intentionality and community in our digital interactions. Tune in to discover how to live faithfully in a digital age, grounded in the timeless truths of Scripture.References:D3 Youth CampBoyce CollegeSouthern SeminaryJason ThackerFollowing Jesus in a Digital Age (Book)Ethics and Religious Liberty CommissionHomo Deus by Yuval Noah HarariThe Faith First Podcast Music was created and produced by Samuel Silhavy, B.S. Worship and Pastoral Studies, Boyce College class of 2019.

This week on Ask the Pastor features a conversation between Pastor J.D. Greear and Dr. Jason Thacker. Dr. Thacker is a professor, ethicist, and scholar who has written several books, including "Following Jesus in a Digital Age."

Ep 240 Sam Hoger TUF 1 Deep Dive Sam Hoger was a participant on one of the most important moments within the history of the UFC.  The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 brought the UFC from spectacle to mainstream sport. Sam Hoger takes us through his journey to get on the TUF show as well as the process of the first ever Ultimate Fighter TV show. Sam Hoger is full of stories in this historic interview. Ep 240 Sam Hoger TUF 1 Deep Dive 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:37 interview start 0:45 early life 3:45 current life 6:31 first Jiu Jitsu coach 8:40 taking a greyhound to the Miletich fighting systems 24:23 fighters quiting at the Miletich camp 27:31 first day at Miletich fighting systems 32:19 Tim Sylvia's ground game 33:01 getting KO'd by Tim Sylvia in training 38:43  underground fight 43:47 thoughts on Rich Clementi45:53 Sam Hoger vs Robert DiMarco50:55 location of underground fights 55:44 Sam Hoger vs Matt Freeland57:18 manager Joe Cavallaro 1:00:36 TUF 1 cast members envious of Dana White 1:03:01 Sam Hoger vs Josh Hendricks1:06:42 promoter Corey Fisher 1:06:57 daily training routine 1:09:06 Brian Bresler 1:12:13 Sam Hoger vs Adam Maciejewski1:16:48 ring announcer Big Poppa Schnake1:18:15 Joe Cavallaro story 1:20:28 matchmaker Gary Marino 1:23:24 process getting on TUF 11:33:39 first impressions when starting TUF 11:38:18 doing lines in movie”Grudge Match”1:38:37 finding out you leave TUF house if you fail challenges 1:39:25 finding out who TUF coaches were going to be 1:40:28 thoughts on Marc Laimon1:41:49 thoughts on Ganyao Fairtex1:42:19 training with Floyd Mayweather Senior 1:50:42 boxing coach Peter Welch1:52:13 Jason Thacker last pick on TUF1:57:00 Top 5 moments of UFC history 1:59:16 accused of stealing on TUF 2:02:09 TUF loser house 2:03:47 taking first loss to Forrest Griffin 2:05:24 being recognized after TUF show 2:06:35 finding out about TUF Finale 2:12:14 TUF 1 reunion 2:14:13 Ryan Bennett 2:17:31 becoming a different fighter after TUF2:20:52 relationship with Jeremy Horn  2:23:32 Sam Hoger Facebook questions 2:26:02 Sam Hoger vs Jeff Newton 2:32:18 interview wrap up/ outro Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#theultimatefighter #ufcfighter #MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show

There are many tasks that AI can do, but what about for your ministry? In this episode, Jason Thacker with Southern Seminary outlines some practical uses for artificial intelligence.

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Jason Thacker, senior fellow in bioethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, to discuss the need to reframe the conversation around life and abortion to get back to what really matters. 

In a recent article published by The Atlantic, Jonathan Haidt, author “The Anxious Generation,” shares that rates of depression and anxiety in the United States rose by more than 50% in many studies from 2010 to 2019. The suicide rate rose 48% for adolescents ages 10 to 19. For girls ages 10 to 14, it rose 131%. He also notes how loneliness and friendlessness among American teens began to surge around 2012.  It's no surprise that social media use is tied to these staggering statistics. Romans 12:2 tell us, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." As Christians who are called to a higher standard of living, how can we exercise discernment and wisdom when it comes to using social media? Joining us on today's episode to discuss technology and mental health is our colleague, Jason Thacker, the director of the ERLC's Research Institute and a senior fellow. You'll also hear from Eliza Huie, the director of counseling at McLean Bible Church located in the Washington D.C. metro area, and Megan Dickerson, a wife and mom who serves in the Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

What does evangelical Christianity have to say about AI? Quite a lot, according to Jason Thacker. As Director of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), he oversaw the creation of the organization's official AI statement of principles—the first put out by any religious denomination—which recommends moral responsibility towards new technology. Thacker and Kalman discuss how the document came to be, how it might extend to U.S. legislative guidance, what makes it particularly Baptist, and how a Jewish statement might differ. About our guest: Jason Thacker is a prominent figure within the Southern Baptist Convention, serving as the Director of Research and Technology Ethics at the ERLC and as an assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College and Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Thacker is the author of several books, including Following Jesus in the Digital Age and The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. Reading List: - Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow - Inside Project Maven, the US Military's AI Project

In this final rerun episode of our series "Discipled by Algorithms" Bernie Dake and Jason Thacker discuss how quickly we, as a society, have adopted new technologies. In this episode, Jason encourages us to pause and study how new tech may impact our lives. Rather than simply handing our kids new tablets and phones, let's slow down and teach our kids healthy habits when it comes to technology.   Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/     https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife  

In this final rerun episode of our series "Discipled by Algorithms" Bernie Dake and Jason Thacker discuss how quickly we, as a society, have adopted new technologies. In this episode, Jason encourages us to pause and study how new tech may impact our lives. Rather than simply handing our kids new tablets and phones, let's slow down and teach our kids healthy habits when it comes to technology.   Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/     https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife    

In this final rerun episode of our series "Discipled by Algorithms" Bernie Dake and Jason Thacker discuss how quickly we, as a society, have adopted new technologies. In this episode, Jason encourages us to pause and study how new tech may impact our lives. Rather than simply handing our kids new tablets and phones, let's slow down and teach our kids healthy habits when it comes to technology.   Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/     https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife     Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As we share episode 2 from this previous series, we are joined by professor, author, podcaster- Jason Thacker. Last week Bernie and Jason discussed the question, “Is technology neutral”. And this week, Jason is going to break down what algorithms are and how we interact with them daily.   Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife

As we share episode 2 from this previous series, we are joined by professor, author, podcaster- Jason Thacker. Last week Bernie and Jason discussed the question, “Is technology neutral”. And this week, Jason is going to break down what algorithms are and how we interact with them daily.   Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife

As we share episode 2 from this previous series, we are joined by professor, author, podcaster- Jason Thacker. Last week Bernie and Jason discussed the question, “Is technology neutral”. And this week, Jason is going to break down what algorithms are and how we interact with them daily.   Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Before we launch our next series on holiness, we wanted to share a few episodes you may have missed from 2022. In this series, “Discipled by Algorithms” we are joined by author, professor, podcaster, Jason Thacker. We wanted to do a series about the way in which technology is shaping our world views and how this is impacting the church. Jason Thacker serves as the chair of research in technology ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He also serves as an instructor of philosophy, ethics, and worldview at Boyce College in Louisville, Kentucky.     Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife

Before we launch our next series on holiness, we wanted to share a few episodes you may have missed from 2022. In this series, “Discipled by Algorithms” we are joined by author, professor, podcaster, Jason Thacker. We wanted to do a series about the way in which technology is shaping our world views and how this is impacting the church. Jason Thacker serves as the chair of research in technology ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He also serves as an instructor of philosophy, ethics, and worldview at Boyce College in Louisville, Kentucky.     Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife

Before we launch our next series on holiness, we wanted to share a few episodes you may have missed from 2022. In this series, “Discipled by Algorithms” we are joined by author, professor, podcaster, Jason Thacker. We wanted to do a series about the way in which technology is shaping our world views and how this is impacting the church. Jason Thacker serves as the chair of research in technology ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He also serves as an instructor of philosophy, ethics, and worldview at Boyce College in Louisville, Kentucky.     Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

On today's episode of The Narrative, Jason Thacker, Senior Fellow and Director of the Research Institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), joins CCV Policy Director David Mahan to discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of Christianity. Listen in to find out what makes AI distinct from human intelligence, the danger and benefits it poses, and why it cannot be morally neutral. Before the conversation, David and CCV Communications Director Mike Andrews share the incredible story of how HB183–a bill that preserves single-sex bathrooms–went from being dead on Tuesday to passed out of the Ohio House with a supermajority on Wednesday because of the power of relationships and the engagement of the Body of Christ. More about Jason Thacker Jason Thacker serves as Senior Fellow and Director of the Research Institute at ERLC, focusing on pro-life and other bioethical issues including abortion, reproductive technologies, medical care, euthanasia, and end-of-life decision making. In addition to his work at the ERLC, he serves as assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College and Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author or editor of several books including the Essentials in Christian Ethics series, Baptist Social Ethics (forthcoming), The Age of AI, Following Jesus in a Digital Age, and The Digital Public Square. He is a graduate of The University of Tennessee and Southern Seminary, where he is currently a PhD candidate in Christian ethics and public theology.

We live in a digital age. Technology is advancing by the second, and it seems as if AI is starting to take over the world. But what does this mean for us? How will AI affect humanity in general? And what are we supposed to do with it all as believers? On this episode of The Link, Pastor Chris Brooks sits down with Jason Thacker, author of "Following Jesus in a Digital Age," to answer these questions and more. Be sure to check it out! Resources: Following Jesus in a Digital Age | https://bit.ly/4cxPTvF The Digital Public Square | https://bit.ly/3VBbEVE Support the show: https://woodsidebible.org/listen/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ERLC's Jason Thacker, Miles Mullin, and Alex Ward discuss the 40th anniversary of the book The Naked Public Square: Religion and Democracy in America by Richard John Neuhaus and how it can inform our understanding of bringing our faith into the public square. 

Many of us sense that politics are contentious and messy. They often leave us feeling weary about the future of our country and its leaders. This was certainly the case in the 2020 presidential race. As our nation prepares for yet another presidential election in November, it's helpful for us to be aware of what's happening in our culture and have clear expectations for the season ahead so that, as Christians, we can be “salt and light” in our communities and engage politics with the hope of the gospel. On today's episode, you'll hear from Brooke Medina, who serves as vice president of communications for the John Locke Foundation and an ERLC Research Institute fellow.You'll also hear from Yuval Levin, the director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute, and Jason Thacker, the senior fellow and director of the research institute at the ERLC. 

In this episode, renowned author Jason Thacker talks about a critical situation the world is going through: the spread of misinformation. He also brings a unique perspective on how he thinks religion can provide guidance and shed light during these challenging times. Production: Ed Melick, Pablo A. Ruz Salmones and Penny Yuen Host: Pablo A. Ruz Salmones Editing: Isabelle Braconnot Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

Autism Awareness Month is in April, and author Brant Hansen joins the show to share his personal story as he talks about his book "Blessed Are the Misfits". He explains how God has worked in his life, and how he never abandons those who search him. Later author Jason Thacker discusses his book "Following Jesus in a Digital Age" as he shares the importance of stewarding the great resources God has given us by making sure we are using them for the right reasons. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Over the past few years I've been joined by some of society's most influential thinkers, writers, and leaders to talk about the important ideas shaping our society today, as well as some of the top issues of life in the Digital Public Square. The purpose of this podcast from the very beginning was to equip you to navigate these issues with wisdom.For all good things must come to an end, and this is the last episode of the Digital Public Square podcast given my transition late last year to Boyce College and the shift in my role here at the ERLC. We decided to shift our research podcast strategy and combine efforts with the main ERLC podcast, which many of you already know and love. The change will allow me to continue interviewing top thinkers and writers about their work as part of a larger network of listeners at the podcast. While this may be the end of the Digital Public Square podcast in this season, I hope these resources will continue to bless the church as she engages in the tasks set before us by Christ: to love God and to love our neighbors as our self.If you're not already subscribed to the podcast you can visit ERLC.com/podcast as well as major podcast platforms.—The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker. Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Dennis Hollinger to talk about his new book entitled Creation and Christian Ethics: Understanding God's Designs for Humanity and the World from Baker Academic. Today, we discuss how creation speaks to the foundations of the Christian ethic and how we might recover a richer vision of humanity in light of God's creation.Meet Dennis:Dennis Hollinger is president emeritus and senior distinguished professor of Christian ethics at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He received the BA from Elizabethtown College, the M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, the MPhil and PhD from Drew University, and did postdoctoral studies at Oxford University. He has written numerous works on Christian ethics, including Choosing the Good: Christian Ethics in a Complex World and The Meaning of Sex: Christian Ethics and the Moral Life.Resources:Creation and Christian Ethics: Understanding God's Designs for Humanity and the World by Dennis HollingerThe Doctrine of Creation: A Constructive Kuyperian Approach by Bruce Ashford and Craig BartholomewYou're Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God's Design and Why That's Good News by Kelly KapicA Time to Build: From Family and Community to Congress and the Campus, How Recommitting to Our Institutions Can Revive the American Dream by Yuval Levin—The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker. Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Matthew Martens to talk about his new book entitled Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal from Crossway. Today, we discuss the nature of justice in the Christian life and how Christians can think about criminal justice reform through a biblical lens.Meet Matthew:Matt is a trial lawyer and partner at an international law firm in Washington, DC. He earned his JD from University of North Carolina School of Law and a Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. He has spent the majority of his twenty-five year legal career practicing criminal law both as a federal prosecutor and as a defense attorney. He served as a law clerk to Chief Justice William Rehnquist at the US Supreme Court and also as a political appointee in the criminal justice division of the US Justice Department.Resources:Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal by Matthew MartensBasic Christian Ethics by Paul RamseyThe Collapse of American Criminal Justice by William J. StuntzLocking Up Our Own by James Forman Jr.On the Morals of the Catholic Church by Augustine—The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker. Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Andrew Spencer to talk about his new book entitled Hope for God's Creation: Stewardship in an Age of Futility from B&H Academic. Today, we discuss the nature of ethics, creation care, and the distinctives of the Christian approach to the environment .Meet Andrew:Andrew Spencer (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as associate editor for books at The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of Doctrine in Shades of Green: Theological Perspective for Environmental Ethics, editor of The Christian Mind of C. S. Lewis, and a contributor to Baptist Political Theology. He earned a Ph.D. in Theological Studies with an emphasis on Christian Ethics from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary as well as a Master of Divinity. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in English from the United States Naval Academy.Resources:Hope for God's Creation by Andrew SpencerPollution and the Death of Man by Francis SchaefferStewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters by Sandra RichterCreation Care: A Biblical Theology of the Natural World by Douglas J. Moo and Jonathan A. Moo—The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker. Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Bethany Allen of Axios to talk about her new book entitled Beijing Rules: How China Weaponized Its Economy to Confront the World from HarperCollins. Today, we discuss the global influence of China alongside the rise of authoritarian capitalism in Beijing.Meet BethanyBethany serves as the China reporter at Axios and leads the weekly Axios China newsletter, covering China's role in the world. She was previously a staff editor and contributing reporter at Foreign Policy magazine, where she wrote investigations, deeply reported narratives, and analysis related to China. She is based in Taipei.Resources:Beijing Rules by Bethany AllenChina's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy by Peter MartinParty of One: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China's Superpower Future by Chun Han WongHow China Escaped Shock Therapy: The Market Reform Debate by Isabella M. Weber—The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker. Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

As the world continues to progress technologically, how do we begin to approach this theologically. Jason Thacker, a professor of ethics and author joins Steve Carter on the craft and character podcast to help us better understand what is at stake and what we can do about it. Technology is not a net neutral conversation; but rather one we must approach with greater wisdom and discernment. With the advent of AI and other technological advancements, we as preachers have an opportunity to help our people understand what formation, ethics, and life in the kingdom truly looks like Jason Thacker serves as an assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College in Louisville, Kentucky. He also is a senior fellow in Christian ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is the author of several books including Following Jesus in a Digital Age and The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. He also serves as the editor of The Digital Public Square: Christian Ethics in a Technological Society and co-editor of the Essentials in Christian Ethics series with B&H Academic. He is the project leader and lead drafter of Artificial Intelligence: An Evangelical Statement of Principles. EPISODE LINKS Website - jasonthacker.com Books - Following Jesus in a Digital Age, The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity @jasonthacker @steveryancarter @craft_character Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Brandon Smith to talk about his new volume entitled The Trinity in the Canon from B&H Academic. Today, we discuss the vital role that trinitarian theology plays in Scripture and how it should produce both right doctrine and living.Meet Brandon:Brandon serves as assistant professor of theology and New Testament at Cedarville University in Ohio. He is also the author of The Trinity in the Book of Revelation: Seeing Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in John's Apocalypse and serves as the co-editor of the Christian Standard Commentary series. He is a co-founder of the Center for Baptist Renewal and host of the Church Grammar podcast. He earned his PhD from Ridley College and is a graduate of Dallas Baptist University and Criswell College.Resources:The Trinity in the Canon by Brandon SmithOn the Incarnation by Saint AthanasiusOn God and Christ: The Five Theological Orations and Two Letters to Cledonius by Saint Gregory of NazianzusThe Trinity: An Introduction by Scott SwainThe Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything by Fred Sanders—The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker. Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

A few weeks ago, we learned that Genesis 1 teaches God created us male and female in his image. Because we're created, God gets to set the boundaries for our lives. But, the fall and our sin nature affects how we view ourselves and our bodies. We also heard about the sexual revolution and how it feeds us the same lie the serpent did in the garden: Did God really say? Today's discussion is going to explore the sexual revolution more in depth and how Christians can think about it. You are going to hear again from our colleagues on the Research team, Alex Ward and Jason Thacker. We're also going to hear from our friend Katie McCoy.We would love to hear from you about how you're processing this conversation and what questions you're facing related to issues of gender and sexuality. You can e-mail us at erlcpodcast@erlc.com. And just a reminder, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work the ERLC is doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. The best way to do that is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates. The ERLC podcast is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.It is produced by Jill Waggoner, Lindsay Nicolet, and Elizabeth Bristow.Technical production is provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.Thanks for listening, and we're looking forward to being back together with you next time.

Dr. Dallas Willard wrote "The most important thing in your life is not what you do; it's who you become." According to Jesus' own word, the only way that truly happens is when we are born from above. Jesus did not mean some kind of ephemeral, philosophical, state of mind, he meant that we need to be supernaturally reborn through the Spirit, empowered by his sacrificial, vicarious death and resurrection. This is the Gospel he, himself, prescribed. But that presupposes that life is precious - not just to the individual, but to the One who started it all. The sad fact of the matter is that neo-darwinianism, based solely on naturalist phenomenon, will always render one towards nihilism: nothing matters. That is the opposite of good news. Who can - literally - live with that? In this fourth installment of The Fourth Word, Rick discusses the topic of the specialness, holiness, and consequence of life that began with God. You are not an accident or an abberation: you are prized and preferred by Majesty and are uniquely designed and lovingly created for His purpose! Don't forget to check out the special links below!

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Adam Groza to talk about his new book he wrote with J.P. Moreland entitled Unraveling Philosophy from B&H Academic. Today, we discuss how Christians can love God with all of our minds through studying the riches of philosophy.Meet Dr. GrozaAdam serves as associate professor of philosophy and vice president for enrollment and student services at Gateway Seminary. He is a native Californian and has taught philosophy related classes at a variety of institutions including California Baptist University, Scarborough College, and Korea Baptist Theological Seminary.Resources:The Republic by PlatoConfessions by St. AugustineSexual Personae: Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson by Camille PagliaThe Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller—The Digital Public Square is a production of the research institute at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens. 

On this episode of the podcast, we talk with ethicist Jason Thacker about engaging artificial intelligence. The explosion of AI tools like ChatGPT, has led to both grand visions and grave concerns about the future, including the future of education and the future of work. In this conversation we seek to define the terms and seek biblical direction for our anxieties, hopes, and tech practices. Among the questions we discuss: How AI was already present in our everyday experience prior to the new tools A range of definitions and distinctions: narrow AI vs. general AI, superintelligence vs. the singularity The structure and direction of AI, and how the image of God can guide our engagement What we should and shouldn't worry about and what we should and shouldn't celebrate Counsel for students and teachers when it comes to AI Follow Jason Thacker: https://jasonthacker.com/ Included music on this episode is "Mother Mary" from the Ruralists album Trying. Find lyrics and more here: https://www.fullyruralized.com/  

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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Joshua Chatraw to talk about his new book The Augustine Way: Retrieving a Vision for the Church's Apologetic Witness from Baker Academic. Today, we discuss how to cultivate a more effective witness and robust apologetic in our post-Christian age.Meet Dr. ChatrawJosh currently serves as the Billy Graham Chair of Evangelism and Cultural Engagement at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham Alabama and previously served as the executive director of the Center for Public Christianity in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is an award-winning author of numerous books in the fields of evangelism and apologetics, including Telling a Better Story: How to Talk about God in a Skeptical Age, which won a 2021 Christianity Today Book Award.Resources:The Augustine Way: Retrieving a Vision for the Church's Apologetic Witness by Joshua Chatraw and Mark AllenTelling a Better Story: How to Talk About God in a Skeptical Age by Joshua ChatrawBiblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture by Christopher WatkinMere Apologetics: How To Help Seekers And Skeptics Find Faith by Alister McgrathNarrative Apologetics: Sharing the Relevance, Joy, and Wonder of the Christian Faith by Alister Mcgrath—The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker. Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

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/

Jason Thacker joins the show to discuss the growth of AI technologies. The widespread accessibility of generative AI, such as ChatGPT, raises theological and ethical questions that thoughtful Christians must address. We cover these topics and explore the influence of the advanced digital age.Jason Thacker serves as an assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College in Louisville, KY. He also is a research fellow in Christian ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is the author of several books including Following Jesus in the Digital Age and The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. He also serves as the editor of The Digital Public Square: Christian Ethics in a Technological Society and co-editor of the Essentials in Christian Ethics series with B&H Academic. He is the project leader and lead drafter of Artificial Intelligence: An Evangelical Statement of Principles, and his work has been featured at Slate, Politico, The Week, USA Today, Christianity Today, World Magazine, The Gospel Coalition, and Desiring God.Check out the full show notes for this episode: https://www.aaronshamp.com/podcast/jason-thackerSUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.aaronshamp.com/support ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Perseverance — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library Plus​––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Nathan Finn to talk about the volume he co-edited entitled A Handbook of Theology from the Theology for the People of God series with B&H Academic. Today, we discuss the centrality of theology in the Christian life and how our faith informs every aspect of our life.Meet Dr. FinnNathan Finn currently serves as provost and dean of the University Faculty at North Greenville University in Tigerville, South Carolina. He is the editor or author of several volumes including the Theology for the People of God series, Historical Theology for the Church, and History: A Student's Guide. He also serves as teaching pastor at Taylors First Baptist Church in South Carolina and a Research Fellow of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.Resources:Historical Theology for the Church by Nathan Finn and Jason DuesingRediscovering Holiness: Know the Fullness of Life with God by J.I. PackerEthics as Worship: The Pursuit of Moral Discipleship by Mark Liederbach and Evan LenowTheology for the People of God series from B&H:The Holy Spirit by Andreas J. Köstenberger and Gregg R. AllisonA Handbook of Theology by Nathan Finn, Daniel Akin, and David S. DockeryHumanity by John Hammett and Katie McCoymore upcoming—The Digital Public Square is a production of the research institute at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Ronnie Martin to talk about his new book with Donnie Griggs titled Pastoring Small Towns from B&H Publishing. Today, we talk about the unique opportunities and challenges of pastoring in rural areas as well as the role that technology plays in shaping the culture of small town churches.Meet Ronnie:Ronnie Martin is founder and lead pastor of Substance Church (EFCA) in Ashland, Ohio. He holds a masters of arts from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is currently finishing his doctorate of ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ronnie is also the Director of Leader Renewal for Harbor Network, where he works alongside church planters and pastors in areas related to pastoral care.Resources:Pastoring Small Towns by Ronnie Martin and Donnie GriggsThe Imperfect Pastor: Discovering Joy in Our Limitations through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus by Zack EswineThe Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction by Eugene Peterson—The Digital Public Square is a production of the research institute at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Katie McCoy to talk about her new book To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond from B&H Publishing. Today, we discuss the rise of transgender ideology, the contours of the gender debate, and how Christians can love our neighbors by speaking uncompromising truth with uncompromising grace.Meet Dr. McCoyKatie McCoy serves as director of Women's Ministry at Texas Baptists. She holds a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where she previously served on faculty. She teaches and writes on the intersection of theology, culture, and women's issues. She is the co-author of a forthcoming volume on the doctrine of humanity as part of the Theology for the People of God series with B&H Academic.Resources:To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond by Katie McCoyEmbodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say by Preston SprinkleGod and the Transgender Debate by Andrew WalkerIrreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters by Abigail ShrierWhen Harry Became Sally by Ryan Anderson—The Digital Public Square is a production of the research institute at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Matthew Barrett to talk about his new book The Reformation as Renewal from Zondervan. Today, we discuss the reformation, renewal, and the need for retrieval today.Meet Dr. BarrettMatthew Barrett is professor of Christian theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, editor-in-chief of Credo, and host of the Credo Podcast. He is also the director of the Center for Classical Theology at Midwestern.He is the author of numerous books, such as the award-winning Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit (Baker), None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God (Baker), God's Word Alone: The Authority of Scripture (Zondervan), and Canon, Covenant, and Christology: Rethinking Jesus and the Scriptures of Israel (IVP).Resources:The Reformation as Renewal by Matthew BarrettAn Apology of the Church of England by John JewelAquinas Among the Protestants by Manfred Svensson and David VanDrunenThomas Aquinas' Commentaries on the Book of JohnHeinrich Bullinger's Sermon “On the Holy Catholic Church”—The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker. Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

Modern views on how future technology is likely to change our lives range from bloviatingly aspirational visions of utopia to musings on whether the latest advancement in AI will destroy humankind in our lifetime or merely enslave us all in Matrix-style battery capillaries.  Yet debates on whether technology is a neutral tool for our benefit or a near-unstoppable force leading us to a particular destiny are nothing new.  In 1964, French philosopher and sociologist Jacques Ellul wrote The Technological Society, in which he argued technology had a totalizing effect that could potentially dehumanize our world in its never-ending effort to make all things efficient and “useful”.   While he's somewhat critical of Ellul's determinism, this episode's guest—Jason Thacker—gleans much wisdom from Ellul's warnings.  Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis and Jason Thacker discuss competing views of technology and how they might help us for a foundation for dealing with the technological challenges we face in our digital public square.   About Jason Thacker From https://jasonthacker.com/ Jason Thacker serves as an assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College in Louisville, KY.  He also is a research fellow in Christian ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention.  He is the author of several books including Following Jesus in the Digital Age and The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity.  He also serves as the editor of The Digital Public Square: Christian Ethics in a Technological Society and co-editor of the Essentials in Christian Ethics series with B&H Academic.  He is the project leader and lead drafter of Artificial Intelligence: An Evangelical Statement of Principles, and his work has been featured at Slate, Politico, The Week, USA Today, Christianity Today, World Magazine, The Gospel Coalition, and Desiring God.   He is a graduate of The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.  He also holds a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he is currently a PhD candidate in ethics, public theology, and philosophy.  He serves as an associate fellow with the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge, an advisor for AI and Faith, fellow in science and technology at the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Seminary, and a research fellow with the ERLC Research Institute.  He is married to Dorie and they have two sons.   You can follow Jason on Twitter @jasonthacker   About The Digital Public Square Brooke was one of the contributing writers to the recently published book The Digital Public Square.  In The Digital Public Square, editor Jason Thacker has chosen top Christian voices to help the church navigate the issues of censorship, conspiracy theories, sexual ethics, hate speech, religious freedom, and tribalism.  Many of the contributing writers (David French, Bonnie Kristian, Bryan Baise, and Brooke Medina) have been prior guests on the Saving Elephants show.  

In this episode, I am joined by Daniel Darling to talk about his new book Agents of Grace: How to Bridge Divides and Love as Jesus Loved  from Zondervan. Today, we discuss the nature of Christian unity as well as the relationship of truth and grace in the Christian ethic. Meet Dan:Daniel Darling is an author, pastor and Christian leader. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College. Prior to his leadership of the Land Center, Darling served as the Senior Vice President for Communications of the National Religious Broadcasters. He also has served the Southern Baptist Convention as the Vice President of Communications at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.Resources:Agents of Grace by Daniel DarlingThe Mark of Jesus: Loving in a Way the World Can See Timothy George and John WoodbridgeMark of the Christian by Francis SchaefferUntil Unity by Francis Chan and David CookFinding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage by Gavin Ortlund—The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker. Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Daniel Strange to talk about the new edition of J.H Bavinck's classic work The Church Between Temple and Mosque from Westminster Seminary Press. Today, we discuss missiology and cultural engagement in our secular age. Meet Dr. StrangeDaniel Strange is director of Crosslands Forum and the vice president of the Southgate Fellowship. He is a fellow of The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics and is the author of Their Rock Is Not Like Our Rock: A Theology of Religions, Plugged In, and Making Faith Magnetic. He is a contributing editor for Themelios and an elder of Hope Community Church, Gateshead, U.K.Resources:The Church Between Temple and Mosque by Daniel StrangeThe J.H. Bavinck Reader by John BoltonAn Introduction to the Science of Missions by J.H. BavinckThe Riddle of Life by J.H. BavinckPersonality and Worldview by J.H Bavinck, edited by James EglintonDigital Public Square: A conversation with Dr. James Eglinton on Herman Bavinck, theology, and ethics——The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker. Production assistance is provided by Kadin Christian. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

In this episode Caleb discusses the topic to how to navigate misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories with Jason Thacker (PhD candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College and research fellow in Christian ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. In addition to defining each of these terms, Caleb and Jason address such questions as: How do Christian's engage in healthy ways with news media? How has the digital age changed how we perceive reality and changed our relationships? What are the cultural-historical-biblical roots of disinformation and misinformation? And more. Resources: The Digital Public Square: Christian Ethics in a Technological Society edited by Jason Thacker https://a.co/d/5hURBhZ Following Jesus in a Digital Age by Jason Thacker https://a.co/d/24M08zt God, Technology, and the Christian Life by Tony Reinke https://a.co/d/8Oc2oO4 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke https://a.co/d/5mbEyzb Andy Crouch Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andy-Crouch/author/B001HCWOTK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

In this brave new digital world, opportunities for hate speech seem ubiquitous and increasingly dangerous.  How should a conservative balance their values of limited-government and protection of the vulnerable in social media?  How do we answer the charges of “silence is violence”, or that speech and equal violence from a legal, cultural, and moral framework?   Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis is joined by frequent guest Brooke Medina to grapple with the problem of hate speech.  Josh shares his experiences of being harassed while (briefly) identifying as a woman on Facebook and Brooke draws from her contributing chapter in the recently published book The Digital Public Square: Christian Ethics in a Technological Society.   About Brooke Medina Brooke Medina serves as Vice President of Communications for the John Locke Foundation, an independent, nonprofit think tank in North Carolina.  There Brooke manages a team of talented communications, design, and media professionals.  Brooke oversees the implementation of the organization's strategic communications efforts and regularly engages with the press and public through written commentary, television and radio interviews, as well as public speaking engagements.  In addition to these roles, Brooke is responsible for creating and implementing the foundation's marketing strategy.   Brooke is a graduate of Regent University, holding a B.A. in Government and a minor in English.  While in college, she attended both the Koch Leaders Program and Koch Communications Fellowship, programs that focus on the philosophical underpinnings of market-based management and classical liberalism.  She is currently a member of the American Enterprise Institute's Leadership Network.   Brooke's writing has been published in outlets such as The Hill, Entrepreneur, Washington Examiner, WORLD, Daily Signal, FEE, and other publications.  She is a frequent podcast guest on a variety of shows, a C. S. Lewis aficionado, and, along with Josh, part of the quartet that make up the hosts of the Are We Right? podcast.   You can follow Brooke on Twitter @Brooke_Medina_   About The Digital Public Square Brooke was one of the contributing writers to the recently published book The Digital Public Square.  In The Digital Public Square, editor Jason Thacker has chosen top Christian voices to help the church navigate the issues of censorship, conspiracy theories, sexual ethics, hate speech, religious freedom, and tribalism.  Many of the contributing writers (David French, Bonnie Kristian, Bryan Baise, and Brooke Medina) have been prior guests on the Saving Elephants show.

From social media, to the printing press, to artificial intelligence, to the pencil, technologies have often been regarded as things that can't be good or bad apart from how people choose to use them. Jason Thacker doesn't think any technology is merely a neutral tool, because as people use technology to shape the world, it also shapes them and their culture. Jason Thacker serves as an assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College in Louisville, KY. He also is a research fellow in Christian ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is the author of several books including Following Jesus in the Digital Age and The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity.  He is a graduate of The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. He also holds a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he is currently a PhD candidate in ethics, public theology, and philosophy.  Show notes:  00:26 What is technology? 04:25 Jacques Ellul on "technique" and how technology forms us 08:19 Two views of technology: instrumentalist and deterministic 16:05 Optimism, pessimism, and realism about technology 22:27 Some tools don't have good uses 28:23 A biblical theology of technology? 31:54 Technology and the vulnerable Show notes by Celina Durgin

Living in this digital age presents some ethical challenges, especially for a Christian. How do we handle issues like religious freedom, hate speech, and sexual ethics?  Jason Thacker, a respected scholar on faith and technology, shares a vision for navigating our digital engagement in the public square in a way that honors God and promotes the common good. Don’t miss this insightful discussion today!

Join astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink and technology ethicist Jason Thacker as they discuss new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, including the reality of God's existence.   What Does It Mean to Be Human in the Age of AI? From ChatGPT and generative AI to algorithms and automation, we live in an age of unprecedented technological innovations. Despite the many benefits and conveniences these technologies provide, they are fundamentally challenging what we've long assumed it means to be human. How does Christian philosophy and ethics help us to better understand what's unique about being human in a digital world? And how do we develop wisdom in navigating the challenges before us as a society?   Resources: ChatGPT and Christian Ethics: An Interview with Technology Ethicist Jason Thacker Ethics in the Age of AI: Defining and Pursuing the Good for Our Good and the Good of Our Communities   Additional Resources: Jason Thacker, The Age of AI (book)

When students started turning in papers written by artificial intelligence, educators were caught flat-footed. We knew that machines would replace many human tasks, but we thought the humanities were immune to that. Have our writing standards fallen so low that we can no longer write better than computers? Or are we about to experience the awakening of Artificial Consciousness? Matt and Alastair discuss this situation with Jason Thacker, the Chair of Research in Technology Ethics at the ERLC. Full show notes at www.merefidelity.com. Timestamps: Written by a Bot [0:00] The ChatGPT Panic [2:45] What is human? [6:48] Is intelligence important? [11:09] Going Full Hobbit [20:57] Did we do this on purpose? [28:00] Inevitable Arms Race [34:44] Covid Tech-lash [45:20] AI(dolatry) [52:34]