#89 - Biblical Framework for Understanding and Using Artificial Intelligence

#89 - Biblical Framework for Understanding and Using Artificial Intelligence

From Ministry At Scale by Chad Williams - Five Q

May 27, 2025 · 44 min · Season 4 · Episode 89

About this episode

John Dyer discusses the intersection of faith and artificial intelligence, providing a biblical framework for ministry leaders.

Featuring John Dyer, Dallas Theological Seminary Recorded live at the Digital Ministry Conference 2025. In a thought-provoking keynote from the 2025 Digital Ministry Conference, John Dyer—programmer, theologian, and Vice President at Dallas Theological Seminary—explores the complex intersection of faith, humanity, and artificial intelligence. Far from another tech how-to session, this talk lays a deeply biblical foundation for how Christian leaders can approach AI not with fear or naïveté, but with wisdom, humility, and theological clarity. Dyer walks ministry leaders through a full biblical framework—from creation to redemption—to challenge the common myth that technology is morally neutral. Instead, he argues, every tool we use shapes not only what we do, but who we become. Whether you’re building marketing automations, experimenting with generative AI, or just trying to keep pace with rapid innovation, Dyer invites you to pause and ask: What kind of people and communities are we forming through this technology? For digital marketers, pastors, and ministry technologists, this session is packed with valuable insights: Why technology is not neutral—and what that means for…

People in this episode

Host: Chad Williams

Guest: John Dyer

Topics covered

  • artificial intelligence
  • faith and technology
  • biblical framework
  • ministry leadership
  • digital innovation
  • ethical boundaries

Keywords

  • artificial intelligence
  • Christian leadership
  • technology ethics
  • digital ministry
  • theological clarity
  • creativity
  • responsibility

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Organizations: Dallas Theological Seminary

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