Is AI a Tool or a Threat? A Christian Parent's Guide

About this episode

Robert Bortins discusses the implications of artificial intelligence for Christian families, providing a biblical framework for its use.

Is artificial intelligence a useful tool — or a danger to your family? In this episode of the Refining Rhetoric podcast, Robert kicks off AI Week with a frank, faith-grounded look at how he's been using AI as an adult: as a thought partner, writing editor, health coach, and financial tracker — and where it's started to go wrong. From the brain science behind classical education to George Orwell's warnings about bystander thinking, this episode equips Christian homeschool families with a biblical framework for navigating AI wisely — without fear and without naivety. Spoiler: the best preparation for an AI future isn't more screen time. It's Classical Conversations. Stay tuned this week for more AI Week episodes, including a conversation with Leigh Bortins on AI and education.

People in this episode

Host: Robert Bortins

Guest: Leigh Bortins

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• Christian parenting
• homeschooling
• faith and technology
• classical education

Keywords

• AI
• Christian parenting
• homeschooling
• Classical Conversations
• technology
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Classical Conversations

Books & works: 1984

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