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The episode discusses the controversy surrounding the use of AI in art with Dr. Kelsey Kramer McGinnes.

Why is there so much controversy about whether to use AI to make art--whether that's movies, images, or music? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with author and educator Dr. Kelsey Kramer McGinnes the benefits and drawbacks of using AI in or outside of the creative process.References and resourcesWhat is Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)?https://academic.oup.com/nsr/article/12/5/nwaf050/8029900Generative AI controversy in Christian music: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/solomon-ray-ai-christian-music-soul-singer/Generative AI controversy in film: https://religionunplugged.com/news/2026/6/11/the-old-stories-moses-groundbreaking-ai-filmmaking-is-artistically-underwhelmingWebsitesThe Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.worldNathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.meJoseph Holmes: linktr.ee.com/josephholmesKelsey Kramer McGinnes: https://www.kkramermcginnis.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Joseph Holmes, Nathan Clarkson

Guest: Dr. Kelsey Kramer McGinnes

Topics covered

• AI in art
• creative process
• controversy
• music
• film
• generative AI

Keywords

• AI
• art
• music
• film
• generative AI
• controversy
• creative process

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Organizations: The Overthinkers, Christianity Today, Religion Unplugged

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