Side Notes // Deep Fake // Protecting Truth in the Age of AI and Clickbait

About this episode

Adam and Pastor Tim discuss the challenges of discerning truth in the age of AI and clickbait, reflecting on a recent message and offering practical advice for staying grounded in faith.

In this episode of Side Notes, Adam sits down with Pastor Tim for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation on Sunday’s Deepfake message from 2 Timothy 2. From AI-driven misinformation and clickbait headlines to the challenge of discerning truth in Christian teaching, nothing is off limits—including a few honest moments about getting angry at what we see online. They also unpack practical ways to stay grounded in God’s Word when everything around us feels noisy, confusing, and opinion-driven.

People in this episode

Host: Adam

Guest: Pastor Tim

Topics covered

• AI-driven misinformation
• clickbait headlines
• discerning truth
• Christian teaching
• staying grounded in God's Word

Keywords

• Deepfake
• AI
• misinformation
• clickbait
• Christian teaching
• truth
• God's Word

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Deepfake, 2 Timothy 2

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