Sound Words Podcast Should Christians Trust AI? (Dr. Peter Goeman)
Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly—shaping how we write, teach, work, and even think. But how should Christians understand AI biblically and ethically?
In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pastor Jesse Randolph are joined by Dr. Peter Goeman, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Shepherds Theological Seminary and host of The Bible Sojourner. Together, they explore what AI is (and isn’t), why it can never bear God’s image, and where ethical boundaries must be drawn.
Dr. Goeman is also the author of Artificial Intelligence and the Christian: Understanding AI’s Promises and Pitfalls (https://amzn.to/4q3CUZ7), a timely resource helping believers think clearly about emerging technologies.
This conversation addresses fears about AI consciousness, the ethics of using AI in ministry and counseling, the dangers of misinformation and deepfakes, concerns over privacy and data collection, and how AI can subtly shape human responsibility. Dr. Goeman helps believers think clearly—neither alarmist nor naïve—about using technology in ways that honor God and preserve biblical truth.
00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast
02:28 What is AI
05:39 AI and the Image of God
10:29 The Role of AI in Teaching/Preaching
18:44 What We Lose and People
22:59 Moral Concerns For Generated Content
27:19 How is AI Shaping Our Thinking
32:29 The Church and Using AI Wisely
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