Is Artificial Intelligence a gift to the modern pastor or a threat to the integrity of the pulpit? In this episode of Cage-Free Theology, Clint Archer and Will Brannon dive into the ethics of using AI for Bible study and sermon preparation.

From the "Tower of Babel" risks of relying on technology to the practical benefits of using AI as a "digital intern" for research and illustrations, we explore where to draw the line. We discuss why the process of study is just as important as the final product and why the Holy Spirit’s work in the preacher can’t be automated.

Key Topics in this Episode:
- Why "fetching" information is different from "creating" content.
-The danger of losing critical thinking skills.
-How tools like Logos are integrating AI responsibly.
-The "dirty" feeling of AI-generated alliteration.
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👇 Jump to moments (chapters):
0:25 – Should pastors use AI for sermon prep?
1:16 – The Ark vs. The Tower of Babel
2:05 – Warning #1: Using AI to write the sermon for you
2:54 – The mandate for the preacher to be a "workman" - 2 Timothy 2:15
3:30 – Warning #2: The loss of pastoral authenticity and personal connection
4:55 – Warning #3: Short-circuiting the work of the Holy Spirit in the study process
6:51 – Is there a place for AI in closed countries with limited training?
8:18 – AI can erode the ability to think critically
9:26 – AI as a tool to "fetch" information, not to "create" content
10:36 – Real examples
13:46 – AI integration in Bible software
15:52 – Is using AI for alliteration "cheating"?
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