Episodes

  • A Deep Dive into the Pope's Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence #65
    Jun 18 2026

    In this conversation, we were joined by two brilliant Christian scholars with deep expertise in artificial intelligence, to discuss many elements and insights from the pope's encyclical regarding artificial intelligence. This podcast episode will touch on the common good, human distinctiveness, flourishing versus efficiency, and many other important topics.

    Meet the speakers: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/pope-encyclical-on-artificial-intelligence-65/

    Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.

    Production: Penny Yuen

    Host: Gilad Berenstein

    Guests: Dr. John P. Slattery and Dr. Noreen HerzfeldEditing: Isabelle Braconnot

    Music from #Uppbeat

    License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39


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    48 mins
  • Where AI and Religion Meet: A Theology of Technology? #64
    Jun 4 2026

    Listen to an interview with Timothy Dalrymple, President and CEO of the John Templeton Foundation, and Kenneth Cukier, the Deputy Executive Editor of The Economist. Timothy shared his views on the relationship between theology and artificial intelligence. They also discussed sentience, AGI and the meaning of intelligence.

    Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.

    Production: Penny Yuen

    Speakers: Kenneth Cukier and Timothy Dalrymple

    Editing: Isabelle Braconnot

    Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

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    41 mins
  • Responsible AI with a Lens on Children and the Family #63
    May 21 2026

    In this episode, we’re joined by Ben Olsen, longtime AI and Faith expert and the founder of the Faith Family Technology Network. We dive into a fascinating conversation about the organization’s mission and their role in navigating the defining political and social questions of our time—specifically, how the evolution of artificial intelligence is reshaping the lives of children and families.


    Meet the speakers: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/responsible-ai-for-children-and-family/

    Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.

    Production: Penny Yuen
    Host: Gilad Berenstein
    Guest: Benjamin Olsen
    Editing: Isabelle Braconnot
    Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

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    41 mins
  • Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work #62
    May 7 2026

    Listen to a conversation with expert sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund, a specialist in the relationship between science and religion. Interviewed by Greg Cootsona, she talks about her new book, "Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work" and discusses how faith, work, and religious identity intersect.

    Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.

    Production: Penny Yuen
    Host: Greg Cootsona
    Guest: Elaine Ecklund
    Editing: Isabelle Braconnot
    Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

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    44 mins
  • AI and Plurality: Building an AI Grounded on Community Relationships #61
    Apr 30 2026

    Listen to an interview with Glen Weyl on the intersection of AI, plurality, and faith communities. We discuss the vital importance of bringing communities, diverse religions, and technology together, building an environment where AI development takes religious perspectives into consideration.

    Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.

    Production: Penny Yuen
    Host: Pablo Andrés Ruz Salmones
    Guests: Glen Weyl
    Editing: Isabelle Braconnot
    Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

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    36 mins
  • AI, the Law, and the Impact on Society #60
    Apr 16 2026

    In this conversation, we were joined by three legal experts to discuss the myriad of ways that artificial intelligence is impacting the law, our legal system, and our lives. We explore this topic from three different overlapping angles: AI’s impact on the practice of law; AI impact on key legal principles and human rights; and the law's impact on the development of AI.


    Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/ai-and-law/


    Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.


    Production: Penny Yuen
    Host: Gilad Berenstein
    Guests: Rabbi Dr. Harris Bor, Barry Dynkin, Benjamin Dynkin
    Editing: Isabelle Braconnot
    Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Social Robots and Religious Technology #59
    Apr 2 2026

    The price of manufacturing robots is rapidly dropping, and consumer desire for them is increasing. We’re standing on the threshold of a new social landscape and will soon live in a world with robots among us. Dive into this topic with Dr. Anna Puzio to examine the key lessons that we can bring from our faith traditions into a world shared by humans and robots.

    Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.


    Production: Penny Yuen

    Host: Gilad Berenstein

    Guest: Anna Puzio

    Editing: Isabelle Braconnot

    Music from #Uppbeat License code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

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    26 mins
  • Teaching AI to Care: Prioritizing Wisdom and Compassion over Raw Intelligence #58
    Mar 19 2026

    What if the key to safe AI and AGI isn't making it smarter, but making it wiser? AI and Faith Research Director Mark Graves discusses his approach to AI development that prioritizes practical wisdom and compassion over raw intelligence. We explore how ancient philosophical traditions from Aristotle to Buddhism could guide the next generation of AI systems, and why suffering should be central to AI ethics. Moreover, how can we embed said wisdom and compassion in AI systems? How can we measure it? Additionally, we'll also explore how healthcare applications are already demonstrating what compassionate AI looks like in practice. This conversation challenges conventional thinking about AI safety and offers a surprisingly hopeful vision for human-AI collaboration.


    Meet the speakers here: https://aiandfaith.org/aif-podcast/teaching-ai-to-care/


    Views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of AI and Faith or any of its leadership.

    Production: Penny Yuen

    Host: Pablo A. Ruz Salmones

    Guest: Mark Graves

    Editing: Isabelle Braconnot

    Music from #UppbeatLicense code: 1ZHLF7FMCNHU39

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    36 mins