When AI Walks Into Church: Todd Korpi on Tech, Wisdom, and Discipleship

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AI is changing everything—how we learn, how we work, and yes, even how we worship. In this insightful conversation, Elliot sits down with pastor, theologian, and author Todd Korpi (AI Goes to Church, IVP) to talk about how the Church can lead wisely in the age of artificial intelligence. From ChatGPT sermons to robot relationships, from discipleship to digital ethics, Todd brings wisdom and humility to one of the most urgent conversations of our time.

What does it mean to be made in the image of God in an age of intelligent machines? Can AI ever be wise? Should pastors be using ChatGPT? What are the biggest ethical and relational risks for Christians? Todd and Elliot tackle it all—with humor, honesty, and hope.

Todd Korpi is a pastor, theologian, leadership consultant, and author of AI Goes to Church: A Faithful Guide to Navigating Artificial Intelligence. With over 20 years of ministry experience, Todd co-leads Anchor Forward, a consulting organization supporting churches, denominations, and seminaries in developing healthy cultures and thoughtful innovation. He’s passionate about discipleship, spiritual formation, and helping Christians respond wisely to cultural change. Todd and his wife live in Chicago with their three daughters.

Elliot Sands is the host of the Live Faith First podcast—a dynamic space where faith meets real-world challenges. With a rich background as a pastor, school principal, health-tech co-founder, and now Executive Director of Faith First, Elliot brings deep wisdom and practical insight to every conversation. As a husband, father, and grandfather, he weaves personal experience with thoughtful discussion, tackling tough topics with clarity and compassion. Live Faith First is all about bridging divides—whether in society or the church—encouraging listeners to step beyond echo chambers and build real, meaningful relationships across the aisle, the street, or the table.

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Website: www.toddkorpi.com

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Book: https://www.ivpress.com/ai-goes-to-church

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