010 | A Redemptive Use of AI: The Why with Mike Rogers
Description
Can AI help Christians become more thoughtful, confident, and gracious when sharing their faith?
In this episode, Richard Eng sits down with Mike Rogers, creator of The Why, an apologetics training app that uses AI to help Christians practice real conversations about faith. Mike shares how tough questions from his dad and his experience in youth ministry inspired him to build a place where believers can practice answering objections, learn from mistakes, and grow in Christlike character.
Together, they explore the connection between apologetics and evangelism, why our tone matters, and how Christians can use AI responsibly while continuing to think and study for themselves. Plus, test your discernment with another round of “AI or the Bible?”
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Episode timestamps
00:08 — A redemptive use of AI
02:01 — Meet Mike Rogers and hear his journey into apologetics
04:56 — From youth ministry to building The Why
09:59 — Practicing apologetics conversations with AI
19:16 — Guardrails, Christian unity, and Christlike tone
25:29 — “AI or the Bible?” trivia
26:59 — Bridging apologetics and evangelism
33:04 — Using AI without outsourcing Christian thought
45:14 — Trivia answers and the importance of discernment
47:44 — How churches can use The Why
49:58 — Two free weeks of The Why Pro
50:54 — Family resources: The Why Youth, Slant Scanner, and Storyloft
53:04 — Listener codes and how to redeem them
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