011 | Steward AI with Ryan Pauly

Episode description

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we work, learn, communicate, and relate to one another—but how should Christians respond?

Richard Eng sits down with theologian, apologist, and author Ryan Pauly to explore what faithful stewardship of AI looks like. They discuss the theological and philosophical differences between human beings and artificial intelligence, why technology is never truly neutral, and how our tools influence our attention, relationships, values, and spiritual formation.

Ryan also offers practical questions and guardrails for evaluating AI, including whether it helps us fulfill our God-given purpose or simply makes life faster and more convenient. The conversation ultimately challenges Christians to use technology in ways that strengthen embodied community, cultivate wisdom, and bring people back to the table.

Ryan contributed to “Stewarding AI: Faithfully Using Creation Resources”(https://wipfandstock.com/9798385275892/stewarding-ai/), a Christian guide to understanding and using artificial intelligence faithfully.

Timestamps

Stewarding AI with Ryan Pauly — 00:08

Building a Christian book on AI — 02:50

Theology, philosophy, and what makes humans unique — 05:53

Opportunities, dangers, and why technology is not neutral — 11:38

How technology shapes attention, work, and relationships — 16:59

AI or the Bible and Christian discernment — 23:36

Values, productivity, freedom, and faithful guardrails — 27:43

Deep formation, embodied community, and technology for the table — 35:40