The fifth session of Doyt’s 12-part Bible study on AI and human identity focused entirely on the theology of the body—what it means to be embodied creatures in a world increasingly populated by disembodied intelligences. “If you remember nothing else,” Doyt emphasized, “humanity is begotten and we are uniquely begotten. We are not built.” This
The fourth session of Doyt’s 12-part Bible study on AI and human identity took a surprising turn: examining how God engages with technology throughout Scripture. Far from being irrelevant to ancient texts, technology appears constantly in the Bible—from the first garments to the cross itself. Understanding God’s varied responses to human tool-making reveals crucial wisdom
In the third session of Doyt’s 12-part Bible study on AI and human identity, the focus turned entirely to understanding the soul—what it is, why it matters, and how it shapes everything from worship to our treatment of one another. “If you get this piece, everything falls into place,” Doyt explained. This deep dive into
In the second session of Doyt’s 12-part Bible study on AI and human identity, the focus shifted from understanding who we are to exploring our unique calling as the “Royal Priesthood.” Drawing from 1 Peter 2:4-5 and related passages, this session revealed three profound truths about human purpose that artificial intelligence can never replicate. Living
To watch the sermon click here. When I was in college, I spent two years tutoring prisoners in Cell Block One at Cook County Correctional Facility on the south side of Chicago. Once a week I’d make my way into that ominous, imposing building. Every time the guards treated me as if I were new,
As artificial intelligence and AI technology reshape our world at unprecedented speed, fundamental questions about human identity in the digital age have become urgent. What makes us uniquely human when AI machines can write, create content, and even simulate human relationships? How do we navigate truth and misinformation in an age of sophisticated digital deception
To watch the sermon click here. Good morning. It is so good to see you today. It always feels like a family reunion, this first Sunday back after Labor Day, as school gets going, and we all settle back into regular routines; including church—where we see friendly faces and worship our God… and go to
Doyt was away this week playing a leading role at the Faithful Futures conference in Minneapolis, where faith leaders from across denominations gathered to explore the ethics and spiritual dimensions of Artificial Intelligence. During a morning session, Doyt posed a profound question to attendees: If an artificial being could be created with human-like skills but
This article was featured in the ‘AI and the Church‘ summit proceedings document. Click here to learn more. In August of 2024, Epiphany Parish of Seattle became the epicenter of an unprecedented dialogue about Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it now sits at the intersection of faith and technology. The AI and the Church Summit bore
