God and the Machine with Rev. Nathan Webb

Описание: Summary
In this conversation, Jesse Enniss and John Yeager engage with Nathan Webb, author of 'God and the Machine', to explore the intersection of faith and technology. They discuss the historical context of technology in relation to faith, the ethical implications of AI in ministry, and the importance of building relationships in a digital age. Nathan shares his experiences as a church planter and the role of AI in enhancing accessibility and community within the church. The discussion emphasizes the need for ethical considerations in the use of technology and the enduring relevance of love and grace in ministry.

Bio: Nathan Webb is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church and the founding pastor of Checkpoint Church, a digital-first United Methodist community. He writes and teaches at the intersection of faith, technology, and pop culture, creating accessible theology for digital natives and digital skeptics alike. Through YouTube, Twitch Substack, Discord, and other online platforms, Nathan reaches a global audience with weekly "nerdy sermons" and creative resources for churches navigating the digital age.

Show Notes:
God and the Machines
Cokesbury
https://www.cokesbury.com/God-and-the...

Leader Guide
https://www.cokesbury.com/God-and-the...

Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/God-Machine-Na...

Amazon Leader Guide
https://a.co/d/fX7rY3i

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin
https://www.netflix.com/title/81759420

News
The A.I. Advantage
https://wnc-reg.brtapp.com/AIAdvantag...

The 2025 Annual Conference Journal
https://www.wnccumc.org/newsdetail/th...

Peace Conference 2026
https://www.wnccumc.org/peace-confere...