In this special solo episode of the Unpolished Podcast, Jon Sherwood (https://www.jonsherwood.com) takes you on a thoughtful journey of exploring the complex intersection of faith, family, and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.

As a dad and a Christian, Jon shares his reflections on how AI and emerging technologies challenge us to think critically about their impact, especially on young children and parenting in today’s digital age.

Join us as we pause to consider how, as image bearers of God, we can navigate these advancements thoughtfully and intentionally for His glory.

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[00:00] - Intro

[00:47] - Faith Meets AI: How Should Christians Respond?

[02:35] - Generative AI: A New Challenge for Families and Faith

[04:40] - How Parents Can Lead by Example in a Digital Age

[07:04] - Are Kids Choosing AI Over Reality?

[10:44] - What Are the Benefits of AI?

[13:20] - The Hidden Risks of AI and False Information

[16:47] - Is AI the New Fake News Machine?

[19:10] - Are We Letting AI Parents Our Kids?

[21:13] - Outro

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Mentioned in the podcast:

AI for Education: Parent guides, classroom resources, and policy frameworks: https://www.aiforeducation.io/

Common Sense Media AI Resources: Age-appropriate guidance and tool reviews - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ai/tips-and-videos

Internet Matters: AI Guide for Parents: Safety and digital wellbeing advice - https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/parent-guide-to-artificial-intelligence-ai-tools/

National Association for Media Literacy Education: Resources connecting AI to broader media literacy - https://namle.org/understanding-generative-ai/

What is ChatGPT Doing…and Why Does It Work?: Detailed technical explanation of generative AI from Stephen Wolfram -

https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2023/02/what-is-chatgpt-doing-and-why-does-it-work/

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