AI is Here to Stay
If you are like so many Christians today, in this new age of AI, you are asking yourself questions like:
Is it wrong to use ChatGPT when my boss requires it?
What does the Bible say about Artificial Intelligence?
Should I let my teenager use an AI companion?
Is AI safe for Christians to use?
These questions and others like it are not just abstract debates. They represent real pastoral concerns affecting real Christian families today, including yours.
I’m here to help you think biblically about AI and AI tools that are already reshaping the world around you.
Don’t worry. I will not demonize AI or tech. I’ve been a techie for over 40 years.
I’m going to help you apply the steady wisdom of Scripture to this new reality. Even in the age of AI, Scripture remains relevant, perhaps even more so.
Why AI Needs a Pastoral Perspective
Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing how you work, it’s changing how you think, relate, and even worship.
When AI companions promise to be better listeners than your spouse, parent, or friend, you’ll feel the pull. Today, kids are confessing their secrets to chatbots with sometimes devastating consequences. How do you talk to your kids about AI?
When it comes to AI, you and I are facing spiritual questions, not just technical ones.
In my experience, the church is often slow to respond to rapid technological shifts. The problem is that you can’t afford to wait for your church or pastor to catch up. By all means, refer your pastor to this Substack but you also need to take steps now to protect yourself and your family from what is happening right now.
Is this community for you?
I write primarily for parents, church members, and ministry leaders who find themselves caught between two extremes. The tech world’s uncritical embrace of AI and the church’s often fearful rejection of it.
Instead, I offer what any good shepherd provides: careful discernment rooted in God’s Word.
What You’ll Find Here:
Risk analysis helping you spot spiritual dangers before they take root
Practical wisdom for setting biblical boundaries around AI tools
Honest reviews of AI applications from a Christian perspective
Pastoral Q&A answering your real questions about AI and faith
I’m not interested in doing deep technical dives into the nitty gritty details of how AI works. Instead, I care about helping you honor God in your use of AI and the AI tools now available.
Who I Am
I’m Joseph Duchesne, pastor, author, technologist, and your guide through the AI minefield.
My Background:
20+ years in pastoral ministry, watching technology reshape how people think about God
Self-taught programmer and AI power user who’s tested every major LLM on theological questions
Author of The Last Crisis and Discover the One, books exploring faith and your relationship with God
Weekly experimenter with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and emerging AI tools, documenting what works and what’s dangerous
I’m a Christian technologist who believes:
AI is a tool, not a savior
Technology amplifies human nature… both good and evil
Biblical wisdom predates and transcends every algorithm
We can harness AI’s power without surrendering our souls
Recent Deep Dives:
Does AI Have the Capacity to Pray? Are the Prayers Real? - A look at apps that pray to God for you and the implications of those prayers.
Can AI Hurt Your Connection to God? - Examining the impact AI has on your spiritual life.
Do AI Companions Reduce Loneliness? - An introduction to AI Companions and the impact they are having today.
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