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Oct 2024
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Cultural Update: Can AI be blamed for su...

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
About this episode

This week's topics: 

  • A tragic story about a 14-year-old's suicide raises questions about the role of AI in human relationships.
  • Exploring the possibility of a religious comeback: Are we seeing signs of renewed interest in faith?
  • Political word games and the language used by both sides to shape public perception.
  • Listener questions on bridging ideological divides with family and engaging with differing religious views.


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