AI and the Golden Calf (#1021)

Where do you place your hope in the midst of difficult times? Kyle is finding that more and more people are turning to AI as a source of hope and direction because they don't have relationships that encourage and inspire them. Can AI be a spiritual advisor, or even a conduit to God? Or, is it becoming a golden calf for those who don't feel God's presence and wisdom aren't tangible enough? Wayne and Kyle talk about our substitutes for presence and community, as well as the addictive nature of AI's Positive Validation Feedback Loop that keeps people engaged by telling them what they want to hear. Authenticity can only be found in our connection to Jesus and in the community of fellow-travelers that he places around us. Podcast Notes: The video version of this podcast Just Love , referred to in this podcast, is a book Wayne is writing with Tobie van der Westhuizen from South Africa. We hope to have it available later this month. The post AI and the Golden Calf (#1021) first appeared on The God Journey .

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AI and the Golden Calf (#1021) is an episode from The God Journey by Wayne Jacobsen.

This episode is 41:53 long.

This episode was published on Feb 6, 2026.

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