Would you trust a chatbot with your soul?

   March 27, 2026       john

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Millions of people are turning to AI for prayer, guidance, and even spiritual direction. But what does that mean for real faith? 

This week, we wrestle with a growing trend highlighted in a Relevant Magazine article: Christians using chatbots as spiritual companions. Because here’s the deeper issue: spiritual growth has always been formed in community, not isolation. And while a chatbot might respond instantly, it can’t bear your burdens, challenge your blind spots, or walk with you through real life. 

So what do we do with a technology that feels personal, helpful… and maybe a little too convincing?

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Beginning, Ending, and Letting Ministries Go

   January 13, 2026       john

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After a long pause, John and Tom return to talk honestly about why the podcast went quiet, and why they’re still here. From there, the conversation turns toward one of the hardest realities of church leadership: knowing when to begin a ministry and when it’s time to let one end. 

Let's explore joy, lament, pruning, and what it means to say “well done” to ministries that have faithfully served their season.

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Death and Resurrection of an Urban Church




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This counts as an episode

   October 30, 2025       john

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Guess who’s back? Okay, almost back. John takes the mic solo for this “resurrection episode.” He updates listeners on Tom’s vacation life, Joseph’s two-church life, and his own pastor projects, while joking about coffee, fried chicken, and introvert pastors. Come laugh, reflect, and get ready for what’s next!

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