Praying with Robots: Christians and the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Ep. 25). Can you imagine starting your morning devotions with a Tesla bot leading you in prayer? Dr. Randy Turpin explores the rapidly evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and Christian faith in this thought-provoking episode. From AI-assisted Bible study to sermon preparation, he examines both the opportunities and temptations that come with integrating technology into our spiritual lives.

Drawing from over 40 years of ministry experience, Dr. Turpin offers practical guidelines for using AI as a research tool while maintaining the irreplaceable human elements of faith—intimacy with God, Spirit-led discernment, and authentic relationships. He addresses crucial questions: Is AI making us spiritually lazy? How do we maintain the transformative process of personal Bible study? What happens when chatbots become our confidants?

This episode challenges listeners to ask themselves: "Is this tool helping me love God and love people better, or is it becoming a substitute?" Join Dr. Turpin as he navigates the balance between embracing helpful technology and preserving the heart-to-heart, spirit-to-spirit connections that define authentic Christian ministry and relationships.

Perfect for pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone wrestling with technology's role in their faith journey. Remember: you're more than an algorithm—you're a child of the Most High God.

Part of the ongoing series exploring faithful living in the "5 a.m. moment" between darkness and light on God's timeline.

Additional Resources:

• Dr. Randy Turpin's Substack: https://randyturpin.substack.com/
• Dr. Randy Turpin's Sermon Archives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Book: Daybreak by Henry Longfellow and illustrated by Alycia Janelle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Daybreak-Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow/dp/B0DTZ3K68K/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Email questions and feedback to 5am.randyturpin@gmail.com.

Have you ever felt like your relationship with Jesus has lost its spark—that "first love" fire you once had? You're not alone.

Dr. Randy Turpin explores Christ's heart-stirring message to the church at Ephesus in Revelation 2, unpacking Jesus' three-step prescription for reviving first love devotion: Remember, Repent, and Return. Drawing from both Revelation 2, Paul's letter to the Ephesians, and the book of Acts, he reveals what those "first things" actually looked like—from fervent faith and sacrificial love to costly obedience.

This message is about rekindling the passionate, expectant relationship with Christ that transforms everything. Whether you're a new believer or have walked with Jesus for decades, this message offers hope and practical steps for returning to intimate devotion.

This episode may be perfect for anyone who feels spiritually dry or yearns for a deeper intimacy with Jesus.

Additional Resources:

• Dr. Randy Turpin's Sermon Archives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Book: Daybreak by Henry Longfellow and illustrated by Alycia Janelle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Daybreak-Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow/dp/B0DTZ3K68K/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Email questions and feedback to 5am.randyturpin@gmail.com.

Have you ever found yourself second-guessing major life decisions? Wondering if you took the wrong career path, made poor choices, or somehow veered off God's best plan for your life? In this encouraging episode, Dr. Randy Turpin tackles the universal question: "What if I've missed it?"

Randy opens with an honest acknowledgment - yes, we've all missed it somewhere along the way. But he offers hope and practical wisdom for moving forward without falling into self-condemnation. He emphasizes the importance of bringing these reflections into God's presence rather than wrestling with them alone.

Key insights from this episode:

• Why you shouldn't ponder life regrets without the Holy Spirit's guidance
• How God's sovereignty works even when we make imperfect choices
• The encouraging truth that you're not relegated to "Plan B" for life
• How to trust God's hand on your life regardless of past decisions
• Why your choices moving forward matter more than past mistakes

Whether you're a young adult facing major decisions or someone looking back with regret, this episode offers biblical perspective on trusting God's grace and moving forward with confidence. Randy reminds us that God's best may still be ahead, and it starts with how we handle His goodness from this day forward.

Additional Resources:

• Dr. Randy Turpin's Sermon Archives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Book: Daybreak by Henry Longfellow and illustrated by Alycia Janelle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Daybreak-Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow/dp/B0DTZ3K68K/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Email questions and feedback to 5am.randyturpin@gmail.com.