Today we are so excited to welcome back to the podcast Dr. Carmen Imes. Dr. Imes is associate professor of Old Testament at Biola University. She is the author of the upcoming Becoming God’s Family: Why the Church Still Matters. This latest work explores the familial and communal identity of the church, tracing the thread of God’s presence in the gathered community of faith across the entire Bible. If there are times when you wonder if church is worth it, let Dr. Imes remind you today of the good design of God and the invitation we all receive into God’s family.

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This week we’re covering a topic that is increasingly impacting our spaces. We’re talking about AI. How might a biblical perspective shape our understanding and use of AI? Is there a redemptive use for AI? Are there particular ways that women might speak into this space? We’ll dig into these questions and more.

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Maybe you’ve seen the headlines or the catchy, encouraging Instagram graphics celebrating the young men that are coming to faith. On the surface, many are celebrating this, some even going so far as to say it’s signs of a revival generation. But we can’t help but ask some questions when we see these headlines. Is GenZ really turning to Jesus? Where are the young women? And what can we learn from the current coverage?

Dig into our sources:

The political power of Gen Z women

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/23/us/young-men-religion-gen-z.html

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