Former ESPN sports reporter turned online pastor Dave Adamson explains why AI is the "apprentice" the church needs and debunks the myth that Jesus was a carpenter.In this episode: We sit down with "Aussie Dave" Adamson, Director of Orange Australia and YouVersion Australia, for a fascinating conversation on the intersection of faith, technology, and ancient history. Dave shares his powerful testimony of overcoming childhood abuse and leaving a dream career in sports media to become one of the world's first online pastors. We dive deep into the ethics of AI in ministry, why online church is "real" church, and the Hebrew meaning of "Shalom." Dave also drops a bombshell historical theory: Jesus wasn't a carpenter, he was a stonemason—and explains how that changes everything about our faith.About Dave Adamson: Role: Director of Orange Australia & New Zealand, Director of YouVersion Australia Author of: MetaChurch, Chasing the Light Known for: Pioneering online ministry strategies, photography, and teaching the Jewish context of the Bible.🔗 Connect with Dave Adamson: Website: https://daveadamson.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussiedave/⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Who is "Aussie Dave" Adamson? 01:00 - Dave’s Testimony: Overcoming Childhood Abuse & Finding Jesus 06:30 - Leaving a Dream Job at ESPN to Become a Pastor 10:45 - How Young People Can Share the Gospel (You Don't Need to Know Everything) 14:15 - The Power of Humility: "I Don't Know, Let's Find Out Together" 18:00 - Defining Biblical Humility: Occupying Your God-Given Space 22:30 - The Most Important Hebrew Word: "Shema" (Hear & Obey) 28:00 - The Power of Remembrance Stones in Your Faith Walk 34:00 - Why Men Should Listen to Their Wives (The Voice of God) 39:00 - Healing from Trauma: Scars Prove the Healer Exists 45:00 - The "Wilderness" vs. The "Desert": What Words Actually Mean 50:30 - Bringing Heaven to Earth: The Kingdom is NOW 55:00 - What "Shalom" Really Means (It's Not Just Peace) 58:30 - The Stonemason Theory: Was Jesus Actually a Builder? 01:04:00 - Online Church vs. Physical Church: The "Tension" to Manage 01:10:00 - Is AI Demonic? The "Apprentice Intern" Strategy for Ministry 01:16:00 - The Future of the Church: Why 2026 is an Exciting Time for Faith 01:21:00 - Dave’s Legacy: A Learner Until the End📚 Resources Mentioned: YouVersion Bible App: https://www.youversion.com/ MetaChurch (Book)🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to never miss an episode! 📢 Share this message with someone who needs encouragement today.Connect With Zach and Path of the Cross Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbvebFollow Zach Schumaker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/Path of the Cross Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters.Check out my other shows: The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/@theschuzshow/featuredThe Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronCompassShowHashtags: #DaveAdamson #PathOfTheCross #OnlineChurch #ArtificialIntelligence #ChurchTech #BibleHistory #HebrewContext #YouVersion #FaithAndTech #StonemasonJesus #Testimony #ChristianLeadership #MetaChurch #POTCP Episode #24