In this episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, Nick sits down with Joshua Seale, Executive Director of Missional AI, to talk about the upcoming Missional AI Summit in Silicon Valley and how AI is reshaping Bible translation, evangelism, discipleship, and digital ministry.

Joshua shares the origin story of Missional AI and its early focus on Bible translation and Natural Language Processing (NLP). The two also discuss how AI is accelerating Bible translation timelines and augmenting—rather than replacing—human work.

In this video, our guest presents the highlights of this year's summit, including innovations in AI for mission and ministry, a Kingdom approach to AI, and building with a redemptive lens. He also shares global perspectives from hubs like Nairobi, Bangalore, and Jakarta. Expect honest conversations about risks, ethics, and the Imago Dei, as well as insights into funding AI ventures and helping innovators find the right support.

Joshua also discusses how ministry leaders can prepare to get the most out of Missional AI through connection sessions, peer learning, and practical demos. He gives a glimpse into why three days at Missional AI can compress months of learning and experimentation.

If you're a pastor, innovator, technologist, or ministry leader wondering how to faithfully and wisely use AI in your context, this conversation will help you see both the opportunities and the challenges ahead.

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Can AI actually help fulfill the Great Commission?

In this episode, Jay Kranda (Innovative Tech Pastor at Saddleback Church) discusses the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to digital ministry. He emphasizes that AI serves as a tool to enhance—not replace—in-person connection and ministry efforts.

This session was recorded during the Impact AI Summit, hosted by Media Impact International (MII) in Cairo, Egypt. In this talk, Jay provides practical language and frameworks to help ministry teams understand and adopt AI effectively. He specifically emphasizes the importance of discerning which tools are actually relevant to the people you are reaching and to your specific ministry calling.

In this video, you will learn how to discern relevant tools and avoid being distracted by every new technology. Hear practical tips on creating an AI policy for churches to ensure safe and effective use. Discover ways to leverage AI to "redeem the time" and upgrade your ministry team's workflow.

This episode is for anyone serious about the intersection of AI and the Great Commission. After watching, you'll have a clearer roadmap for how to use AI to produce spiritual fruit in your community.

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The next video in our IMPACT AI SUMMIT series features Natchi Lazarus. Natchi is a longtime contributor and friend of MII and delivered a wonderful presentation on Agentic AI in Cairo

This featured talk was recorded during the Impact AI Summit, hosted by Media Impact International (MII) in Cairo, Egypt. Natchi explores how Christian leaders, ministries, and media teams can approach AI through a biblical lens, rooted in the foundation of Ephesians 5:15–16 ("See, Walk, and Redeem the Time").

Watch as Natchi asks the audience to reflect on their work and explains how agentic AI can help you redeem time and fulfill your purpose. He breaks down what agentic AI is, how it differs from "normal" chatbots, and why leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Satya Nadella, Andrew Ng, and Sam Altman all see AI agents as the next big wave.

This episode is for anyone who is serious about AI + the Great Commission. After this, you'll understand how you can move from AI as a toy to AI as a transformational tool in your workflows.

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In an era of rapidly advancing AI, are we using technology to make disciples—or just to make more content?

In the latest episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, host Nick Runyon shares the opening session from the Impact AI Summit, hosted by Media Impact International (MII) in Cairo, Egypt, this past November.

This sold-out event brought together over 300 leaders, innovators, and practitioners to explore how AI can serve ministry, mission, and social impact. Nick sets the stage for the summit, introducing key themes and explaining why this specific moment in AI development matters so much for the Church and digital ministry.

Watch as Nick Runyon, Chief Marketing Officer of MII, unpacks how Christians can wisely engage with rapidly advancing AI while staying rooted in a firm biblical foundation. He connects early AI morality work at Facebook to today's tools—like ChatGPT, AI browsers, and Sora—and the unchanging call to make disciples, not just content. Nick also shares how AI can multiply limited ministry resources, why technology must not become an idol, and how spiritual hunger (especially among young men) is rising even on secular platforms.

This episode is for anyone wondering how to use AI faithfully for the Kingdom.

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What happens when pastors, ministers, and practitioners stop ranting about AI and start using it in real ministry?

In this episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, we unpack the hype, hope, and hard work behind AI and ministry. Host Nick Runyon chats with Jay Kranda about their time at the AI Impact Summit in Cairo, which was hosted by Media Impact International.

Nick and Jay discuss the crucial topic of stewardship in the usage of AI, especially within a real ministry context. They also explore the coming AI agent revolution, explaining why tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and similar models are just the first step.

If you're a pastor, ministry leader, or marketer wondering if AI is going to replace people, this episode will give you practical advice, real use cases, and a grounded framework for moving forward.

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Ever wondered how your church can create compelling social media content that reaches beyond your current congregation, without spending hours editing videos or crafting posts?

In the latest episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, Nick Runyon chats with Corey Alderin to uncover how AI is transforming the way churches share their message online, making digital outreach easier and more effective than ever before.

Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or digital ministry professional, this episode is packed with practical tips to amplify your message online.

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What if I told you that a simple 30-day experiment could transform your understanding of digital content creation and audience engagement?

In the latest episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, Nick Runyon sits down with Jay Kranda to unpack his 30-day content experiment. Jay reveals how posting frequency impacts views and shares his secrets to creating compelling short-form video. Together, they explore powerful strategies for growing an online audience, plus the latest tips and tools for creators.

This episode is packed with ideas to level up your social media game. If you're a pastor, digital marketer, or content creator, you won't want to miss this!

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Are you looking for ways to create your podcast more efficiently while keeping your content genuine?

In this latest episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, Nick Runyon chats with Daniel Hall and Holly Tate of the 'Seth Said What?' podcast about the use of AI tools for podcast production.

Daniel and Holly discuss how they use such tools for recording and publishing more efficiently. They talk about their take on creating authentic and unpolished content and identifying podcasting trends. They also explain how they're leveraging these modern tools to create content easily, while Nick shares his thoughts on modern podcasting and digital media strategies.

Whether you're a content creator, tech enthusiast, or a digital ministry professional, this conversation offers insights into leveraging AI for creative projects.

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