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Peter Levenstrong Podcasts
Listen to our smart, un-preachy preaching, which draws on critical scholarship and life experiences to encounter God at work among us.
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Peter Levenstrong - June 29, 2025 - Where are you Going?
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Sr. Ilia Delio on AI, Evolution, and Who We’re Becoming
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51:27Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF, joins Peter and Mercedes for a conversation that weaves theology, science, and technology into a hopeful and challenging vision for the future. Drawing on Teilhard de Chardin’s evolutionary theology, she invites us to see AI not merely as a tool but as part of the unfolding of creation itself. Together, they explore what it mea…
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Sara Miles - July 13, 2025 - Who is Your Neighbor?
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AnnaMarie Hoos - July 6, 2025 - Talking to Strangers
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AI, Agency, and the Church: A Crossroads Crossover
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59:37In this special crossover episode with the Crossroads podcast, Peter and Mercedes are joined by The Rev. Jo Nygard Owens and Dr. Sonia Coman of Washington National Cathedral. Together, they explore what it means to engage AI thoughtfully and faithfully—from theological reflection to digital strategy, from ethical caution to spiritual curiosity. The…
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Peter Levenstrong - June 22, 2025 - Living Stories Sermon
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AI, Ethics, and Empathy: A Conversation with Rev. Lauren Grubaugh Thomas
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55:20In this episode, Peter speaks with the Rev. Lauren Grubaugh Thomas, founding vicar of Holy Companion Episcopal Church and creator of A Soulful Revolution. Together, they explore the ethical and pastoral complexities of generative AI—its creative potential, its risks, and how the church can faithfully engage with this rapidly evolving technology. La…
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Paul Fromberg - June 15, 2025 - The Strongest Shape
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Peter Levenstrong - June 8, 2025 - Another Peace
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Meaning, Intention, and AI — A Conversation with Kyle Oliver
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47:59Priest, educator, and digital ministry expert Kyle Oliver joins Peter to explore the possibilities and perils of AI in content creation, Christian formation, and online communication. They reflect on the tension between productivity and presence, and what faithful engagement might look like. Topics Covered Kyle’s cautious experimentation with gener…
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Paul Fromberg - May 25, 2025 - New City Clean Water
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Interview with the Rev. Dr. Lorenzo Lebrija – Ask Cathy, AI, and Faithful Innovation
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58:11In our first interview episode, we sit down with Fr. Lorenzo Lebrija, Executive Director of the TryTank Research Institute, to discuss faithful innovation, the creation of Ask Cathy, the challenges and promises of AI, and how the church can thoughtfully engage this rapidly changing landscape. Topics covered: Introduction to Ask Cathy: An AI resourc…
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Paul Fromberg - May 18, 2025 - Call Nothing Unclean
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Peter Levenstrong - May 11, 2025 - Belonging
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Sara Miles - May 4, 2025 - What Are We Supposed to Do?
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Summary: How do you introduce AI into your congregation thoughtfully and transparently? In this episode, we share real-life experiences, challenges, and lessons learned about navigating conversations, addressing concerns, and building trust as church leaders using AI. Show Notes: Topics covered: Mercedes’s step-by-step approach to introducing AI at…
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Peter Levenstrong - April 20, 2025 - Easter Day
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Episode 5: Relating to AI Summary: Can we have a relationship with AI? In this episode, we explore the human tendency to anthropomorphize AI, the risks of treating it like a person, and how to stay grounded in using it as a tool that supports ministry, without replacing authentic relationships. Topics covered: Why AI is not a relational being and s…
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Episode 5: Relating to AI Summary: Can we have a relationship with AI? In this episode, we explore the human tendency to anthropomorphize AI, the risks of treating it like a person, and how to stay grounded in using it as a tool that supports ministry, without replacing authentic relationships. Topics covered: Why AI is not a relational being and s…
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Paul Fromberg - April 19, 2025 - Easter Vigil
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Paul Fromberg - Good Friday 2025 - Within Our Darkest Night
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Paul Fromberg - April 13,2025 - All for Peace
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Paul Fromberg - April 13, 2025 - All for Peace
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AI’s environmental impact is a growing concern, but how much energy does it really use? In this episode, we break down common claims about AI’s carbon footprint, explore how it compares to other technologies, and discuss how church leaders can make informed decisions about its use. Topics covered: Common claims about AI’s environmental impact. Brea…
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Paul Fromberg - April 6, 2025 - Beauty and Mercy
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In this short update, Mercedes and Peter announce a shift to a biweekly release schedule for the AI Church Toolkit Podcast. They share their commitment to delivering thoughtful, faith-rooted conversations about AI in ministry—and tease next week’s episode on AI’s real-world impacts, from environmental costs to ministry applications. A big shoutout …
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Peter Levenstrong - March 30, 2025 - Eating With Sinners
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