Description:

AI churches, digital prophets, and robotic clergy - Steve explores how algorithms are rewriting religion and spirituality, blurring the line between guidance, comfort, and worship.

Topics Covered:

AI Freaky Facts, Steve Atwal, AI and faith, techno-spirituality, digital cults, AI churches, Anthony Levandowski & Way of the Future, GitaGPT, robotic clergy, AI-assisted mourning, AI Agape, Kami-AI, Pray.com’s AI Bible, Mindar the robotic monk, Kodaiji Temple, AI-led worship, Fatwa Robot, Text With Jesus, AI prophets & scams, Shannon Vallor, Beth Singler, algorithmic spirituality, AI-bonded faith, PastorGPT, Gen Z & digital prophecy.

References:

1. Deus ex machina: former Google engineer is developing an AI god.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/sep/28/artificial-intelligence-god-anthony-levandowski

2. GitaGPT: An AI User's Deep Dive into Spiritual Wisdom and Tech.

https://skywork.ai/skypage/en/gitagpt-ai-spiritual-wisdom/1977554709268336640

3. Fantasy or faith? One company's AI-generated Bible content stirs controversy.

https://www.npr.org/2025/09/07/nx-s1-5518263/ai-bible-christianity-content

4. Mindar - Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindar

5. Can chatbots be ministers? Hundreds attend ChatGPT-led church service.

https://globalnews.ca/news/9760086/chatgpt-leads-church-service-germany/

6. Saudi Arabia unveils AI 'Fatwa Robot,' new pilgrim flow technology.

https://www.dailysabah.com/life/saudi-arabia-unveils-ai-fatwa-robot-new-pilgrim-flow-technology/news

7. AI Jesus Apps Ignite Debate Among Faithful Worldwide.

https://evrimagaci.org/gpt/ai-jesus-apps-ignite-debate-among-faithful-worldwide-506650

8. Shannon Vallor - The AI Mirror: How To Reclaim Our Humanity in An Age of Machine Thinking-Oxford University Press (2024).

https://www.scribd.com/document/845644267/Shannon-Vallor-The-AI-Mirror-How-to-Reclaim-Our-Humanity-in-an-Age-of-Machine-Thinking-Oxford-University-Press-2024

9. Professor Beth Singler – AI and Us.

https://bvlsingler.com

10. Yuval Noah Harari warns AI can create religious texts, may inspire new cults.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/yuval-noah-harari-warns-ai-can-create-religious-texts-may-inspire-new-cults/

Music Credits:

1. "Eternal Prayer Female Choir" by HarumachiMusic.

https://pixabay.com/music/choir-eternal-prayer-female-choir-vocalise-363201/

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2. “God’s Mantra Pt. 2” by Brotheration Records

https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-godx27s-mantra-pt-2-258297/

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3. "Krishna Mantra Slow Reverb" by kalsstockmedia.

https://pixabay.com/music/religious-theme-om-krishnaya-vasudevaya-krishna-mantra-slow-reverb-short-version-304859/

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4. "Oriental, Asian, Flute music" by Rigel_Vega.

https://pixabay.com/music/world-flute-oriental-japan-shakuhachi-239719/

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5. "Religious Church Organ Music" by Tunetank

https://pixabay.com/music/horror-scene-religious-church-organ-music-349502/

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6. "Miracle of Light 9/46 Music" by SounovaMusic.

https://pixabay.com/music/meditationspiritual-miracle-of-light-abunfance-9-46-min-414128/

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This podcast is narrated by the host's own voice, powered by AI.