Episode Summary:

In this episode, Kenny Jahng sits down with Preston Pope and Nick Smith, co-founders of Tapos.app, to explore how churches can harness AI to make discipleship resources more accessible and impactful.

The discussion dives deep into practical ways Tapos uncovers and leverages buried church wisdom for ongoing ministry—a solution born straight from the real challenges pastors face. Discover an actionable framework for discipleship, innovative use-cases, and the tech that’s helping ministry leaders extend the reach of their sermons, build stronger discipleship pathways, and more. Whether you’re AI-curious or wary, this conversation offers clarity and next steps for integrating digital tools with wisdom and discernment.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How Tapos.app transforms sermon archives and church resources into searchable, sharable discipleship tools
• The real-world origin story that inspired Preston and Nick to build tech for ministry, not just the marketplace
• The 4-step SEND discipleship framework for onboarding AI in church life, from seeding your content to engaging and nurturing your congregation
• How to safeguard theological alignment by curating trusted sources alongside your own materials
• Different ways churches are using AI today
• Why embracing, rather than avoiding, new technology is critical for church growth and ongoing relevance
• First steps for pastors and ministry leaders exploring AI without risking mission drift or overwhelming their team

Key Quotes:

“The wisdom of the church is buried...AI is really the only way to make that accessible and discoverable in a practical way.” — Preston Pope

“Tapos is a very safe first step into the AI world. It takes all of your sermons, all of your content, anything that you’ve created, and makes them searchable, shareable, and unforgettable.” — Nick Smith

“We can either embrace AI for the light or abandon it to the darkness. That’s the challenge for the church ahead of us.” — Preston Pope

“It’s good to be hesitant...but the Church has adopted every new technology eventually, and we’ve seen the gospel grow. AI is just another tool.” — Nick Smith

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Tapos.app

The Bible Project

GotQuestions.org

ChurchTechToday.com

Email for Tapos: [email protected]

Email for the podcast: [email protected]

About the Church Tech Today Podcast:

The Church Tech Today Podcast helps pastors, church staff, and ministry leaders navigate the intersection of faith and technology with confidence. Hosted by Kenny Jahng and brought to you by www.FrontDoor.church.