AI Disrupted | Bayside Church

Main message: In the age of AI and algorithm-driven technology, genuine human relationships are endangered, and Christians are called to model and reclaim sincere, reparative community based on the gospel. The church can counteract artificial substitutes by practicing real love, listening, and face-to-face connection.

Key points:

• The AI revolution will be rapid and massive — building on harms already revealed by social media — and could amplify isolation, polarization, and unhealthy companionship with chatbots.
• Algorithms have more discipling influence (hours per week) than pastors, shaping beliefs and behavior by keeping users highly engaged.
• Real-world tragedies already show risks of AI companionship (examples of young people encouraged toward self-harm by chatbots); many teens use AI for therapy/companionship.
• Paul’s instruction in Romans 12 (love sincerely, hate evil, cling to good; be devoted and honor one another) models the church’s relational alternative.
• Human relationships require rupture-and-repair; Christians should lead in forgiving, listening, and caring (he says ~98% of pastoral care is simply having someone who cares).
• Practical call: choose face time over screen time this week — invite neighbors, listen, pray, and build local, human community.

Scriptures mentioned: Romans 12, Genesis 3, Revelation 21