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Equipped with Chris Brooks
August 14, 2025
AI and the Church
AI is changing faster than ever—raising big questions for all of us. Is it good or bad? What's at stake if the church stays silent? On the next Equipped, guest host Collin Lambert talks with Dr. K. She'll help us unpack the risks, the redemptive possibilities, and why she calls this AI moment "a Gospel moment." How can believers use AI in ways that honor God? Don't miss this timely conversation on the next Equipped.
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IN THIS EPISODE
Guest Host Collin Lambert
Collin G. Lambert is the founder and president of Lambert Creative Media. With almost 42 years of engagement in media, Collin brings a world of experience to his work with organizations and businesses of every size. Previously, Collin served as Vice President of Moody Radio, the not-for-profit media arm of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Collin served with Moody for over 15 years, serving as Vice President for the last 7 1/2 years. In his role at Moody, he also planned, executed and instructed numerous international media training events in Africa and Eastern Europe.
In addition to his duties with Lambert Creative Media, Collin currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Religious Broadcasters, as the Director of Radio Products for Resource Global, Host and producer of Missions Today, Host of various video podcasts at Lambert Creative Media's YouTube Channel, and afternoon announcer on The Bridge Austin (AM1120/101.1FM). Collin and his wife, Patti, have three grown children and live in their hometown of Austin, Texas.
Dr. K
Dr. K is an AI consultant, theologian, ethicist, and thought leader whose blend of expertise spans U.S. national security, theology, bioethics, and leadership development. Her service in the Intelligence Community includes instrumental roles in pandemic response, AI policy, and counterterrorism strategy, through which she helped to shape several national security initiatives and briefed Congress issues related to the pandemic response. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she was awarded the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Exceptional Service Award for her leadership during the pandemic. Concurrently, Dr. K's commitment to Christian ministry led her to pioneer disability ministry efforts, standing up a Leadership Development Office and the Christian Institute on Disability at Joni & Friends, where she developed globally recognized curricula and AI-informed strategic roadmaps. An accomplished academic and prolific author, she taught theology, bioethics, and the great books at Biola University and Talbot School of Theology for more than 20 years, producing a significant body of scholarly work that integrates timeless biblical truth with cutting-edge technology—most recently exemplified in her book Hope's Horizon: From Chatbots to Jesus' Return. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Religion & Applied Ethics from USC (mentored by Dallas Willard), multiple master's degrees, and AI certifications from MIT, Stanford, and Google. Today, as an AI consultant for FaithTech, Dr. K is at the forefront of helping Christian organizations navigate the ethical and theological challenges of the AI era, and coined the phrase, "This AI Moment is a Gospel Moment."
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Chris Brooks
Chris Brooks is the senior pastor of Woodside Bible Church, a multisite congregation across the Detroit metropolitan area. Chris served for 20 years as the senior pastor of Evangel Ministries, a thriving 1,600-member church in the heart of Detroit. He also served as the campus dean of Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. A popular Detroit radio host since 2005, Chris is the author of Kingdom Dreaming and Urban Apologetics. He graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Finance, completed his MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, and graduated from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Yodit, are the proud parents of six children: Christopher, Zewditu, Cameron, Judah, Sophia, and Christyana.
Equipped with Chris Brooks
Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by callling in and by plugging in through social media.