# How do Christians stay human in an age of AI, anxiety, and division?

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Published: 2026-01-07T11:00:03+00:00
Episode link: https://www.denisonforum.org/podcasts/how-do-christians-stay-human-in-an-age-of-ai-anxiety-and-division/
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## Resource

Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Dr. Ryan Denison, Jen Abohosh, and Alex Kondratev to open season five of Faith and Clarity with a thoughtful roundtable centered on what it means to remain fully human in an age of cultural confusion. Together, they reflect on Scripture, fear, hope, and the often-overlooked spiritual discipline of waiting on God, especially when the world feels loud, divided, and uncertain. The conversation moves across timely and challenging terrain, including the influence of media narratives, the growing role of AI, and the weight of political polarization. Rather than reacting to headlines, the group models a slower, more faithful posture, one rooted in wisdom, humility, and trust in God’s presence and purposes. The episode also introduces a new segment, Since You Asked , where the hosts share personal reflections, hopes, and intentions for the year ahead. It’s a meaningful and grounding start to 2026, offering listeners space to breathe, reflect, and rediscover faith, hope, and clarity beyond the noise. Topics (00:00): Welcome to season five of Faith and Clarity (00:38): Roundtable discussion: Reclaiming our humanity (01:58): Exploring cultural reflections and media (03:05): The magic of walking with grief (04:25): Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and representation (06:39): Gavin Newsom on bridging political divides (09:01): Finding humanity in our interactions (15:49): Faith, community, and belonging in 2026 (19:08): Scripture, fear, and hope for the new year (30:47): Waiting on God: Unanswered prayers and hope (43:28): The complexity of our modern world (58:55): Resolutions for 2026 Resources ​​The 'magic' of walking with grief Taylor Swift - The End of an Era - Disney+ The Contradictions of Gavin Newsom 2025 YouVersion Verse of the Year YouVersion Announce…

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