Biblical AI Ethics | Special Interview with a Tech Savvy Pastor: Miles DeBenedictus | Part 1 of 2

Biblical AI Ethics | Special Interview with a Tech Savvy Pastor: Miles DeBenedictus | Part 1 of 2

Ryan Rice talks with pastor and tech leader Miles De. Benedictus about why artificial intelligence is accelerating so quickly and why Christians need a biblical ethic to guide it. We explore AI agents, sermon prep tools, church leadership systems, and the real-world tradeoffs of convenience versus distraction for families and ministry.  • Miles’ pastoral background and technology roots  • Why AI ethics belongs in Christian ethics  • What “AI agents” change about oversight  • Gnomian AI and governing system behavior  • Sermon Brief as a sermon prep roadmap  • Clarifying mission vision and values in churches  • The Gutenberg press as a technology analogy  • Benefits and risks of screens in family life  • Self-driving cars and the hidden stress of driving  • Medical breakthroughs education shifts and job displacement risks  Share it with a friend and visit us at real life ministry.us.  If you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.

Live Panel Q&A: Israel, Islam, Iran and A Christian Response

We close out the series with a live panel that tackles Israel, Islam, Iran, and the church’s responsibility to think and speak with biblical precision. We aim for conviction without hatred by separating people from politics and letting Scripture set the categories before the news cycle does.  • why we keep saying “think biblical before geopolitical”  • concerns about Islam as a theocratic political system and why religious liberty matters  • the case for resisting self-censorship and learning the core beliefs you want to critique  • what Scripture can and cannot be used to claim about supporting the modern state of Israel  • how Romans shapes the definition of a “true Jew” and why salvation is by grace through faith  • why replacement theology and confusion about covenants can feed anti-Semitism  • Zechariah in context and which covenant is being judged  • Iran’s ideology, the “axis of evil” framing, and America’s role in confronting evil  • why relational love and consistent Christian witness open doors with Jewish friends  You can go to Amazon to order your copy of the new book Think Biblical About the Geopolitical: Israel, Iran and America's Future  Remember to share with a friend to get those resources out.  You can visit us over at reallifeministry.us, scroll to the bottom of the page, and there you can reserve your spot for the Holy Land Tour.  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.

One Mission, Two Teams. Israel and The Church: Pastor Ryan Rice

We trace the rise of anti-Semitism as a moral and spiritual warning sign and refuse to treat it like just another news cycle. We walk from Genesis to Revelation to show God’s mission to bless the nations, why the church is grafted in by grace, and why Israel’s calling is not canceled.  • why traveling to Israel makes the Bible feel tangible and strengthens faith  • anti-Semitism as a modern “canary in the coal mine” and why silence is dangerous  • a brief biblical and historical arc of Jewish persecution from Pharaoh to the Holocaust to Oct 7, 2023  • the Abrahamic covenant and its promises of land, nation, blessing, and protection  • Israel’s purpose to be a light to the nations in Psalm 67 and Isaiah 49  • Jesus as salvation for Gentiles and glory for Israel, leading to the Great Commission  • Romans 11 and the warning against arrogance as the church is grafted into the olive tree  • adoption as a picture of inclusion without replacement, clarifying Israel and the church  • Revelation 7, future gospel advance, and the promise that God keeps his covenant  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallife ministry.us. While you're there, check out some of our episodes. And together, let's continue to educate and encourage Christians to live free and live strong.

FATHER'S DAY Special Episode: Father-Son Interview: How A Pastor Builds Culture, Coaches Leaders, And Guards Commitment

We unpack a practical blueprint for integrity in ministry, from five-star leadership to coaching through misalignment, and share how clarity tools shape a healthy staff and volunteer culture. We also talk Bible habits, accountability, and why commitment turns spectators into owners. • ministerial ethics shaped by 1–2 Timothy and Titus • five-star leadership: calling, character, chemistry, competency, capacity • clarity through the North Valley Compass and shared axioms • coaching conversations to address vision drift and misalignment • commitment culture that builds ownership and maturity • equipping volunteers instead of doing ministry for them • wise counsel and modeling growth as a leader • young leaders, apologetics, and deeper Bible engagement If you like what you hear, make sure you share it with a friend You can visit us at reallifeministry.us online If you are still interested in the Israel tour, visit reallifeministry.us, scroll down to the bottom, and find the 10-day Holy Land tour led in September 2026 If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit Please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us

Do Rights Come From God Or Government? Lt. Col. Allen West

We invite you to wrestle with a single question that shapes every debate in America: do our rights come from God or from government. Lt. Col. Allen West challenges us to reconnect Scripture, the founding ideals of the United States, and the courage it takes to live free and live strong.  • Holy Land tour details, dates, and how to reserve a spot  • Why churches feel pressure and confusion around politics and media narratives  • Allen West’s defining question about the source of rights  • Martin Luther, the Reformation, and conscience before God  • John Locke and natural rights applied to public life  • Declaration of Independence language, “nature’s God,” and why “property” changed  • America as a Judeo-Christian heritage nation and why that matters for law and liberty  • What “separation of church and state” means and what it does not mean  • Call for Christian engagement in elections, schools, and local government  • Warnings about secular humanism, Marxism, and government replacing God  • Iran, Hezbollah, Sharia law, and why belief systems shape geopolitical threats  • Closing charge to be strong, study God’s Word, and stand with courage  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at RealLife Ministry.us. While you're there, check out some of our episodes. And together, let's continue to educate and encourage Christians to live free and live strong.