Build the Church

Faith-Based AI from Gloo

In this episode of the Build the Church podcast, host Josh Roberie speaks with Brian Ayers from Gloo about the transformative role of artificial intelligence in ministry. They explore the intersection of AI and human flourishing, discussing research on AI's impact on spiritual growth and the development of tools like Church.tech and Glue AI Chat, designed to empower pastors and enhance their outreach efforts. The conversation emphasizes the importance of aligning AI with Christian values and the potential for technology to support meaningful connections within the church. https://church.tech/ [https://church.tech/] https://chat.gloo.com/api/auth/authorize-anonymous-user?redirect=/ [https://chat.gloo.com/api/auth/authorize-anonymous-user?redirect=/] https://gloo.com/resources/blog/introducing-the-flourishing-ai-benchmark [https://gloo.com/resources/blog/introducing-the-flourishing-ai-benchmark] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1976889/support]

From Prison to Purpose: Your Story's Not Over with Donnell Mann

In this episode of the Build the Church podcast, host Josh Roberie speaks with Pastor Donnell Mann, who shares his incredible journey from a life of addiction and incarceration to becoming the lead pastor of Your Story Church in Houston. Donnell emphasizes the importance of personal stories, the transformative power of faith, and the role of community in recovery. He discusses the challenges he faced, including serious legal charges and the impact of his past on his family relationships. Through his experiences, Donnell highlights that God is always writing our stories and that hope can be found even in the darkest times. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1976889/support]

Creating AI-Powered Ministry Content

In this episode of The Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie unpacks how pastors can use AI to stretch their sermons, strengthen their messages, and create engaging ministry content all week long. Building on the first two episodes—Is AI Hijacking Modern Ministry? and Mastering AI Prompts for Ministry—Josh shares practical ways to harness AI as a thought partner, not a replacement. Learn how to use AI to write social media posts, blogs, text messages, email drafts, small group lessons, and more—without losing your authentic voice or calling. Whether you’re a church planter, pastor, or creative leader, this episode will help you turn Sunday’s message into a week’s worth of ministry impact using the power of AI. Listen to discover: * How to transform your sermon into social media content and reels * The best ways to use AI for blog writing and SEO growth * How to make your communication (texts, emails, and announcements) more personal and effective * How to build small group lessons and meeting agendas in minutes * Why AI should sharpen your work—not replace it Links & Resources: Visit buildthe.church for more tools and resources to help you gain momentum, grow your church, and go the distance in ministry. Follow on Instagram @buildthe.church [https://instagram.com/buildthe.church] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1976889/support]

Mastering AI Prompts for Ministry

AI only works as well as the questions you ask. In this episode, Josh shares three mindset shifts and a simple five-step prompt framework to turn AI into a creative thought partner while you remain the thought leader. Expect practical examples, guardrails, and ready-to-use wording you can try this week. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1976889/support]

Is Artificial Intelligence Hijacking Modern Ministry?

On this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, Josh Roberie unpacks one of the biggest questions facing pastors today: Should churches embrace generative AI—or avoid it altogether? From the Roman roads and Gutenberg’s printing press to the rise of the internet, Josh shows how technology has always shaped the way the gospel spreads. He explains what generative AI actually is, how pastors can use it for sermon prep, creative brainstorming, and content creation, and the ethical pitfalls to avoid—like privacy, bias, and over-reliance on machines. You’ll walk away with practical guardrails, inspiring examples, and a clear conclusion: AI isn’t a magic wand, but it can be a powerful kingdom tool when stewarded wisely. Whether you’re skeptical or curious, this episode will help you think through AI’s role in your ministry and how to harness it without losing your voice or authenticity. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1976889/support]