The Digital Ministry Podcast

Episode 49: AI, Faith, and the Future of Business | Claude Cowork Demo

In this episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, Nick shares his session with students at Taylor University on AI, faith, and the future of work. He walks through a complete demo of setting up Claude CoWork to manage a faith-aligned, values-driven job search, from resume building and target companies to weekly reports and application tracking. Nick explains how to turn Claude CoWork into a 24/7 AI job search agent that works directly from your own files, folders, and instructions. Topics covered include Claude CoWork vs. ChatGPT, setting up your job search workspace, creating a job search agent, automating weekly job search reports, and using skills and browser tools. Watch as Nick breaks down how to track applications intelligently and use AI as a true career co-worker. Whether you're a college student, a recent grad, a job seeker who wants to use AI as a real assistant, an early-career marketer, a ministry-minded professional, or simply someone exploring the intersection of work, AI, and faith — this episode is for you. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share if this helped you build your own AI job search co-worker. Show Notes Connect with us on our socials! MII Website - Media Impact International Website [https://www.mii.global/] MII Youtube- Media Impact International YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@miiglobal]MII LinkedIn- Media Impact International LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/media-impact-international/]

Episode 48: Missional AI w/ Joshua Seale

In this episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, Nick sits down with Joshua Seale, Executive Director of Missional AI, to talk about the upcoming Missional AI Summit in Silicon Valley and how AI is reshaping Bible translation, evangelism, discipleship, and digital ministry. Joshua shares the origin story of Missional AI and its early focus on Bible translation and Natural Language Processing (NLP). The two also discuss how AI is accelerating Bible translation timelines and augmenting—rather than replacing—human work. In this video, our guest presents the highlights of this year's summit, including innovations in AI for mission and ministry, a Kingdom approach to AI, and building with a redemptive lens. He also shares global perspectives from hubs like Nairobi, Bangalore, and Jakarta. Expect honest conversations about risks, ethics, and the Imago Dei, as well as insights into funding AI ventures and helping innovators find the right support. Joshua also discusses how ministry leaders can prepare to get the most out of Missional AI through connection sessions, peer learning, and practical demos. He gives a glimpse into why three days at Missional AI can compress months of learning and experimentation. If you're a pastor, innovator, technologist, or ministry leader wondering how to faithfully and wisely use AI in your context, this conversation will help you see both the opportunities and the challenges ahead. Show Notes Connect with us on our socials! Joshua Seale LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaseale/] Missional AI Website [https://missional.ai/] MII Website - Media Impact International Website [https://www.mii.global/] MII Youtube- Media Impact International YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@miiglobal] MII LinkedIn- Media Impact International LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/media-impact-international/]

Episode 47: How to Upgrade Your Ministry Team with AI w/ Jay Kranda

Can AI actually help fulfill the Great Commission? In this episode, Jay Kranda (Innovative Tech Pastor at Saddleback Church) discusses the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to digital ministry. He emphasizes that AI serves as a tool to enhance—not replace—in-person connection and ministry efforts. This session was recorded during the Impact AI Summit, hosted by Media Impact International (MII) in Cairo, Egypt. In this talk, Jay provides practical language and frameworks to help ministry teams understand and adopt AI effectively. He specifically emphasizes the importance of discerning which tools are actually relevant to the people you are reaching and to your specific ministry calling. In this video, you will learn how to discern relevant tools and avoid being distracted by every new technology. Hear practical tips on creating an AI policy for churches to ensure safe and effective use. Discover ways to leverage AI to "redeem the time" and upgrade your ministry team's workflow. This episode is for anyone serious about the intersection of AI and the Great Commission. After watching, you'll have a clearer roadmap for how to use AI to produce spiritual fruit in your community. Show Notes Connect with us on our socials! Jay Kranda Website [https://www.jaykranda.com/] Jay Kranda YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@JayKranda] Jay Kranda X [https://twitter.com/jaykranda] Jay Kranda Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jaykranda/] MII Website - Media Impact International Website [https://www.mii.global/] MII Youtube- Media Impact International YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@miiglobal]MII LinkedIn- Media Impact International LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/media-impact-international/]

Episode 46: Agentic AI with Natchi Lazarus

The next video in our IMPACT AI SUMMIT series features Natchi Lazarus. Natchi is a longtime contributor and friend of MII and delivered a wonderful presentation on Agentic AI in Cairo This featured talk was recorded during the Impact AI Summit, hosted by Media Impact International (MII) in Cairo, Egypt. Natchi explores how Christian leaders, ministries, and media teams can approach AI through a biblical lens, rooted in the foundation of Ephesians 5:15–16 ("See, Walk, and Redeem the Time"). Watch as Natchi asks the audience to reflect on their work and explains how agentic AI can help you redeem time and fulfill your purpose. He breaks down what agentic AI is, how it differs from "normal" chatbots, and why leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Satya Nadella, Andrew Ng, and Sam Altman all see AI agents as the next big wave. This episode is for anyone who is serious about AI + the Great Commission. After this, you'll understand how you can move from AI as a toy to AI as a transformational tool in your workflows. Show Notes Connect with us on our socials! Natchi Lazarus Website [https://natchilazarus.com/]Natchi Lazarus LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/natchi/] Natchi Lazarus Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/natchilazarus] Natchi Lazarus Twitter [https://x.com/natchilazarus] Natchi Lazarus Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/natchilazarus/]Natchi Lazarus Threads [https://www.threads.com/@natchilazarus] Natchi Lazarus YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@natchi]Natchi Lazarus TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@natchilazarus] MII Website - Media Impact International Website [https://www.mii.global/] MII Youtube- Media Impact International YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@miiglobal]MII LinkedIn- Media Impact International LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/media-impact-international/]

Episode 45: Opening Keynote of the Impact AI Summit

In an era of rapidly advancing AI, are we using technology to make disciples—or just to make more content? In the latest episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, host Nick Runyon shares the opening session from the Impact AI Summit, hosted by Media Impact International (MII) in Cairo, Egypt, this past November. This sold-out event brought together over 300 leaders, innovators, and practitioners to explore how AI can serve ministry, mission, and social impact. Nick sets the stage for the summit, introducing key themes and explaining why this specific moment in AI development matters so much for the Church and digital ministry. Watch as Nick Runyon, Chief Marketing Officer of MII, unpacks how Christians can wisely engage with rapidly advancing AI while staying rooted in a firm biblical foundation. He connects early AI morality work at Facebook to today's tools—like ChatGPT, AI browsers, and Sora—and the unchanging call to make disciples, not just content. Nick also shares how AI can multiply limited ministry resources, why technology must not become an idol, and how spiritual hunger (especially among young men) is rising even on secular platforms. This episode is for anyone wondering how to use AI faithfully for the Kingdom. Show Notes Connect with us on our socials! Nick Runyon LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickrunyon/] Nick Runyon Twitter [https://twitter.com/runyonski] Nick Runyon Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nicholasrunyon/] MII Website - Media Impact International Website [https://www.mii.global/] MII Youtube- Media Impact International YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@miiglobal]MII LinkedIn- Media Impact International LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/media-impact-international/]