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Can God be found in the algorithm? How far should our powers with A.I. extend, and how should the church respond? What does artificial intelligence mean for human connection and the way we love? These questions drive The New Garden, a podcast at the crossroads of theology and technology. Each week, co-hosts Tony Sundermeier, Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, and Brent Macon, Atlanta-based tech entrepreneur and thought leader, sit down with theologians, academics, and innovators to wrestle with the spiritual and ethical implications of A.I. In this first episode, we begin by setting the stage with the central issues and questions that The New Garden will unpack in future episodes. New episodes drop every Thursday on all major podcast platforms, with video versions available on YouTube and at firstpresatl.org. #TheNewGardenPodcast #FaithAndTech #AIandTheology #ArtificialIntelligence #TechAndFaith #ChurchAndAI #SpiritualityInTech #BigQuestions #HumanConnection #Pod
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Signup to Generate a PitchCan God be found in the algorithm? How far should our powers with A.I. extend, and how should the church respond? What does artificial intelligence mean for human connection and the way we love? These questions drive The New Garden, a podcast at the crossroads of theology and technology.
Recent episodes include "The New Garden S1E14: A Future with Christ and Technology" (15 January 2026, 86 minutes), "S1E13: Enduring Principles for the Digital Age" (8 January 2026, 61 minutes), and "S1E12: Prophets In The Machine" (18 December 2025, 72 minutes).
The New Garden publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 70 minutes across 14 episodes.
Booking probability for The New Garden is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The New Garden requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The New Garden's contact route on record: verified email.
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The New Garden is a religion podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Episode #14
<p>What is the role of faith in a technological world, and how does artificial intelligence shape our spiritual formation? How should the church respond to rapid technological change? In this episode, we explore these...
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<p>Regardless of how digitized we do and don't become, there's a first-order relationship with nature we must consider and remember. In this episode, we are joined by Brian McLaren, an author, activist, and speaker. In...
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<p>What's the role of our prophets & machines in keeping us on course in the future? In this episode, Anna Robbins discusses the integration of AI in theological education, particularly through an AI-driven ethics...
Episode #10
<p>Collapse Theory: A Tower of Babel Redux? Join us as Brennan Breed discusses the idea, “but what if everything goes wrong?” along our journey with AI. Breed serves as the Professor of Old Testament at Princeton...
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<p>What is the future of AI and our social fabric? What are the economic implications of AI? What is AI's role in the media? In this episode, we sit down with Joe Sutherland, technology executive and educator, who...
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<p>In this episode, we’re taking a moment to look back—recapping some of the standout moments from our first season so far. A brand-new episode arrives next week, but today, enjoy a few highlights from The New Garden...
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<p>How should the church engage with the implications of mass surveillance? Can technology be a tool for good or ill for us? How should churches adapt to reach people where they are? In this episode, we talk with Eyram...
Episode #7
<p>How far do we want our bodily manipulation to go? Where is the line in Transhumanism? In this episode, “Transhumanism: Where Is the Line?”, we speak with Ilia Delio, theologian and author, about the transhumanist...
Episode #6
<p>It feels inevitable that as AI begins to sound uniquely human—and even personally attuned to us—we will start to anthropomorphize it, giving it personality and emotional weight. This raises questions about...
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<p>Human–Tech Symbiosis might sound terrifying, but don’t hide under a rock—get used to it. That’s one of the takeaways from this episode featuring Bob Johansen, author, scholar, and distinguished fellow with the...
Episode #4
<p>How does A.I. play a role in grief, immortality, and digital resurrection? Where do we draw the lines and how can God help guide The Church as we navigate these new waters? Join us as we discuss these topics and more...
Episode #3
<p>How do we preserve the image of God in human-to-human love in a world of A.I. caregiving? What happens to the spiritual growth that comes through the struggle of caring for others? Could A.I. actually deepen human...
Episode #2
<p>From Bible-reading apps to habit-tracking software, technology can shape our spiritual practices and even nudge us toward more “Christ-like” behaviors than our natural human nature allows. But is digital discipleship...
Episode #1
<p>Can God be found in the algorithm? How far should our powers with A.I. extend, and how should the church respond? What does artificial intelligence mean for human connection and the way we love? These questions drive...
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executive director, Center for Christogenesis
author, speaker, and Emergent Church pastor, Center for Action and Contemplation
President of Acadia Divinity College, Acadia Divinity College
member of the Franciscan Sisters of Washington, D.C., Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology at Villanova University, Franciscan Sisters of Washington, DC
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