PITM Episode 104: Using AI in Ministry, with Dr. Brian Carmichael
Nov 26, 202554m0
Fred and Matt welcome Dr. Brian Carmichael back to the podcast. In this episode, they discuss the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in pastoral ministry.
Hosted by Fred Shackelford, Matt Crawford · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 104 episodes
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The Pastor in the Middle is a podcast for pastors seeking to think through ministry issues with grace and nuance. Fred Shackelford and Matt Crawford are both pastor in the Memphis area, Fred at Ellendale Baptist Church and Matt at Trinity Baptist Church. They often feel like they are in the middle, stuck between extreme positions on both sides. Can we find a balanced approach? That’s the goal of “Pastor in the Middle,” our new podcast.
Fred Shackelford, Matt Crawford hosts The Pastor in the Middle, a religion show with 104 episodes published.
Fred and Matt welcome Dr. Brian Carmichael back to the podcast. In this episode, they discuss the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in pastoral ministry.
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