216: Deepfakes in the Church

May 8th, 2026
by Pastor Michael Gabbert
What would you do if you received a video message from your pastor, the trusted shepherd you have great confidence in, what if he asked you to give money to meet an urgent ministry need he was dealing with? Would you help him? Would you send him money? What you should do is be skeptical that the video is even from him.

Helpful Sources

Associated Press, “The faith-based tech boom is here—chat with ‘BuddhaBot’ or pay $1.99 for AI Jesus,” April 10, 2026.
Maria Baer, “AI is not your mom,” September 23, 2025.
Samuel D. James, “AI and the crisis of truth,” September 5, 2025.

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