The LIFETalks Podcast

Christians & Pride Month

How can Christians lovingly stand for Biblical values amid Pride Month and the ever-swelling LGBTQ+ movement? LIFETalks Producer Britt Nipper joins Pastor Ben for reflections on the topic.

A Risk-Benefit Analysis of Transhumanism

At what point do we give up our autonomy as a human being? The pastors continue the conversation on the 7 categories of transhumanism and whether they hold any merit.

The Pathway to Transhumanism

Are we now living what all the early Science Fiction authors were envisioning? The pastors define transhumanism and discuss the ethics of such a movement. 

AI & The Image of God

What does it mean to be created in the image of God? The pastors talk about the philosophical implications of this doctrine and how it relates to the advancement of technology.  

AI & The Christian

The pastors discuss the various applications of artificial intelligence. What can AI do for each of us and what boundaries are necessary to be setup? 

AI: A New Frontier

The pastors open a dialogue about the evolving frontier of artificial intelligence. Is the ChatGPT platform something to fear or another tool for advancing God's kingdom? 

What’s Going On With the American Church?

The church ain't what she used to be! LIFETalks Producer Britt Nipper queries pastor Dan on changes to the church over the last few generations. Which changes have been positive and which have been negative?  Let us know what you think at lifetalks@lifecharlotte.com.

Has Missions Come To Us?

Pastor Dan and LIFETalks Producer Britt Nipper have a brief dialogue on current shifts in missions including how the missions field has now come to us! 

An Ever-Widening National Divide

Have you ever felt like you are caught in the gulf between ideological and cultural extremes? LIFETalks Producer Britt Nipper joins Pastor Dan in a search for middle ground. Let us know what you think at lifetalks@lifecharlotte.com. Editor's Note: Pastor Dan refers to a North Carolina abortion ban after six weeks but he misspoke and it should be after 12 weeks. 

Praying Your Socks Off

There is a time in every parent's life when we've exhausted every avenue and turned everything over to God in prayer.  In today's episode, the pastors discuss the gravity of praying for those closest to you.