Candid: On AI

Instructor: Jordan Holt & Michael Whittle

55min | Creativity, Music, Art, Philosophy

Overview

What happens when a creative stumbles into AI and accidentally launches one of the most controversial tools in the Church tech space? In this Candid conversation, Jordan sits down with Michael Whittle, founder and CEO of Pulpit AI, to talk about how AI intersects with creativity, calling, and the future of the Church. From backlash and burnout to innovation and opportunity, they explore the nuanced tension between using AI as a tool and preserving what makes us human.

Topics we explore:

• How Michael accidentally launched a viral AI product for churches

• The biggest misconceptions Christians have about AI

• Why AI isn’t the threat most creatives think it is

• How to discern if your idea is a business or just a passion project

• The difference between imitation and true creativity

• Why innovation often starts with wonder and a little bit of risk

• How AI might actually help creatives do more of what they love