What Would Jesus Tech AI is Interpreting the Bible Now? With Jonas Kurlberg & Zoltan Schwab
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Feb 3, 2026 Zoltan Schwab, an Old Testament scholar studying hermeneutics and digital theology, and Jonas Kjellberg, a digital theologian researching faith and tech. They explore AI in Bible apps, developer responsibility and bias. They discuss how AI often simplifies scripture, who uses these tools, and how prompting and design shape spiritual formation.
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Bible AI Is Already Widespread
- Bible AI apps already exist and attract tens or hundreds of thousands of users.
- Developers and churches must reckon with their rapid spread and influence.
Developer Motivation From Vocational Struggles
- Some Christian developers build Bible AI after existential questions about serving God through tech.
- They turn vocational angst into products meant to serve faith communities.
Require Developer Transparency
- Encourage developers to be more transparent about who they are and their theological stance.
- Transparency would increase integrity and help users evaluate bias.