This is a thoughtful, thorough resource for Christians considering how to engage with AI. The authors do not take an extreme side whether Christians should or should not use AI; instead, they argue that if we engage with AI, we should do so with thought and care.

Even though this book approaches AI from a Christian perspective (the first I’ve seen to do so), the first part of the book is a great resource for anyone seeking to understand AI. The authors explain the history and different types of AI. Additionally, they discuss the implications of AI - benefits AND drawbacks - in a variety of fields. I am impressed with how many areas of life they explore, from medicine to media to missions (and more).

When the authors deepen their exploration of AI from a Christian perspective, I find their assertion uniquely thoughtful and convincing. They argue that humanity should be valued (over AI) as God’s special, beloved creation, designed for reasoning and relationship - even if we don’t do either perfectly. This certainly applies to discipleship relationships.

Additionally, as an educator, I find Chapter 5 especially useful, particularly its assertion that deep reading like lectio divina can be done with any text.

Overall, I highly recommend this book. It is well-written and well-researched, highly informative while remaining accessible (including fun pop culture references).
Though this is a relatively short text, I know I will return to it often; it is a rich resource with a lot of ideas to consider and further explore. I appreciate that there are reflection questions at the end of each chapter. The topic of AI certainly merits a lot of reflection, and that’s something AI can’t do for us.

Thank you to NetGalley and Baker for the free eARC. I post this review with my honest opinions.