Episode 24: DIVINE Downloads: How to Partner with God in Tech & Innovation - with Ryan & Briana Collins
How should Christians approach, develop, and leverage technology and AI through God's lens?
Today, we sit down with Ryan Collins, CEO of Bethel School of Technology and author of The God of Tech, and Briana Collins for an in-depth, thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of faith, technology, and innovation.
We guarantee that this fascinating conversation, which is PACKED full of gems and helpful tools, will inspire and empower you - as we explore how to tap into "spiritual intelligence," discern God's voice and ideas over our own, be conduits of heaven in our workplaces, stay connected with God amidst busyness, use divine strategies for developing and leveraging technology... and so much more.
KEY TOPICS:
1:17 - What led you to write The God of Tech?
4:12 - Why emphasize the technology industry in terms of the next great movement of God?
10:14 - Believers as intersections of heaven and earth
12:40 - Examples of how to usher heaven to earth at work
16:48 - What is spiritual intelligence, & how do we access it?
24:12 - How do I know if something's from God, or from myself?
33:04 - How do we actually cultivate and prioritize a true "yada" intimacy with God amidst the busyness of life?
36:33 - What are signs of God's grace in what he's called us to?
37:58 - How do we reconcile seeming contradictions in the Bible?
39:35 - Approaching TIME differently through God's eyes
42:25 - What Daniel teaches us about intimacy with God
46:13 - How to tell between God's grace "lifting" vs. a difficult situation he wants you to keep walking through
49:03 - The difference between easy vs. fun
51:24 - The difference between your assignment vs. calling
53:07 - How should believers view, approach, and/or leverage AI?
58:34 - Innovation's true intent through the lens of God's Kingdom
59:48 - A prayer for you ❤️
ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
Ryan and Briana Collins are passionate about helping other believers dream and partner with God to reveal Christ. Ryan is the CEO of Bethel School of Technology and author of The God of Tech: Modern Technology, Its Divine Origin, and Activating the Next Great Movement of God Through Spirit-Led Innovation.
Prior to starting Bethel Tech, he spent over a decade building corporate education partnerships with Fortune-level companies. Briana is also an author and speaker, and together with Ryan they co-host The What is: Podcast.
They have been married for almost 20 years and have 3 brilliant daughters.
You can learn more at ryancollins.info or connect with them on IG @ryancollins05 and @briana__collins.
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