2023-10-30T10:35:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Following this week’s AI Global Summit, which is being hosted at Bletchley Park, Chris Goswami looks at how Christian leaders are responding to the threats and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence
2023-09-25T18:53:00+01:00By Chine McDonald
Chine McDonald wasn’t sure about an AI chatbot based on Jesus Christ. Here’s how she got on
2023-08-21T13:50:00+01:00By Sam Brown, London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC)
As the rumours of a physical fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg persist, Sam Brown reflects of a better model of leadership that doesn’t involve preening and posturing like schoolboys in the yard
2023-08-16T11:10:00+01:00By Tim Wyatt
As a church in Germany engineers an entire service run by AI, Tim Wyatt speaks to experts in technology and ethics to find out whether Christians should be using tools such as ChatGPT within their ministry
2023-07-25T13:26:00+01:00By Thomas Creedy
This excellent book has something for everyone, says our reviewer
2023-07-18T14:05:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
As the world’s most successful Bible app turns 15, Chris Goswami chats with YouVersion’s CEO to find out how the technology is changing our discipleship
2023-07-03T13:36:00+01:00By Chris Llewellyn, Rend Collective
I’ll be honest. Until now, I’ve felt a little smug about the rise of Artificial Intelligence.
2023-06-12T10:21:00+01:00By George Pitcher
As a consortium of AI experts warn of the risk of human extinction at the hands of AI, hundreds attended a church service in Germany generated and hosted by ChatGPT. How should Christians view such things, asks George Pitcher? Can we find a theology of AI?
2023-06-01T08:11:00+01:00By Rev Peter Crumpler
The Vatican has released a dense 20-page document on how Christians should approach social media. Rev Peter Crumpler distils the highlights
2023-04-24T09:17:00+01:00By Andy du Feu
Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, says Andy du Feu. The onus is on us, as Christians, to get to grips with the moral, ethical and spiritual implications. Here’s his top three tips for engaging in this brave new world
2023-03-28T15:40:00+01:00By Andrew Horton
Advances in artificial intelligence mean images can be manipulated so that we can no longer trust what we see, hear or read. As the recent fake photo of Pope Francis shows, Christians must be on guard for misinformation
2023-02-22T16:05:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Are we ready for robot-generated sermons, prayers and worship songs? Chris Goswami investigates
2023-01-30T14:58:00+00:00By Sam Hailes
It’s the AI software everyone is talking about. It can write essays, impersonate famous people and even give you personalised poetry. But can Chat GPT offer any of its millions of users spiritual wisdom? Our editor put the machine to the test
2023-01-12T10:12:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Christians have nothing to fear and everything to gain from the latest tech, says Chris Goswami. He explores the four biggest trends and explains what they may mean for society and the Church in the year ahead
2022-12-19T12:04:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell, Deputy Editor, Premier Christianity
Premier Christianity has been at the forefront of unpacking all the big stories of 2022 from a distinctly Christian perspective. Here’s a round-up of our favourite long-reads the year
2022-07-04T12:53:00+01:00By Jennie Pollock
Andy Crouch doesn’t advocate ditching your electronic gadgets. We just need to use them differently, he says
2022-04-26T15:50:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Bitcoin is here to stay – but what exactly is it? How does it work? And should Christians invest?
2022-03-15T16:00:00+00:00By Calvin Robinson
Whatever we think of Putin and the invasion of Ukraine, Jesus calls us to love our enemy, not wish death upon them.
2022-03-03T15:23:00+00:00By Dr Pete Phillips, Head of Digital Theology
There's a battle for truth being waged, says Pete Phillips.
2022-03-02T11:49:00+00:00By Steve Cox, Christians in Media
Misleading social media posts about the Ukranian conflict are proliferating, and Christians are being caught out. Steve Cox explains how you can verify before pressing the 'share' button
2022-02-09T10:00:00+00:00By Tim Bechervaise
The founder of PayPal, Tesla and SpaceX is on a mission to save the human race from extinction. Tim Bechervaise looks at what the Church can learn from this most unusual of entrepreneurs
2022-01-27T15:42:00+00:00By Chris Goswami
Artificial Intelligence is already being used to mimic the dead. If you could chat online to a loved one who had died, would you?
2021-11-08T14:45:00+00:00By Dr Pete Phillips, Head of Digital Theology for Premier
Is the recent Facebook rebrand just a business decision? And what exactly is a metaverse anyway? Our head of digital theology answers your questions
2021-10-22T15:11:00+01:00By David Taylor
In the wake of the tragic murder of Sir David Amess, some politicians have suggested ending the ability to be anonymous online. But requiring individuals to verify their identity won’t end online abuse, and it could even put persecuted Christians at risk
2021-08-17T08:44:00+01:00By Jim Memory, European Christian Mission and All Nations Christian College
Jim Memory explores the crucial issues and trends which are shaping the context for Christian mission in Europe today
2021-08-02T14:27:00+01:00By Abigail Howe
The social media giant is rolling out an ‘I prayed’ button. While some Christians have welcomed the news, Abigail Howe is worried the feature gives users a misleading impression of what prayer is all about
2021-07-09T09:55:00+01:00By Dr Pete Phillips
As lockdown eases, and onsite church services return, leaders have every reason to carry on investing in digital, says Dr Pete Phillips as he launches Premier's new Hybrid Church Charter
2021-06-21T12:26:00+01:00By Anne Beverley
When Rev Anne Beverley started making TikTok vidoes for the seven young people in her church, she did not expect to become an internet sensation
2021-06-18T15:36:00+01:00By Rick Hill
We spend two and a half hours on social media and more than three hours watching TV every day. We need to fight the distractions if we want to follow Jesus, says Rick Hill
2021-05-25T13:45:00+01:00By Ruth Jackson
A leading expert in Artificial Intelligence talks about her faith journey, life-saving technology and being a woman in science.
2021-05-04T14:13:00+01:00By Karen Murdarasi
It isn’t just Christians who are campaigning against online porn. Shocking revelations about the industry are causing those outside of the Church to take action too
2020-12-01T15:43:00+00:00By Megan Cornwell
Megan Cornwell explores the implications associated with DeepFakes: the dangerous new technology making fake news even more convincing
2020-07-27T00:00:00+01:00
When digital church attendance sky-rocketed four months ago, some wondered whether revival might be around the corner. But today, leaders are reporting a decline in viewing figures. Digital church expert Chris Bright explains how we can get back on track
2020-06-16T00:00:00+01:00
As we long for the ‘real thing’ on Sundays, perhaps God is showing us that we should feel that longing all the time, says Jonathan Saunders
2020-05-14T00:00:00+01:00
Many churches are reporting huge increases in the numbers of people tuning into their Sunday services. But while the statistics appear to be encouraging, David Taylor says caution is needed
2020-04-06T00:00:00+01:00By Rev Will van der Hart
Worn out by video calls? HTB's pastoral chaplain Rev Will Van Der Hart explains the science behind the problem
2020-03-24T00:00:00+00:00
Physical presence matters, says Tim Gough, as he responds to what he believes is "cavalier theology" regarding online church services
2020-03-24T00:00:00+00:00
John Willison pastors an evangelical church in Shanghai, China. As the country has been in lockdown in recent weeks, he's been forced to modify his preaching style in order to best connect with his congregation. Here are some of the lessons he's learned
2019-12-13T00:00:00+00:00By Mal Fletcher
Futurist Mal Fletcher considers how Christians will be living in 20 years
2019-10-14T00:00:00+01:00
On Sunday, worshipers at Exeter Cathedral were invited to play a video game. The unusual feature was designed to encourage "contemplations on the depths of Jonah." Premier's new head of Digital Theology, Pete Philips says the service is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how Christians are utilising all the opportunities that digital technology affords. In this link-tastic blog, Pete recommends some of the best of what's on offer
2019-05-21T00:00:00+01:00
PR consultant David Taylor believes some organisations are implementing social media policies which make life difficult for Christian employees who want to share their faith online. Here, he provides seven tips to take note of
2019-03-08T00:00:00+00:00
The academic vice principal at Moorlands College Andy du Feu explains why he believes social media platforms attack our humanity, and suggests how Christians can help change the culture
2018-11-20T00:00:00+00:00
Leanne Halls ditched Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for four weeks. Here's what she learned
2018-07-04T00:00:00+01:00
According to recent reports in the media, the UK is facing a loneliness epidemic and social media is to blame. But CARE's Nola Leach has a different perspective. She explains why we should each take a look much closer to home
2018-05-30T00:00:00+01:00By Martyn Eden
Premier’s political editor, Martyn Eden, says recent events have led to an outpouring of acrimonious opinion online. He explains that Christians who communicate with a tone of arrogance in online debate risk being dismissed as religious bigots
2018-03-20T00:00:00+00:00
Cambridge Analytica, a firm whose social media strategies helped Donald Trump to win the Presidential Election, is under fire for overstepping the mark and harvesting information from 50 million Facebook profiles without the users’ knowledge or consent. The episode has sparked a debate about the power that big tech companies hold in the modern world. But according to Guy Brandon, the biggest surprise is that we find this news surprising
2018-01-05T00:00:00+00:00By Claire Musters
As a new study says children need better emotional support when using social media, Claire Musters says there can be damaging effects on adults too
2017-09-18T00:00:00+01:00
Is your family's digital diet out of control? Mark Ellis explains what happened when he began 'tech-free Sundays'
2017-07-14T00:00:00+01:00By Sam Hailes
Sam Hailes interviewed Eugene Peterson shortly before his remarks on gay marriage caused controversy.
2017-06-23T00:00:00+01:00
Is meeting together online a valid expression of church? Joe Ogborn investigates
2017-03-01T00:00:00+00:00
Three Christians share what happened when they gave up Facebook, Twitter and other social media for forty days in the run up to Easter
2016-12-14T00:00:00+00:00By Lucy Mills
Were you shocked by the Brexit vote or the US election result? If so, you could be living in an online echo chamber. Lucy Mills explains how to break out
2016-11-04T00:00:00+00:00
Why should Christians care about online privacy? Guy Brandon explains
2016-08-08T00:00:00+01:00
We can't escape technology. But we should manage our time on it. Professor Maggi Savin-Baden shares some tips
2016-07-12T00:00:00+01:00By Rev Canon J.John
J John explains why we all need to switch off over the coming weeks and months
2016-06-03T00:00:00+01:00By Chris Goswami
Chris Goswami explains what goes through his mind when the church laptop dies 6 minutes before the Sunday morning service.
2016-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Three Christians share what happened when they gave up Facebook, Twitter and other social media for forty days in the run up to Easter
2015-11-04T00:00:00+00:00
Everyday Church, a London based UK church has launched an experimental ‘online congregation’. Could this be the future? Sam Hailes logged on to see what church in the digital age might look like
2015-08-26T00:00:00+01:00By Jonty Langley
These commandments are not canonical, not inspired and not particularly qualified in any way. But then neither is 98% of the other advice online, so here goes...
2015-06-15T00:00:00+01:00By Carrie Lloyd
A few months ago, we asked Carrie Lloyd to delve into the world of online dating. She reveals what it takes for a single Christian woman to hook up via cyberspace.
2014-08-01T00:00:00+01:00By Martin Saunders
Minecraft, a simple construction video game, is sweeping the globe. Why is it so popular, and should we be concerned that millions of people are choosing to spend more time in the game than outside it?
2014-02-05T00:00:00+00:00By Martin Saunders
It can feel impossible to keep up with technological advances. But for the sake of the gospel, we have to try…
2013-12-19T00:00:00+00:00By Martyn Casserly
Not convinced about the Internet as a discipleship tool? Check out our guide to the best Christian websites out there...
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