Is using AI going against God's call to care for creation?
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Esther is joined by Dr Ruth Bancewicz, Church Engagement Director at the Faraday Institute, to explore the environmental impact of using AI in everyday life, and how we weigh that up when it can save valuable time and money for smaller businesses, charities and churches, where resources are often already stretched.
Released on 10 Sep 2026
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