Episode notes
In Week 3 of our “Following Jesus in an Age of AI” series, Pastor Mike Lotzer explores what it means to test everything and practice biblical discernment in a world where anything can be faked. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:19–22 and Daniel 6, this message identifies the warning signs of deception—including flattery, false consensus, artificial urgency, and irreversible commitments—and challenges us to slow down before we sign, send, share, spend, or click. Pastor Mike also shows how the example of Daniel and the Bereans teaches us to examine what we hear, see, and believe through Scripture rather than simply trusting what sounds convincing. This message is for anyone navigating AI, online scams, misinformation, difficult decisions, or spiritual confusion who wants to grow in wisdom, discernment, and the ability to recognize and hold fast to what is true.