How AI Is Reshaping Humanity, Faith, and the Church

How AI Is Reshaping Humanity, Faith, and the Church

Author: Unite Leadership Collective December 30, 2025 Duration: 1:08:43
Stay up to date on what is happening in the LCMS! (weekly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent In this episode of Lead Time, Tim Ahlman sits down with theologian and PhD candidate Will Fredstrom to explore AI through the lens of Christian theology, vocation, and embodied life. This is not a fear-based conversation — it’s a thoughtful, hopeful, and deeply theological exploration of how Christians can live faithfully in a rapidly changing...

Hosted by Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg, Lead Time comes from the Unite Leadership Collective, an organization driven by a specific vision: to see every local congregation become a place where every believer is equipped through exceptional leadership development. This isn't about abstract theory. Instead, each episode digs into the immediate, real-time struggles that churches and their leaders are navigating in a post-Christian context. The conversations you'll hear are grounded in the belief that ancient biblical wisdom holds profoundly practical solutions for today's most pressing issues. Whether addressing community dynamics, organizational challenges, or personal leadership hurdles, the podcast serves as a resource for those seeking thoughtful, faith-based perspectives that work in the real world. By focusing on actionable insights, Lead Time aims to bridge the gap between spiritual truth and everyday application, fostering resilience and effectiveness within local faith communities. Tune in for candid discussions that honor the complexities of modern ministry while pointing toward sustainable, principled leadership.
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Discussing the Ramifications of the New SMP Changes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:41
Join the LCMS Current! (weekly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent In this special episode of Lead Time, Pastor Tim Ahlman sits down with Pastor Jeff Sutherlin to wa…
Does Pastoral Formation Really ‘Threaten the Synod’? Joe Responds. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:10
Join the LCMS Current! (bi monthly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent Is pastoral formation reform in the LCMS really a “threat to the Synod”? Pastor Joe Beran join…
Is It Time to Redefine Lutheran Identity? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:10
Join the LCMS Current! (bi monthly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent Dr. Mychal Thom joins Tim and Jack for a powerful conversation about belonging, Lutheran ident…
Dr. Jamison Hardy on the Future of LCMS Education [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:00
Join the LCMS Current! (bi monthly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent In this episode, Dr. Jamison J. Hardy, President of the Concordia University System, joins Tim…
Square vs. Tower: Why the LCMS Needs Both [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:37
Join the LCMS Current! (sign up now so you receive the next Edition release on Thursday!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent The LCMS is wrestling with a familiar question: are we keeping distinctions or bre…
LCMS Barrier Breakers Revisited: How Far Should We Go? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:13
Want to stay up to date on LCMS Happenings from Pastor Tim? Join the LCMS Current: https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrent The LCMS is wrestling with a familiar question: are we keeping distinctions or breaking ba…
LCMS Pressure Point: Are SMP Pastors the Future or a Threat? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:30
Pastor Andy Greer went from fundraising for the Nebraska Cornhuskers to preaching from the pulpit at Messiah Lutheran Church. His story shines a light on one of the most controversial discussions in the Lutheran Church—M…