The Apologist Project In the News We’re grateful for those who have used their platforms to spread the word through mentions and guest appearances in/on various articles and podcasts. Book a Call Reach Out August 26, 2026 Webinar Panel: How to Win at the Gloo Hackathon With 2 wins under our belt, Jake shares his thoughts on how to succeed at the Gloo hackathon. Focus on the Impact, Not Just the Tech: Winning projects stand out because they lead with a compelling story. Maintain Scope & Human Control with AI: Leverage AI agents to handle tedious development tasks and accelerate building. Watch August 12, 2026 Is Redemptive AI Possible? Technology is possible because of how God made humans and the world. Our sin has corrupted creation and our technologies, which carry the potential for good and evil, or both. Our fallenness can also blind us to the ways our technologies shape us, especially how we think about God and other people. Christ’s work is redemptive, not only to individual souls but for all of creation. And so, we look forward to His return, when creation is restored. Our task in the meantime is to join the work of restoration wherever and however we can. Read March 26, 2026 Indigitous Lunch & Learn Jake shared a bit about The Apologist Project at an Indigitous Lunch & Learn. The Apologist Project won best overall honors at the Indigitous #HACK event in 2024. Watch February 28, 2026 Becoming Our Age Podcast Why do you believe what you believe? In this conversation, we unpack what apologetics really is, why Christians are called to defend their faith, and how thoughtful engagement with doubt, evidence, and reason strengthens belief rather than weakening it. We also discuss the Defend Conference, the rise of AI in ministry, and why understanding apologetics matters more than ever in a culture that increasingly questions faith. Whether you’re a committed Christian, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this is a conversation worth having. Watch January 6, 2026 Defend Apologetics Conference We need to meet this generation where they are: online, using the latest technological advancement at our disposal. There are dangers of misusing technology, ethical questions surrounding its application, and the potential of amplifying secular ideologies. But digital platforms and artificial intelligence can also serve as instruments for proclaiming Christ, connecting with isolated communities, and making disciples across the globe. Watch December 6, 2025 Central Texas Christian Nonprofit Ecosystem Report With this research, Good Works is attempting to size, scope, and understand our region’s “Christian nonprofit sector” in the hopes of providing: View November 20, 2025 Missio Nexus Webinar Participants will learn the theological case for the use of AI in digital evangelism, as well as how it fits into the broader picture of how God has ordained the use of technology to further His Kingdom. Ministry leaders that are curious about how they can utilize conversational AI to help fulfill the Great Commission would be ideal participants. Watch November 18, 2025 FaithTech Austin November 2025 Meetup In an age of unprecedented technological advancement, those that endeavor to fulfill the Great Commission — Christ’s command to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20) — encounter both remarkable opportunities and unique challenges. Details October 15, 2025 Vision & Impact Session Step away from your desk and join us for a lunchtime virtual event with hosts Dustin Elliott & Clint Hudson (The Unreached Podcast). In just one hour, catch the vision, see live demos, and join the conversation through Q&A. Discover how you can fuel the future of missions technology—and be part of what’s next. Watch September 22, 2025 Christians in AI Lightning Talk In an age of unprecedented technological advancement, those that endeavor to fulfill the Great Commission — Christ’s command to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20) — encounter both remarkable opportunities and unique challenges. Watch August 28, 2025 theChurch.digital Podcast What if AI could help the Church digitally saturate the globe with the gospel? That’s the big question behind today’s livestream. Jeff Reed from theChurch.digital sits down with Jake Carlson from Apologist.ai, an artificial intelligence platform designed to share Jesus—digitally and globally. They’re diving deep into the role of AI in missions, discipleship, and reaching people beyond the physical church walls. Watch July 15, 2025 UNREACHED Podcast Jake sat down with Dustin Elliot, host of the UNREACHED podcast, to discuss how we can help global missions organizations expand their reach with conversational AIs. Listen April 10, 2025 Missional AI 2025 Pitch Jake got to do a short pitch of our platform at this year’s Missional AI conference. Missional AI is a global movement dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence can revolutionize missional engagement. Watch March 19, 2025 PEP/Talk Podcast Down through the ages, the Christian message has been shared via new technology, from Gutenberg’s Bible to TikTok. But with recent advancements in AI, what would it look like to share the gospel using a chatbot? Today on PEP Talk, Andy and Gavin find out about one project to explore the possibilities and challenges. Try it out now at apologist.ai or try bots focussing on Islamic or scientific backgrounds. Listen March 9, 2025 New Wine Skins: How Technology is Shaping the Church The digital age is transforming the way people engage with faith, and the Church is evolving to meet the moment. In this compelling discussion, leaders at the forefront of faith-based technology—spanning digital evangelism, Bible engagement, and global media distribution—will share how innovation is expanding the reach of the Gospel like never before. Watch December 6, 2024 AI for Churches Podcast David Thorne interviews Jake Carlson, founder of the Apologist Project, exploring the innovative intersection of artificial intelligence and Christian apologetics. Carlson reveals how AI chatbots can be powerful tools for sharing the gospel, addressing potential theological concerns about technology’s role in ministry. Watch December 3, 2024 Reason for Truth Podcast Is Christian driven “Artificial Intelligence” content biblical? Today we ask Jake Carlson at the Apologetics Project to gain deep biblical wisdom to help guide us into the new AI ERA as Christians! Watch November 18, 2024 Bobby Chan Podcast In this video, I interview Jake Carlson from apologistproject.org. We discuss faith-based AI, the ethics of creating a Christian chatbot, and the technical side of training AI in a specific domain. Watch September 15, 2024 Gloo Hackathon 2024 The Apologist Project won 2nd place in category at the Gloo AI & the Church hackathon. Watch Gloo’s video recap. Watch July 26, 2024 un-dark Podcast Jake’s passion for technology and faith has led him to create The Apologist Project, an AI-infused Christian apologetics knowledge community. His mission is to break down barriers to belief, providing a platform for intellectual defense of the faith. 🚀 In this interview, Jake shares his incredible journey, the mission of The Apologist Project, and how he’s “un-darking” the world with his innovative endeavors. Watch
