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The Richard Eng Podcast

The Richard Eng Podcast

Di: Richard Eng
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Conversations on Christianity, culture, and apologetics with Richard Eng—lead pastor at Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Devils Lake, ND and author of the children’s book “What Is Heaven Like?”

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  • 008 | A Theology of Artificial Intelligence

    008 | A Theology of Artificial Intelligence
    Aug 14 2026
    Description AI isn’t coming. It’s already here. Artificial intelligence is already shaping how we work, learn, communicate, and even seek advice. So Christians need a better response than either embracing every new tool uncritically or panicking about the future. In this episode, I begin developing a Christian theology of technology. We’ll look at how Scripture presents human creativity, how the fall distorts what we make, and why technology can multiply both good and evil. The goal isn’t to become anti-technology. It’s to use powerful technology without being spiritually formed in its image. Further reading: Our Line in the Sand on AI: TGC’s Missional Opportunity The Danger of AI Isn’t Misinformation. It’s Mis-Formation. ND Bible Conference For more information and to register, go to bethelfree.com/ndbc Timestamps 00:08 AI has already changed the world 01:38 The scope of the conversation and today's trivia 03:13 A biblical theology of technology 07:38 Technology amplifies human good and evil 12:57 Warning one: Do not delegate your brain 24:59 Warning two: AI cannot replace human connection 29:07 Opportunities for faithful use of AI 36:15 Four questions for responsible AI use
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    42 min
  • 007 | Discipleship, The Church, and The Family with Zach and Eric

    007 | Discipleship, The Church, and The Family with Zach and Eric
    Jul 31 2026
    Description How can the church and family work together to make faithful disciples? In this episode of The Richard Eng Podcast, Richard sits down with Zach Davis and Eric Herman for a practical conversation about Christian discipleship, biblical education, parenting, and the local church. They explore what it means for the church to become a hub of Christian education without replacing the family’s essential role. Their conversation covers the importance of forming a biblical worldview from childhood, helping parents become confident disciple-makers, and creating teaching that is both memorable and theologically deep. Richard, Zach, and Eric also discuss why churches need more than age-specific programs. Genuine spiritual formation happens through intergenerational relationships in which mature Christians mentor younger believers, families share life together, and the entire church encourages one another toward greater faithfulness. Whether you are a parent, pastor, ministry leader, or Christian seeking to grow, this episode offers practical encouragement for building stronger families, healthier churches, and a culture of lifelong discipleship. ND Bible Conference For more information and to register, go to bethelfree.com/ndbc Timestamps Opening: Education, the Church, and the Family - 00:00 Meet Zach Davis and Eric Herman - 01:04 The Local Church as a Hub of Education - 02:32 Can Teaching Be Both Deep and Memorable? - 03:59 Reaching for the Next Rung - 08:48 Why Children Need Intentional Formation - 09:48 Churches Must Own Their Educational Strategy - 11:02 Connecting the Biblical Story to Reality - 12:46 Building a Christian Worldview from Childhood - 14:14 The Home as the Primary Place of Discipleship - 17:44 How the Church and Family Work Together - 18:36 Strong Families Produce Strong Churches - 20:20 Talking with Children Before the Culture Does - 21:46 Trivia Question: Where Did Awana Begin? - 22:45 The North Dakota Bible Conference - 25:28 Practical Ways Churches Can Equip Parents - 27:31 Learning Before a Crisis - 28:57 Stirring One Another to Love and Good Works - 29:56 Consistency, Urgency, and Starting Today - 31:42 From Multigenerational to Intergenerational - 33:29 Older Believers Mentoring Younger Families - 35:20 The Job Isn’t Finished - 37:19 Formation Is More Than Information - 38:52 Humility, Vulnerability, and Prayer - 40:01 Calling One Another Up - 42:03 Trivia Answer - 43:37 Closing and Preview of the AI Series - 45:14
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    47 min
  • 006 | Beliefs Need To Be Fed

    006 | Beliefs Need To Be Fed
    Jul 17 2026
    Description Christian beliefs do not remain strong through neglect. C. S. Lewis wrote that our beliefs must be fed—a warning that helps explain why some people do not argue their way out of Christianity so much as slowly drift away from it. In this episode, Richard explores how God uses Scripture, worship, Christian community, service, and the repeated practices of the local church to keep truth alive in embodied people. He also examines the competing “feeds” shaping our attention, why online content cannot replace Christian community, how physical spaces support discipleship, and five practical rhythms for nourishing your faith. A scene from Lewis’s The Silver Chair brings the episode together and illustrates how our environments, habits, and practices shape what feels believable to us. ND Bible Conference For more information and to register, go to bethelfree.com/ndbc
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    45 min
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