The Friendship Crisis, AI Romance, & Our Dying Need for Connection

As AI-driven relationships become more common, what does this mean for faith, love, and human connection? Can a chatbot ever replace real intimacy, or is this trend only deepening the loneliness crisis?

In this episode, the regulars dive deep into the rise of AI romances, wrestling with the spiritual and emotional implications of a world where people turn to artificial companionship. How should followers of Jesus respond? Can technology offer comfort without true connection? And most importantly—how can we share real hope in an increasingly artificial world?