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Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaks about the wise use of technology in the video “Faith, Dignity, and Human Flourishing: Hearing God’s Voice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.”© 2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
In a new video from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explores “how to hear God’s voice clearly in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and why that distinction is more important than ever.”
video”Faith, dignity, and human flourishing: Hearing God’s voice in the age of artificial intelligence” offers listeners the opportunity to be thoroughly taught by members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
“Will artificial intelligence replace God?” Elder Gong asks in a one-hour gospel workshop video now available on various church channels. “While that question may sound provocative, it is extremely important in an age where we rely on algorithms for answers, guidance, and even comfort.”
Elder Gong explains that while tools such as AI and chatbots may further assist individuals in their relationships with God, community, the natural world, and themselves, they can never replace them.
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Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaks about the wise use of technology in the video “Faith, Dignity, and Human Flourishing: Hearing God’s Voice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.”2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
“Artificial intelligence can answer questions, but it cannot answer prayers,” he explains. “It can organize information, but it cannot provide revelation, covenant connection, or divine truth.”
But as with any technology, Latter-day Saints can wisely use AI as a tool to foster the four core relationships as disciples of Jesus Christ.
“Use AI wisely to deepen, not weaken, your relationships with God (you), yourself (me), each other (them), and the natural environment (it),” he teaches.
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Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaks about the wise use of technology in the video “Faith, Dignity, and Human Flourishing: Hearing God’s Voice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.”2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
“Even in our personal lives, use AI for logistics and drafting, but don’t use it as a substitute for trusting relationships,” Elder Gong says. “Set boundaries. If you find yourself wanting to confide more in a chatbot than in a parent, leader, or friend, why not reach out to a real person who knows and loves you today, right now?”
“Start by knowing God’s plan for you,” he advises, recognizing that some people may seek AI’s advice on matters of human judgment and concern, as well as matters of the heart. “You are not a random data point for an emotionless algorithm.”
Elder Gong offers three “gospel-centered guideposts” for leveraging AI.
- Rely on the Spirit.
- Put your wisdom into practice.
- Choose reliable sources.
“Technology informs us, but without spirit, technology cannot change us,” he says. “Let us use every resource wisely to deepen our faith, strengthen our families, and lead us to experiences that renew the wonders of God’s world.”
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Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will discuss how to safely navigate AI at a gospel workshop titled “Faith, Dignity, and Human Flourishing: Hearing God in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” on Sunday, June 7, 2026.2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
How to watch
The entire video is currently available in English on YouTube and will soon be available on Gospel Libraries and Gospel Media in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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The Church’s social media channels, including Elder Gong’s YouTube channel, will feature short segments of this video in the coming days and weeks, and “Come, Follow Me” will be linked to those channels as an educational resource.
- Episode I: The defining issues of our time
- Episode II: The relationship between AI and God (Thou)
- Episode III: The relationship between AI and our selves (I)
- Episode IV: AI and its relationship with others (them)
- Episode V: Relationship between AI and the environment and the natural world (IT)”
- Episode VI: Conclusion on Hearing God’s Voice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
- Additional Insight: Hearing God’s Voice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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