"Hey Grok, has A.I. become an idol?"

This week on the AC Podcast, Andy, Wes, and Troy dive into that very question. With OpenAI enabling the creation of everything from muppets to talking babies and yeti vlogs, it’s easy to marvel at the creative possibilities a few prompts can unlock.

But in our awe, have we placed too much hope in A.I.?

While A.I. may be the wave of the future, the team unpacks what might happen when the initial wave of intrigue inevitably crashes—and what it could leave behind in its wake.

Have you ever panicked talking about Jesus with a non-believer?

You're not alone - and it doesn't have to be that way!

In this episode, Andy interviews Andy Bannister, Christian apologist and author of "How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like an Idiot". They dive into how to have confident, respectful conversations about faith with skeptics - without the panic.

If you've ever stumbled over your words or worried about sounding awkward, this conversation is here to equip and encourage.

On this week's episode of the AC Podcast, Troy and Wes sit down with artist and author Josh Nadeau of "Sword and Pencil." Josh’s latest book, Room for Good Things to Run Wild: How Ordinary People Become Everyday Saints, tells a story of heartbreak, addiction, beauty, redemption, and the pursuit of holiness. Tune in as Josh unpacks how the goodness and grace of God are everything we need for life and godliness.

In this episode, Andy and Wes journey to the windswept valleys of Cappadocia, a land carved by time and witness to the resilience of early Christians. They discuss the trials faced by the early Church and how their endurance speaks into the persecution of believers today. What is persecution? Do we throw that word around too casually? Join Andy and Wes as they reflect on how the light of the persecuted church illuminates our spiritual journey today.

This week Wes and Andy are in Turkey with Christian Nurullah, their local guide and host of the YouTube channel, A Christian in Turkey. Nurullah shares part of his powerful journey from being a devout follower of Islam to becoming a committed Christian. He opens up about the misconceptions he had about Christianity, the deep personal cost of his conversion, and the daily challenges of living as an outspoken Christian in a predominantly Muslim culture.

Today, millions flock to Rome for the picturesque selfie at the Colosseum or a perfect espresso beside a fountain—rarely pausing to consider the brutal empires that built these marvels or the human suffering behind their construction. In this episode of the AC Podcast, Ben, Wes, and Andy paused filming in Trento, Italy to explore the remnants of fascism, reflect on the legacy of the Roman Empire, and explore how Christianity radically transformed one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.

This week Wes, Andy and Ben are on the road filming new episodes of the "Can I Trust the Bible?" series. While traveling they had the opportunity to visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Join the guys on their road trip podcast as they discuss the importance and challenges of uncovering history and its apologetic implications.

The culture wars that now grip North America are nothing new to Europe. In many ways, Europe is rebuilding from the ashes of multiple culture wars that have taken their toll on the church. This week on the AC Podcast, Andy Steiger sits down with Sebastian Vaduva, professor, entrepreneur, and consultant specializing in ethics, entrepreneurship, and technology, who grew up in Romania during the fall of the communist party, Sebastian knows first-hand Europe’s failures and the difficulty in rebuilding a family, church, and society.