Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae | October 11, 2024

Cultural Update: Risks of Marijuana Use; China Reverses One-Child Policy; AI Podcast Hosts

Topics this week: 

  • Growing concerns about the rising potency and health risks of marijuana use, with increasing reports of psychosis and addiction.
  • China reverses its one-child policy, now promoting larger families in a dramatic policy shift to combat declining birth rates.
  • AI technology is advancing with automatically-generated podcasts, raising ethical questions about its impact on emotions, information accuracy, and human interaction.
  • Listener questions on the challenges of politics in church and balancing celebration with sensitivity during holidays like Mother's Day.

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Sean McDowell, Ph.D. is a professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University, best-selling author, popular speaker, part-time high school teacher, and the Resident Scholar for Summit Ministries, California. Follow him on Twitter: @sean_mcdowell