ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What does it look like to build technology that reflects the gospel? In this episode of the Built for This Podcast, LETU President Dr. Steve Mason sits down with James Kelly — founder and CEO of FaithTech, a global movement of Christian technologists now active in 50 cities across 22 countries. James shares how FaithTech began with 35 people in a coffee shop and grew into a worldwide community of builders, developers, and leaders committed to redemptive design. Together, they explore the difference between reckless, responsible, and redemptive technology; why a biblical framework matters more than ever in the age of AI; and how Christians in tech can stop feeling sidelined and start shaping culture for the kingdom. If you work in technology — or are training to — this conversation will challenge and inspire you to build differently.
In this episode, we cover:
-The growth of a mission through business
-The difference between reckless, responsible, and redemptive technology — and why it matters
-Why AI built around God's incommunicable attributes leads to idolatry and destruction
-How Jesus redefined impact: friendship to the power of time vs. the world's "force over time" equation
-What it looks like for Christian technologists to feel seen, equipped, and empowered in the church
-The future of AI in higher education and why dynamic, personalized learning is the pathway forward
-The upcoming FaithTech Institute — a think tank bridging faith, technology, and academia
Learn more about FaithTech: faithtech.com
Learn more about LeTourneau University: letu.edu
