The Essential Church | Shannon Halliday

What are the dangers of AI? This humanizing technology is already being used to create images, author books, and even mimic celebrities. The question isn't whether this technology will be exploited maliciously, but rather when it will occur. Will you be able to detect it? In my recent commentary, I uncover the alarming threats associated with AI and provide insights on safeguarding yourself.

Richard Battle, inspiring author and speaker, shares the gift of hope with Leighton in today's episode. Finding reasons to be hopeful can sometimes be a difficult and daunting task especially as our society becomes more disconnected from God and His word. Find out how Richard, inspired by the power of God's word, used writing to turn his life around after the death of his son and how he continues others to inspire others to never lose hope.

No one talks about conspiracy theories anymore. They have all come true. Can there still be any lingering doubt that the most oppressed Canadian minority is the individual, and that our greatest enemy is blind faith in the existence of a benign state which plunders and oppresses society in the collective public interest? Listen to Litigation Lawyer, Leighton Grey's weekly commentary.

Even in times of severe discord over policy, climate change, and identity, should Canada be celebrated? To the president of the Aristotle Foundation, Mark Milke, the answer is, yes! Leighton Grey and Mark call attention to the negativity dominating headlines that can easily make us feel like there is no hope for our country. Understanding Canadian history and fostering ideas grounded in reality could be the key for a positive future. Celebrating Canada isn't just for Canada Day, it begins with standing up for our God given rights, freedoms, and cultivating common ground with great ideas.

Are you easily triggered by politics, inflation, censorship, and state control? It's tough to be happy in such circumstances. That's why happiness is not the goal! Instead we must seek joy! Even in joy, the daily struggles and defeats are easier to overcome.

'The Terrorist Therapist' Author and American Psychologist, Carole Lieberman, shares her expertise on trauma and its effects on the human psyche with Leighton Grey. Together, they highlight current traumatic world affairs – the Ukraine and Russia unrest, past events – 9/11 and how 'terror' is still affecting societies today – COVID-19. But is all 'terrorism' equal? Who is trying to scare us? Why are they trying to scare us? How can we protect ourselves in the future to be mentally strong enough to distinguish 'terror' from 'manipulation'?