God in the Age of AI, Matt Chandler Steps Aside & 1 Year After Afghanistan

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CBN NewsThe 700 ClubPrayerDonate The Christian Perspective August 30, 2022      7:00 AM EST High tech and artificial intelligence are fast becoming a big part of our daily lives. As people spend more time each day with smartphones, Alexa or Siri, where does that put serving God? We take a look at the spiritual dangers a growing dependence on AI could pose to people of faith. Here's what you need to know. WE'RE ALSO WATCHING  Megachurch pastor Matt Chandler is taking a leave of absence from Village Church in Texas for having an "unwise" online relationship with a woman who is not his wife.    Fuel leaks forced NASA to call off Monday's test launch of a powerful new rocket designed to carry American astronauts back to the moon. The space agency is expected to try again on Friday.    Mississippi's governor says there is no reliable drinking water in Jackson due to complications from recent flooding.   Political chaos has erupted in Iraq where the resignation of an influential Shiite cleric prompted violent protests that killed at least 15 people in Baghdad.    Today marks the one-year anniversary of the United States' deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan and President Joe Biden declaring an end to the war. One year later,  life under the Taliban remains brutal. TRENDING ON THE WEB 1. A teenage girl survived a shark attack in Florida after her heroic brother risked his life to save her. Her mom said, "God let her live for a reason."   2. A federal court ruled that three California churches do not have to pay for elective abortions in their health insurance plans.   3. A woman who survived and fled China's Communist Revolution is warning Americans against what she sees as an abandonment of freedom and a dangerous embrace of socialism. TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS 1. Hear the amazing accounts of people claiming to be the first survivors of Alzheimer's Disease.   2. The World Health Organization is promoting and updating its Gender Mainstreaming Manual that will do away with referring just to male and female genders.   3. Ex-convicts are getting a second chance at obtaining good jobs as more companies hire former inmates. CBN EXCLUSIVES The war in Ukraine is taking a toll on Ukraine's churches. About 400 baptist churches have been lost in the six months since Russia invaded. George Thomas explains more on this week's Christian World News.  There are no stories too big or too small to tell that God can use to change or encourage someone else's life. Do you have a story about your salvation, miraculous healing, financial blessing or how God has restored your marriage? Share your story with CBN! DAILY REFLECTION 1 Corinthians 11:1 "And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ." Read today's devotional!   Would you like Prayer? The CBN Prayer Center is available 24/7. Call (800) 700-7000. STAY CONNECTED!    Breaking News on CBNNews.com   Download the CBN News App Watch the CBN News Channel 24/7 CBN News Email Subscriptions   Become a CBN News Member Reporter Emily Jones curates Quick Start with assistance from three CBN News bureaus. Thank you for waking up with us each morning! Because Truth Matters. Edit Subscriptions   |   Unsubscribe   |   Contact 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463 24-Hour Prayer: 800-700-7000 © The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.