Can Faith Survive a World Ruled by Algorithms?

The greatest battle of our age is spiritual. Long before Silicon Valley and algorithms, Jesus warned us that our way of seeing determines our way of being. But today, our “lamp is our screen,” and the algorithms behind it are engineered to disciple us, shaping our reactions, emotions, and identity.

In this profound conversation, Russ Ewell and Zach Leighton (Reliant Media Group) dive deep into the spiritual crisis of the digital age. They discuss the difference between conforming to the world’s patterns and being transformed by the renewing of our minds.

Zachary Leighton → Reliant Creative

Zach Leighton, founder of Reliant Media Group, empowers churches and nonprofits with story-driven, digital media strategies that deepen connection and build community. With expertise in brand development he helps ministries share their unique stories in a way that resonates and drives lasting impact.

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Scriptures:

Listen, your eye, your outlook, the way you see is your lamp. If your way of seeing is functioning well, then your whole life will be enlightened. But if your way of seeing is darkened, then your life will be a dark, dark place. [35] So be careful, people, because your light may be malfunctioning. [36] If your outlook is good, then your whole life will be bright, with no shadowy corners, as when a radiant lamp brightens your home.

Luke 11:34-36 Voice

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…

Romans 12:2 NIV

Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.

Hebrews 11:1 NLT

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; [4] perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Romans 5:3-4 NIV

They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.

Revelation 12:11 NIV