Bearing Witness in Hard Times

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Understanding the Elegant Math Behind Modern Machine Learning 1:14:43

منذ 9 أيام1:14:43

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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Thanksgiving can be a hard time around the table. This sermon reflects on the challenges of relationships during the holiday season, drawing from

Jesus' teachings to emphasize the importance of reconciliation, love, and peace. It encourages us to focus on nurturing healthy, authentic connections rather than striving to be "right," and to approach difficult conversations with kindness, clear boundaries, and a belief that small steps toward peace matter. Peacemaking is portrayed as an active, ongoing journey, with the hope that, through God’s guidance, we can make meaningful progress in our relationships.

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Bearing Witness in Hard Times

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Thanksgiving can be a hard time around the table. This sermon reflects on the challenges of relationships during the holiday season, drawing from

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Gratitude & Healing

منذ 6 أيام

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In the story of the ten lepers, only one returned to give thanks, and Jesus told him, “Your faith has made you well.” This reminds us that gratitude is more than a response to blessing; it is a path to deeper healing and restoration. Gratitude shifts our focus from scarcity to abundance, opening our hearts to God’s blessings and calling us to live joyfully and generously. Generosity is the natural outflow of a grateful heart. When we give—our time, resources, and presence—we join in God’s work of restoration, bringing healing and hope to others. Together, as a church, we reflect God’s abundant love by creating spaces where the broken are restored and the lonely find belonging. The one who returned to say thank you experienced more than physical healing; he was restored to his community and his purpose. In the same way, when we embrace gratitude and generosity, we step into God’s abundant life—not just for ourselves, but for the sake of the world. Through gratitude, we are healed. Through generosity, we become healers.…

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Multiplication — Feeding of 5000

منذ 13 يومًا

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Through the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, we are reminded that God’s work often happens through human hands—through us. When Jesus tells the disciples, “You give them something to eat,” he challenges us to move from a perspective of scarcity to one of abundance. Gratitude teaches us to see what we have as enough, and generosity turns enough into a feast that nourishes far beyond what we can imagine. This story shows us that even our smallest offerings, like loaves and fishes, can be multiplied into abundance when joined with God’s love. By offering what we have—our gifts, time, and resources—we partner with God in creating the beloved community marked by love, justice, and flourishing for all. As a church, our collective generosity transforms our gratitude into action, allowing us to serve, care, and build projects that change lives. Together, our open hands and open hearts let God’s multiplying power work through us, transforming scarcity into abundance and abundance into a feast.…

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Purpose

منذ 20 يومًا

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Our purpose is not only about what lies ahead but about living meaningfully in the present. Jesus calls us the light of the world, inviting us to live as places where God’s love meets the needs of humanity. As individuals and as a church, we are called to embody justice, joy, and flourishing right now. Practicing the discipline of generosity is central to this calling. Generosity helps us open our hands and hearts, allowing God to use who we are and what we have to bring light to the world. When we give—our time, our resources, our presence—we reflect God's love, cultivate relationships, and create spaces where others can thrive. Generosity shapes us to see others with compassion and helps us act as a community that embodies love and justice. It pushes back the darkness, protects the vulnerable, and offers hope to those around us. Together, through our shared generosity, we illuminate the world, revealing God's presence and inviting others into the work of goodness and grace. By practicing generosity, we live into our purpose as individuals and as a church, becoming a collective light that transforms our world.…

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Transformation

منذ 27 يومًا

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Generosity is a transformative force that helps us live into God’s calling for our lives. Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus calls us to open our hearts and hands, responding with bold generosity to repair and reconcile the brokenness in our communities. As individuals, generosity connects us to God’s vision, helping us live beyond ourselves and actively love our neighbors as we love ourselves. As a church, generosity allows us to embody love and justice in action, building spaces and opportunities that uplift the vulnerable and create a glimpse of the abundant future God calls us to. When we listen to the voices of the marginalized and act with open-hearted generosity, we participate in the work of liberation—not just for others, but for ourselves. Through our collective efforts, salvation becomes a present reality, bringing life and reconciliation to the world. This is an invitation to take the next step in our journey of generosity, transforming our lives and communities in profound and sacred ways.…

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Refresh Your Next Step

منذ 5 weeks

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Our lives are filled with choices, big and small, and each step we take shapes who we are becoming. Beginning a new year reminds us not just of milestones but of the shared journey we are all on, navigating uncertainty and change. In those moments when the path ahead feels overwhelming, we can refresh our focus by asking a simple question: what is the next right thing in love? Jesus modeled this wisdom in Scripture, guiding people to take small, loving steps forward rather than trying to leap ahead. Doing the next right thing means loving God, our neighbors, and ourselves through acts of justice, kindness, and care. It’s less about grand plans and more about showing up with courage and grace for the moment we’re in. Whether it’s a meal, a phone call, or a hard decision, each step reveals more about who we are, what we value, and how we contribute to the flourishing of others. Together, we can trust that God walks with us, delighting in our steps, catching us when we stumble, and shaping our journey for good. So, we keep going—one faithful, loving choice at a time—knowing that even small steps lead to great transformation. Let’s continue this journey together, refreshed and guided by love.…

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Refresh Your Yes

منذ 6 weeks

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In this sermon, we reflect on Jesus’ words: “Let your yes be yes and your no be no,” and explore how to refresh the power of two life-shaping words: Yes and No. Every decision we make sets a direction, and we are invited to refresh our “yes” to align with God’s sacred purpose for our lives, letting our “yes” reflect what truly matters—the unique roles and responsibilities entrusted to us. Refreshing our yes often requires saying no, not as rejection but as a necessary protection for what is most important. By paying attention to where we are and who we’re called to love and serve, we can refresh our direction and take steps toward a life centered in God’s love, justice, and peace. This sacred refreshment of our yes calls for clarity, courage, and faith as we journey through challenges toward the green pastures and still waters God promises. Together, may we refresh our steps and find peace in letting our yes be our best yes.…

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Refresh Our Vision

منذ 7 weeks

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As we seek to "Refresh Our Vision," we are called as a community to renew our focus on the sacred work of justice, love, and unity inspired by leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We acknowledge the struggles of our time, marked by fear, division, and oppression, but lift up God's higher vision of a beloved community rooted in dignity, equality, and love for all people. Refreshing this vision requires courage, compassion, and creativity to resist hate and work toward justice. We are called to align our efforts with the ethic of love and the transformative power of faith. Practical steps, such as engaging in anti-racism work and choosing love in the face of hate, give us ways to embody this vision in daily life. The beginning of the year opportunity to remember our baptism invites us to renewed commitment to the sacred struggle, reminding us that God’s grace sustains and empowers the work of creating a more just and loving world as we “accept the freedom and power God gives us to resist evil injustice and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.…

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Refresh Yourself

منذ 8 weeks

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Jesus invites us to embrace refreshment—a renewal of our souls as we step into the new year. We reflect on the challenges we’ve faced, the strength we’ve discovered, and the hope that sustains us, choosing to celebrate this moment with tenacious joy and gratitude. Jesus’ invitation: “come to me, all you who are weary” reminds us to seek rest and restoration not as a luxury but as a sacred necessity, reconnecting with the divine rhythm of life. Refreshment begins with simple practices: rest that honors our body and soul and actions that fit who we authentically are. We are called to slow down, to savor life rather than rush through it, trusting that God’s way is not a burden but a gentle, well-fitting invitation tailored to our unique selves. By finding one practice—a prayer, a song, or an act of kindness—that refreshes us, we align with the divine love that sustains and empowers us. Together, with refreshed souls, we can love and serve in ways that refresh the world, carrying forward the light of grace, connection, and hope into all we do.…

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Refresh Our Journey

منذ 9 weeks

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The story of the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12) invites us to refresh our calling by embarking on a journey that challenges our assumptions, transforms our lives, and calls us to resist the paths of empire. Epiphany reminds us that God's revelation in Jesus is for all people, drawing us to follow the light of love, peace, and justice. The Magi’s willingness to leave their comfort zones inspires us to seek God in unexpected places with courage and curiosity. Their defiance of Herod by “going back by a different way” shows the power of encountering Christ to shift our allegiance from systems of oppression to the way of peace. After encountering God's love in Jesus, we too are called to take a new path, living with compassion and standing up for what is right. May we follow the Magi’s example, refreshing our calling to be bearers of God’s love and justice in our world.…

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It is Well With My Soul

منذ 10 weeks

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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

منذ 14 weeks

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Gratitude and Grace

منذ 15 weeks

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Bearing Witness in Hard Times

منذ 15 weeks

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Thanksgiving can be a hard time around the table. This sermon reflects on the challenges of relationships during the holiday season, drawing from Jesus' teachings to emphasize the importance of reconciliation, love, and peace. It encourages us to focus on nurturing healthy, authentic connections rather than striving to be "right," and to approach difficult conversations with kindness, clear boundaries, and a belief that small steps toward peace matter. Peacemaking is portrayed as an active, ongoing journey, with the hope that, through God’s guidance, we can make meaningful progress in our relationships.…

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Ambassadors of Reconciliation

منذ 16 weeks

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Bridges are essential for connection, both in our world and in our relationships. Just like a physical bridge that links two sides of a town, relational bridges link us across divides. Right now, many of our bridges are broken—whether it’s in society or our personal lives—and that creates distance and disconnection. Jesus challenges us to build these bridges, even when it’s uncomfortable. His love invites us to move beyond isolation, reaching out to others with compassion and hope. In loving our neighbors, we don’t stay in our comfort zones but instead, we follow Jesus’ example of stepping into hard places, offering peace and reconciliation where there’s hostility. Paul’s transformation—from a persecutor to a follower of Christ—is a powerful story of how love builds bridges. After being welcomed by the Christian community, Paul embraced a new perspective, seeing all people as children of God, worthy of reconciliation. This "ministry of reconciliation" isn’t about pretending everything is fine, but about exchanging division for connection, hostility for peace. Reconciliation is a process—it’s not about ignoring wrongs but addressing them honestly, repairing what’s broken, and working toward peace. Sometimes, though, love requires boundaries, and not every relationship should be restored. Love never asks us to return to harm. The heart of reconciliation is finding those sacred places of connection where bridges can be built. Even small steps, like sharing a conversation with a neighbor, can lead to surprising transformations. God’s love travels across even the smallest bridges we build.…

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All Saints Sunday

منذ 18 weeks

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We are all shaped by the lives of others—those who pour their wisdom, love, and faith into us. These people are our saints, not because they were perfect, but because they were used by God to nurture and guide us, leaving a lasting impact. In the Bible, the word "saint" comes from hagias , which means "set apart" or "used by God." It’s a word for those whose lives continue to reverberate in us, like the faith of Timothy’s grandmother and mother, which Paul recognized as alive within him. This faith, love, and wisdom passed down through generations builds the foundation on which we stand. We remember and honor our saints, those who have gone before us, especially on All Saints Day. Like a tapestry, their lives are woven with ours, binding us together in a deep, spiritual connection. Their influence is alive in us, and in many ways, they are still present, even as they rest in God's love. But saints are not just figures in stained glass windows; they are everyday people who have loved, supported, and shaped us. They show us how to live, how to give of ourselves, and how to pass on the good that has been given to us. We honor them not only with gratitude but with responsibility —to live in such a way that we carry forward their legacy of love and faith.…

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