The One AI-Powered Thing Gen Z and Millenial Audiences Want At Sunday Services That Every Church Can Provide with Matt Cook and Kenny Jahng

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Join Kenny Jahng, host of the Church Tech Today podcast, as he welcomes Matt Cook, CEO of Aberdeen Broadcast Services, to unpack how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing accessibility in the church. This episode spotlights how AI-powered translation, captioning, and voice dubbing are opening doors for churches to connect with multilingual, hearing-impaired, and younger generations. Matt shares practical strategies and real-world stories, making this a must-listen for any ministry leader considering new ways to foster belonging and reach more people—right in their local context. Tune in to discover tools, mindsets, and first steps to make your church services more engaging and inclusive.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How AI-driven captioning and translation are making church services instantly accessible to diverse language groups and the hearing-impaired

• Why closed captions benefit not just those with hearing needs, but also younger generations (Gen Z, millennials) who now expect this as part of digital and in-person experiences

• What the latest stats reveal about video caption usage in church and secular settings, and how this influences church attendance and engagement

• Steps to set up live AI captioning and translation—even for smaller churches with limited budgets or tech experience

• Creative ways churches are leveraging translation beyond Sunday services, including special events and outreach initiatives

• How AI-powered voice dubbing can help ESL (English-as-a-Second-Language) attendees fully participate in worship and teaching

• Key considerations for regional dialects and translation accuracy when using modern AI tools

Key Quotes:

"70% of Gen Z and 53% of millennials are using closed captions on a regular basis, so why wouldn't you offer it as a church?" — Matt Cook

"It's not just an accessibility issue. This is about engagement—helping every person better absorb and remember the message." — Kenny Jahng

"The decision is the hardest part. Once you do it, you realize the benefits of captioning and translation across the board." — Matt Cook

"As easy as it is to do today, it seems kind of crazy that you wouldn't at least do the English side of things first." — Matt Cook

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Aberdeen Broadcast Services: https://aberdeen.io

Contact: 949-858-4463

Email: [email protected]

Referenced survey (Preply): https://preply.com/en/blog/captions-subtitles-statistics/

About the Church Tech Today Podcast: The Church Tech Today Podcast helps pastors, church staff, and ministry leaders navigate the intersection of faith and technology with confidence. Hosted by Kenny Jahng and brought to you by www.AIforChurchLeaders.com.