VIDEOS

The Rise of the Artificial - Part 1
Every aspect of our lives is being invaded by the artificial. Yet we miss what’s at stake if we assume it's inevitable, neutral, or simply limited to AI. In the first half of this Wild at Heart podcast series, John and Allen reveal how the artificial actually has roots that go all the way back to Eden when the serpent seduced Adam and Eve with a counterfeit narrative. These ancient roots entangle us in more ways than we realize.The more we embrace the artificial, the more we find ourselves in a "Partificial Daze"—a haze of anxiety, exhaustion, and addiction that numbs us to what matters most. Allen's new book, Risk the Real: How to Defy the Rise of the Artificial, offers a reality reorientation. Because there is only one antidote to the artificial—a wholehearted pursuit of the real where we embrace God as the Creator of reality and align with his intentions for us.

Show Note: You can watch The AI Dilemma HERE>

How to Risk the Real - Part 2
In this second half of this Wild at Heart podcast series, John and Allen dive even deeper into the clash between the real and the artificial, explaining how it is intensifying and why no one can remain neutral in this world of competing realities. They offer practical ways to navigate the chaos and choices before us by sharing the Five Tenets of the Real and Five Lies of the Artificial from Allen's new book, Risk the Real: How to Defy the Rise of the Artificial. In The Matrix, Morpheus states, "There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path." That's even more true here. Our goal isn't just greater awareness—but to actively step into the story God has created us for at this moment in time. Only then can we risk well for what matters most as we defy the artificial and pursue the real.

Your Lost Eden Life

To reclaim the story God created us for, Allen takes us on a journey all the way back to Eden. During this live presentation, Allen reveals the key strategy the enemy used against Adam and Eve, why that same ploy keeps us stuck in the wrong story today, and how we can break free to experience a life of deep union, purpose, impact, and rest.

Reclaiming Restful Creativity

Writers often feel trapped by the mountains of formula, fear, and forgettable tales. But what if they could break free of those obstacles and reclaim a creative life characterized by rest, purpose, and fellowship with God? Allen Arnold knows how to create great stories. As the publisher of more than 500 novels, he understands why writers get stuck…and what propels them forward. In this 2023 Story Embers talk, Allen helps writers reclaim four key qualities that Adam and Eve relinquished in Eden. The last half hour includes an interactive Q & A conversation about what it means to live and create through the power of a Story 1 life.

Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild: Master Class with Allen Arnold

In this fast-paced interview with New York Times best-selling author Jerry Jenkins, Allen reveals how to co-create with God, use chaos as your canvas, avoid Writer Kryptonite, and upgrade your manuscript proposal.