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Christian Author Wins Top Book Prize for AI and Faith
Faith Facts
- Stephen Driscoll’s book, Made in Our Image: God, Artificial Intelligence and You, won the 2025 Australian Christian Book of the Year.
- Judges noted the work engages moral and theological questions surrounding AI with depth and truth.
- The award celebrates the enduring relevance of biblical wisdom for modern issues like artificial intelligence.
First-time author Stephen Driscoll was honored at Melbourne’s SparkLit awards for his insightful debut that addresses faith and technology. His book explores the significance of Christian values in navigating the rise of AI.
Judges praised Driscoll’s thoughtful and balanced approach in examining society’s moral responsibilities through a biblical lens.
“I hope this shows that the Bible (ancient book) has a depth of wisdom even for a topic as modern as AI,” Driscoll shared upon receiving the award.
SparkLit, the host of the awards, affirmed the importance of grounding technology’s future in God’s truth, not just human wisdom or market forces.
Driscoll serves students at the Australian National University, leading them in faith and gospel outreach as a campus pastor. He and his family live with a commitment to Christ’s teachings in Canberra.
This victory encourages believers to look to Scripture for guidance in every aspect of life, even as we face new frontiers like artificial intelligence.
Let your commitment to faith shape your understanding of today’s advancements—stand firm in biblical wisdom as you navigate a changing world.