Fan the Flame

Lifepoint Church

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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 math that powers 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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Jesus loves the church, and we must love what Jesus loves. Pastor Daniel used an analogy of adding logs to a fire to keep the fire going to explain the importance of the local church in encouraging our walk with Jesus and in keeping our passion for Christ and the local church burning hot. He did so by describing three ways we can fan the flame of our heart for God’s house: 1) pray for your church, 2) prioritize your church, and 3) participate in your church.

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Fan the Flame

Lifepoint Church

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Don’t Show Up Without a Gift 32:20

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Christ showed us an example of the ultimate loving relationship when He laid down His life for us. Pastor Daniel shows us how when we bring the gifts of humility, honesty, and forgiveness to relationships, we can truly love others the way Christ loves us.

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Don’t Leave the Charted Course 31:16

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God has a plan for our relationships, and if we don’t know what we are doing, specifically in dating relationships, we can find ourselves in danger. Pastor Stephen Chandler lays out a roadmap for single and dating individuals that shows us how following God’s word keeps us on the best course.

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The Group Text 39:27

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Friendships are some of the most important relationships we can have, and our friends influence our future. Berchman Paul describes the different types of friends we need in our lives and uses Biblical examples to highlight the significance of the right friendships.

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My Soul, My Choice 36:50

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To have a healthy relationship, one must first have emotional health. Pastor Daniel teaches us four ways to build and maintain emotional strength, so we can have strong and healthy relationships.

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Stop Asking for Guidance 30:42

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When we face difficult circumstances, we may turn to many different sources for guidance, but God longs to be the constant guide of our lives. Pastor Daniel teaches us that when we lean into a deep relationship with the Lord, and look to Him for guidance, we will learn to hear Him and live the full life He has designed for us.…

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Ingredients for a Breakthrough 36:28

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Breakthrough is defined as a sudden advancement that is given by divine enablement. Pastor Daniel uses the story of David to illustrate how through intimacy and faith in God, we can raise our expectations for a breakthrough only God can provide.

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Reframe It 31:53

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This year, there will undoubtedly be unexpected moments that require reframing. Pastor Daniel uses the story of Paul to illustrate that when our confidence is in Christ, we have the power to reframe our circumstances in joy.

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Restrict & Admit 33:59

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The Bible teaches us that above all else, we need to guard our hearts. Pastor Daniel teaches us that what we input into our lives directly impacts our output, so we need to admit godly influence while restricting the negative voices of the world.

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Choose Your Passion 36:06

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As the new year begins, many of us have goals we want to achieve, but what comes first, commitment or passion? Pastor Daniel teaches us that we have the power to choose our passions, and when we align our passions with Christ’s we can have our best year yet!

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What to do with Good News 30:00

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Good news is meant to be shared. When the shepherds heard the Good News that Jesus, the Messiah, was born to be their Savior, they spread the news to many others. Pastor Daniel shared what to do with the Good News, which is personal, not private, and powerful. The Good News will change your life and the life of others.…

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Where to Find Joy 34:25

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In the search for joy, it is never found in perfection or control, but rather in surrender to Jesus. Pastor Daniel shows us how true is found in Jesus through surrender, freedom, and relationship.

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Comfort in Discomfort 33:08

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Life brings discomfort, but God promises His people comfort in the midst of their struggles. Berchman Paul shows us that because of who Jesus is, we can trust that everything we experience will be for our good and for His glory.

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The Power of Words 35:45

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The Bible says that the power of life and death is in the tongue. Pastor Daniel teaches us just how powerful our words are, and how speaking words of life has the power to transform hearts.

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Waste or Worship? 36:34

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God calls us to give cheerfully and not reluctantly or under compulsion. Pastor Daniel uses the story of Mary breaking her jar as a sacrifice to Jesus to illustrate the beauty that comes from giving our very best to God.

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The Pattern of a Promise 26:23

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