The Intersection with Dr. J + Friends

In this episode of The Intersection, Dr. J sits interviews Paul Taylor, Director of Unify at TBC and Co-Founder of the Bay Area Center for Faith, Work & Tech, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it means to follow Jesus at the crossroads of faith, work, and technology in Silicon Valley and beyond. Together, they explore how the post-COVID landscape has created surprising openness to Christianity in the Bay Area, the need for church unity, and the challenges and opportunities of being a Christian in one of the most innovative and secular regions of the world.

From exilic discipleship—embracing life as exiles in a pluralistic culture—to the way work shapes our personal identity and mission, Paul highlights how Christians can faithfully engage the workplace as culture makers and image bearers of God. The discussion also turns to technology, including AI, and its role in extending human capabilities, shaping society, and embedding values that demand careful discernment from people of faith.

While “revival” may not be the best word for what’s happening in the Bay Area, Paul points to signs of spiritual awakening, where the gospel is taking root in unexpected ways. With a blend of theological reflection, cultural analysis, and practical insight, this episode offers a hopeful vision of how the church can engage the future—not by retreating, but by stepping into the spaces where faith, work, and technology converge.

If you’re looking for a conversation that connects theology to real-world challenges in the workplace and beyond, this episode provides wisdom for navigating cultural change, encouragement for living faithfully in exile, and a reminder that God’s work often advances in surprising ways.