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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 mathematical concepts that power 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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Transfigured - Rev. Chad Herring 25:10

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Our lives are a collection of mountain-top experiences and moments in valleys. At the midpoint of his public ministry, Jesus has a literal mountain-top experience. When his disciples suggest that they stay on the mountain, Jesus leads them back down because they cannot stay there. This is an important learning for us, too. As wonderful as these experiences are, we cannot stay there. We must travel back down to the valley. Our scripture reading is Luke 9:28-36. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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I Believe in the Holy Ghost - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 22:09

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I Believe in Jesus Christ - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 21:49

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In the early years of the church, Christians struggled with what to believe. Several controversies arose over whether Jesus Christ was truly the son of God and what his death and resurrection meant. Around 180 C.E., Christians developed an early form of the Apostles’ Creed to refute some of these controversies and to clearly state what we believe. When people sought to join the church, they recited this creed as their statement of faith at their baptism. While the creed is one of the earliest expressions of Christianity, it still holds great meaning and power for our lives today. Today's scripture reading is Colossians 1:15-20: "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation, for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created." Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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I Believe in God the Father Almighty - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 19:07

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In the early years of the church, Christians struggled with what to believe. Several controversies arose over whether Jesus Christ was truly the son of God and what his death and resurrection meant. Around 180 C.E., Christians developed an early form of the Apostles’ Creed to refute some of these controversies and to clearly state what we believe. When people sought to join the church, they recited this creed as their statement of faith at their baptism. While the creed is one of the earliest expressions of Christianity, it still holds great meaning and power for our lives today. Today's scripture reading is Isaiah 40:21-31. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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By Sharing, All Are Fed - Rev. Anna Owens 19:55

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Rev. Anna Owens discusses Jesus' "Sermon on the Plain" from the Gospel of Luke, which is very similar to his "Sermon on the Mount" from the Gospel of Matthew. Our scripture reading today is Luke 6:17-26. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Growing in Wisdom and Years: Jesus the Adolescent - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 21:40

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In the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, we have many stories about the public ministry of Jesus. We know of his teaching and preaching and miracles. We know of his last supper, washing his disciples’ feet, and his arrest, torture and crucifixion. We know of his resurrection from the dead and his encounters with his disciples and his ascension. But we know precious little about his life as a child and young person. In these Sundays following Christmas, Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka will explore three stories about Jesus the baby, the boy, and the adolescent. Today, we learn about Jesus the adolescent from Luke 2:41-52: "Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. And when he was 12 years old, they went up as usual for the festival." Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Growing in Wisdom and Years: Jesus the Boy - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 21:36

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In the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, we have many stories about the public ministry of Jesus. We know of his teaching and preaching and miracles. We know of his last supper, washing his disciples’ feet, and his arrest, torture and crucifixion. We know of his resurrection from the dead and his encounters with his disciples and his ascension. But we know precious little about his life as a child and young person. In these Sundays following Christmas, we will explore three stories about Jesus the baby, the boy, and the adolescent. Today, we hear about Jesus the boy. Our scripture readings are Matthew 2:13-23 and the Infancy Gospel of Thomas 2. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Growing in Wisdom and Years: Jesus the Baby - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 27:13

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In the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, we have many stories about the public ministry of Jesus. We know of his teaching and preaching and miracles. We know of his last supper, washing his disciples’ feet, and his arrest, torture and crucifixion. We know of his resurrection from the dead and his encounters with his disciples and his ascension. But we know precious little about his life as a child and young person. In these Sundays following Christmas, we will explore three stories about Jesus the baby, the boy, and the adolescent. Today, we hear about Jesus the baby: "When the eighth day came, it was time to circumcise the child, and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb." Our scripture reading is Luke 2:21-40. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Of This Gospel I Have Become a Servant - Rev. Alice Whitson 19:16

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"Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God’s grace that was given me by the working of his power." (Ephesians 3:7) "When it is time to know it, you will know it." That was a refrain Alice Whitson recalls her Greek professor using during seminary and that wisdom has shown up in her own life over and over. God's love and grace and forgiveness for God's people can be like that: When we need to know it, we will know it. Today's scripture was Matthew 2:1-12. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Sitting Among the Teachers - Rev. Maggie Johnson Phillips 17:15

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“After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers” (Luke 2:46-47). Today's scripture reading is Luke 2:41-52. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Waiting for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 20:24

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“But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” —Matthew 24:36. The season of Advent is a time of anticipation and waiting. Advent comes from the Latin “adventus” which means “coming” or “arrival.” In Advent, we wait for the birth of the Christ child. Yet theologians talk about three advents: the birth of Jesus at Christmas, the arrival of the Holy Spirit, and the second coming of Jesus. We will explore these three advents even as we wait to celebrate the baby born in Bethlehem. Today's scripture reading is Matthew 24:36-44. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Full Service of Worship and Morning Stars Children's Musical 1:09:01

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Today, Morning Stars Children's Music proudly presents our annual Christmas musical. “Arrest These Merry Gentlemen!” is a wild and crazy show telling the story of a band of unruly shepherds and angels. Are they disturbing the peace or simply spreading good news? Our scripture reading today is Luke 2:1-14. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Waiting for the Coming of the Holy Spirit - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 18:16

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The season of Advent is a time of anticipation and waiting. Advent comes from the Latin “adventus” which means “coming” or “arrival.” In Advent, we wait for the birth of the Christ child. Yet theologians talk about three advents: the birth of Jesus at Christmas, the arrival of the Holy Spirit, and the second coming of Jesus. We will explore these three advents even as we wait to celebrate the baby born in Bethlehem. Our scripture reading today is Acts 1:4-8. While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “...For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” —Acts 1:4-5 Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Waiting for the Birth of Jesus - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 18:16

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The season of Advent is a time of anticipation and waiting. Advent comes from the Latin “adventus” which means “coming” or “arrival.” In Advent, we wait for the birth of the Christ child. Yet theologians talk about three advents: the birth of Jesus at Christmas, the arrival of the Holy Spirit, and the second coming of Jesus. We will explore these three advents even as we wait to celebrate the baby born in Bethlehem. Today's scripture reading is Luke 1:46-55. Support the show Contact Village Presbyterian Church villagepres.org communications@villagepres.org 913-262-4200 Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.org Facebook @villagepres Instagram @villagepreschurch YouTube @villagepresbyterianchurch To join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving…

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Healing Through Gifts of Money - Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka 19:42

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