Kids, AI Chatbots & the Gospel | Child Evangelism Fellowship
Fred Pry of Child Evangelism Fellowship joins Rob Stoddard to discuss AI chatbots, kids' safety, and the hope only the gospel gives.
In this episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, Fred Pry — a second-career missionary with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) — shares how CEF has spent 88 years reaching children around the world with the gospel through Good News Clubs, Five Day Clubs, Christmas Party Clubs (which reached over 12.5 million kids worldwide this past Christmas), summer camps, and a growing "Children Reaching Children" peer evangelism ministry.
Fred also opens up about CEF's ministry to military children on 33 U.S. bases, and how CEF adapted after COVID to reach kids where they already are: on a screen. That includes CEF's free, ad-free video platform, the CEF Unite channel.
Rob and Fred don't shy away from the harder topics facing families today — including the rise of AI chatbots and AI "companions," and the real dangers these tools pose to kids searching for connection and advice. They talk through recent cases where AI gave children harmful responses during moments of crisis, and why real relationships — and the real hope found in Christ — can't be replaced by artificial ones.
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, pastor, or just curious about ministries doing meaningful work with kids, this conversation is a powerful reminder that even in an increasingly digital world, children can be bold witnesses for the gospel — and hope is never out of reach.
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⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Two kids lead 3 police officers to Christ
00:59 Meet Fred Pry & Child Evangelism Fellowship
01:23 From 25 years in business to full-time missions
02:59 CEF's 88-year history
03:42 The "seven highways": Good News Clubs & more
04:04 Christmas Party Clubs reach 12.5 million kids
05:17 Summer & international camps
05:41 Children Reaching Children: kids evangelizing kids
06:04 The police officer story, in full
07:22 Ministry to military children
09:04 Adapting ministry for the digital generation
10:03 Free gospel content on the CEF Unite channel
11:44 The rise of AI chatbots & hidden risks for kids
12:53 When AI gave kids harmful advice in crisis moments
13:54 Rising youth suicide and the loss of hope
14:32 "Jesus is the answer"
14:47 How to connect with CEF
16:03 Closing thoughts
🔗 LEARN MORE
Child Evangelism Fellowship: https://www.cefonline.com
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