Belief in the Future

DZ Kalman

Booking Overview

This is an interview podcast focused on the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, religion, and philosophy, typically featuring scholars, authors, religious educators, and specialized practitioners. Credible pitches include academic experts, authors, religious leaders, and researchers addressing AI ethics, religious leadership, technology’s social effects, or the history of information revolutions; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need established subject-matter expertise and a strong connection to the topic.

Metrics

Episodes: 29

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 9 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

belief@sabbathmode.xyz

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Host

DZ Kalman - Host examining the relationship between technology and religion, including how artificial intelligence affects religious life, authority, ethics, and human relationships.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Academic, authorial, religious-education, institutional, or specialized professional expertise connecting technology with religion, philosophy, ethics, or social change.

Required Achievements:

Published books or articles on the relevant subject, Academic or institutional leadership in religion, technology, or related fields, Research leadership or participation in established initiatives, Professional expertise in death, religious education, libraries, or philosophy

Recent Guest Discussions

Dustin Atlas - Martin Buber, Philosophy, Relationships With Artificial Intelligence, And Relationships With Animals And Objects.

Sara Wolkenfeld - Artificial Intelligence And Women’s Religious Leadership, Based On Her Recent Article.

Alex Sarkissian - Artificial Intelligence, Dying, Death, Fear Of Loss, And How Mortality Influences Technology Development.

David Wingate - How Artificial Intelligence Portrays Religion And How AI Models Treat Different Religious Traditions.

Michelle Margolis - The Printing Press, Religion, Authority, Censorship, Misinformation, Expertise, Trust, And Lessons For The Age Of Artificial Intelligence.

Recent Topics

Technology, Religion, Artificial Intelligence, Religious Leadership, Philosophy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Belief in the Future

Teaching priests how to fix AI

October 09, 2026

If you want to have an impact in the world of AI, you need to speak the language of code. That's getting easier, but it's still not easy. And it puts religious leaders at a disadvantage. But what if you taught religious leaders how to speak this language? That's the subject of this episode with Nina Lutz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it better to love a cat or a robot? (w/ Dustin Atlas)

September 24, 2026

When we talk about relationships with AI, we often focus on whether these machines are alive or sentient. But life and sentience aren't necessary for relationships; in fact, we often have deep relationships with objects and animals—and we often treat people like objects, too. There is a theory of relationship that understands this, and it's the one proposed by Martin Buber, author of "I and Thou" and many other works. In this episode we speak with Dustin Atlas about Buber and AI, author of ...

Is AI leapfrogging women in religious leadership?

September 03, 2026

AI conversations have a tendency to become so big that you can't really locate yourself within them. For this episode we're flipping the script and talking about a longstanding conversation into which AI has unexpectedly intruded: women's religious leadership. Sara Wolkenfeld is Chief Learning Officer at Sefaria. She joins the podcast to discuss her recent article. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frequently asked questions

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Belief in the Future

How do I get in touch with Belief in the Future?

Belief in the Future is hosted by DZ Kalman. Its publicly listed email is belief@sabbathmode.xyz. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Belief in the Future?

The publicly listed email for Belief in the Future: belief@sabbathmode.xyz.

How many listeners does Belief in the Future have?

Podseeker estimates Belief in the Future reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Belief in the Future?

Belief in the Future typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Academic, authorial, religious-education, institutional, or specialized professional expertise connecting technology with religion, philosophy, ethics, or social change. Common among recent guests: Published books or articles on the relevant subject; Academic or institutional leadership in religion, technology, or related fields; Research leadership or participation in established initiatives. Recent guests include Dustin Atlas, Sara Wolkenfeld, and Alex Sarkissian.

How hard is it to get booked on Belief in the Future?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Belief in the Future cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Religion, Artificial Intelligence, Religious Leadership, and Philosophy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

belief@sabbathmode.xyz

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