The Great Read: When His Church Goes Dark, They Talk to His Digital Twin
To meet the growing needs of his congregation, Justin Lester created an A.I. duplicate of himself. Every day he sees more people using it.
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July 30, 2026, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time

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When His Church Goes Dark, They Talk to His Digital Twin

To meet the growing needs of his congregation, Justin Lester created an A.I. duplicate of himself. Every day he sees more people using it.

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