Author: Rod Benson

Theologian, researcher, teacher, writer, foodie, husband, dad. Works at Moore College.
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25 AI prompts for political speechwriters

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressing a media conference in Canberra in 2025. Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the practice of political communication. Political leaders, advisers, advocates and speechwriters use AI to research issues, analyse evidence, test arguments, explore alternative formulations, anticipate criticism and refine speeches for public delivery. Mastery of cutting-edge communications technology …

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Public Speaking in the Age of AI (Part 4)

Formation, agency and public communication Artificial intelligence is here to stay, and that is both good and bad news for the wordsmiths among us. On one hand, generative AI can strengthen preaching and public communication when it serves as a critical partner to established human competence. On the other hand, reliance on AI as a …

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Public Speaking in the Age of AI (Part 3)

When AI becomes a crutch Generative artificial intelligence offers remarkable possibilities for preaching, speechwriting and other forms of public communication. It can assist with research, summarise complex material, propose structures, identify weaknesses in arguments, generate counterarguments, suggest illustrations and improve prose. Used judiciously, it can function as research assistant, editor, interlocutor and critic.  Risks for …

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Morning prayer for Wednesday 19 August 2026

Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world. Good morning, Holy Spirit.We worship you, sanctifier of the people …

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Faith, cultural diversity and the common good

Australia has never been a monoculture. Long before European settlement, the continent was home to many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and languages. At the time of colonisation, about 250 distinct Indigenous languages were spoken, many with multiple dialects. Since 1788, successive migrations have added further layers of ethnic, cultural and religious diversity. …

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