In episode 8 of Awakened, Fr. Nareg Terterian explores a powerful and timely question: Can AI deceive us, and how do we discern what is real? Drawing from personal experience, cultural observations, and spiritual insight, he reflects on the overwhelming flood of information in today’s digital age and how it shapes our minds, hearts, and sense of truth. From the dangers of distorted media and dopamine-driven consumption to the deeper issue of identity, Fr. Nareg invites us to ask a more important question: Who are we, and what is forming us? At the heart of this episode is a return to our baptismal identity, the foundation of who we are as children of God. Baptism is not simply a past event or cultural tradition, but a living reality that calls us into a life of faith, practice, and transformation. Through spiritual reflection and pastoral insight, this episode challenges us to reclaim that identity and live it intentionally. Fr. Nareg also reflects on the profound encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well in the Gospel of John, revealing how Christ meets us in our brokenness, offers us living water, and transforms our lives. Her story becomes a mirror for our own, reminding us that no past defines us and that every encounter with Christ has the power to renew us. As we journey through times of confusion, distraction, and spiritual numbness, this episode is a call to awaken, to discern truth, to live our faith, and to rediscover who we truly are in Christ. If this message speaks to you, share it with others and invite them to live a more meaningful life.
