<![CDATA[Growing In Greatness]]>Growing in Greatness is a podcast for people called to lead with both greatness and humility in a rapidly evolving world of AI. Co-hosted by Taylor Black and Ellen Twomey, the show explores how the classical virtues—especially humility and magnanimity—shape our work, our relationships, and our engagement with technology, especially Artificial Intelligence.

With a lens rooted in Catholic social teaching, each episode features thoughtful conversations about the ethical challenges and spiritual opportunities emerging in the fields of tech, AI, and modern work culture.

Growing in Greatness is a podcast for people called to lead with both greatness and humility in a rapidly evolving world of AI. Co-hosted by Taylor Black and Ellen Twomey, the show explores how the classical virtues—especially humility and magnanimity—shape our work, our relationships, schools and our engagement with technology, especially Artificial Intelligence.

With a lens rooted in Catholic social teaching, each episode features thoughtful conversations about the ethical challenges and spiritual opportunities emerging in the fields of tech, AI, and modern work culture.


]]>growingingreatnesspodcast.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:41:10 GMTThu, 01 Oct 2026 20:02:14 GMT60Ellen Twomey and Taylor Black<p><i><em>Growing in Greatness</em></i> is a podcast for people called to lead with both greatness and humility in a rapidly evolving world of AI. Co-hosted by Taylor Black and Ellen Twomey, the show explores how the classical virtues—especially <b><strong>humility</strong></b> and <b><strong>magnanimity</strong></b>—shape our work, our relationships, and our engagement with technology, especially Artificial Intelligence.</p><p>With a lens rooted in <b><strong>Catholic social teaching</strong></b>, each episode features thoughtful conversations about the ethical challenges and spiritual opportunities emerging in the fields of tech, AI, and modern work culture.</p><p><i><em>Growing in Greatness</em></i> is a podcast for people called to lead with both greatness and humility in a rapidly evolving world of AI. Co-hosted by Taylor Black and Ellen Twomey, the show explores how the classical virtues—especially <b><strong>humility</strong></b> and <b><strong>magnanimity</strong></b>—shape our work, our relationships, schools and our engagement with technology, especially Artificial Intelligence.</p><p>With a lens rooted in <b><strong>Catholic social teaching</strong></b>, each episode features thoughtful conversations about the ethical challenges and spiritual opportunities emerging in the fields of tech, AI, and modern work culture.</p><p><br /></p>episodicEllen Twomey and Taylor Blackellen@youaretechy.comno<![CDATA[Formation Not Training]]>As AI reshapes how we learn and work, how do we prepare for a future we can’t yet predict? Ellen Twomey and Taylor Black explore why formation of the whole person matters beyond technical training. Through a Catholic lens, they discuss education, the changing role of developers, and how families can use AI to strengthen learning while cultivating judgment, virtue, and a love of the good, the true, and the beautiful.

]]>0e99a95d-3466-4c1f-bfdf-e1a74f7b3761Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:42:58 GMT<p>As AI reshapes how we learn and work, how do we prepare for a future we can’t yet predict? Ellen Twomey and Taylor Black explore why formation of the whole person matters beyond technical training. Through a Catholic lens, they discuss education, the changing role of developers, and how families can use AI to strengthen learning while cultivating judgment, virtue, and a love of the good, the true, and the beautiful.</p>no00:44:517Formation Not Trainingfull<![CDATA[Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself]]>AI can help us move faster and do more, but how often do we pause to ask what it’s doing to us? In this episode, we share how we experiment with different tools and evaluate their usefulness, then turn that same scrutiny on ourselves. We talk about prayer, humility, leadership, and the temptation to get swept up in our own capabilities. With honest admissions and a little humor, we explore how to keep our work grounded in love for God and the people we serve.

]]>c514fb02-ce91-4eca-b685-e00643f6e8ecFri, 02 Oct 2026 02:38:26 GMT<p>AI can help us move faster and do more, but how often do we pause to ask what it’s doing to us? In this episode, we share how we experiment with different tools and evaluate their usefulness, then turn that same scrutiny on ourselves. We talk about prayer, humility, leadership, and the temptation to get swept up in our own capabilities. With honest admissions and a little humor, we explore how to keep our work grounded in love for God and the people we serve.</p>no00:35:466Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourselffull<![CDATA[SENT Summit Live: Should We Evangelization through AI?]]>Taylor Black and Ellen Twomey finally meet in person! Recorded together at the SENT Summit in Denver, this episode brings plenty of joy, a few tears, and a question close to their hearts: How can we use AI to evangelize? Together, they explore what technology might make possible for our parishes and communities, why human connection matters so deeply, and how even small digital habits can pull us away from one another. It’s a personal conversation about faith, friendship, commitment, and using these tools to bring people together.

]]>7ccd127d-57ff-4520-af50-ff69fbd7d4f9Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:06:14 GMT<p>Taylor Black and Ellen Twomey finally meet in person! Recorded together at the SENT Summit in Denver, this episode brings plenty of joy, a few tears, and a question close to their hearts: How can we use AI to evangelize? Together, they explore what technology might make possible for our parishes and communities, why human connection matters so deeply, and how even small digital habits can pull us away from one another. It’s a personal conversation about faith, friendship, commitment, and using these tools to bring people together.</p>no00:42:445SENT Summit Live: Should We Evangelization through AI?full<![CDATA[Magnifica Humanitas: Initial Reflection]]>What does our Catholic faith bring to the conversation about AI, and how can it guide the choices we make at home and at work? In our initial reflections on Magnifica Humanitas, we explore human dignity, the importance of real relationships, and our responsibility to help children develop judgment and find their own voices. With stories from parenting and building technology, we consider what it means to create with humility, keep God at the center, and protect the people entrusted to our care.

]]>cf1c22c4-3763-47a3-ab0b-05a82982ace9Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:22:56 GMT<p>What does our Catholic faith bring to the conversation about AI, and how can it guide the choices we make at home and at work? In our initial reflections on Magnifica Humanitas, we explore human dignity, the importance of real relationships, and our responsibility to help children develop judgment and find their own voices. With stories from parenting and building technology, we consider what it means to create with humility, keep God at the center, and protect the people entrusted to our care.</p>no00:34:344Magnifica Humanitas: Initial Reflectionfull<![CDATA[The Unrestricted Desire to Know]]>Have you ever loved someone so much that you couldn’t imagine running out of things to discover about them? That curiosity helps us explore a big idea: the unrestricted desire to know. Taylor Black and Ellen Twomey talk about our deeply human longing for truth, what education is meant to cultivate, and how AI can support—or short-circuit—our learning. From marriage and childhood wonder to practical ways of asking better questions, this conversation invites us to keep thinking, stay curious, and take ownership of what we believe.

]]>e50db4a1-ef36-40e4-a2e3-13d3e129e031Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:23:00 GMT<p>Have you ever loved someone so much that you couldn’t imagine running out of things to discover about them? That curiosity helps us explore a big idea: the unrestricted desire to know. Taylor Black and Ellen Twomey talk about our deeply human longing for truth, what education is meant to cultivate, and how AI can support—or short-circuit—our learning. From marriage and childhood wonder to practical ways of asking better questions, this conversation invites us to keep thinking, stay curious, and take ownership of what we believe.</p>no00:39:033The Unrestricted Desire to Knowfull<![CDATA[Is AI Evil]]>Is AI evil? It’s a question worth taking seriously, so we start by unpacking what evil actually means and what AI actually does. From a student asking for help with an essay to the choices developers build into their tools, we explore where human responsibility begins and why we can’t hand it over to a machine. Along the way, we talk about fear, discernment, and how to approach this powerful technology with both curiosity and a well-formed conscience.

]]>738d0fd7-9476-49f7-94d7-4532f4d3f2c3Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:40:14 GMT<p>Is AI evil? It’s a question worth taking seriously, so we start by unpacking what evil actually means and what AI actually does. From a student asking for help with an essay to the choices developers build into their tools, we explore where human responsibility begins and why we can’t hand it over to a machine. Along the way, we talk about fear, discernment, and how to approach this powerful technology with both curiosity and a well-formed conscience.</p>no00:42:102Is AI Evilfull<![CDATA[001 Growing In Greatness]]>What does it mean to grow in greatness in a world being reshaped by AI? In this first episode, hosts Taylor Black and Ellen Twomey share how a Catholic coding hackathon brought them together and sparked a conversation they couldn’t stop having. They talk about fear, work, parenting, and magnanimity—the virtue behind the podcast’s name. Join Taylor and Ellen as they explore how using technology thoughtfully can help us grow as people, serve others, and live our Catholic faith in the ordinary moments of everyday life.

]]>07c57aa2-43e3-428f-a91b-c93a73c0a99fThu, 01 Oct 2026 20:58:12 GMT<p>What does it mean to grow in greatness in a world being reshaped by AI? In this first episode, hosts Taylor Black and Ellen Twomey share how a Catholic coding hackathon brought them together and sparked a conversation they couldn’t stop having. They talk about fear, work, parenting, and magnanimity—the virtue behind the podcast’s name. Join Taylor and Ellen as they explore how using technology thoughtfully can help us grow as people, serve others, and live our Catholic faith in the ordinary moments of everyday life.</p>no00:32:151001 Growing In Greatnessfull