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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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Sunday Sermons from Big House Church

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Sunday Sermons from Big House Church

122 episodes

#Religion #Big House Church

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A Generous People | Matt Ruckel 32:21

9 days ago32:21

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Following a generous God means that we are called to be a generous people. Pulling from Scripture and personal testimonies, Pastor Matt Ruckel shows us how being generous brings life, light, and joy into our lives. How is the Lord asking you to be generous this week? Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach. Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.…

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A Generous God | Ian Thornton 38:32

16 days ago38:32

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Do you believe God is generous? Pastor Ian Thornton kicks off a new sermon series on generosity by teaching on the generous character of God. Reading out of Matthew 6, Pastor Ian shows us that when we began to behold the Father's generous nature, we begin to see and experience a life full of light. Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach. Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.…

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Ever Increasing Glory | Matt Ruckel 41:58

23 days ago41:58

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Pastor Matt unpacks part of 2 Corinthians 3 with us as he encourages us to behold the Lamb of God - Christ with unveiled faces. Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach. Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.…

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The Church is Growing Up | Andrew Ehrenzeller 24:57

30 days ago24:57

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Our dear friend Andrew Ehrenzeller blessed us with worship and a word from the heart to us this Sunday. With Romans 5:17 at the center of his message, Andrew inspires and encourages us to mature in Christ as His body by growing more in love with God. Andrew and his wife Mary Kat helped us launch our Virginia Beach location back in 2020 and now live in Florida with their beautiful family and serve alongside SoundWave community and host regular encounter meetings called Restore the Roar. We are so thankful for their pioneering spirit and their love for our community, the region, and the kingdom of God! Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach. Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.…

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The Heart Of Community | Steve Elliott 23:11

about a year ago23:11

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As we launch a new season of small groups, one of our elders, Steve Elliott, shares not on why or how we need community, but on the desire for community! Reflecting on the Apostle Paul and the book of Philippians, Steve notices how deeply tied Paul's heart was to this specific group of people. May your heart be encouraged to build deeper connections with your own community today! Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach. Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.…

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Outward | Adam Johnson 45:19

about a year ago45:19

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As we end our fast and sermon series, our youth pastor, Pastor Adam Johnson, teaches out of Nehemiah 1, and how Nehemiah's prayer reflects inward, upward, and outward prayer. With it Pastor Adam notices how Nehemiah's prayer ends with action and correlates that with the Father's desire for us act upon the love He's given us to reach the lost. Outward prayer is not only about praying for other people by yourself, but it's about demonstrating the power of the Gospel through evangelism. May we be a people who are eager to learn how to share the Gospel with those outside of our community! Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach. Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.…

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Outward | Worship Service @ New Life Deep Creek 2:01:35

about a year ago2:01:35

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Upward | Matt Ruckel 41:23

about a year ago41:23

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Have you noticed your spiritual hunger increase as you have set aside your physical hunger? On the second Sunday of our fast, Pastor Matt Ruckel teaches on different types of prayer that help cultivate intimacy with the Father. These various forms of prayer are meant to help us tap into a deeper level of connection and relationship with God, and maybe the Lord has a specific connection point for you and Him in this season. May we have open ears to hear how the Father wants to draw us in during this fast! Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach. Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.…

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Inward | Ian Thornton 38:22

about a year ago38:22

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Have you ever started praying, then suddenly stopped because you became distracted or you thought your prayers weren't good enough? On this first day of our 2025 fast, Pastor Ian Thornton teaches from Luke 18 about the things that will kill your prayer life, and the things that help it thrive. May we learn to shut out the things that are prayer killers, and press into the ways of Jesus that will call us deeper into prayer. Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach. Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.…

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Teach Us How to Pray | Ian Thornton 42:06

about a year ago42:06

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As we approach our annual January fast, Pastor Ian Thornton begins a new sermon series on the vision and theme for this fast, "Teach Us How To Pray." The heart of fasting, among other spiritual disciplines, is to step into an expression of love and worship towards God that is different than what is considered normal. As you prepare your heart for 21 days of fasting, begin to ask God how He wants you to engage with your whole body and expect Him to transform you in new and wonderful ways! Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach. Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.…

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LOVE | Matt Ruckel 44:12

about a year ago44:12

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On this final Sunday of Advent, Pastor Matt Ruckel takes us through a part of the Christmas story that perhaps we might have not seen before. Using scriptural references and a little bit of imagination, he tells us the story of Mary and Joseph at the Temple in Jerusalem 40 days after Jesus was born, focusing on the characters of Mary, Simeon, and Anna. May the Lord open your eyes to encounter Jesus in a new way as you celebrate him this Christmas! Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach. Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.…

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JOY | Matt Ruckel 46:00

about a year ago46:00

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In the third week of Advent, Pastor Matt teaches on the unstoppable joy that can only be found in knowing Jesus Christ. In our efforts to fulfill our own happiness, we become exhausted, disappointed, and dissatisfied but when we tap into the true source of joy, we find ourselves fully alive, no matter the circumstances of life. Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach. Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.…

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PEACE | Jacob Dyer 39:53

about a year ago39:53

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In a season that is beautiful yet stressful for many, peace can seem like an illusive thing. But the peace that God gives us, his Shalom, is meant to sustain us through the chaotic so that we can keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. Pastor Jacob Dyer teaches how we can tap into the peace of God this advent season and how we can bless others with it. Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach. Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.…

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HOPE | Steve Ruckel 33:44

about a year ago33:44

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Spiritual father of the house, Steve Ruckel, begins our advent season by teaching about biblical hope. Unlike worldly hope that fades away, biblical hope is based on the trustworthiness of the Lord, and it is often translated as "waiting" or "tense expectation". As we fix our eyes on Jesus this Christmas season, may our hope in him stand firm, believing in the promises God has for us. The video shared during the sermon from The Bible Project can be found and viewed here: https://youtu.be/4WYNBjJSYvE?si=EXMyjP2f97TM89WN Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach. Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.…

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Testimonies from Thailand | Joel Hill 33:50

about a year ago33:50