The Depositum
Explore Catholic Theology through the lens of Artificial Intelligence. The Depositum synthesizes Sacred Scripture, dogmatic tradition, and historical commentaries to answer the deepest questions of the faith.
Recent Episodes
Transfiguration Meaning: A Vaccine for Spiritual Darkness
The Beatitudes: Heaven’s Non-Negotiable Profile
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Recent Blog Posts
AI vs. The Priesthood: Where We Draw the Line
As we launch The Depositum, it is critical to state exactly what this project is, and more importantly, what it is not.When people hear the phrase "AI Catholic Podcast," two reactions usually follow: fascination or deep concern. The concern is val…
Why The Depositum Uses Historical Texts
When listeners first encounter The Depositum, a question almost always surfaces from those with a background in theology:"Why are you ignoring the last 500 years of the Church? Why use the Council of Trent and the Douay-Rheims instead of Vatican I…
The Heresy Guard: Building a Hallucination-Resistant AI
If you know anything about modern Artificial Intelligence, you know it has a fundamental flaw: it tends to "hallucinate." When an AI doesn't know an answer, it confidently invents one.In my day job as a Data Analytics Engineer, a hallucination is …
About the Host
Produced and directed by Michael Link, a data analytics engineer, the Depositum uses artificial intelligence to explore the depths of Catholic theology. Michael selects the foundational texts and theological topics, while two AI-generated hosts synthesize the material into a reverent, 5-minute audio experience.