In the new episode of the Yale Divinity School podcast, Yale School of Management alum Bryan Enriquez ‘21 M.B.A. discusses his work launching Hallow, which has become the most-downloaded prayer app in the world. In an interview with series host Emily Judd ‘19 M.A.R., Enriquez explains his view that technology and artificial intelligence can be good for religion and religious practice, and he responds to critics who say that the marketing of Hallow commercializes faith.
Listen to the Quadcast on SoundCloud.
“Technology is really a way to meet people where they are and help them deepen their relationship with God,” Enriquez says. While acknowledging problems with the internet, he adds, “I do think it has this tremendous power to connect people. The question is how do we meet people where they are. People are on their phones, their iPads, their laptops, and their computers.”
The YDS Quadcast is hosted by Emily Judd ‘19 M.A.R., who is Senior Communications Specialist at the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, an international humanitarian organization supported by Pope Francis, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, and the leadership of the United Arab Emirates. She previously worked as a journalist in the Middle East.
March 4, 2025