A new wave of apps is attempting to create a hotline to heaven for users who are interested in strengthening their religious faith. The app Text With Jesus uses artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer spiritual guidance to users who are looking to connect with a higher power. Text with Jesus is part of a rising trend of faith-based digital technologies that Axios calls a "digital awakening" and it's in good company with apps such as bible.ai and desktop options like EpiscoBot. Smartphone apps certainly offer users a convenient way to deepen their faith, but some critics have expressed concern about the convergence of religion and Al. The trend comes as nearly 30% of Americans report that they have no religious affiliation, according to the Pew Research Center. Earlier this year, former president of LifeWay Christian Resources Thom S. Rainer also told the Baptist Courier that 15,000 churches could shut down in 2025. On Nov. 13, NBC’s Anne Thompson stopped by Studio 1A to share more information about the emerging trend and her experience of texting with Jesus. Here's everything she shared. What is Text With Jesus? Text With Jesus offers users an interactive experience with a religious deity. In other words, users can text questions to Jesus and get a response. (Premium users can also converse with Satan.)