We affirm that human beings are formed relationally, emotionally, and spiritually. True flourishing requires integration of the whole person. Formation attends to who we are becoming, not merely what we produce.
Human Formation in the Age of AI
Reclaiming What It Means to Be Human – Together
At a time when technology is reshaping how people relate, feel, and form meaning, the Center for Human Formation brings together leaders and scholars committed to a deeper vision of humanity.
We partner with trusted voices in spiritual formation, trauma-informed care, and Christian leadership to develop research, training, and resources that strengthen relational, emotional, and spiritual intelligence—so communities can flourish with wisdom, presence, and hope.
Our Values
We value human wholeness.
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We value presence over performance.
We prioritize embodied presence, attentiveness, and faithfulness over speed, efficiency, and output. In a culture driven by productivity and immediacy, we commit to a slow, relational approach to formation.
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We value intentional formation.
We believe formation is always occurring—whether guided or not. We choose intentional, reflective, and communal pathways of formation rather than allowing technology or culture to shape us by default.
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We value trauma-aware compassion.
We honor the realities of trauma, addiction, and wounded attachment without reducing people to diagnoses. Our work is marked by empathy, dignity, and practices that foster safety, agency, and restoration.
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We value Christian contemplative practices.
We are rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition, drawing from ancient practices that cultivate discernment, humility, and love. These practices form resilient, attentive lives capable of faithful engagement in the modern world.
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We value relational responsibility.
We believe formation is never private. Growth in relational, emotional, and spiritual intelligence carries responsibility for how we love, lead, and live for the sake of others.
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We value hopeful discernment.
We engage technology—including artificial intelligence—with neither fear nor naïveté. We practice hopeful, ethical discernment, seeking wisdom that preserves human dignity and deepens our capacity for love and connection.
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Everything you need to know
What exactly is Tether?
Tether is a SaaS platform designed to help teams build stronger connections through real-time collaboration, guided team-building exercises, and meaningful rituals. It keeps everyone aligned and engaged, whether working remotely or in person.
How does Tether improve team collaboration?
Tether provides tools for real-time communication, shared rituals, and structured team-building activities. By integrating these into daily workflows, Tether ensures teams stay in sync, feel connected, and work together more effectively.
Can Tether work with remote or hybrid teams?
Absolutely. Tether is designed with flexibility in mind, making it ideal for remote, hybrid, and in-office teams. The platform helps bridge distance by creating shared experiences that keep people engaged no matter where they’re working from.
What makes Tether different from other collaboration tools?
Unlike standard productivity tools, Tether focuses on strengthening human connection. It combines collaboration features with rituals and team-building practices that nurture culture, trust, and alignment—not just task management.
Does Tether integrate with the tools we already use?
Yes. Tether is designed to fit seamlessly into your existing workflow. It integrates with popular workplace tools so your team can stay connected without adding extra complexity.
The Challenge
The Center for Human Formation exists to safeguard and cultivate what it means to be human in an age of artificial intelligence.
Our Team
We are an interdisciplinary team committed to the work of human formation—relationally, emotionally, and spiritually—in a rapidly changing world. Our work is rooted in Christian contemplative tradition and informed by theology, psychology, and trauma-aware care.
Each member of our team brings distinct experience and expertise, united by a shared commitment to cultivating wholeness for the sake of others. Our work reflects a conviction that becoming human is not automatic—it is intentional, relational, and sacred.
Chrissy Lynn Leahy is the founder of the Center for Human Formation, a formation-focused initiative devoted to safeguarding and cultivating what it means to be human in a rapidly accelerating technological age. Her work centers on the belief that while technology is reshaping behavior, human formation—relational, emotional, and spiritual—must be intentionally cultivated if individuals and communities are to flourish.
Chrissy Lynn brings together Christian contemplative spirituality, attachment theory, and trauma-aware practices to support deep, sustainable formation. She is the creator of the ResQ™ Framework, an integrative model that addresses Relational, Emotional, and Spiritual Intelligence as interdependent capacities essential for human maturity, resilience, and connection.
She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Leadership, with a concentration in Trauma and Theology, and her research explores how spiritual formation can serve as a formative response to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Chrissy has spent years working with ministry leaders, recovery communities, and formation practitioners, helping them move beyond performance-driven spirituality into lives shaped by presence, intention, and love.
Chrissy Lynn’s work is grounded in the Christian contemplative tradition and oriented toward the flourishing of individuals, leaders, and communities—for the sake of others.
Michael Leahy serves as Senior Fellow at the Center for Human Formation, where he focuses on raising awareness around addictive technologies, compulsive digital behaviors, and the formative impact of artificial intelligence on human desire, attachment, and intimacy.
A nationally recognized author, speaker, and expert in pornography and sexual addiction recovery, Michael is the author of five books published by Moody Publishing, including Porn Nation: Conquering America’s #1 Addiction. His work has been featured on ABC’s 20/20, The View, Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, as well as in The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. Across books, media, and live events, his message has reached an audience of over 100 million people worldwide.
Michael spent nearly a decade as one of Cru’s leading evangelistic speakers on college campuses, where his acclaimed Porn Nation and Exposed events combined education, personal testimony, and Gospel proclamation. These events reached more than 100,000 students on hundreds of campuses worldwide, with thousands responding in faith.
In addition to his public ministry, Michael has played a significant role in professional training and standards within the recovery field. He served for five years on the Board of the International Association of Certified Sexual Addiction Specialists (IACSAS), is a Certified Pastoral Sexual Addiction Specialist (CPSAS), and led the development of IACSAS’s pastoral care counselor certification program.
Michael is also a pioneer in the field of professional mentoring as a recovery-adjacent model of care. Through BraveHearts’ Launch Your Mentoring Ministry™ program, he has helped train and certify hundreds of men and women as Certified Professional Mentors™, many of whom now serve individuals and families navigating sexual addiction and betrayal trauma.
At the Center for Human Formation, Michael brings decades of frontline experience addressing addictive behaviors to the emerging conversation around AI-driven compulsivity and digital intimacy, helping faith communities and leaders discern healthier, more humane pathways forward.
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