At a vibrant presentation of the Latino Media Summit during the international Christian media convention of National Religious Broadcasters 2026, author and mentor Sonia González Boysen called on Christian communicators to connect with the source of their message.
She emphasized the need to operate under “delegated authority” in order to create real impact in society.
González distinguished between simply transmitting data and truly communicating a message of purpose and meaning.
“I did not come to inform you; I came to transform your communication,” she said. She warned that communicators can become timid or hesitant when facing high-pressure situations such as public speaking or media appearances, which can reduce their effectiveness.
The solution, she explained, does not rest in knowledge alone. “Authority is not based on how much I know. I do know a lot, but that is not authority.” True authority, she said, comes from spiritual conviction and intimacy with God. She encouraged attendees to “wake up with the Word” so they can communicate with confidence and purpose.
González also addressed the use of modern technology and warned against overreliance on artificial intelligence.
“Are you going to keep using ChatGPT and asking it to tell you what to do?” she said. While acknowledging that digital tools contain useful information, she stressed that they cannot replace spiritual insight or personal responsibility.
“ChatGPT contains very good data, but I would not have brought you a revelation; I would have brought you artificial intelligence,” she said, emphasizing that authority is a divine responsibility that no tool can replicate.
Using the biblical analogy of dry bones, González compared the current state of society to the valley described in the book of Ezekiel. “Dry bones are what we see today in the news and in the media,” she said, lamenting the need for messages that inspire renewal and hope.
She urged Christian communicators to speak with authority and purpose, emphasizing that information alone is insufficient.
“You have been given authority,” she said. “Authority is delegated.” She concluded by encouraging attendees to use their platforms to inspire transformation and positive change.
“You have all the authority; God has said it today: I have the authority, and authority is delegated,” she said, leaving a message of spiritual empowerment at the convention.
Originally published by Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.
