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Is Your End-Times Theology Shaping Your AI Policy?

Release Date: 06/09/2025

AI & Spirituality

AI just created its own religion and its growing faster than most churches! If you’d like to learn more, Drew unpacks this fascinating topic with greater clarity and nuance, along with a few practical takeaways, in the extended version on his Drew Dickens @ Substack channel. You can find the link in the description. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you there.

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AI & Spirituality

If you’d like to learn more, Drew unpacks this fascinating topic with greater clarity and nuance, along with a few practical takeaways, in the extended version on his Drew Dickens @ Substack channel. You can find the link in the description. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you there.

Frictionless Faith: The AI Ouija Board

AI & Spirituality

What if the greatest threat AI poses isn't its power, but its convenience? This episode explores how emerging technology reshapes the human soul by examines our ancient thirst for "frictionless" shortcuts—from Babel to modern algorithms . This episode challenges all believers to navigate digital efficiency while reclaiming the sacred "friction" of real presence and formation .

Human Hallucination

AI & Spirituality

Why do we feel a secret sigh of relief when we catch AI making a mistake? In this episode, we will explore how the term "AI hallucination" serves as a social weapon to defend human exceptionalism. Discover why AI errors are actually high-resolution mirrors of our own fallible minds and an invitation to humility. https://drewdickens.substack.com/p/human-hallucination

2025 AI Overview: The AI News That Most Altered Our Soul

AI & Spirituality

Are we seeking wisdom from Scripture or a server? Unpack 2025’s top five breakthroughs and discover a roadmap to reclaim human presence in a synthetic age. As agentic AI and reasoning models redefine "truth," how do pastors in the pulpit shepherd a flock that talks to bots more than God? How do those in the pew begin to view an algorithm response as more certain than the whisper of the Holy Spirit?

#3 THREAT: The Invisible Spiritual Director

AI & Spirituality

What if the quietest force shaping your faith isn’t a pastor but an algorithm? Explore how unseen digital patterns disciple the soul and discover how to reclaim wisdom, presence, and spiritual depth in an AI shaped world.

#2 THREAT: Digital Gnosticism. When Embodiment Is Replaced

AI & Spirituality

What happens when people begin mistaking digital intimacy for true fellowship? This episode explores the rising pull of AI mediated spirituality, where synthetic empathy starts replacing embodied community. Drawing on fresh research and pastoral realities, we uncover why incarnation still anchors Christian formation and offer practical steps for guiding congregations back toward shared presence, mutuality, and real human connection.

#1 THREAT: The Erosion of Religious Authority and Trust

AI & Spirituality

What happens when the tools that speed our work begin to shape our souls? This episode explores how AI can renew imagination without replacing the presence that gives ministry its authority, inviting leaders to integrate technology through prayer, humility, and embodied connection. Hence, their words remain Spirit-led rather than algorithm-driven.

Drew's Interview on the "Cause & Effect Podcast"

AI & Spirituality

"Navigating Technology And AI With Wisdom" In this thought-provoking episode of the dives into the fascinating and complex world of artificial intelligence with guest Drew Dickens. With over 25 years of ministry experience and a deep focus on the intersection of AI and spirituality, Drew brings a unique perspective on how AI is shaping our lives, our faith, and our organizations. Together, they explore the practical applications of AI, its ethical implications, and how believers can navigate this rapidly evolving technology with wisdom and intentionality. Whether you’re a leader seeking to...

AI Erotica: 🌙 The Illusion of Connection

AI & Spirituality

When AI offers comfort, are we truly connected—or just comforted by code? This week OpenAI announced that they will soon start to allow "erotic" conversations on their ChatGPT platform. This podcast episode is a reflection explores the hidden spiritual hunger behind digital companionship, inviting you to pause, breathe, and rediscover the sacred presence that no algorithm can replace. 💫 Patreon Transcript - CONTACT Website-Contact | Patreon | Mobile apps | Apple | Android | Podcast | Links | Book | AI LANGUAGE MODELS ChatGPT...

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What if your deepest beliefs about the end times are secretly controlling how you feel about artificial intelligence?

This mind-blowing episode reveals how three ancient Christian views of prophecy drive today's AI debates—from Silicon Valley accelerationists to doomsday moratorium advocates. Discover which eschatological camp you're in and why it matters for humanity's technological future.

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