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...
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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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Why the Future of AI Has a Body
AI & Spirituality
If artificial intelligence gains a body, will it understand what it means to be human? This episode explores the rise of embodied AI — machines that move, touch, and act — through a spiritual lens. Discover how robotics reawakens ancient questions about incarnation, moral choice, and what it truly means to bear the image of God. Patreon Transcript - CONTACT Website-Contact | Patreon | Mobile apps | Apple | Android | Podcast | Links | Book | AI LANGUAGE MODELS ChatGPT (OpenAI) | Grok (X-AI) | Gemini (Google) | ...
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Will Machines Ever Inhabit Wisdom?
AI & Spirituality
Can artificial intelligence ever become truly wise—or will it only ever mimic meaning without living it? In this episode, inspired by Dr. John Vervaeke’s What AI Can Never Be, we explore why wisdom demands embodiment, consciousness, and care—and how rediscovering these human gifts might guide the future of faith and technology. Patreon Transcript - CONTACT Website-Contact | Patreon | Mobile apps | Apple | Android | Podcast | Links | Book | AI LANGUAGE MODELS ChatGPT (OpenAI) | Grok (X-AI) | Gemini (Google) | ...
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Holy Slowness vs. AI’s Fast Temptation
AI & Spirituality
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Can AI Replicate Sacred Consciousness?
AI & Spirituality
What makes consciousness sacred—and can AI ever share in it? This episode explores how churches wrestle with AI “awareness,” why your God-breathed consciousness is unique, and the ethical dangers of confusing silicon mimicry with the soul’s sacred spark. Patreon Transcript - CONTACT Website-Contact | Patreon | Mobile apps | Apple | Android | Podcast | Links | Book | AI LANGUAGE MODELS ChatGPT (OpenAI) | Grok (X-AI) | Gemini (Google) | Claude (Anthropic) | Perplexity |
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Drowning in AI Slop: Finding Meaning Beyond Algorithms
AI & Spirituality
What happens when AI floods the world with endless podcasts but little meaning? In this episode, we uncover the “AI slopocalypse,” exploring how faith communities, personal spirituality, and ethics can help us discern truth from noise—and why authentic voices still matter more than algorithmic abundance. Patreon Transcript - CONTACT Website-Contact | Patreon | Mobile apps | Apple | Android | Podcast | Links | Book | AI LANGUAGE MODELS ChatGPT (OpenAI) | Grok (X-AI) | Gemini (Google) | Claude (Anthropic)...
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When AI Feels Alive: Faith’s Greatest Test
AI & Spirituality
What happens when AI seems alive? 🤖 This episode unpacks the rise of Seemingly Conscious AI—how it’s reshaping churches, personal faith, and ethics. Discover the risks of digital idolatry, the hope of wise discernment, and why only God—not code—breathes true life into the soul. Patreon Transcript - CONTACT Website-Contact | Patreon | Mobile apps | Apple | Android | Podcast | Links | Book | AI LANGUAGE MODELS ChatGPT (OpenAI) | Grok (X-AI) | Gemini (Google) | Claude (Anthropic) | Perplexity | ...
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When the Church Stays Silent, Algorithms Speak Louder
AI & Spirituality
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we live, work, and even worship—yet many churches remain silent. Is AI just another distraction, or a threat to the church’s survival? More importantly, what does this silence mean for your faith today? Are we surrendering the prophetic voice to Silicon Valley? Patreon Transcript - CONTACT Website-Contact | Patreon | Mobile apps | Apple | Android | Podcast | Links | Book | AI LANGUAGE MODELS ChatGPT (OpenAI) | Grok (X-AI) | Gemini (Google) | Claude (Anthropic) | ...
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Has AI Hijacked Our Prophetic Imagination Already?
AI & Spirituality
What if your view of end-times prophecy is shaping how you see artificial intelligence? From Silicon Valley’s digital salvation myths to churches staying silent on AI, this episode dives deep into prophetic imagination, personal discipleship, and ethical discernment. Discover why the real danger isn’t AI becoming God—but us treating it like one. Patreon Transcript - CONTACT Website-Contact | Patreon | Mobile apps | Apple | Android | Podcast | Links | Book | AI LANGUAGE MODELS ChatGPT (OpenAI) | Grok (X-AI) | ...
info_outlineWhat happens when pastors can’t speak the language of AI? In this episode, we expose the tech illiteracy gap in church leadership—and why it matters for your faith. Discover how leaders, congregations, and you can engage AI with biblical wisdom, cultural intelligence, and pastoral courage. Don’t let secular voices dominate the digital future.
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Website-Contact | https://drewdickens.com/
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Podcast | https://encounteringpeace.libsyn.com/
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Book | https://a.co/d/fCZwqyo
AI LANGUAGE MODELS
ChatGPT (OpenAI) | https://openai.com/
Grok (X-AI) | https://x.ai/
Gemini (Google) | https://gemini.google.com/
Claude (Anthropic) | https://claude.ai/
Perplexity | https://www.perplexity.ai/