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AI Spirituality
"The AI & Spirituality Podcast" explores the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and human spirituality, examining how emerging AI technologies reshape religious practices, personal faith journeys, and ethical considerations. Through thoughtful discussion and real-world examples, this podcast helps listeners explore the latest advancements and navigate the profound implications of AI in their spiritual lives.
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October 28, 2025 • 50 mins
"Navigating Technology And AI With Wisdom"
In this thought-provoking episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, host Trent Dunham 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, t...
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October 21, 2025 • 14 mins
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. 💫
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October 14, 2025 • 13 mins
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.
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October 7, 2025 • 14 mins
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.
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September 30, 2025 • 16 mins
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September 23, 2025 • 21 mins
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.
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September 16, 2025 • 15 mins
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.
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September 9, 2025 • 20 mins
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.
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August 26, 2025 • 16 mins
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?
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August 19, 2025 • 16 mins
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.
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August 12, 2025 • 74 mins
This morning, I had the privilege of joining "Karl and Crew" on the Moody Radio Network's "Ask the Experts" week to discuss artificial intelligence from a Christian worldview. Drawing on my doctoral research, I explain AI's origins, ethical challenges, and real-world applications in areas like education, healthcare, and ministry. I received calls and emails from listeners seeking practical advice on engaging with AI responsibly, ma...
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August 12, 2025 • 17 mins
What 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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August 5, 2025 • 16 mins
"How do we live out our calling as God's image-bearers when machines can do more and more of what we thought made us special?"
The church has gone radio silent on AI while Silicon Valley reshapes what it means to be human. As machines master creativity, prediction, and decision-making, religious leaders avoid the hardest questions: What makes us uniquely created ...
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July 28, 2025 • 17 mins
What happens when the AI systems guiding our spiritual lives stop showing us how they think and hide their inner workings from us? Over 40 scientists from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic just issued an urgent warning: we're losing the ability to understand advanced AI reasoning. Explore how this transparency crisis will reshape religious institutions, personal faith journeys, and spiritual ethics forever.
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July 22, 2025 • 17 mins
What if artificial intelligence is secretly training us to forget how to make decisions that require faith? In this eye-opening episode, we explore the fascinating collision between AI's perfect logical resolution and Christianity's messy, grace-dependent spiritual resolutions. From churches using algorithms to predict pastoral needs to the ethics of AI spiritual advisors, discover why your response to this technological revolution...
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July 14, 2025 • 12 mins
Can AI become your most powerful spiritual mentor for overcoming sin? This episode explores using artificial intelligence to enhance ancient practices of sin mortification through personalized coaching. Discover the exclusive AI prompt that transforms generic chatbots into Spirit-led spiritual directors, guiding you through 12 penetrating questions toward meaningful transformation and Christ-like obedience.
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July 8, 2025 • 19 mins
Are you ready to discover how a simple AI prompt could revolutionize your spiritual life? This groundbreaking episode explores the emerging world of AI spiritual coaching, where artificial intelligence meets evangelical theology to create unprecedented access to spiritual direction. We'll examine how churches are democratizing pastoral care, individuals are deepening their faith journeys, and the critical ethical boundaries needed ...
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July 1, 2025 • 18 mins
June 25, 2025 • 20 mins
What happens when your late-night spiritual conversations aren't with God, but with ChatGPT?
New research reveals that every minute spent with AI increases loneliness and emotional dependence, but buried in these concerning findings is the key to the deepest spiritual awakening possible. Today, we explore when artificial intelligence becomes your god—and how to reclaim sacred technology.
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June 10, 2025 • 23 mins
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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