Podcast
AI & Spirituality
Hosted by Drew Dickens · EN
"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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(Part 1) Interview with James Poulter, AI Ethicist
Mar 1700:05:54Tap to summarizehttps://drewdickens.substack.com/ What happens when the tools we trust reflect the values we haven't examined? Drew and James Poulter explore AI ethics, military guardrails, and why people of faith must lead this conversation — not watch it from the sidelines. https://drewdickens.substack.com/
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(Part 2) TIME MAGAZINE: What We're Part Of — and Whether We Chose It
Mar 1000:03:09Tap to summarizehttps://drewdickens.substack.com/ What if the AI tool you used to write Sunday's sermon is now powering classified military drones? This episode follows the grassroots resistance rising against Big Tech — from packed town halls to local utility hikes — and asks the church to do what it was made for: name what's happening, and say it out loud. https://drewdickens.substack.com/
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(Part 1) TIME MAGAZINE: When The Chatbot Answers First (Part 1)
Mar 200:03:36Tap to summarizehttps://drewdickens.substack.com/ The Resistance Angle: What happens when MAGA voters and Democratic socialists march together? They're fighting the same thing: AI moving too fast while ordinary people absorb the cost. From packed Virginia town halls to Georgia utility bills to a Texas pastor watching families fragment, Drew explores what faithful resistance looks like — and why the church can't stay silent. https://drewdickens.substack.com/
Transcribe →"Something Big Is Happening" (Part 2): What Makes Us Human
Feb 2400:03:36Tap to summarizehttps://drewdickens.substack.com/ If AI can reason, create, and even make ethical decisions—what's left that makes us distinctly human? But beneath the debate over AI hype lies a deeper question: Is your worth tied to your output? Spirituality has an answer neither the boosters nor the doomers can offer. https://drewdickens.substack.com/
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"Something Big Is Happening" (Part 1)
Feb 1700:03:43Tap to summarizehttps://drewdickens.substack.com/ Where was your identity anchored before AI became a headline? A viral essay sparked fear about AI replacing jobs. But fear is a doorway, not a destination—your worth was never your output. 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. https://drewdickens.substack.com/
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🌙 A Mirror Built from Shards: When Machines Made of Our Pain Are Asked to Heal It
Feb 1000:03:38Tap to summarizehttps://drewdickens.substack.com/ Have you ever confessed something to AI you couldn't tell a real person? Millions now use ChatGPT for therapy—making it possibly America's largest mental health provider. 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. https://drewdickens.substack.com/
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URGENT: AI Clawdbot...just made a god
Feb 300:03:09Tap to summarizehttps://drewdickens.substack.com/ 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. https://drewdickens.substack.com/
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UPDATE: Clawdbot: When the Bots Build Their Own Babel
Feb 200:05:01Tap to summarizehttps://drewdickens.substack.com/ 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. https://drewdickens.substack.com/
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Frictionless Faith: The AI Ouija Board
Jan 2900:15:01Tap to summarizeWhat 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 .
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Human Hallucination
Jan 1300:20:12Tap to summarizeWhy 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
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