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Deepening Faith in a Digital Age: Dr. Drew Dickens on AI, Distraction, and Discernment
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Is artificial intelligence deepening our spiritual lives, or quietly replacing faith with something else? In this thought-provoking episode of Seek Go Create, host Tim Winders sits down with Dr. Drew Dickens—a theologian and expert on AI’s impact on spirituality—to explore where faith, technology, and discernment collide. With engaging stories, deep questions, and real-world examples, they discuss the risks, rewards, and ethical implications of AI for Christian leaders and everyday believers. If you’ve been curious—or even cautious—about how technology is shaping your faith journey, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!
"We are all neck deep in AI right now. Should we be afraid of it? We should be discerning." - Dr. Drew Dickens
Access all show and episode resources HERE
About Our Guest:
Dr. Drew Dickens is a distinguished theologian and expert on the intersection of artificial intelligence and spirituality. With a doctorate in theological anthropology, Dr. Dickens has conducted groundbreaking research on how technology shapes our connection with God. His professional background includes leading roles in both business and ministry, and he has written extensively about the crossroads of theology and technology. Known for his insightful perspectives, Dr. Dickens helps faith-driven leaders navigate the risks and rewards AI brings to their spiritual and everyday lives. He is also the author of "Whispers of the Spirit," a 40-day guide to intimate prayer, and hosts podcasts including AI and Spirituality and Encountering Peace.
Reasons to Listen:
- Explore the intersection of faith and technology as Dr. Drew Dickens, a theologian with a doctorate in theological anthropology, unpacks how AI is already shaping—and challenging—our spirituality and daily lives.
- Gain thought-provoking insights on why AI is not just "the next technology trend," but a powerful force impacting everything from church practices to our personal sense of meaning, with real-world examples and historical perspective.
- Discover practical guidance for Christians and faith-driven leaders on discernment, spiritual sloth, and how to stay grounded in a distracting, AI-driven world—plus learn about groundbreaking research on how our beliefs about end times affect our response to new technology.
Episode Resources & Action Steps:
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Dr. Drew Dickens’ Website: Find links to Dr. Dickens' book, his podcasts (including "AI and Spirituality" and "Encountering Peace"), and additional content or resources.
- Book: "Whispers of the Spirit" by Dr. Drew Dickens: A 40-day guide to intimate prayer, incorporating contemplative practices and spiritual exercises. Available on Amazon, at Bucky’s, and other booksellers.
- Podcast: AI and Spirituality with Dr. Drew Dickens: Dr. Dickens’ show discussing the intersection of artificial intelligence and faith, featuring conversations on ethics, usage in church contexts, and the spiritual impact of new technologies.
Action Steps from This Episode:
- Practice Discernment with Technology: Approach AI and other emerging technologies with mindfulness and discernment, rather than fear or blind adoption. Evaluate how much technology you’re using daily and consider its effect on your spiritual life.
- Set Aside Time for Contemplative Prayer: Try implementing a daily or weekly period to step away from screens and “touch grass”—engage with meditative or contemplative prayer practices like those described in "Whispers of the Spirit." This helps nurture a healthy spiritual foundation in an age of distraction.
- Educate Yourself & Your Community: Visit Dr. Dickens’ website or listen to his podcasts to learn more about AI, theology, and how technology shapes faith. Share resources and start conversations within your church or peer groups about how to best approach new technologies in a faith-driven manner.
Key Lessons:
- Discernment is Essential with AI -Dr. Drew Dickens encourages listeners not to approach artificial intelligence with fear, but with discernment. As AI continues to grow and impact every part of our lives, being mindful and engaged rather than reactionary or dismissive is crucial for faith-driven leaders.
- Technology Isn’t New to Our Spiritual Journey - The conversation highlights that technological tools—from casting lots in the Old Testament to the advent of the printing press—have always played a role in how people engage with God. The current intersection of AI and spirituality is just the latest chapter in this ongoing relationship.
- AI Magnifies What’s Within Us - Dr. Dickens and Tim Winders point out that technology, including AI, often amplifies the character and intentions of its user. With a healthy soul and strong foundation, AI can serve as a powerful tool for learning, productivity, and spiritual exploration.
- Beware of Spiritual Sloth in the Age of Efficiency - While AI can streamline tasks and provide powerful insights, it’s important not to let technology take over practices meant to be challenging or reflective. Dr. Dickens introduces the idea of “acedia,” or spiritual sloth, warning against using AI as a shortcut for the messy, sometimes difficult, work of spiritual growth.
- The Church Needs to Engage Proactively with AI - Both host and guest lament the current silence or pushback from many in the Christian community regarding AI. Rather than being reactionary or fearful, the church should actively engage, learn, and help shape the conversation around faith and technology to guide believers wisely in this new era.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction: The Rise of AI
00:42 Meet Dr. Drew Dickens
01:45 Personal Journey and Faith
04:30 Theological Anthropology Explained
05:24 AI and Spirituality
08:15 Seminary Experiences
14:34 Balancing Faith and Technology
29:39 The Future of AI and Its Implications
33:13 AI in Everyday Life
33:36 Concerns and Ethical Considerations
35:11 Personal Experiences with AI
46:28 AI as a Tool or More?
58:49 Eschatology and AI
01:00:47 Final Thoughts and Resources
Resources for Leaders from Tim Winders & SGC:
🎙 Unlock Leadership Excellence with Tim
- Transform your leadership and align your career with your deepest values. Schedule your Free Discovery Call now to explore how you can reach new heights in personal and professional growth. Limited slots available each month – Book your session today!
📚 Redefine Your Success with "Coach: A Story of Success Redefined"
- Challenge your perceptions and embark on a journey toward true fulfillment. Dive into transformative insights with "Coach: A Story of Success Redefined." This book will help you rethink what success means and how to achieve it on your terms. Don't miss out on this essential read—order your copy today!
Thank you for listening to Seek Go Create!
Our podcast is dedicated to empowering Christian leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals looking to redefine success in their personal and professional lives. Through in-depth interviews, personal anecdotes, and expert advice, we offer valuable insights and actionable strategies for achieving your goals and living a life of purpose and fulfillment.
If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, we encourage you to subscribe to or follow Seek Go Create on your favorite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. By subscribing, you'll never miss an episode and can stay up-to-date on the latest insights and strategies for success.
Additionally, please share this episode or what you’ve learned today with your friends, family, and colleagues on your favorite social media platform. By sharing our podcast, you can help us reach more people who are looking to align their faith with their work and lead with purpose.
For more updates and episodes, visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok and YouTube. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you achieve your goals and create a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Now, you can tip us, buy us a coffee, or offer financial support. Contributions start at just $1, and if you leave a comment, you could be featured in a future episode!
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A Final Challenge: Redefine Success with Coach
Before you sign off, here’s a powerful invitation from Tim: If you’ve been inspired by the stories on Seek Go Create, take the next step with his novel, Coach: A Story of Success Redefined. It’s a transformative journey that invites leaders to rethink success and align their lives with faith, purpose, and peace. Get your copy today at TimWinders.com.
Leaders: The Fiction Book You Didn’t Know You Needed
This one’s for the leaders. If your shelf is full of strategy and productivity books, Tim Winders invites you to try something different. Coach: A Story of Success Redefined is leadership fiction that will challenge your thinking and stir your soul. Follow Cooper Travis on a journey that blends ambition with deeper purpose. Grab your copy today at TimWinders.com and discover a new way to lead.
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Is artificial intelligence deepening our spiritual lives, or quietly replacing faith with something else? In this thought-provoking episode of Seek Go Create, host Tim Winders sits down with Dr. Drew Dickens—a theologian and expert on AI’s impact on spirituality—to explore where faith, technology, and discernment collide. With engaging stories, deep questions, and real-world examples, they discuss the risks, rewards, and ethical implications of AI for Christian leaders and everyday believers. If you’ve been curious—or even cautious—about how technology is shaping your faith journey, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!
"We are all neck deep in AI right now. Should we be afraid of it? We should be discerning." - Dr. Drew Dickens
Access all show and episode resources HERE
About Our Guest:
Dr. Drew Dickens is a distinguished theologian and expert on the intersection of artificial intelligence and spirituality. With a doctorate in theological anthropology, Dr. Dickens has conducted groundbreaking research on how technology shapes our connection with God. His professional background includes leading roles in both business and ministry, and he has written extensively about the crossroads of theology and technology. Known for his insightful perspectives, Dr. Dickens helps faith-driven leaders navigate the risks and rewards AI brings to their spiritual and everyday lives. He is also the author of "Whispers of the Spirit," a 40-day guide to intimate prayer, and hosts podcasts including AI and Spirituality and Encountering Peace.
Reasons to Listen:
- Explore the intersection of faith and technology as Dr. Drew Dickens, a theologian with a doctorate in theological anthropology, unpacks how AI is already shaping—and challenging—our spirituality and daily lives.
- Gain thought-provoking insights on why AI is not just "the next technology trend," but a powerful force impacting everything from church practices to our personal sense of meaning, with real-world examples and historical perspective.
- Discover practical guidance for Christians and faith-driven leaders on discernment, spiritual sloth, and how to stay grounded in a distracting, AI-driven world—plus learn about groundbreaking research on how our beliefs about end times affect our response to new technology.
Episode Resources & Action Steps:
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Dr. Drew Dickens’ Website: Find links to Dr. Dickens' book, his podcasts (including "AI and Spirituality" and "Encountering Peace"), and additional content or resources.
- Book: "Whispers of the Spirit" by Dr. Drew Dickens: A 40-day guide to intimate prayer, incorporating contemplative practices and spiritual exercises. Available on Amazon, at Bucky’s, and other booksellers.
- Podcast: AI and Spirituality with Dr. Drew Dickens: Dr. Dickens’ show discussing the intersection of artificial intelligence and faith, featuring conversations on ethics, usage in church contexts, and the spiritual impact of new technologies.
Action Steps from This Episode:
- Practice Discernment with Technology: Approach AI and other emerging technologies with mindfulness and discernment, rather than fear or blind adoption. Evaluate how much technology you’re using daily and consider its effect on your spiritual life.
- Set Aside Time for Contemplative Prayer: Try implementing a daily or weekly period to step away from screens and “touch grass”—engage with meditative or contemplative prayer practices like those described in "Whispers of the Spirit." This helps nurture a healthy spiritual foundation in an age of distraction.
- Educate Yourself & Your Community: Visit Dr. Dickens’ website or listen to his podcasts to learn more about AI, theology, and how technology shapes faith. Share resources and start conversations within your church or peer groups about how to best approach new technologies in a faith-driven manner.
Key Lessons:
- Discernment is Essential with AI -Dr. Drew Dickens encourages listeners not to approach artificial intelligence with fear, but with discernment. As AI continues to grow and impact every part of our lives, being mindful and engaged rather than reactionary or dismissive is crucial for faith-driven leaders.
- Technology Isn’t New to Our Spiritual Journey - The conversation highlights that technological tools—from casting lots in the Old Testament to the advent of the printing press—have always played a role in how people engage with God. The current intersection of AI and spirituality is just the latest chapter in this ongoing relationship.
- AI Magnifies What’s Within Us - Dr. Dickens and Tim Winders point out that technology, including AI, often amplifies the character and intentions of its user. With a healthy soul and strong foundation, AI can serve as a powerful tool for learning, productivity, and spiritual exploration.
- Beware of Spiritual Sloth in the Age of Efficiency - While AI can streamline tasks and provide powerful insights, it’s important not to let technology take over practices meant to be challenging or reflective. Dr. Dickens introduces the idea of “acedia,” or spiritual sloth, warning against using AI as a shortcut for the messy, sometimes difficult, work of spiritual growth.
- The Church Needs to Engage Proactively with AI - Both host and guest lament the current silence or pushback from many in the Christian community regarding AI. Rather than being reactionary or fearful, the church should actively engage, learn, and help shape the conversation around faith and technology to guide believers wisely in this new era.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction: The Rise of AI
00:42 Meet Dr. Drew Dickens
01:45 Personal Journey and Faith
04:30 Theological Anthropology Explained
05:24 AI and Spirituality
08:15 Seminary Experiences
14:34 Balancing Faith and Technology
29:39 The Future of AI and Its Implications
33:13 AI in Everyday Life
33:36 Concerns and Ethical Considerations
35:11 Personal Experiences with AI
46:28 AI as a Tool or More?
58:49 Eschatology and AI
01:00:47 Final Thoughts and Resources
Resources for Leaders from Tim Winders & SGC:
🎙 Unlock Leadership Excellence with Tim
- Transform your leadership and align your career with your deepest values. Schedule your Free Discovery Call now to explore how you can reach new heights in personal and professional growth. Limited slots available each month – Book your session today!
📚 Redefine Your Success with "Coach: A Story of Success Redefined"
- Challenge your perceptions and embark on a journey toward true fulfillment. Dive into transformative insights with "Coach: A Story of Success Redefined." This book will help you rethink what success means and how to achieve it on your terms. Don't miss out on this essential read—order your copy today!
Thank you for listening to Seek Go Create!
Our podcast is dedicated to empowering Christian leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals looking to redefine success in their personal and professional lives. Through in-depth interviews, personal anecdotes, and expert advice, we offer valuable insights and actionable strategies for achieving your goals and living a life of purpose and fulfillment.
If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, we encourage you to subscribe to or follow Seek Go Create on your favorite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. By subscribing, you'll never miss an episode and can stay up-to-date on the latest insights and strategies for success.
Additionally, please share this episode or what you’ve learned today with your friends, family, and colleagues on your favorite social media platform. By sharing our podcast, you can help us reach more people who are looking to align their faith with their work and lead with purpose.
For more updates and episodes, visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok and YouTube. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you achieve your goals and create a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Now, you can tip us, buy us a coffee, or offer financial support. Contributions start at just $1, and if you leave a comment, you could be featured in a future episode!
Visit our Support page for more details.
Mentioned in this episode:
A Final Challenge: Redefine Success with Coach
Before you sign off, here’s a powerful invitation from Tim: If you’ve been inspired by the stories on Seek Go Create, take the next step with his novel, Coach: A Story of Success Redefined. It’s a transformative journey that invites leaders to rethink success and align their lives with faith, purpose, and peace. Get your copy today at TimWinders.com.
Leaders: The Fiction Book You Didn’t Know You Needed
This one’s for the leaders. If your shelf is full of strategy and productivity books, Tim Winders invites you to try something different. Coach: A Story of Success Redefined is leadership fiction that will challenge your thinking and stir your soul. Follow Cooper Travis on a journey that blends ambition with deeper purpose. Grab your copy today at TimWinders.com and discover a new way to lead.
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