Should Christians Use AI? The Good, Bad, & Scary | Drew Dickens | Episode 363

The Speakeasy

Visionary leader and scholar Drew Dickens joins Blake to unpack the promises and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in our spiritual and everyday lives. From the temptation of spiritual sloth to the rise of misinformation and echo chambers, we explore how AI can both enrich and erode meaningful engagement with truth, study, and community. The conversation covers practical concerns—like AI-generated sermons, fine-tuned chatbots that reinforce bias, and video generation tools that can spread false doctrine—all while calling listeners to pursue discernment and deeper study. We also reflect on the growing cognitive impacts of relying on AI, and the urgent need for transparency, theological clarity, and critical thinking, especially within Christian tech tools. Whether you're excited or cautious about AI, this episode challenges you to pause, double-check, and stay grounded in spiritual disciplines in the age of automation.

In this episode, you’ll be able to…

• Understand how AI can unintentionally contribute to misinformation and spiritual laziness if not used with discernment.

• Explore the risks of AI-generated content creating echo chambers and reinforcing biases—especially within Christian spaces.

• Reflect on the importance of theological transparency, personal study, and critical thinking in engaging with AI tools and Christian content.

To connect with Dr. Drew…Website: aiandspiritualitypodcast.comPodcast: AI and Spirituality

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