Faith in A Digital Age: What Christian Women Need to Know About AI

Hosted by Ellen Krause

In this episode, Ellen is joined by Dr Drew Dickens, a theologian whose work sits at that intersection of technology and spirituality.

Ellen introduces Dr. Dickens and discusses the uncertainty around AI, as well as the uncharted territory that comes with it from a faith perspective.

Guided Prayer from Whispers of the Spirit [2:33]

Drew begins the conversation by guiding listeners through a meditation on Phillipians 4:6 from his prayer devotional, Whispers of the Spirit.

He invites Ellen and listeners into imaginative prayer, picturing walking a tranquil garden, with every step letting go of anxiety and embracing peace from the Holy Spirit.

Dr. Dickens’ Personal Journey [8:21]

Drew tells Ellen about how he came to know Jesus—as a pre-teen at a Billy Graham Crusade—and describes the transformation that can come when you pray for others.

Technology’s Impact on Prayer Life [12:08]

Drew shares his passion for faith-filled exploration of technology and the ever-developing field of artificial intelligence. Ellen and Drew discuss the challenges of the digital age: including distraction, loneliness, and lack of presence in relationships.

Christian Engagement with AI [18:29]

Ellen and Drew dive into what it looks like to engage with artificial intelligence as Christians. Drew shares encouragement and cautions for how believers should interact with technology.

Discerning Truth in AI Responses [23:26]

Drew emphasizes the importance of staying grounded in the source of Truth—Jesus Christ. He describes AI as, at a basic level, a “next word predictor”, and encourages listeners to be aware of the biases and assumptions the creators of the AI may have had.

Final Advice and Resources [29:46]

Ellen closes out the episode by asking Dr. Dickens what the single most important piece of advice he has for believers about AI—and finding out his favorite Bible study tools.