Navigating AI with Discernment with Dr. Drew Dickens & Screen Wisdom for Family with Arlene Pellicanes

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “Hope Rising—How We Find Hope in Every Aspect of Life,” with Dr. Drew Dickens, Arlene Pellicane, David Nelms, and Dr. Crawford Loritts. Dr. Drew Dickens joined us to discuss how to navigate the rise of AI with discernment, pointing us back to Jesus as our ultimate source of truth and hope. Dr. Dickens is a visionary leader, AI expert, and scholar who has contributed significantly to the intersection of technology, spirituality, and faith-based engagement. His groundbreaking dissertation explored the impact of generative AI on spiritual direction, and he is the founder of the Encountering Peace app and the Encounter Podcast, helping deepen people’s spiritual lives and their encounter with God amid the chaos of life. Arlene Pellicane also joined us to remind us that when our hopes for our families feel broken, Jesus meets us in that place and restores our hope. She also shared how we can be wise with technology. Arlene is a speaker, author, and host of the Happy Home podcast. She is a marriage and parenting expert and has written several books, including “Growing Up Social,” “Screen Kids,” and “Calm, Cool, and Connected.” She has appeared in major media outlets, including the Today Show, Focus on the Family, Fox & Friends, FamilyLife Today, and The Wall Street Journal. David Nelms joined us to discuss how to be satisfied with Jesus and Jesus alone. David serves as the founder of The Timothy Initiative. Dr. Crawford Loritts also joined us to discuss how to recognize the root of sin and become free. He is a pastor and the founder of Beyond Our Generation. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Arlene Pellicane’s Interview [ 24:21 ]
Dr. Drew Dickens’s Interview [ 05:46 ]
David Nelms’ Interview [ 58:36 ]
Dr. Crawford Loritts’ Interview [ 01:14:30 ]

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