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April 28, 2026

The Top 3 Ways People Are Using AI with Dr. Drew Dickens & The Reality of Special Needs Parenting with Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "What are you looking for?" Dr. Drew Dickens joined us to explain how AI has developed, the top three ways people are using it today, and the concerns believers should be aware of as it grows more powerful. Dr. Dickens is a visionary leader, AI expert, and scholar focused on the intersection of technology, spirituality, and faith-based engagement. His dissertation explored The Impact of Generative AI on Spiritual Direction, positioning him as a thought leader in this emerging field. He is the founder of the Encountering Peace app and podcast. We had Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini join us to share the realities of special-needs parenting, the need for support and community, and how families can embrace the place God has them in. They are speakers, authors, and mentors who lead Creative Management Fundamentals, offering biblically based coaching on life and relationships. They are also national speakers with FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember and have ministered together for decades. They are also the authors of The Special Needs Parent: A Guide to the Life You Never Expected. We then turned to our listeners and asked them, “During a season of seeking friendship, how did God provide you with that friend?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:
Dr. Drew Dicksen's Interview [ 05:44 ]
Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini's Interview [ 20:53 ]
Caller Segment [ 38:46 ]