In this episode Jared Jones and Jean Crane explore the rapidly expanding world of artificial intelligence through the lens of faith and spiritual formation.

As AI becomes more integrated into schools, workplaces, and everyday life, this conversation helps listeners think critically and spiritually about how to engage this technology with wisdom. Rather than reacting with fear or blind acceptance, Jean invites us into thoughtful awareness, asking how AI is shaping our minds, and relationships.

This episode is not about rejecting AI. It is about learning how to use it responsibly, intentionally, and in alignment with our values.

In This Episode We Discuss

• Why AI has become such an urgent topic for families
• The difference between using AI as a tool versus relying on it as a crutch
• Informational oversight and recognizing bias in AI-generated content
• The potential cognitive cost of outsourcing our thinking
• Relational atrophy and the rise of emotional attachment to chatbots
• Spiritual formation and the risk of replacing dependence on the Holy Spirit
• The importance of preparing kids for long-term character formation, not short-term convenience

Four Areas of Reflection for Adults

• Informational Oversight - Am I critically evaluating the information I receive, or accepting it without discernment?
• Opportunity Cost for the Brain - Am I outsourcing thinking that strengthens my cognitive and critical reasoning skills?
• Relational Atrophy - Is AI replacing meaningful connection with embodied human relationships?
• Spiritual Formation - Am I turning to technology before I turn to the Holy Spirit?

Resources:

• Against the Machine by Paul Kingsnorth (link)
• Spiritual Formation and AI video (link)
• The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch (link)

Thank you for spending this time with us. We invite you to pause and reflect on one small step you can take toward greater health this week. Growth rarely happens all at once. It unfolds in steady, intentional choices.

If you would like support in your own journey, our team at Care to Change is here to walk alongside you. You can learn more about our services, intensives, and resources at caretochange.org.

Until next time, take care of your mind, tend to your relationships, and remember that meaningful change is possible.