AI and the Future of Faith, Family, and Free Will | 08.09.25

Monday, August 11, 2025

In this compelling episode of Unplug & Thrive Radio, host Nicole Rawson, founder of Screen Time Clinic®, welcomes Cheryl Goodman—CEO of Find Good Tech, author of How to Win Friends and Influence Robots, and a leading voice on AI ethics and digital wellness. Together, they unpack one of the most timely questions of our era:

In a world shaped by artificial intelligence, how do we remain spiritually grounded and intentionally human?

With AI increasingly influencing how we parent, connect, work, and even worship, this episode explores the deep ethical and spiritual implications of tech overuse—especially on the developing minds of children and teens. Nicole and Cheryl blend faith-forward wisdom, real-world parenting experience, and tech literacy to help listeners navigate this digital crossroads with clarity and courage.

💡 Key Topics in This Episode:

• Why AI isn’t just a productivity tool—it’s becoming a third voice in our heads competing with the Holy Spirit and our own conscience.
• How AI overuse leads to dopamine depletion, digital addiction, and decision fatigue for both kids and adults.
• The danger of outsourcing spiritual discernment to tech-driven convenience—and what that means for our families, churches, and mental health.
• Why “idiot syndrome” (information overload) is becoming a spiritual and emotional crisis in homes.
• What parents must understand about chatbots like Character.ai and the real risks of digital “friendships” for youth.
• Why AI can be both helpful and harmful—and how to use it ethically with age-appropriate guidance.
• How churches, parents, and solopreneurs can harness AI without sacrificing spiritual values or human connection.
  
  

👩‍👧 Nicole shares openly about her experience as a mom who once embraced all the tech too soon—and how that led her to start Screen Time Clinic®. Cheryl offers practical insight from her work as an AI strategist, faith-based consultant, and tech ethicist advising boards, pastors, and business leaders on how to implement AI intentionally.

🎧 If you've ever asked:

• “Is AI good or evil?”
• “Should my teen be learning to code—or are we fueling obsession?”
• “How do I protect my kids from AI-driven platforms while still preparing them for the future?”
  
  

Learn about this and more…this episode is your roadmap.

📬 Resources & Next Steps:

• Learn more and book workshops at screentimeclinic.com
• Contact Nicole at [email protected]
• Connect with Cheryl at [email protected]
• Discover ethical AI tools and coaching at tech
  

🙏 Final Reflection:
 Artificial intelligence isn’t inherently evil or divine—it’s a tool. But when we let it shape our values, choices, and children without intentionality, we risk losing what makes us human. This episode is a call to wake up, reclaim our agency, and raise the next generation with faith, balance, and purpose.

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