AI War and Faith

This week on the Engage Your Destiny Podcast, we step into a conversation that goes far beyond technology. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes warfare, culture, and daily life, a deeper question emerges—what is it forming in us? From the frontlines of Iraq to the frontlines of today’s digital battlefield, Ben Peterson shares what he witnessed in combat, the spiritual battles soldiers carry home, and why the crisis of military suicide continues to rise at an alarming rate. But this conversation doesn’t stop at war. We uncover how AI is changing the way people think, decide, and relate—and why this moment in history may be more significant than most realize. As nations race to advance artificial intelligence and even deploy autonomous systems, the line between human judgment and machine control is beginning to blur. This is more than a discussion about technology. It’s about identity, dependence, and the quiet shift happening in the human soul. WATCH UNTIL THE END - this story could change how you see pain, purpose and the power of redemption. Engage Your Destiny (EYD) is a 501(c)3 on a mission to help combat the deadly epidemic of military suicide with faith. 📢 WANT TO BE PART OF THE MISSION? | Help us continue to reach U.S. military members, veterans, and their families- ❤️ DONATE TODAY: https://engageyourdestiny.org/suicideispreventable 📕 READ THE STORY THAT'S CHANGING LIVES: https://engageyourdestiny.org/book NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to see how faith is impacting our soldiers. Want to see more behind-the-scenes, more interviews, or something different? Drop a comment or leave a review! LET'S CONNECT: Follow us on Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/engagedestiny Follow us on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/engage.your.destiny/ Follow us on Pray.com: / https://www.pray.com/benpeterson Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and why this conversation matters now 01:45 – Ben’s story: Iraq, trauma, and coming home 04:30 – The military suicide crisis explained 07:30 – The pressure on today’s military forces 10:30 – Social media, addiction, and mental health decline 13:00 – “AI is not just automation… it’s formation” 16:30 – How AI is being integrated into the military 19:30 – Autonomous weapons and AI decision-making 22:30 – The global AI race and rising risks 25:30 – The deeper spiritual implications of AI 28:30 – Dependency, identity, and digital influence 31:00 – Where we are headed in the next few years 33:30 – How to navigate AI without losing your foundation 36:00 – Final thoughts and call to awareness