Has AI Broken Education? (feat. Dr. Tron Wilder)

About this episode

Dale and David discuss the impact of AI on education with Dr. Tron Wilder, exploring faith, psychology, and the challenges faced by educators.

In this episode, Dale and I sit down with Dale’s former graduate school professor, Dr. Tron Wilder , to explore the intersections of faith, education, and psychology in the age of AI. Tron shares his journey into academia and the challenges professors face as artificial intelligence reshapes the learning landscape. We also talk about his faith journey and how he reconciles his Christian worldview with the realities of teaching psychology at a faith-based university. It’s a thoughtful conversation about belief, purpose, and what it means to educate minds in a changing world. Dr. Tron Wilder is a professor and Director of the Undergraduate Psychology Program at Southern Adventist University near Chattanooga, TN. Currently on sabbatical, he’s completing clinical hours toward full licensure as a psychologist at the Chattanooga Autism Center. Before joining Southern in 2013, he worked for a decade as a school psychologist serving children with learning and developmental needs. Tron lives in downtown Chattanooga with his wife, Kristie—who teaches in Southern’s School of Social Work—and their two sons, Ace and Jude. Are you a therapist or clergy? Upgrade your toolkit and earn 3.5 CE…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dale Pickett, David Buruchara

Guest: Dr. Tron Wilder

Topics covered

• AI in education
• faith and psychology
• challenges in academia
• Christian worldview
• teaching psychology

Keywords

• artificial intelligence
• education
• psychology
• faith-based university
• academic challenges
• Christian beliefs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern Adventist University

Places: Chattanooga, TN, Chattanooga

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