Stars, Cells, and God

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and Ryan Pauly, founder and president of Think Well, as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

Artificial intelligence is transforming every area of human life. Whether we use it to help or harm, its very existence is shaping us physically, intellectually, spiritually, and relationally. Rather than avoiding technological advances or embracing them uncritically, Christians are called to approach them with biblical wisdom and faithful stewardship. That begins with stewarding the way we think and speak about AI, then applying biblical truth to develop a theology of technology. The central question is discerning how to engage AI in ways that honor God, reflect biblical truth, and promote genuine human flourishing.

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana as he moderates a discussion with philosopher-ethicist George Haraksin and OB/GYN Christina Cirucci on scientific discoveries and their theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

Gender-affirming care (GAC) has emerged as the primary model of treatment for adolescents and children with gender dysphoria. In GAC, the healthcare professional affirms the patient’s desired gender with minimal to no evaluation. Sometimes medical intervention is provided to a minor after just one visit.

Dr. Cirucci published a paper on the ethics of this care model observing it through the lens of the basic principles of medical ethics: beneficence, nonmaleficence, and autonomy. As part of autonomy, the paper delves into the topic of informed consent. The conclusion is that gender-affirming care violated the ethical principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, and autonomy.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

The Ethics of Gender-Affirming Care: An Evaluation of the Research

A Scientific and Medical Evaluation of Transgenderism

Transgenderism and the Bible

Join astrophysicist Hugh Ross and physicist Hugh Henry as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

The 2015 Nobel Prize in Chemistry overturned conventional wisdom that all radiation is harmful. In fact, radiation is often beneficial for our health—especially the cosmic radiation we receive every day. The existence and effects of cosmic rays remind us that God, in his providence, governs even the unseen forces of creation, using them in ways that contribute to the preservation and flourishing of life on Earth.

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and physicist Hugh Henry as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

In this episode, Fuz and Hugh discuss hypernaturalism, an intriguing concept that suggests God employs natural law from outside the visible universe to orchestrate creation and cause miracles, such as the parting of the Red Sea. They define hypernaturalism, explain how it differs from supernatural miracles (such as the virgin birth), and show how it helps unite nature and Scripture to point to the all-powerful Creator. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

Hypernaturalism: Integrating the Bible and Science

 

Hypernaturalism and the Origin of Life

Join astrophysicist Hugh Ross and astronomer David Block as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

Astrophysicist Hugh Ross interviews astronomer David Block, director of Reasons to Believe Africa, about eclipses and the upcoming total solar eclipse in Egypt. Hugh and David discuss why we are living at the one time in Earth’s history where we can learn the most about the physics of the universe by observing total solar eclipses. This is possible because total solar eclipses can last from just 1 second to as long as 7 minutes, 28 seconds. These remarkable conditions underscore a broader biblical theme: God's timing for creating Adam and Eve was the best possible for humanity.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

Faint Sun Paradox

How Life-Friendly Are Other Terrestrial Planets?

How the 1919 Total Solar Eclipse Proved Einstein Was Right

What We Can Learn from Total Solar Eclipses

God Is Wisdom