Episodes

3 days ago
Is Nuclear Fusion Feasible?
3 days ago
3 days ago
Join physicists Drs. Jeff Zweerink and Eric Hedin on Stars, Cells, and God for an informative conversation on the use of nuclear fusion to address our energy needs.
A recent nuclear fusion breakthrough at the National Ignition Facility brought this topic to mainstream news. While this breakthrough is a tremendous accomplishment, the news coverage has prompted many questions about the feasibility of someday using nuclear fusion as our primary power source. Hedin and Zweerink discuss the scientific background of the achievement and address the remaining hurdles to using nuclear fusion as a replacement for fossil fuels.
References:
National Ignition Facility Surpasses Long-Awaited Fusion Milestone

3 days ago
3 days ago
Discussing the three transcendentals and the image of God

Friday Jan 27, 2023
God’s Artistry | Stars, Cells, and God
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Join Fazale “Fuz” Rana and David Block in a lively conversation about God’s artistry as witnessed in his creation in this special episode of Stars, Cells, and God.
Astronomer Dr. David Block and biochemist Dr. Fuz Rana make the case that God is an artist through a far-ranging conversation about the beautiful images coming from the James Webb Space Telescope and the remarkable design of biochemical systems—both of which highlight the beauty of creation. They also discuss the idea that our remarkable creativity as human beings only makes sense if we are made in the image of God to be co-creators.
Reference:
The Argument from Beauty: Can Evolution Explain Our Aesthetic Sense?

Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Straight Thinking | Sean Oesch on AI and the Christian Worldview
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Visiting scholar Sean Oesch discusses AI's capabilities and limitations

Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Hubble’s Theft and Other Scientific Inaccuracies | Stars, Cells, and God
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Join Jeff Zweerink and David Block as they discuss new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, including the reality of God’s existence.
Hubble’s Theft & Other Scientific Inaccuracies
The data showing the expansion of the universe is usually referred to as Hubble’s law. However, historical studies show that astronomer Edwin Hubble used others’ research without proper attribution in writing his paper on the subject in 1929. In 2018, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) officially voted to rename it the Hubble-Lemaître law since astronomer Georges Lemaître published a paper on the same subject in 1927, two years before Hubble. We will discuss the implications and apologetic value of this development as well as other common science/faith related misconceptions.
References:
Belgian Priest Recognized in Hubble-Law Name Change
IAU Members Vote to Recommend Renaming the Hubble Law as the Hubble-Lemaître Law

Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Straight Thinking | Apologetics and RTB Core Values 2
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Defending the truth with gentleness and respect

Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Viruses Fuel the Carbon Cycle and Digital Health | Stars, Cells, and God
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Join Hugh Ross and James Patterson, MD, as they discuss new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, including the reality of God’s existence.
Viruses Fuel the Carbon Cycle (Hugh Ross)
A recent study shows that DNA and RNA viruses in the oceans play a crucial role in the ocean carbon flux cycle. Additionally, they play significant roles in the sulfur, nitrogen, and deep ocean cycles. Viruses deposit huge amounts of carbon, sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen on an ongoing basis onto the ocean floors. Once there, subducting plates move these elements into Earth’s mantle. Without this process, advanced life wouldn’t be possible. These huge deposits require that ocean viruses be extremely abundant and diverse and that they be specifically designed in a variety of ways so that advanced life can thrive.
References:
Diversity and Ecological Footprint of Global Ocean RNA Viruses
Digital Health (James Patterson)
In a world that is now more connected than ever in a digital sense, it seems that humans are becoming more and more disconnected. We’ve all seen it—a room full of people, all staring at their smartphones. Why is that? Why are more people depressed and suicidal now than ever before? What can we do to promote healthy living in a digitally connected society?
References:
Glenn Geher, “The Dark Side of Civilization,” https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/darwins-subterranean-world/202209/the-dark-side-civilization

Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Straight Thinking | Apologetics and RTB Core Values 1
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
In apologetics, it's important to know what we're defending

Friday Jan 06, 2023
Interviews with David Block | 28:19
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Culture Talk: God and Galileo
with David Block
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Everyday Apologetics: Two Astronomers Discuss How the Cosmos Point to God
with David Block
Dig Deeper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnb4vUOI-F8
Science-Faith Connection: On Being a Christian in Academia
with David Block
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Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Design of the Genetic Code and Impacts and Tsunamis | Stars, Cells, and God
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023

Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Straight Thinking | Leslie Wickman Discusses Science and Faith
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Visiting scholar Leslie Wickman explores the compatibility of science and faith.

Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Christmas Star | 28:19
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Culture Talk: Being Led by the Christmas Star
with David Block
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Everyday Apologetics: Christmas Message from Ken Samples (10:09–17:46 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdNuKJcblyk)
with Ken Samples
Dig Deeper: https://reasons.org/explore/blogs/reflections
Science-Faith Connection: Possibilities for the Christmas Star
with Hugh Ross
Dig Deeper: https://reasons.org/explore/blogs/take-two/the-star-of-bethlehem-an-astronomer-astrophysicist-and-theologians-perspective
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Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Straight Thinking | Worldview Thinking 2
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
What does a worldview explain?

Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
The Tower of Babel | 28:19
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Culture Talk: Racial Diversity and the Tower of Babel
with Fazale Rana
Dig Deeper: https://reasons.org/explore/publications/reasons-newsletter/where-did-the-races-come-from
Everyday Apologetics: A Christian Perspective on Human Origins and Race (:00 – 6:48)
with Joseph Miller
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Science-Faith Connection: Examining the Out-of-Africa Hypothesis
with Fazale Rana
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Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Straight Thinking | Worldview Thinking 1
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
What is a worldview?