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Seven Ways to Engage Science in Sermons

Science for the Church • Oct 13, 2020

Psychologist and professor Justin L. Barrett lays out seven ways pastors might use science in the pulpit.

What is Convergence and Why is it Interesting?

Science for the Church • Sep 26, 2020

Evolutionary convergence is a controversial and exciting area of study focused on what happens when evolution repeats itself. Find out the basics in this short (3:24) explanatory video. And if you think this is all fine for science but have some questions about why...

Can a Scientist Believe in the Resurrection

Science for the Church • Sep 16, 2020

Theologian N.T. Wright discusses what it means to believe in the resurrection and how scientific knowledge fits into that. You can read a transcript, listen to a recording, or watch a video of the lectures (and the discussion afterwards).

Miracles/Divine Action Religious Belief Resurrection

Prayer and Science Have Sparred Before, But It’s a False Dichotomy

Science for the Church • Sep 16, 2020

Are prayer and science in opposition to one another when it comes to healing? It turns out the conversation on this topic has been going on for a long time.

Miracles/Divine Action Prayer & Meditation

How the Immune System Works

Science for the Church • Aug 17, 2020

This is a great primer on the complex immune system and why COVID-19 responses vary so much from person to person. It’s wonderfully well-written, making a confusing topic accessible.

Science for Youth Ministry White Paper

Science for the Church • May 13, 2020

How much does engagement with topics of science and faith matter to teenagers? In 2015, Dr. Andy Root, Rev. David Wood, and Rev. Tony Jones investigaged this question in the context of youth ministry. They explain, “In brief, we found that teenagers are acutely...

Youth Ministry