The Denison Forum Podcast - Christian perspective on current events, Christian news and culture, Biblical wisdom What happens when a theoretical physicist finds faith in Christ?
Dr. Tom Rudelius shares his remarkable journey from scientific skepticism to Christianity, guided by his twin brother, challenged by a polygraph test, and ultimately compelled by the story of Jesus. In this thoughtful conversation, he explores how science and faith are not at odds but offer complementary ways of understanding reality.
In this conversation with Denison Forum Executive Director Dr. Mark Turman, Dr. Rudelius discusses:
- 1:51 How his twin brother led him to Christ
- 5:37 The myth of the incompatibility between science and faith (
- 9:15 How story and science diverge
- 15:07 His preconceptions and misconceptions about Christianity
- 19:38 The turning point in his conversion
- 25:12 String theory
- 29:42 How faith and science can coexist
- 37:13 How he came to have confidence in the Bible
- 41:24 Why doubt is a gift from God
Resources
- Chasing Proof, Finding Faith
- What's it like being a Christian in the field of science? An excerpt from "Chasing Proof, Finding Faith" by Tom Rudelius
- the mamelodi initiative
- Dr Tom Rudelius - Durham University
- A Scientist's Journey to Physics and Christianity | Tom Rudelius (Durham University)
About Dr. Tom Rudelius
Tom Rudelius completed his undergraduate work at Cornell, earned a doctorate in physics at Harvard, and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. Currently a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical physics at the University of California, Berkeley, Tom will begin a faculty position at Durham University (UK) in the fall of 2023. His research focuses on string theory, quantum field theory, and early universe cosmology. A man of faith and an avid sports fan, he is frequently requested to speak on topics related to science and faith. He is also on the board of the Mamelodi Initiative, a tutoring organization based in Mamelodi, South Africa. Tom's newest book, Chasing Proof, Finding Faith, released on August 8, 2023, from Tyndale.
About Dr. Mark Turman
Mark Turman, DMin, serves as the Executive Director of Denison Forum, where he leads with a passion for equipping believers to navigate today’s complex culture with biblical truth. He is best known as the host of The Denison Forum Podcast and the lead pastor of the Possum Kingdom Chapel, the in-person congregation of Denison Ministries.
Dr. Turman is the coauthor of Sacred Sexuality: Reclaiming God’s Design and Who Am I? What the Bible Says About Identity and Why it Matters. He earned his undergraduate degree from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, and received his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He later completed his Doctor of Ministry at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in Waco.
Before joining Denison Forum, Mark served as a pastor for 35 years, including 25 years as the founding pastor of Crosspoint Church in McKinney, Texas.
Mark and his high school sweetheart, Judi, married in 1986. They are proud parents of two adult children and grandparents to three grandchildren.
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