The Eric Metaxas Show #43 - Seth Ward "Is Atheism Dead?"
Jan 24, 2026
Seth Ward, filmmaker and director of the Is Atheism Dead? streaming series, discusses how modern science inspires wonder. He recounts telescope discoveries, the Big Bang story, Einstein’s reaction, and fine-tuning debates. He also shares how filmmaking and stellar visits shaped the series and its approach to science and faith.
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Science Pointing Toward God
- Eric Metaxas argues modern science increasingly supports the existence of God and challenges confident atheism.
- He wrote Is Atheism Dead? to gather scientific and historical evidence and make it accessible to a broad audience.
Stargazing Shaped A Filmmaker
- Seth Ward recounts growing up stargazing with a pastor father who also introduced him to figures like Carl Sagan.
- That blend of faith and scientific curiosity shaped his desire to make films exploring wonder and belief.
Look Deeper With Curiosity
- Seth Ward urges both believers and nonbelievers to explore the scientific evidence with curiosity rather than fear.
- He encourages people of faith not to shy away from science but to let wonder draw them deeper into investigation.
