Voices from the Workplace: Forging a Faithful Scientist with Metallurgist Chloe Johnson

SUMMARY

In this episode of the Faith and Work podcast, hosts Joanna Meyer and Brian Gray engage with metallurgist Chloe Johnson, exploring her unique journey in the sciences, the pressures of achievement, and the intersection of faith and science. Chloe shares her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field, the importance of humility, and how art can bridge the gap between technical work and creativity. The conversation emphasizes the need for balance in scientific work, the pressures faced in the industry, and offers encouragement for those pursuing careers in science.

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HIGHLIGHTS 

On truth:

• "All truth is God's truth."

On achievement:

• "Be in love with science, be in love with what you're doing, but have no pressure that that's like your end all be all. And don't put so much pressure on yourself. I think it's really easy to follow the cycle of achievement. Where's your next accomplishment coming from? Are you on enough committees? Are you doing enough extracurricular work? And I fall into this trap all the time. Sometimes it's okay to just enjoy something and not get it done."

RESOURCES

• Download the episode transcript here
• Reigniting Awe: How a 5280 Fellow Inspires Artists and Scientists through Collaboration
• The Bible Project is a great tool that Chloe used when learning how to integrate her faith and work
• Chloe's Book Recommendation: The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate by John H. Walton 
• If you liked this episode, check out WONDER: A Scientist’s Gift to the Church with Jennifer Wiseman Podcast
• Join us in Denver, CO July 19 for the public event for Christians thinking about Science: Science, Stewardship, and the Kingdom: A Public Lecture with Dr. Abram Bicksler