The Denison Forum Podcast - Christian perspective on current events, Christian news and culture, Biblical wisdom What does science tell us about God?
Dr. Mark Turman sits down with Dr. Stephen Meyer, director of the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute and author of Return of the God Hypothesis, Darwin’s Doubt, and Signature in the Cell. Together, they explore how recent scientific discoveries—from the origin of the universe to the fine-tuning of the cosmos and the digital code found in DNA—point to the reality of an intelligent designer. Dr. Meyer also reflects on his own journey of faith and reason, offering insight into how science can strengthen our understanding of God and shape the cultural conversation around truth, purpose, and belief.
Topics
- (00:56): Introducing Dr. Steven Meyer
- (03:04): Dr. Meyer's early fascination with science
- (05:17): The intersection of science and faith
- (14:35): The rise of theistic science
- (19:07): The Scientific Revolution and its theistic roots
- (30:26) The Big Bang and the beginning of the universe
- (37:20): The expanding universe and cosmic background radiation
- (39:47): The digital code of DNA
- (44:11): The complexity of cellular machinery
- (48:02): The argument for intelligent design
- (52:27): The fine-tuning of the universe
- (59:18): The Multiverse Theory and its challenges
- (01:03:20): The human search for meaning
- (01:10:36): Resources and further reading
Resources
- ReturnOfTheGodHypothesis.com
- Return of the God Hypothesis by Dr. Stephen Meyer
- Darwin's Doubt by Dr. Stephen Meyer
- Signature in the Cell by Dr. Stephen Meyer
- God and the Astronomers by Robert Jastrow
- The Mystery of Life's Origin by Charles Thaxton
- For the Glory of God by Rodney Stark
- The Language of God by Francis Collins
- First Three Minutes by Steven Weinberg
About Dr. Stephen Meyer
Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture in Seattle. He is the author of multiple books including his latest release, Return of the God Hypothesis. Meyer has been published in many national newspapers like The Wall Street Journal and has been featured on national television and radio shows such as The Jim Lehrer News Hour, NBC Nightly News, and more.
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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