Is there intelligent life outside of earth?  In this episode, Gabe poses this question and many others to Dr. Luke Barnes, a theoretical astrophysicist, cosmologist and postdoctoral researcher at Western Sydney University. Dr. Barnes is a Christian whose faith inspires him in his work to explore God’s unique creation and look for patterns and reasons behind what’s happening in the universe as a whole.  Tune in as they talk about stars, planets, galaxies, and supercomputer simulations that reveal what would happen if even one particle or force is changed in the universe.  Resources:   A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos  Closer to Truth episodes Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. 

A Finely Tuned Universe: Dr. Luke Barnes | Episode 276

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“We are not just people who bounce back; we are people who weather storms throughout the entirety of our lives.”  In this THINQ episode, author and speaker Rebekah Lyons brings a powerful message on Building Resilience in a time where we continue to see a growing mental health epidemic and the rise of suicide.  Listen in as she unpacks the 5 Rules of Resilience she’s discovered in her personal journey and pursuit of building a resilient life.   If you want to learn more on this topic, you can check out her book Building a Resilient Life  at rebekahlyons.com.  Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.

Building Resilience: Rebekah Lyons | Episode 282

What does it look like to live a life of true freedom?  In this episode, Author and Pastor Jonathan “JP” Pokluda draws us nearer to God and the freedom He has for us. JP brings the hard truth of the gospel and challenges us to submit to God's authority.  Listen in as JP tells us about the healing and freedom God intends for us to have and have abundantly.  Resources:  Sign up for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville. Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. 

Submitting to Freedom: Jonathan Pokluda | Episode 281

Do you live in a "fast faith" or a "sacred slow"?  Author and speaker Alicia Britt Chole calls out how we’ve normalized being busy and distracted in our culture. But what is that doing to our hearts, minds, and souls?  Tune in as she encourages us to embrace boredom, become more attentive to God's presence, and understand He is with us in every moment.  Resources:  Sign up for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville.  Create a free THINQ Account  to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. 

A Holy Departure from a Fast Faith: Alicia Britt Chole | Episode 280

If you aren't convicted about the small things in your life, will you be convicted about the big things?  Revivalist Luke LeFevre gives a unique perspective as a young adult ministry leader about how the next generation is gradually descending into compromise because they don’t realize how far they are from God and His Word.  Tune in to this episode of the THINQ Podcast as Luke challenges us to consider our calling toward being a holy people in a culture that is controversial to our faith.  Resources:    Sign up for Next Gen Summit, November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville.    Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.  

Controversial Holiness: Luke LeFevre | Episode 279

Do you believe science has its roots in Christian thought?  In this episode, Gabe talks with Dr. Denis Alexander, Emeritus Director of The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion and Emeritus Fellow of St Edmund's College, Cambridge.  They discuss what science can and can’t tell us. They also discuss Dr. Alexander’s books, including his latest, Coming to Faith Through Dawkins, which is a compilation of the faith journeys of 12 men and women from different backgrounds who all reached the same conclusion: that Christianity is more intellectually undeniable than New Atheism.  Listen in as they highlight a few of these stories and how Christian theology dispels even the strongest arguments New Atheism makes. Resources:   Coming to Faith Through Dawkins  Is There Purpose in Biology?: The Cost of Existence and the God of Love Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. 

A Finely Tuned Universe: Dr. Luke Barnes | Episode 276

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