On this special episode of The Sermon in the Valley, we are joined today by Thomas Johnston and Jaren Summers for the first of many discussions on the intersection of faith and science and what it means in the world today. Both Thomas and Jaren are students at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio and are up and coming experts in the study of how faith and science intersect; Jaren wrote an article for the Lutheran Alliance for Faith, Science and Technology and Thomas serves on the steering committee.

Below is a list of recommended resources for further reading:

Abrams, Nancy. A God that Could Be Real: Spirituality, Science, and the Future of Our Planet.  Boston: Beacon Press. 2016.

Collins, Francis. Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief. New York: Free Press. 2007.

Cootsona, Greg. Mere Science and Christian Faith: Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press. 2018.

Gould, Stephen Jay. Rock of Ages: Science and Religion in the Fullness of Life. New York: Ballantine Books. 2002.

Biologos https://biologos.org

Science for the Church https://scienceforthechurch.org/welcome/?fbclid=IwAR2Fl3KNxn9Z6Z9SMUKcmGKTxHCFg2BAKG6FUNBMlVAbDz0qp_W5lkeTw14

Faraday Institute for Science and Religion https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk

Greg Cootsona https://www.gregcootsona.com

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