Tomorrow: Webinar with Maverick Scientist Forrest Mims

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Prepared to be entertained — and inspired — by the man who describes his life as “one continuous science fair project.” Source
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Kepler’s Pursuit of a Mathematical Cosmology

Andrew McDiarmid, astronomy, Center for Science and Culture, Colorado Christian University, cosmology, Discovery Institute, Faith & Science, Harmonices Mundi, ID The Future, Johannes Kepler, mathematics, Melissa Cain Travis, Mysterium Cosmographicum, physics, Physics, Earth & Space, Podcast, science history, theology, Thinking God’s Thoughts, Tycho Brahe
Dr. Travis tracks the progression of Kepler’s ideas to show how he became a key figure in the transition from ancient astronomy to a true celestial physics. Source
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Mind, Brain, Soul: What’s the Difference? Find Out at the 2023 Westminster Conference

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Sam Harris has said that “You can do what you decide to do — but you cannot decide what you will decide to do.” Source
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Watch: “Cosmic Mind, Divine Action, and Design-Engaged Theology”

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“The event examined intelligent design and its implications for science-engaged theology. Collectively, it made the case for a God who cares." Source
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Why Intelligent Design Best Explains the Fossil Record Data

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The fossil record is consistent with the engineering-based theory of bounded adaptation Source
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 “What Is a Man?” — New Book Out Today from Nancy Pearcey

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Set aside one question of the moment — “What is a woman?” — and turn to another no less important problem that troubles our culture. Source
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Protein Evolution, the Waiting-Time Problem, and the Intriguing Possibility of Two First Parents

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After being asked to evaluate the scientific case against Adam and Eve, Ann Gauger dove into population genetics. Source
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