Stars, Cells, and God

Stars, Cells, and God

Discussions of new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, as well as new discoveries that point to the reality of God’s existence.

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May 6, 2026 50 mins

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Hugh Ross as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

To determine whether the geochemical signatures of biological nitrogen fixation—a key metabolic process necessary for life to flourish—are bona fide, investigators from the University of Wisco...

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Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and Dr. Uditha Jayatunga, senior consultant in rehabilitation medicine at Royal Derby Hospital, UK, as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

Discussions of evolution often focus on visible traits like wings, beaks, and eyes, but many essential mechanisms are uns...

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Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Hugh Ross as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

One of the most prominent explanations for life’s origin is the RNA World Hypothesis—a model that hinges on the existence of a self‑replicating RNA molecule. Recently, researchers at Cambridge...

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Join astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink and geographer Joseph Kerski as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

What is where, why is it there, and why should we care? Joseph Kerski explores what geography is—and what it's not—and why it matters for sustainable, ethical, and resilient decision‑making to...

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Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Hugh Ross as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

Evolution is predicated on a sequence of chance events, with each outcome being largely random, yielding flawed, imperfect designs. This process is hardly one that a Creator would use to inten...

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April 1, 2026 60 mins

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astronomer David Block as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

 

What are Christians to make of cave art? Why did early humans create it, and what did it mean to them? What does this artistic expression reveal about who we are a...

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Join astrophysicists Hugh Ross and Jeff Zweerink as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

Global warming over the past four decades has produced more than a twofold increase in synchronous fire weather (SFW)—both within and across regions—in northern temperate and boreal regions and in equatoria...

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Join astrophysicists Hugh Ross and Jeff Zweerink as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

James Webb Space Telescope astronomers have discovered a galaxy, MoMz-14, that’s 13.5 billion light-years away. This distance implies that astronomers are seeing the galaxy 288 million years after the cosmi...

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Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

DNA’s structure reveals remarkable features that point to a Creator’s role in life’s design. Likewise, the cellular machinery that accesses DNA’s stored information reflects intentional de...

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Join astrophysicist Hugh Ross and Rabbis Elie Feder and Aaron Zimmer as they discuss scientific features in Scripture that point to the reality of God’s existence.

In this episode, the conversation opens with Isaiah 40:25–26 as a strikingly modern reflection on the ordered structure of the cosmos. The call to “lift up your eyes” resonates with three insights from contemporar...

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Join astrophysicists Hugh Ross and Jeff Zweerink as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

Earth ended up with just the right amounts of carbon, nitrogen, and water for life in part because a nearby supernova bathed the early solar system with short-lived radionuclides (SLRs). Earlier explanation...

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Join astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink and Rabbis Elie Feder and Aaron Zimmer as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

The laws of physics point to design. Unlike the finely tuned constants, these fundamental rules—such as quantum mechanics and general relativity—govern every interaction in the unive...

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Join astrophysicists Hugh Ross and Jeff Zweerink as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

“Little Red Dots” (LRDs) are emerging galaxy cores seen during the cosmic dawn. They were thought to challenge some big bang creation models because they’re too bright. This challenge assumed that nearly al...

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Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

Researchers from Europe discovered that differences in the Neanderthal and modern human versions of the gene PIEZO1 led to an incompatibility between the mother and the fetus of second-gen...

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    January 28, 2026 56 mins

    Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink as they discuss theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

    Researchers from France and Spain claim that they have discovered evidence that Neanderthals were using pieces of ochre (some shaped like crayons) to color surfaces and tools. If Neanderthals made art, doe...

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    November 26, 2025 38 mins

    Join astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink and Dr. Latha Christie, senior scientist with the government of India, as they discuss theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

    Many skeptics claim that there is no scientific evidence for God, and many Christians claim the scientific evidence for God is overwhelming. Perhaps the conflict doesn...

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    Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink as they discuss new discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

    A research team discovered that most life on Earth came from explosive bursts of species diversification, known as adaptive radiations. In this episode, Fuz Rana explains how this insi...

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    Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Hugh Ross as they discuss DNA survival in fossils and how mussels can help civilization. These discoveries carry theological and philosophical implications alluding to the reality of God’s existence.

    Scientists have discovered that a small region of the human genome, dubbed HAR123, is unique in humans compared to other mam...

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    November 5, 2025 54 mins

    Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and physicist and theologian John Bloom as they discuss archaeological finds with philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

    Since the 1970s, critical and skeptical academic scholars have vigorously challenged Old Testament historical accounts with archaeological evidence that appeared to contradict the biblical...

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    Join astrophysicists Hugh Ross and Jeff Zweerink as they discuss how emerging technologies bring human integrity and our responsibility to care for God’s creation into sharper focus.

    Hugh discusses groundbreaking innovation in climate technology—clothing that cools the skin. Researchers have designed comfortable garments that integrate hydrogel with thermoelectric devices an...

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