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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June 17, 2026 69 mins

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and OB/GYN Christina Cirucci as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

In 2025, the US Department of Health and Human Services published a comprehensive, peer-reviewed, 400-page review titled “Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria: Revi...

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Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and Balajied Nongrum, lead consultant for research and apologetics for Reasons to Believe Asia-Pacific (RTB APAC), as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

A popular narrative in today’s culture claims that Christian apologetics and scien...

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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.

A new study from a US–China research team argues that the volumes of Neanderthal brain regions fall within the range seen in modern human populations. If so, does that ...

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May 27, 2026 50 mins

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and electrical engineer and computer scientist Zachary Leung as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

Most artificial intelligence (AI) systems today are based on neural networks that have existed for decades in other academic disciplines befor...

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Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and clinical psychologist and apologist Sari Shepphird as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.

Humans have a God-given ability to freely use and apply language to shape our experiences, direct our choices, and improve our health. What we say t...

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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.

Why would God create a world with viruses? In this episode, biochemist Fuz Rana discusses work by scientists from Imperial College London that provides one possible reason wh...

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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.

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

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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 ...

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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. Rece...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 and our place...

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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 region...

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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 aft...

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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 ...

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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 i...

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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 expla...

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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 intera...

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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 challeng...

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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 f...

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