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Bidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastWhat I Got Wrong About...Sin & The SpiritPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: What I Got Wrong About...Romans 7:14-8:6, Acts 2:1-42025-06-2627 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastNo Bubble Wrap (What I Got Wrong About...Parenting)Pastor Greg Cootsona and Laura CootsonaSeries: What I Got Wrong About...Luke 15:11-32; Psalm 139:1-182025-05-2732 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastPetering OutPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Faithful Yet FlawedMatthew 26:31-35; 69-752025-04-2627 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastWhy Get Out Of The Boat?Pastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Faithful Yet FlawedMatthew 14:22-342025-03-2827 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastSimply PraisePastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Divine Direction: Finding Your Life's Path Through The PsalmsPsalm 1452025-02-0636 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastIn The Dark--The Prayer Of Deep DespairPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Divine Direction: Finding Your Life's Path Through The PsalmsPsalm 88; 2 Corinthians 4:8-122025-01-2530 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastEnoughPastor Greg CootsonaLuke 2:22-35; Isaiah 49:1-52024-12-3124 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastMost Of Our TimePastor Greg CootsonaSeries: A Christmas CarolEphesians 5:14-17, Matthew 6:22-23, Luke 1:35-382024-12-1729 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastWhat Grace DoesPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Suiting Up: Dressing For Hope At The Dawn Of An ElectionColossians 3:13-14, Psalm 322024-10-2726 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastThe Witness Of HumilityPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Suiting Up: Dressing For Hope At The Dawn Of An Election Colossians 3:12-152024-09-2523 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastHidden BeautyPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Bidwell Pres At The MoviesPsalm 19, Romans 1:19-20, Revelation 7:9-102024-09-0124 min
The Faith & Work PodcastAI Series: Artificial Intelligence, Work, and What it Means to Be HumanArtificial Intelligence is here to stay, but will it ever be sophisticated enough to replace the human? What does it mean to be human? Welcome to part two of our three-part AI Series on the intersection of AI and faith, theology and work. In this conversation we explore what it means to be human and how that definition challenges and interacts with Artificial Intelligence technology. Please enjoy this multi-faceted dialogue among host Jeff Hoffmeyer, speaker and writer in science and faith, Greg Cootsona, and Reuter professor and computer scientist Noreen Herzfeld, PhD. 2024-08-2352 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastCaring For CreationPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Bidwell Pres At The MoviesGenesis 1:26-31; Psalm 722024-08-0533 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastIncredibly GiftedPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Bidwell Pres At The MoviesEphesians 4:1-162024-07-2428 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastRunning Toward God's Upward CallPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Bidwell Pres At The MoviesPhilippians 3:11-14; Micah 6:82024-07-2226 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastThe God Who Searches Us, Inside & OutPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Bidwell Pres At The MoviesPsalm 139:1-12, Romans 12:1-22024-07-1028 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastGod Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle?Pastor Greg CootsonaSeries: That's Not In There -- 5 Things The Bible Doesn't Say1 Corinthians 10:11-142024-05-0729 min
The Walk with John I. SnyderScience vs. Religion: Bringing Faith and Science Together with Dr. Greg CootsonaAt some point, you’ve probably heard that faith and science are enemies and that you have to choose between one and the other. But you rarely hear that the modern scientific movement was led by believers in God, Jesus Christ and the Bible. Dr. Greg Cootsona is dedicated to bringing science and faith together, where they belong, and allowing science to grow our faith. He is a lecturer in comparative religion and humanities at California State University, Chico, and co-directs Science for the Church, a project designed to bring science to Christian congregations as a resource for spiritual gr...2024-04-1926 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastOur Work Is Not In VainPastor Greg CootsonaServe Chico1 Corinthians 15:50-582024-04-1516 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastSeems Too Good To Be TruePastor Greg CootsonaEaster SundaySeries: Cross ExaminedMatthew 28:1-202024-04-0327 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastDeacons Of Hope In A Day Of DespairPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Cross ExaminedMark 10:32-45, Isaiah 53:7-122024-03-1432 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastOvercoming EnvyPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: OvercomerPsalm 73; Philippians 4:8-132024-02-0532 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastWhy Despair Doesn't WorkPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: OvercomerIsaiah 40:27-312024-01-2228 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastAdvent HopePastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Preparing For ChristmasMicah 5:2; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Matthew 1:22-232023-12-1827 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastThanks For EverythingPastor Greg CootsonaPsalm 1162023-11-2724 min
Midlife Awareness PodcastScience and Religions in America: A New Look by Greg CootsonaDennis Kinzler and Greg Cootsona discuss the relationship between Science and the Religions most common in America. 2023-11-131h 11Bidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastThe Seeing EyePastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Our Story: Finding Themes Of Redemption, Identity, And Calling In The Book Of ExodusExodus 7:14-252023-10-3026 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastThe Sloth Of MosesPastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Our Story: Finding Themes Of Redemption, Identity, And Calling In The Book Of ExodusExodus 4:1-122023-10-1829 min
You Have PermissionAfter Universalism, Why Does Religion Matter? (#211)Kristen’s back with Dan to ask some of your burning Q’s and get some A’s! After talking about the need or value of religion after believing no one goes to Hell, Kristen also asks:If you could have a beer with one character from a Sci-Fi or Superhero or Fantasy genre who would it be and why?What are you going to teach your kid about sex?What are some meta-narratives in pop-culture that you enjoy that help us wrestle with some of life's important big questions?W...2023-09-2150 minYou Have PermissionAfter Universalism, Why Does Religion Matter? (#211)Kristen’s back with Dan to ask some of your burning Q’s and get some A’s! After talking about the need or value of religion after believing no one goes to Hell, Kristen also asks:If you could have a beer with one character from a Sci-Fi or Superhero or Fantasy genre who would it be and why?What are you going to teach your kid about sex?What are some meta-narratives in pop-culture that you enjoy that help us wrestle with some of life's important big questions?W...2023-09-2150 minBidwell Presbyterian Church PodcastWhose Are WePastor Greg CootsonaSeries: Our Story: Finding Themes Of Redemption, Identity, And Calling In The Book Of ExodusExodus 2:11-252023-09-1931 minYou Have PermissionAre All Religions Weird About Science? (#199)The link between science and Christianity is frequently misunderstood, or understood as being "in conflict." This doesn’t have to be! Greg Cootsona, returning guest and author of Science and Religions in America: A New Look (Rutledge, 2023), nuances our understanding of how Christianity and other religions interact with scientific developments, both in the present day and throughout history. Where do different religious traditions find commonality? How can Christians engage with other faiths? What should the "spiritual but not religious" do?Register for Theology Beer Camp: Theologybeer.campUse code: YHPGODPOD at checkout fo...2023-07-241h 16You Have PermissionAre All Religions Weird About Science? (#199)The link between science and Christianity is frequently misunderstood, or understood as being "in conflict." This doesn’t have to be! Greg Cootsona, returning guest and author of Science and Religions in America: A New Look (Rutledge, 2023), nuances our understanding of how Christianity and other religions interact with scientific developments, both in the present day and throughout history. Where do different religious traditions find commonality? How can Christians engage with other faiths? What should the "spiritual but not religious" do?Register for Theology Beer Camp: Theologybeer.campUse code: YHPGODPOD at checkout fo...2023-07-241h 16
The Sermon in the Valley with Pastor Rob EllerEpisode 38: The intersection of faith and science: an introductionOn 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...2023-07-1326 min
Homebrewed ChristianityGreg Cootsona: Science and Religions in AmericaThe dominant Religion & Science conversation in America is deeply shaped by American Christianity. In his new book Dr. Cootsona invites us beyond a Christian-centric perspective. What he reveals is a much more lively conversation that is enhanced by a deep religious pluralism. I was pumped to talk to him about it! Greg Cootsona is a speaker and writer in science and faith, emerging adults, C. S. Lewis, and Christian life and thought. He teaches in religion, humanities, philosophy, and sociology at California State University, Chico and co-directs Science for the Church. Here’s the book. ...2023-06-051h 46
The UpWords PodcastPsychology and Human Flourishing | Pamela Ebstyne KingGreg Cootsona talks with psychologist Pamela Ebstyne King on her new book, co-authored with Justin Barrett, Thriving with Stone Age Minds: Evolutionary Psychology, Christian Faith, and the Quest for Human Flourishing (IVP Academic, 2021). They cover topics ranging from King's concept of "the reciprocating self" to the ways Christians can constructively engage with evolutionary psychology. Greg and Pamela end with theological reflections on human flourishing.
Pamela Ebstyne King is the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science and PhD Program Chair in Psychological Science (Non-clinical) at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is the author of numerous books, including...2021-08-0949 min
The UpWords PodcastInside Upper House: Science for the Church | Greg Cootsona & Drew Rick-MillerDan talks to the Co-directors of Science for the Church, Greg Cootsona and Drew Rick-Miller. We take the occasion here to focus on their organization, its mission, and its partnership with Upper House. Sign up for Science for the Church's weekly newsletter here.
As always we invite you to leave us a rating on your favorite podcast app or send us a comment at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org.
Credits: music by Micah Behr, audio engineering by Andy Johnson, graphic design by Madeline Ramsey.
2021-08-0232 min
Science and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 1a: Science & Religion (for the Open-Minded)Who this podcast is for. How science and religion are powerful cultural forces.2021-07-3002 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 1b: Introduction and Logistics: Chico State RELS 241/PHIL 204Info and logistics you've got to know!2021-07-2910 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk1c Emerging Adults and the Future of Science and Religion, Part 1This is the first half of my look at the sociology of emerging adults (age 18-30) and how they're directing the future course of science and religion.2021-07-2819 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk1d Emerging Adults and the Future of Science and Religion, Part 2This is the second half at my look at the sociology of emerging adults (age 18-30) and how they're directing the future of religion and science.2021-07-2720 min
The UpWords PodcastFrom the Vault: Science, Faith & Hope | Edgardo RosadoIn this Upper House virtual event from earlier this year, Dr. Edgardo Rosado of the Ciencia, Fe y Esperanza Initiative speaks with Greg Cootsona, co-founder of Science for the Church. They discuss the particular ways faith and science are understood in Hispanic/Latinx communities, and Edgardo's research into attitudes among Philadelphia-area Latinx Christians. They also discuss contrasting Reformed and Wesleyan understandings of faith and science.
Edgardo Rosado is a pastor, scholar, and community leader. In addition to being Associate Project Director at Esperanza’s Ciencia, Fe y Esperanza initiative, Edgardo is Adjunct Professor at Nazarene Bible College, Vi...2021-07-2658 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk2a: What is Science and Particularly, What is Religion?Another installment for Science and Religion, RELS 2412021-07-2509 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk2b: Barbour's Four Ways to Relate Science and ReligionAnother installment for Science and Religion, RELS 2412021-07-2509 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk2c: More on How to Relate Science and ReligionAnother installment for Science and Religion, RELS 241/PHIL 204, this time I offer some further thoughts on how to relate these two powerful cultural forces.2021-07-2306 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 2d My Conversation with Sociologist of Religion Elaine Howard Ecklund (Pt 1)Dr. Elaine Howard Ecklund (Rice University) is a leading thinker in the sociology of religion and science. I had the opportunity to interview her and discuss her work. This is the first half of our conversation.2021-07-2314 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 2e My Conversation with Sociologist of Religion Elaine Howard Ecklund (Pt 2)Dr. Elaine Howard Ecklund (Rice University) is a leading thinker in the sociology of religion and science. I had the opportunity to interview her and discuss her work. This is the second half of our conversation.2021-07-2316 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk3a The Copernican RevolutionThis episode looks the profound contributions of Nicolaus Copernicus, Tycho Brahe, and Johannes Kepler.2021-07-2113 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk3b The Case of GalileoProperly grasping Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) is key to understanding science and religion.2021-07-2014 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 3c My Look at Isaac NewtonIn this episode, I take a look at the great Isaac Newton (1642-1726) and his influence on religious thought.2021-07-1907 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 3d A Second Look at Isaac Newton and His InfluenceIn this episode, I take a look at the influence great Isaac Newton (1642-1726) on religious thought especially in America.2021-07-1806 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 3e What Preceded DarwinCharles Darwin's 1859 Origin of Species is a landmark book, and in this episode, I look at what set the stage for his evolution through natural selection.2021-07-1711 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 3f Darwin and Post-DarwinMy look at Charles Darwin's theories and their ongoing effect2021-07-1620 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 3g The Rise of Modern ScienceIn this episode, I note the relationship between the rise of modern science and the teaching of creation by God, with some comments on texts from western religion (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism).2021-07-1509 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 4: Texts from Western Monotheism on CreationThe doctrine of creation is critical for understanding how western monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) interact with science. This episode looks at key texts from their sacred scriptures.2021-07-1513 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 5: Evolutionary Biology and ReligionIn this episode, I highlight significant events and ideas from 20th and 21st century evolutionary science and note key connections with various religions.2021-07-1424 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 6a Traditions of AtheismAtheism did not start with the "New Atheists," but is a long tradition stretching back to ancient Greece, and moving through the Enlightenment, as well as the 19th century.2021-07-1320 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 6b Contemporary Scientific AtheismThis episode looks at the New Atheists and their approach to science.2021-07-1213 minYou Have PermissionChurch Is Good For You (#119)I am re-joined by YHP all star guest Greg Cootsona (California State University, Chico) to talk through what we know from all the social science research on whether and how religiosity and church involvement are good or bad for people. We touch on physical and mental health, resilience and happiness, meaning-making, trauma healing, prosocial behavior, and more. We also talk through the ways that it is commonly understood to do harm.Greg's excellent notes for the episode: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ptfrebzxow04p8f/Cootsona%20Scientific%20Studies%20on%20Going%20to%20Church%202021.docx?dl=0Greg's "Science for the Church" post...2021-05-242h 09You Have PermissionChurch Is Good For You (#119)I am re-joined by YHP all star guest Greg Cootsona (California State University, Chico) to talk through what we know from all the social science research on whether and how religiosity and church involvement are good or bad for people. We touch on physical and mental health, resilience and happiness, meaning-making, trauma healing, prosocial behavior, and more. We also talk through the ways that it is commonly understood to do harm.Greg's excellent notes for the episode: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ptfrebzxow04p8f/Cootsona%20Scientific%20Studies%20on%20Going%20to%20Church%202021.docx?dl=0Greg's "Science for the Church" post...2021-05-242h 09
Science + God with Dr. G VIDEOJourney #51 - Christianity, Science & Today's Young PeopleDoes science discriminate against Christianity? Do Christians discriminate against science? And how do today’s young people feel about science and Christianity? On this journey, Dr. G sits down with Dr. Greg Cootsona, who has spent a lifetime tackling all those questions and has rare insight you don’t want to miss. Dr. Cootsona’s latest book is called Mere Science and Christian Faith: Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults. Get it here: https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Science-Christian-Faith-Bridging/dp/0830838147Science in the Church: https://scienceforthechurch.orgMade to Flourish : https://www.madetoflourish.org2021-05-0434 min
Science + God with Dr. GJourney #51 - How Today's Young People See Christianity & ScienceDoes science discriminate against Christianity? Do Christians discriminate against science? And how do today’s young people feel about science and Christianity? On this journey, Dr. G sits down with Dr. Greg Cootsona, who has spent a lifetime tackling all those questions and has rare insight you don’t want to miss. Dr. Cootsona’s latest book is called "Mere Science and Christian Faith: Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults".
Also check out:
* "Science in the Church"
* "Made to Flourish"
* "Dialog on Science, Ethics, and Religion"To find ou...2021-05-0435 min
The UpWords PodcastChristians and the Vaccine | Curtis ChangCurtis Chang discusses COVID-19 vaccines and the role that churches can play in the healing of society. He speaks with Science for the Church co-founder Greg Cootsona.
Curtis Chang is co-founder of Redeeming Babel and the resource site Christians and the Vaccine. He is also on the faculty of the Duke Divinity School, a Senior Fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary, and author of multiple books including Engaging Unbelief: A Captivating Strategy from Augustine and Aquinas.
Send us a message at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org.
Credits: music by Micah Behr, audio engineering by Andy Johnson, g...2021-04-2637 min
CORH ValuesSeason 2 #2: Greg Cootsona on the History of Religious and Scientific Approaches to Eugenics and RacismGreg Cootsona, a widely published author on Religion and Science and Director of ScienceForTheChurch.org talks with us about the surprising history of eugenics in America and the ways that science and religion have been used to both justify and challenge its legitimacy. We look at how these ideas became connected to Racism more generally, and explore how Darwin's ideas about evolution through natural selection have been twisted to support harmful practices that do not acknowledge the full humanity of all people. 2021-04-0534 min
The UpWords PodcastChristian Faith and Science | John LennoxIn this episode, Science for the Church co-founder Greg Cootsona interviews mathematician, Christian apologist, and Emeritus Professor at the University of Oxford, John Lennox. They cover some of the core issues in the contemporary faith and science conversation, and talk about John's new film, Against the Tide.
The UpWords Podcast is an initiative of Upper House. This episode was produced in partnership with Science for the Church.
Send us a message at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org.
Credits: music by Micah Behr, audio engineering by Andy Johnson, graphic design by Madeline Ramsey.
2020-11-3047 min
Edge of Faith MagazineMere Science and Christian FaithEdge of Fatih discusses Mere Science and Christianity with Greg Cootsona.2020-10-0220 minYou Have PermissionHell & Universalism in a Global Context (#84)When Dr. Greg Cootsona (California State University, Chico) heard a recent episode that touched on the questions of Hell and Universal Salvation, he emailed me almost immediately and mentioned that something was lacking in our treatment of that topic: other religions and perspectives of the span of geography and time. This is especially relevant because doctrines about the afterlife tend to make a lot of claims about people outside the membership of Christianity. Naturally, I invited him back on the show to talk at length about this topic, and indeed we did talk *at length* because it is such a...2020-09-282h 16You Have PermissionHell & Universalism in a Global Context (#84)When Dr. Greg Cootsona (California State University, Chico) heard a recent episode that touched on the questions of Hell and Universal Salvation, he emailed me almost immediately and mentioned that something was lacking in our treatment of that topic: other religions and perspectives of the span of geography and time. This is especially relevant because doctrines about the afterlife tend to make a lot of claims about people outside the membership of Christianity. Naturally, I invited him back on the show to talk at length about this topic, and indeed we did talk *at length* because it is such a...2020-09-282h 16Science and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 7a Fine Tuning & Big BangIs cosmic fine tuning and Big Bang cosmology religiously significant or neutral?2020-08-0317 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)WK 7b Theories in Science (and to some degree) in ReligionI survey a few key ways that philosophy helps us understand how science does its work and how that relates to religious ideas.2020-08-0317 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 7c Proofs for GodIn this episode, I ask, "Is religious belief rational, and if so, what's the place of the classic proofs for God?"2020-08-0311 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 7d Analyzing Proofs for GodI look at the some of the arguments and updates for traditional proofs for God's existence.2020-08-0312 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 7e Beauty as a Nexus for Science and ReligionIn this presentation at the June 2007 Metanexus conference, I sketched a research program for beauty as a common source for theology, science, ethics, and art. (Note: This episode is somewhat different from most of the others in this podcast.)2020-08-0322 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 8a Another Look at Defining "Religion"What has the word "religion" meant historically and how well it describes Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.2020-08-0306 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 8b Judaism, Islam and ScienceHow do the monotheistic traditions of Judaism and Islam interact with science? This episode offers some responses to that question.2020-08-0318 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 9a Hinduism and ScienceWe move to eastern religions in this episode and look at science and Hinduism.2020-08-0217 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 9b The Origins of BuddhismIn order to grasp its connections with science, it's critical to grasp the origins of Buddhism.2020-08-0211 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 9c Buddhism and ScienceThere is a great deal of contemporary interest in Buddhism and science--in this episode I highlight key points of their interaction.2020-08-0212 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 10a: Intelligent DesignThis episode looks at the popular theory of Intelligent Design, which seeks to dismantle key elements in Darwinian evolution.2020-07-2915 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 10b: Psychology of Religion, Evolutionary Psychology, and the Cognitive Science of ReligionThree different threads are woven together in this episode that bring together psychology, evolution, and religion.2020-07-2922 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 11: Physics, Especially Quantum TheoryThis episode looks at the two great pillars of modern physics, relativity and quantum theories, and focuses on the latter. I sound out the religious implications as well.2020-07-2721 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 13 Science, Technology, Religion and EthicsIn this episode, I bring technology into the mix and sketch a few ethical implications of contemporary topics like AI, Transhumanism, climate change, and CRISPR.2020-07-2717 minScience and Religion (for the Open-Minded)Wk 14: Science, Religion and Climate ChangeHow do science and religion interact with the science of climate change and the profound concern that life on Earth is coming to an end?2020-07-2610 min
The DistilleryGreg Cootsona | Against All OddsiTunes Episode Duration: 00:37:262020-07-1037 minYou Have PermissionYoung Americans’ Views on Science & Faith (#66)What do younger Americans (18-30 year olds) think about science, faith, and the relationship between them? Which issues “count” as “science/faith” issues? You might be surprised at some of the answers to these questions. This episode is for listeners who have enjoyed getting a “peak behind the curtain” of this massive culture change/wave that we seem to be caught up in right now. Dr. Greg Cootsona is a religion researcher out of Chico State in California and is involved in a big research program about this topic.Greg’s HuffPo piece: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/four-surprising-things-em_b_8453820Negotiating Sc...2020-05-251h 37You Have PermissionYoung Americans’ Views on Science & Faith (#66)What do younger Americans (18-30 year olds) think about science, faith, and the relationship between them? Which issues “count” as “science/faith” issues? You might be surprised at some of the answers to these questions. This episode is for listeners who have enjoyed getting a “peak behind the curtain” of this massive culture change/wave that we seem to be caught up in right now. Dr. Greg Cootsona is a religion researcher out of Chico State in California and is involved in a big research program about this topic.Greg’s HuffPo piece: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/four-surprising-things-em_b_8453820Negotiating Sc...2020-05-251h 37
Conversing with Mark Labberton68 - Greg Cootsona on Faith and ScienceGreg Cootsona, author, co-director of Science for the Church, and lecturer in religious studies and humanities at CSU Chico, discusses the relationship between faith and science and explores how a church’s approach to science shapes its work and witness. For more resources for a deeply formed spiritual life, visit Fuller.edu/Studio.2020-05-1243 min
Active PauseGreg Cootsona: Finding Grace, Finding SpaceIn this conversation, we explore the notion of grace. We talk about it from a spiritual perspective: the Christian spiritual tradition which is Greg’s anchor, as well as other spiritual traditions. We also explore down-to-earth experiences, such as being a drummer, interacting with other people, structuring one’s day… In so doing, we map out a sense of grace as a human experience that people can relate to independently from a specific belief system.Greg Cootsona is a Lecturer in Comparative Religion and Humanities at Chico State University. The conversation with Serge emerged from two key source...2020-04-0130 min
Proactive Mindfulness aka Active PauseGreg Cootsona: Finding Grace, Finding Space
In this conversation, we explore the notion of grace. We talk about it from a spiritual perspective: the Christian spiritual tradition which is Greg’s anchor, as well as other spiritual traditions. We also explore down-to-earth experiences, such as being a drummer, interacting with other people, structuring one’s day… In so doing, we map out a sense of grace as a human experience that people can relate to independently from a specific belief system.
Greg Cootsona is a Lecturer in Comparative Religion and Humanities at Chico State...2020-04-0130 min
Disciple Science PodcastScience and faith in the eyes of emerging adults: Conversation with Greg Cootsona (6)Do emerging adults see the relationship between science and faith in a different way? Dale speaks with Greg Cootsona, author of Mere Science and Christian Faith: Bridging the Divide with Emerging Adults, to talk about modern views on the intersection of science and faith, and how the emergence of technology and the internet is transforming our perceptions of the relationship?
Greg Cootsona teaches in the department of comparative religion and humanities at California State University at Chico. Greg directs Science for the Church, a project designed to bring the resources of science to strengthen congregational life. From 2016 to e...2019-11-1838 min
Language of GodBONUS | Science & Theology for Emerging Adult MinistriesBioLogos is not the only organization tackling issues of science and faith today. Today’s episode features a panel from Science and Theology for Emerging Adult Ministries (STEAM), a project from Fuller Theological Seminary which offers resources to help teens and young adults to think through issues of science and faith. The panel discusses their project and lessons they have learned along the way.
Special thanks to Greg Cootsona, Kate Vosburg, and Len Tang.
Find more resources like STEAM in our Resource Center.
2019-07-0526 min