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A podcast host, a pastor and a guest walk into a bar…

A podcast host, a pastor and a guest walk into a bar… and invite you to join them! Each episode, we take a big question and try to find the funny side – and try to understand it just a little bit better, too. Join the conversation! Follow us on Instagram @nowtheresathought or email us at nowthereisathought@gmail.com

  1. 30/11/2024

    Live: A podcast host, a priest and an astrophysicist walk into a bar to talk about science fact, science fiction, and science theology w/ Rev. Prof David Wilkinson

    Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar. For the very first time, it’s a stage with a live audience! Thanks to Christians in Science for the invitation to appear at their 80th anniversary conference. My name is Louise, and I am your podcast host. I am joined - also for the very first time - by Rev. Matt Davis, Ministry Area Leader for Mynydd Bedwellte in mid Wales, and by astrophysicist and theologian Rev. Prof David Wilkinson. We walk into a bar to talk about science fact, science fiction, and science theology. Let’s grab a seat, though I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…   Christians in Science: https://www.cis.org.uk/about-cis/ David’s books that we talk about (not all of his publications, that’s not possible!): When I pray, what does God do? God, time & Stephen Hawking: an exploration into origins God, Stephen Hawking and the multiverse Life, the universe and everything: 42 meditations for Lent and beyond

    56 min

  2. 30/09/2023

    A podcast host, a pastor and a biophysicist walk into a bar to talk about discovery, innovation and God w/ Gavin Merrifield

    Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by Gavin from Believing Science and Christians in Science but it contains drinks and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and Gavin the biophysicist to walk into a bar and talk about discovery, innovation and God. Let’s grab a seat, though I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…   Organisations: Christians in Science: cis.org.uk (it’s also their conference next week! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christians-in-science-big-questions-in-science-and-the-church-part-2-tickets-684872812017?aff=oddtdtcreator ) Believing Science: believingscience.org For CAKE and the astronomers’ network, contact Gavin through one of the above sites   Gavin’s work: Profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gavin-Merrifield Caterpillar MRIs: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/279847717_Imaging_Metamorphosis_in_Lepidoptera_with_Magnetic_Resonance_Imaging Zebrafish MRIs: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0730725X16301606?via%3Dihub Spider MRIs: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326000047_Measures_of_cardiac_function_in_Theraphosidae_spiders_using_in_vivo_magnetic_resonance_imaging   Gavin’s book recommendations: Ernest Lucas - Can We Believe Genesis Today? Temper Longman - How to Read Genesis John Walton - The Lost World of Genesis One Faith and Fossils: The Bible, Lester L. Grabbe -Creation and Evolution Conrad Hyers - The Meaning of Creation David Wilkinson - The Message of Creation Christopher M. Rio's -After the Monkey Trial: Evangelical Scientists and a New Creationism Gordy Slack - The Battle Over the Meaning of Everything: Evolution, Intelligent Design, and a School Board in Dover, PA     Contact us: @nowtheresathought on Instagram nowtheresathought@c3gallery.church

    1h 5m

  3. 03/09/2023

    A podcast host, a pastor and a science communicator walk into a bar and ask: What do kids think about God and science? w/ Sarah Moring

    Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by Gavin at Believing Science but it contains drinks and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and science communicator Sarah Moring from God and the Big Bang. We walk into a bar to ask, “What do kids think about God and science?” Let’s grab a seat, though I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink… God and the Big Bang: Gatbb.co.uk   Contact us: @nowtheresathought on Instagram nowtheresathought@c3gallery.church

    55 min

  4. 03/07/2023

    A podcast host, a pastor and a marine biologist walk into a bar to talk turtles, toddlers and teenagers - with Cara Parrett

    Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion but it contains drinks and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and marine biologist Cara Parrett to talk turtles, toddlers and teenagers. Let’s grab a seat, though I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…   Faraday Institute resources: Faradaykids.com Faraday.cam.ac.uk Faradayteens.com Faradayeducators.com   Contact us: @nowtheresathought on Instagram nowtheresathought@c3gallery.church

    56 min

  5. 04/06/2023

    A podcast host, a pastor and a geneticist walk into a bar and ask: ’Does Dawkins make people atheist?’ w/ Dr Denis Alexander

    Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion but it contains drinks and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and geneticist Dr Denis Alexander to ask ‘Does Dawkins make people atheist?’ Let’s grab a seat, though I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…   Faraday Institute resources: Faradaykids.com Faraday.cam.ac.uk Faradayteens.com Faradayeducators.com   Referenced: Coming to faith through Dawkins, eds Denis Alexander and Alister McGrath How my Body Works, Albert Barille (Search “How my body works” or “Once upon a time… life” on YouTube) The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins   Contact us: @nowtheresathought on Instagram

    1h 1m

  6. 01/05/2023

    A podcast host, a pastor and a biologist/church engagement specialist walk into a bar to talk about biology, art and inspiring worship w/ Dr Ruth Bancewicz

    Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion but it contains drinks and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and Dr Ruth Bancewicz, a biologist/church engagement specialist to talk about biology, art and inspiring worship. Let’s grab a seat, though I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink… Wonders of the Living World: wondersofthelivingworld.org for all online resources and a link to the book.   Faraday Institute resources: Faraday.cam.ac.uk Faradayteens.com Faradayeducators.com Faradaykids.com   Contact us: @nowtheresathought on Instagram nowtheresathought@c3gallery.church

    55 min

  7. 31/03/2023

    A podcast host, a pastor and a conservation scientist/kids communicator walk into a bar and ask questions about questions…

    Welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a space graciously provided by the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion but it contains beer and good company so it’s close enough. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and conservation scientist and kids communicator Steph Bryant to ask questions about questions. Let’s grab a seat, though I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink… Faraday Institute resources: Faradaykids.com Faraday.cam.ac.uk Faradayteens.com Faradayeducators.com   Referenced: 101 Great Big Questions about God and Science, eds. Lizzie Henderson and Steph Bryant   Contact us: @nowtheresathought on Instagram nowtheresathought@c3gallery.church

    1h 4m

  8. 17/03/2023

    Now There’s a BONUS podcast...

    Welcome to the Now There's a T H O U G H T bonus podcast. There was no game in this month's full episode so here's one from our archived material with the marvellous Matt and Davinder from the Faith Experiment. Grab a very short drink and enjoy. Welcome to the bar!   Contact us: @nowtheresathought on Instagram nowtheresathought@c3gallery.church   The Faith Experiment: www.thefaithexperiment.co.uk facebook.com/TheFaithExperiment

    8 min
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A podcast host, a pastor and a guest walk into a bar… and invite you to join them! Each episode, we take a big question and try to find the funny side – and try to understand it just a little bit better, too. Join the conversation! Follow us on Instagram @nowtheresathought or email us at nowthereisathought@gmail.com

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