The Works of His Hands

Sy Garte
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This podcast is about the compatibility of science with Christianity. and my own journey to Christian faith as told in my book, "The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith", Episodes include discussions of scientific issues related to a Christian worldview. and how science and faith support each other.

Episodes

  1. 02/02/2021

    Design, Evolution and Philosophy

    This episode is taken from a 2 hour conversation on Steve McRae's Great Debate Society with Fuz Rana and Misha Griffin on July 15, 2019. The original video can be found here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT3Gtgwa6ds&feature=push-lsb&attr_tag=katWRYsf6x8j_qTm%3A6 The discussion started about intelligent design, but we spoke about evolution and philosophical implications of these ideas as well. This episode highlights my own thoughts on these issues.

  2. 01/22/2021

    Teleology in Biology

    This episode is about teleology in biology, and its origin in the basic biochemistry of evolution. This is an edited version of a live talk I gave at the 2018 annual meeting of the American Scientific Association (ASA). The ASA is the largest organization of Christians working in the sciences. The episode includes some of my answers to question starting at the 14 minute mark.

  3. 01/11/2021

    Abiogenesis and My Paper on Self Replication

    In this episode I talk about the origin of life and especially the issues surrounding accurate self replication of cells. The paper I refer to in the podcast can be found at my website at https://sygarte.com/paper/

  4. 12/28/2020

    mRNA and the COVID Vaccines

    This is an informational episode about the two approved (as of this date) COVID19 vaccines, and how they work. It includes an introduction to mRNA and its normal function, as well as how it works in vaccines. I also answer questions about the vaccine safety and other issues.

  5. 12/16/2020

    Gene Engineering - Issues and Concerns

    In this episode I discuss my concerns about genetic engineering for the purpose of "human enhancement"

  6. 12/07/2020

    Human Morality: Scientism and Pseudoscience

    The subject of human morality, why are people good and evil, is full of pseudoscientific arguments. I discuss the origins of human morality, and debunk a number of atheistic claims about the science of morality.

  7. 11/14/2020

    Discussing Evidence for God with Atheist Aron Ra

    This episode includes part of a discussion/debate I had with Aron Ra on the Modern Day Debate YouTube Channel. originally recorded on July 28, 2019. Aron and I knew each other from a number of online appearances, sometimes on the same side, and sometimes in opposition. It remains as one of my favorite interactions with a strong atheist.

  8. 11/05/2020

    Human Exceptionalism and the Imago Dei

    In this episode I talk about how I feel about human beings, and what it means to be created in the image of God.

  9. 10/27/2020

    My Journey Begins

    This episode is about my original upbringing as a militant atheist, and how the study of science broke down my belief in a purely materialistic world. I talk about my first experiences with church and the Gospels, and ends with realizing that I needed help to go further. That part of my conversion story is told in "Seeing the Light"

  10. 10/24/2020

    Seeing the Light

    This episode describes the second part of my journey to Christ - how the Holy Spirit helped me overcome all obstacles to my becoming a believer.

  • 10 Episodes

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About

This podcast is about the compatibility of science with Christianity. and my own journey to Christian faith as told in my book, "The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith", Episodes include discussions of scientific issues related to a Christian worldview. and how science and faith support each other.

Information

  • Creator
    Sy Garte
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sy Garte