The Shift Podcast

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Christianity
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A fresh new podcast for curious minds exploring science and the Christian faith through honest, down-to-earth conversations. No PhD required. The Shift is a Reasons to Believe podcast. For more resources that open people to the gospel by revealing God in science, visit Reasons.org.

2d ago

Is AI Our New Golden Calf? Technology and Idolatry

We tend to think of technology as a tool we use. But what if it's using us? As AI does more of what we once thought only humans could do, Christians face an old question with new urgency: What does it mean to be human? Dr. Thacker sits with host Brittney Brown and explains why no technology is neutral, why AI is tempting culture to treat technology as a "quasi savior," and why the image of God is the doctrine Christians most need right now. He also shares how everyday conversations about AI can open the door to the gospel. They also explore: Is technology neutral, or is it shaping how we see God, ourselves, and the world? Why is it so hard to put down our phones? What does it mean to be human when machines can do human-like tasks? Is AI becoming a new golden calf or a new savior? What's the difference between narrow AI, general intelligence, and superintelligence? How can Christians be people of truth in an age of deepfakes and misinformation? What do AI companions reveal about what people are really searching for? How can conversations about AI become opportunities to share the hope of Christ? ___________________________________________  LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. JASON THACKER Jason Thacker is assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. You can learn more about it him HERE READ DR. THACKER'S BOOKS "Following Jesus in a Digital Age" "The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity" EXPLORE THE TOPIC AI Investigations: Philosophy Is Not Dead" by Jeff Zweerink LEARN ABOUT THE RTB SCHOLAR COMMUNITY: https://reasons.org/scholarcommunity
Sep 24

Can Archaeology Confirm Christianity? Dead Sea Scrolls & the Divinity of Christ

Has the Bible changed over the centuries? Did Constantine and the Council of Nicaea invent the idea that Jesus is God? Two discoveries give Christians something concrete to examine: scrolls from the caves near the Dead Sea, and a church floor from around 230 A.D. that honors "the God Jesus Christ." Host Brittney Brown sits down with Dr. Bobby Duke, Chief Curatorial Officer and Director of the Scholars Initiative at Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, and former dean of the School of Theology at Azusa Pacific University. Together they ask what archaeology can confirm about Christianity, and what it can't. They also discuss: What can archaeology actually tell us about the Bible, and where are its limits? How were the Dead Sea Scrolls found, and why do they matter for the Old Testament you read? Do manuscript variants undermine the Bible's reliability? Did the early church invent Jesus' divinity, or did Nicaea inherit it? What does a 1,800-year-old church floor tell us about ordinary early Christians? How does a 2,700-year-old command in Isaiah still shape how Christians live today? ___________________________________________ LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. BOBBY DUKE Dr. Bobby Duke is Chief Curatorial Officer and Director of the Scholars Initiative at Museum of the Bible. He previously taught in the Honors College and served as dean of the School of Theology at Azusa Pacific University. He holds a PhD and MA in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from UCLA, an MA in Hebrew Bible from Jerusalem University College, and a theology degree from Multnomah University. READ DR. DUKE'S BOOKS The Social Location of the Visions of Amram (4Q543–547): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433107899 Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic Dictionary (Zondervan): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310119510 EXPLORE THE TOPIC Museum of the Bible: https://www.museumofthebible.org/ See the Dead Sea Scrolls in Texas: Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition at the Houston Museum of Natural Science: https://www.hmns.org/exhibits/dead-sea-scrolls/
Sep 11

Why a Biochemist Left Atheism for Christianity

What happens when an atheist scientist starts asking questions that science can't answer? Dr. Sy Garte spent decades as an atheist and professional biochemist before becoming a Christian. In this episode of The Shift, he shares the scientific questions, personal experiences, and search for truth that changed the way he understood God, science, and reality. From quantum mechanics and the genetic code to the origin of life, consciousness, fine-tuning, and the relationship between science and faith, Sy and Britney Brown explore whether science is enough to explain the world we live in. ___________________________________________ LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. SY GARTE Learn more about Dr. Sy Garte and his work: https://sygarte.com READ SY GARTE'S BOOKS: The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith Beyond Evolution: How New Discoveries in the Science of Life Point to God Science and Faith in Harmony: Contemplations on a Distilled Doxology EXPLORE THE SCIENCE Watch Sy's favorite enzyme video illustration HERE Explore additional resources from Sy Garte: HERE
Aug 27

You Have to Reject All of Ancient History If You Reject the Bible

Did the Council of Nicaea really decide what went into the Bible? Was the New Testament "changed" over time? And how does the Bible compare to other ancient texts like Homer, Plato, or the Quran? In this episode of The Shift, host Brittney Brown sits down with Dr. Clark Bates, New Testament professor, textual criticism expert, and missionary trainer based in Italy, to tackle the most common objections to the Bible's reliability, one by one. ___________________________________________ Get "Faith Examined" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Examined-Clark-R-Bates/dp/1666749303 Questions for Dr. Bates? ✉️ Clark.Bates@forge.education or find him on Facebook.
Aug 13

Faith, Doubt & the Search for Truth: Brandon McGuire on Following the Evidence

What do you do when you believe in God, but you're no longer sure He's good? What happens when suffering, doubt, and unanswered questions make it difficult to reconcile the God you believe in with the reality you're experiencing? In Episode 3 of The Shift, Brittney Brown sits down with Brandon McGuire, founder and host of Daily Dose of Wisdom, for an honest conversation about doubt, suffering, spiritual warfare, apologetics, and what it means to pursue truth when faith gets complicated. They also talk about: Why people deconstruct their faith Is God really good when we suffer? How should Christians respond to doubt? Can Christianity withstand difficult questions? The reality of spiritual warfare Angels, demons, and the unseen spiritual realm Why Christians shouldn't be afraid of skepticism or other worldviews How apologetics can help us pursue truth Why faith isn't supposed to be about comfort and ease What it means to live in light of eternity How God can meet us in the middle of suffering and doubt At the heart of this conversation is a simple invitation: don't be afraid of the questions. Pursue truth. ___________________________________________ 🎥 Watch Brandon's YouTube channel: @Daily_Dose_Of_Wisdom 🌐 Daily Dose of Wisdom: dailydoseofwisdom.com
Jul 30

UFOs, UAPs & Government Secrets: What Christians Need to Know

Are UFOs a government cover-up, alien life, or something far more spiritual? What if the biggest question isn't whether UFOs are real... In this episode of The Shift, host Britney Brown sits down with Dr. Mark Clark, an emeritus professor of political science, national security scholar, intelligence researcher, and Reasons to Believe Scholar Community member, to explore one of today's most fascinating topics through both science and Scripture. _____________________________ Learn more about Dr. Mark Clark HERE Join Dr. Mark Clark's Newsletter HERE Purchase "Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men" HERE Purchase "Daniel in Babylon: How He Navigated Politics in Exile and What It Means for Us Today" HERE
Jul 16

NASA Scientist Explains Why Science Keeps Pointing Her to God

Something shifts when the person answering your questions has spent a career exploring the universe. Dr. Leslie Wickman has worked with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, the International Space Station, and trained astronauts for human spaceflight. But the biggest shift in her life wasn't scientific, it was discovering that the deeper she studied creation, the more compelling the Creator became. In this first episode of The Shift, Brittney Brown sits down with Dr. Wickman to explore one of the biggest misconceptions Christians face today: Do you really have to choose between science and faith? Learn more about Dr. Leslie Wickman: https://www.starrynights.me  https://reasons.org/people/leslie-wickman Learn more about The Shift and your host, Brittney Brown: https://reasons.org/media/the-shift
Jul 2

Introducing The Shift | Official Trailer

The Shift is a new apologetics podcast that equips Christians with evidence for their faith so they can behold God's glory, be transformed by it, and share it with others.

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Compelling combo of faith and science!

A fresh new podcast for curious minds exploring science and the Christian faith through honest, down-to-earth conversations. No PhD required. The Shift is a Reasons to Believe podcast. For more resources that open people to the gospel by revealing God in science, visit Reasons.org.