Purpose Nation Podcast

What does the guy who played Hercules have to do with science and faith? Join our conversation with Kevin Sorbo to find out! Kevin is the host of a new documentary, Against the Tide, about the life and key apologetics arguments of Dr. John Lennox. This is a follow-up to our interview with Prof. Lennox in Podcast Episode 28. Hear more about Kevin's role in the movie, his take on Prof. Lennox, and his experience being a Christian standing against the tide in Hollywood. Also, get a glimpse of his upcoming family/faith-based movies and TV projects. This is no ordinary Purpose Nation Podcast episode! Full transcript of the interview: https://www.purposenation.org/ep-29-kevin-sorbo-podcast-transcript Standing Against the Tide movie: https://againstthetide.movie/ Kevin's biography: https://www.purposenation.org/ep-29-kevin-sorbo Kevin's website: http://www.kevinsorbo.net/ Also please like, comment, share, and subscribe to our podcast on YouTube, iTunes, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Enjoy and thank you for your support!

"I believe human beings are unique because they're made in the image of God. And that's what gives them their value." - John Lennox, PhD from Ep. 28 of the Purpose Nation Podcast From a very early age, John Lennox, PhD has been using his brilliant intellect and disarming demeanor to defend the Christian faith using science, evidence, and reason. In our *new* video format of the podcast, we had a lot of fun talking with Dr. Lennox about his fascinating science and Christian faith journey, his new documentary film, Against the Tide, and about his recent book, 2084. Be sure to check out Against the Tide, co-starring Kevin Sorbo, in limited release in U. S. theaters this week, and then available for churches and groups. Streaming options will also be coming soon. Against the Tide showtimes and more information: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/against-the-tide https://againstthetide.movie/ Full transcript of the episode: https://www.purposenation.org/ep-28-john-lennox-phd-podcast-transcript John Lennox PhD's bio: https://www.purposenation.org/ep-28-john-lennox-phd Dr. Lennox's website and books: https://www.johnlennox.org/ 2084 Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/2084-Artificial-Intelligence-Future-Humanity-ebook/dp/B081MVPJLC Also please like, comment, share and subscribe to our podcast on YouTube, iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Enjoy and thank you for your support!

How can a scientist and homeschool mom build a college? Join us on the podcast as we speak with Dr. Jennifer Nolan, President and Co-Founder of Catholic Polytechnic University. As a former neuroscientist and homeschool mom, Dr. Nolan decided to take matters into her own hands and build a new, Catholic Christian university focused on offering STEM degrees. We’ll explore her science and faith background, how this all came about and what the future looks like for STEM education in a Christian setting. Check it out: https://www.purposenation.org/podcast Also please like, comment, share and subscribe to our podcast on YouTube, iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Enjoy and thank you for your support!

What does it mean to be a Catholic Engineer? Join us as we chat with mechanical engineer, Timothy Roemer, about his work, his family, his faith and his “Catholic Engineers” group: www.facebook.com/CatholicEngineers www.CatholicEngineers.org Timothy gives a great overview of the various types of engineering as well as some practical tips for parents of students who might be considering a career in engineering. We also discuss some of his work on new automotive technologies. After graduating with BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire, Timothy has spent the past few years working on projects in automotive, advanced photonics and other industries. He’s been a youth minister and lives in New Hampshire with his wife, daughter and second child on the way. Check it out: https://www.purposenation.org/podcast Interview transcript: https://www.purposenation.org/timothy-roemer-podcast-interview-transcript Also please like, comment, share and subscribe to our podcast on YouTube, iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Enjoy and thank you for your support!

Artificial Intelligence, automation, robotics and computer science technologies continue to advance at an amazing pace. Should Christians fear these technologies as a direct assault on our identity and moral values? Or should we fully embrace them, along with their promise of providing healthier, better lives? Or something in between? How can/should Christians be involved with the creation and the shepherding of AI and other advanced computer technologies? We tackle some of these questions and more in our fascinating interview with computer scientist, Professor Derek Schuurman. After graduating with BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Waterloo and a PhD from McMaster University, Prof. Schuurman spent many years working in technology before joining academia as a professor at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Prod. Schuurman’s biography pages at Calvin University: http://www.calvin.edu/~ds33/ https://calvin.edu/directory/people/derek-schuurman Prof. Schuurman’s collection of road crossing signs (mentioned in the interview): http://www.calvin.edu/~ds33/crossings/ His book, “Shaping a Digital World: Faith, Culture and Computer Technology”: https://www.ivpress.com/shaping-a-digital-world Companion website for the book: https://cs.calvin.edu/activities/books/shaping_a_digital_world/index.php An introductory article Prof. Schuurman wrote about Technology and the Biblical Story: http://digitalcollections.dordt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2949&context=pro_rege Calvin University’s Computer Science program: https://computing.calvin.edu/ Links to some of the other Science/Math/Tech Christian organizations mentioned in the interview: https://www.purposenation.org/christian-faith-science-tech Link to the full interview transcript: https://www.purposenation.org/derek-schuurman-phd-podcast-interview-transcript Join the full podcast interview for our full conversation: https://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: https://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: www.purposenation.org/

With the 50th anniversary of humans landing on the moon during the NASA Apollo missions, where does humanity go next? Back to the moon? To Mars? Should we risk sending humans to space or let the robots handle it? These are a few of the issues we tackle in our conversation with Dr. Leslie Wickman. Dr. Wickman heads up the Christian faith/science group the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) and is also a research scientist, engineering consultant, author, speaker and athlete. She was an engineer for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space, where she worked on NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and International Space Station Programs, receiving commendations from NASA for her contributions and being designated as Lockheed's Corporate Astronaut and earned the nickname "Rocket Girl.” Dr. Wickman is a Professor of Aerospace-Industrial-Mechanical Engineering at California Baptist University and is also continues to teach at Azusa Pacific University. Check out ASA: https://www.asa3.org/ Dr. Wickman’s website: http://www.leslieannwickman.com/ Her book, “God of the Big Bang: How Modern Science Affirms the Creator:” https://www.amazon.com/God-Big-Bang-Science-Affirms/dp/161795425X California Baptist University’s College of Engineering: https://calbaptist.edu/college-of-engineering/ Azusa Pacific University Department of Engineering and Computer Science: https://www.apu.edu/clas/computerscience/ Join the full podcast interview for our full conversation: https://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Full interview transcript: https://www.purposenation.org/leslie-wickman-phd-podcast-interview-transcript/ Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: https://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: www.purposenation.org/

What if we could bottle up some of the sun’s energy, right here on Earth, and use it to get abundant, safe, renewable energy? We chat with MIT nuclear engineer and scientist, Prof. Ian Hutchinson PhD, about doing just that with nuclear fusion reactors. What will it take to get there? Will it happen any time soon? Listen to this podcast episode to find out! Prof. Hutchinson also talks about his science and faith journey and conversion to Christianity. We also discuss his latest book, “Can a Scientist Believe in Miracles? An MIT Professor Answers Questions on God and Science.” Check out his book here: https://www.ivpress.com/can-a-scientist-believe-in-miracles https://www.amazon.com/Can-Scientist-Believe-Miracles-Professor/dp/083084547X Prof. Hutchinson's bios here: https://www.ivpress.com/ian-hutchinson http://hutchinson.belmont.ma.us/hutchinson/ian.html http://www.veritas.org/person/ian-hutchinson/ Listen to the podcast interview for our full conversation! Full interview transcript: https://www.purposenation.org/ian-hutchinson-phd-podcast-interview-transcript/ Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: www.purposenation.org/

If you like comic book superheroes (think X-Men and Avengers), science, science fiction and the Bible, then you’ll love our conversation with scientist Andy Walsh, PhD! By day, Dr. Walsh is a biologist, computer scientist and statistician and is currently the Chief Science Office for a public health technology company called Health Monitoring Systems. By night (and, well, all the time), he’s a Christian and author and has written a new book called, “Faith Across the Multiverse: Parables from Modern Science:” https://www.hendrickson.com/html/product/070764.trade.html https://www.amazon.com/Faith-across-Multiverse-Parables-Science-ebook/dp/B07G2K9379/ His book is a finalist for a 2019 ECPA Christian Book Award, nice! https://www.christianbookawards.com/finalists.html Dr. Walsh also is a regular contributor to faith and science issues and has a weekly column at InterVarsity's Emerging Scholars Network: https://blog.emergingscholars.org/author/andy/ Join the full podcast interview for our full conversation! Full interview transcript: https://www.purposenation.org/andy-walsh-phd-podcast-interview-transcript Dr. Walsh’s Biography: https://www.faithacrossthemultiverse.com/aboutauthor.html Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: https://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: https://www.purposenation.org/

What does it feel like to "be alive" walking with God in a calling as a faith driven entrepreneur? Join our engaging conversation with Henry Kaestner, the former CEO and Chairman of Bandwidth (Nasdaq: BAND), a $1.4B telecom and technology company. Henry is now the managing partner of Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith-driven entrepreneurs around the world. Henry has also started Faith Driven Entrepreneur, a podcast and non-profit focused encouraging, equipping, empowering and supporting Christ-following, entrepreneurial-minded people worldwide with content and community. Henry's Biography: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/henry-kaestner-bio Please check out Faith Driven Entrepreneur here: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/ UPDATE: Last November, Henry underwent emergency surgery, please watch the update on his blog here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK4qCsbWXns And check out some of his other VLOG entries here, including the one from Switzerland mentioned in our interview: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9bnfT5MYL6QOlXaWKNGvGg/videos Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and also to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: www.purposenation.org/

Is the science surrounding Adam and Eve in turmoil? Listen to this great talk with Dr. Fazale "Fuz" Rana PhD, one of the top thinkers at the intersection of biology, chemistry, genetics, human origins and the Christian faith. We discuss his upcoming book on transhumanism as well as the latest science discoveries pointing to a Creator and to design. We also talk about how the latest discoveries in human genetics and human population studies have thrown the science surrounding Adam and Eve into "turmoil." Dr. Rana is Vice President of Research and Apologetics at Reasons to Believe (RTB). At RTB, they have been dedicated to integrating scientific fact and biblical faith. They also seek to demonstrate, via a variety of books, resources and in-person events, that science and faith are allies, not enemies. Dr. Rana is an author of many books including “Dinosaur Blood and the Age of the Earth," "Creating Life in the Lab," "The Cell's Design," "Who Was Adam?" and "Origins of Life." He has done many TV appearances, debates and travels the globe speaking on the compatibility of advancing scientific discoveries with the timeless truths of Christianity. Dr. Rana’s Biography: http://reasons.org/about/fazale-rana Reasons to Believe: www.reasons.org/ Dr. Rana’s books and videos: shop.reasons.org/ Reasons to Believe’s “Creation Model” (mentioned in the interview): reasons.org/about/creation-model-approach Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and also to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: www.purposenation.org/

Hacking at the Vatican?! Can you combine 2,000 years of deep, Catholic tradition with something as modern as hacking? For our next guest, Fr. Eric Salobir, the answer was most certainly, “Yes!” Fr. Salobir helped to organize the first-ever “hackathon” at the Vatican where groups of students from 62 universities from around the world, including Harvard, Stanford, MIT and many more, “hacked” ideas that could help humanity in three key areas: Fostering inter-religious dialogue, helping the poor and underprivileged people, and supporting refugees and migrants. In our interview with Fr. Salobir, he talks about this event and how his organization, OPTIC Technology, is building a network of the top thinkers, scientists, religious leaders, high-tech leaders to discuss ways we can use technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) for good of humanity. He also talks about a recent panel he participated in that included Max Tegmark, PhD of MIT where Dr. Tegmark boldly stated that we shouldn’t be “carbon chauvinists.” We discuss the promise and pitfalls of AI, how values might be embedded into AI, and how we seek to ensure these values will align with our Christian values. Join us for this fascinating and fun adventure from the Vatican to AI and beyond! Fr. Eric Salobir is a Roman Catholic priest and a member of the Dominican Order and he is in charge of the media and technology for the Dominicans. He is also the founder of OPTIC Technologies, which is a network, founded within the Catholic Church, which promotes research and innovation and various technology fields, basing its work on a Christian viewpoint, looking at disruptive technologies and the ways that they could help humanity, along with some of the ethical concerns with these technologies. He's also a consultant for the Pontifical Council of Communication as well as an expert for the delegation of the Holy See at UNESCO. He teaches digital communication at Catholic University of Paris and he's a graduate of ISC Paris Business School and worked at the French Embassy in Prague and also worked in banking for a while. He joined the Order of Dominicans in 2000 and graduated in theology and philosophy. He travels the world speaking on many important technology conferences and panels on topics like internet security, AI, trans-humanism and other disruptive technologies. ** For a transcript of this interview, visit our website:** https://www.purposenation.org/father-eric-salobir-podcast-transcript Fr. Salobir’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsalobir/en More about OPTIC Technology: http://optictechnology.org/index.php/en/ Watch the panel discussion at MIT that included Fr. Salobir and Max Tegmark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YotVoOFDlP8 Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and find our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: www.purposenation.org/

Elon Musk has created a $1B initiative to help develop direct brain-to-computer interfaces. While this line of research holds promise to help those suffering from serious brain disorders and paralysis, it also raises all new ethical concerns. In this fascinating podcast interview, we talk with leading neurosurgeon, research scientist, professor and Catholic Christian, Dr. Robert Buchanan, about this line of research and about his amazing work in treating debilitating and life-threatening brain disorders. Dr. Buchanan is an associate professor at the University of Texas and the Director of Epilepsy Surgery and Deep Brain Stimulation at Seton Brain and Spine Institute in Austin, Texas. He is also the Chief of Neurosurgery at the Seton family of hospitals as well as the Chief of Neurosurgery at the Seton Brain and Spine Institute. He also was appointed by Pope Benedict and re-appointed by Pope Francis to serve on the Vatican's International Bioethics Committee (IBC), also called the Pontifical Academy for Life. On top of all of this, Dr. Buchanan is also a devout Catholic and family man. Join us as we discuss his amazing work in putting electrodes directly on and deep inside the brain in order to both read the brain's signals as well as to stimulate the brain. Through these methods, Dr. Buchanan is able ease and cure seizures and other symptoms caused by brain disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and psychiatric disorders. We also explore how he and his collaborating team have developed some ground-breaking techniques in brain-computer research -- work that has caught the attention of Elon Musk and others. Dr. Buchanan also shares what lead him from a path to priesthood to his current calling and vocation. He walks us through how his faith connects to and supports his difficult work and how he sees it as a means for Christians to help to heal “Christ’s suffering body” here on Earth. Dr. Robert Buchanan’s biography: https://www.seton.net/brain-and-spine-care/providers/bio/robert-buchanan Learn more about the Vatican Academy for Life and Vatican Museum exhibition and Dr. Buchanan's commentary on the Trophime Bigot painting, "Irene Cares for Sebastian" (see pages 14-15 of the PDF): http://www.academyforlife.va/content/dam/pav/documents/catalogo%20mostra%20ENG.pdf Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and find our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: www.purposenation.org/

Can't Christians just get along when it comes to science and faith? Please join us for this engaging and important conversation that all Christians need to hear! For more than 30 years, Hugh Ross, PhD and his organization, Reasons to Believe, have been dedicated to integrating scientific fact and biblical faith. They seek to demonstrate, via a variety of books, resources and in-person events, that science and faith are allies, not enemies. Dr. Ross is a best-selling author and his books include “Why the Universe Is the Way It Is,” “Hidden Treasures in the Book of Job,” “Navigating Genesis,” and “Creator and the Cosmos.” He has done many TV appearances, debates and travels the globe speaking on the compatibility of advancing scientific discoveries with the timeless truths of Christianity. In this podcast episode, we discuss the importance of using both of God’s “books” of revelation to equip and enlighten Christians and to bring others to faith in Christ. Dr. Ross discusses how science can be used to explore God’s Creation (aka His “Book of Nature”) to point people to God’s other revelation, the Book of Scripture (The Bible) and vice versa. Dr. Ross also discusses how many atheists have come to Christ through this work and how youth need to hear these messages through a Christian church that hears their questions and engages them in a dialog. We also discuss how Christians can often come to blows over non-essential issues in science and how this is not always helpful to our cause. At the same time, Dr. Ross also sees encouraging signs that we are starting to treat each other with love, gentleness and mutual respect. Dr. Ross’ Biography: https://reasons.org/about/hugh-ross/ Reasons to Believe: https://www.reasons.org/ AMP Conference (mentioned in the interview): http://www.ampconference.com/ Dr. Ross’ books and videos: https://shop.reasons.org/ Reasons to Believe’s “Creation Model” (mentioned in the interview): https://reasons.org/about/creation-model-approach Full transcript of the interview: https://www.purposenation.org/hugh-ross-phd-reasons-to-believe-podcast-transcript Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and find our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: www.purposenation.org/

Do our kids need shoes of iron? Studies show that many young Catholics and other Christians leave the Church by the time they finish college. One of the main reasons they leave is that they are not getting sufficiently satisfying answers to key questions they have regarding the compatibility of faith and science…questions about what the church and science have to say about the existence of God, about an immortal soul and about the life and resurrection of Jesus. Join us as we explore these important topics and more with Father Robert J. Spitzer, SJ, PhD, President of the Magis Center and the Spitzer Center. Father Spitzer and the team at the Magis Center have been working hard to provide apologetics, information and resources that help students, parents, churches and educators to get the answers they need. Father Spitzer is a Jesuit priest, philosopher, educator, author, speaker, former President of Gonzaga University. He is the founder and President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith and he is also President of the Spitzer Center of Ethical Leadership. He has made many TV appearances including: Larry King Live debating Stephen Hawking, the Today Show, The History Channel in “God and The Universe,” a multiple part PBS series “Closer to the Truth,” and the Hugh Hewitt Show. Currently he is appearing weekly on EWTN in “Father Spitzer’s Universe“ where he covers a lot of great topics, including those of science and faith. He’s written many great books which you may find on the Magis Center website. Father Spitzer has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (magna cum laude) from Gonzaga University, a Master's degree in Philosophy from St. Louis University (magna cum laude), a Master of Divinity degree from the Gregorian University in Rome (summa cum laude), a Master of Theology degree in Scripture from the Weston School, now the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry (summa cum laude) and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Catholic University of America (summa cum laude). Father Spitzer is also the Rector of Junípero Serra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, California. Website links: https://www.magiscenter.com/ https://www.crediblecatholic.com/ http://www.ewtn.com/frspitzersuniverse/index.asp Father Spitzer’s Biography pages: https://www.magiscenter.com/meet-fr-spitzer/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Spitzer_(priest) Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and find our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: http://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: http://www.purposenation.org/

Is it possible to find life on distant planets without ever visiting them? Can God work through a single reading of a book to bring someone to faith? Are secular institutions like Harvard supportive of a scientist who happens to be a Christian and a woman? Join us as we explore these questions and more in our interview with Astronomer and Astrochemist Professor Karin Öberg, PhD. Professor Öberg is a Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University and she is using sophisticated new instruments to uncover the secrets of life’s building blocks in new planet formation. She has a BS in Chemistry from Caltech and a PhD in Astronomy from the University of Leiden. Prof. Oberg has also been the recipient of many awards and fellowships, including the AAS Newton Lacy Pierce Prize, the Packard Fellowship and the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship. Books mentioned in the interview: https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652926/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/130/pg130-images.html Prof. Oberg’s Biography pages: https://astronomy.fas.harvard.edu/people/karin-oberg https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/~koberg/Karin_Oberg.html Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and find our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: http://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: http://www.purposenation.org/

Interstellar travel within our lifetimes? iPhone microchips riding on laser beams? Are Christians behind the curve in accepting scientific theories? Join us for an engaging discussion on these topics and more with Christian Physicist Prof. Gerald Cleaver, PhD. Dr. Cleaver (“Jerry”) is a Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Dept. of Physics, and Division Head at the Center for Astrophysics, at Baylor University. There he directs the Early Universe Cosmology and Strings (EUCOS) division of Baylor University’s Center for Astrophysics, Space Physics and Engineering Research (CASPER). He has written over 100 peer-reviewed publications in top-tier research journals and conference proceedings and he co-authored a book and chapters for other books. Prof. Cleaver earned his Ph.D. at Caltech in 1993, where he studied under John H. Schwarz, one of the founders of string theory. His research focuses on elementary particles, fundamental forces, and superstring theory. Book mentioned in the interview: https://www.amazon.com/Frontiers-Propulsion-Progress-Astronautics-Aeronautics/dp/1563479567 Dr. Cleaver’s Biography: https://www.baylor.edu/physics/index.php?id=68540 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerald-cleaver-4a074439/ Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and find our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: http://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: http://www.purposenation.org/

What does success look like for a VC-backed, Silicon Valley technology start-up? Usually, success means strong revenue growth, a thriving customer base, media accolades and other traditional measures. For Victor Ho and his company, FiveStars, success means something very different. Join us for a great conversation with Victor, the CEO of San Francisco-based start-up, FiveStars. Listen to his amazing story of humility, faith, obedience and building a values-based tech company in the heart of Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. See Victor's biography here: https://www.fivestars.com/about-us/ Get the FiveStars app here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fivestars/id797196750 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fivestars.FiveStarsConsumer Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and find our podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: http://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian ministry: http://www.purposenation.org/

What is a Gold Mass? Who are the Society of Catholic Scientists? Join us for an encouraging and fun talk with Catholic Physicist Prof. Stephen Barr, PhD that took place on November 15, 2017, which was the same day as the Feast of St. Albert the Great who is the Patron Saint of Scientists. We also discussed the brand new “Gold Mass” tradition that also takes place on November 15 that he and some colleagues started to honor Catholic Scientists. We also discussed many fascinating physics theories that Prof. Barr is hard at work on. Dr. Barr is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Delaware and Director of its Bartol Research Institute. He does research in theoretical particle physics, especially grand unified theories, theories of CP violation, neutrino oscillations, and particle cosmology. He also has a PhD. in Physics from Princeton University and he is a Fellow of the American Physical Society. Dr. Barr and his work has appeared in First Things, National Review, The Wall Street Journal, The Weekly Standard, EWTN and many other news outlets. He is one of the co-founders who started a great new group that encourages and brings together Catholic scientists: https://www.catholicscientists.org/ Dr. Barr has a great book that explores the intersections of faith and science, which we highly recommend... Modern Physics and Ancient Faith: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Physics-Ancient-Faith-Stephen/dp/0268034710/ We also discuss his thoughts on miracles and the things we might do to encourage more Christians to pray for a calling in science. Dr. Barr’s Biography: http://web.physics.udel.edu/about/directory/faculty/stephen-barr View the full interview transcript: http://www.purposenation.org/stephen-barr-phd-podcast-transcript Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and find our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: http://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)3 Christian ministry: http://www.purposenation.org/

Are we in need of a new revolution at the intersection of faith and science, reminiscent of the first Scientific Revolution of the 1500's? Do we need to have followers of Christ once again being instrumental in driving science forward? Our latest podcast guest, Stacy Trasancos, PhD, seems to think so... and so do we! Join us for a great conversation with this former DuPont Chemist turned Catholic author, homeschool & online teacher and mother of seven. Hear about her journey starting with the wonder of science in childhood, to falling away from faith in a fast-paced lifestyle to returning to faith and "having it all" in a new life in Christ. She has a fascinating journey and a unique calling in working to foster confidence among Catholics and other Christians when thinking about science & faith issues. Listen today and be sure to check out her great book, Particles of Faith: A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-657-9/Particles-of-Faith/ Dr. Stacy Trasancos' biography & website: http://www.stacytrasancos.com/about-stacy-trasancos/ Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and find our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: http://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)3 Christian ministry: http://www.purposenation.org/

When will we get light sabers and land speeders anyway? Join us for a fun conversation with Catholic Prof. Michael Dennin, PhD about what he thinks about aliens and whether they ever visited earth or built the great pyramids. Prof. Dennin is a physicist at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and has been a part of shows like Spider-man Tech, Batman Tech and Star Wars Tech where he provided insights into the physics behind many of the cool gadgets and superpowers on display in these popular sci-fi series. He has also been part of the long-running “Ancient Aliens” series on the History Channel: http://www.history.com/shows/ancient-aliens We also discuss his “day job” as a physicist and researcher at UCI, including researching complex biological and physical systems. Prof. Dennin has a unique and compelling perspective on the intersection of faith and science and he written a great book on the subject, which we highly recommend... Divine Science: Finding Reason at the Heart of Faith: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01591OEV0/ We also discuss his thoughts on miracles and the things we might do to encourage more Christians to pray for a calling in science. Prof. Dennin’s Biography: https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=4842 Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and find our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: http://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)3 Christian ministry: http://www.purposenation.org/

Can a technology company be successful while still maintaining strong values? Join us for a great conversation with Mark McClain who is the CEO of high-flying technology company, SailPoint. Mark and his team have successfully and carefully built their company to a $130M+/year powerhouse in the enterprise identity management software industry. He is one of the top 5 most highly rated CEO's in the nation in his company's category by GlassDoor: https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2016/06/10/austin-tech-ceo-among-nations-most-popular-among.html His company has been voted a "Best Place to Work" in Austin for 8 years in a row: https://www.sailpoint.com/news/sailpoint-named-best-place-work-8th-consecutive-year/ We discuss the career opportunities in tech, even for non-computer science majors (note: he's not a programmer). He talks about how people in sales, marketing, finance, operations and other areas can thrive as leaders in the technology industry. Mark also shares his secrets to building a great company culture, hiring and retaining the best employees and maintaining a balance between faith, family and work. See Mark's biography here: https://www.sailpoint.com/company/team/ Mark mentions this book by Catholic Christian author, Patrick Lencioni: https://www.tablegroup.com/books/ideal-team-player/ Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and find our podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: http://www.purposenation.org/podcast/ Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)3 Christian ministry: http://www.purposenation.org/

Are we heading into the world of designer children as depicted in the movie Gattaca? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gattaca Join us for a special interview with Catholic Biology Prof. Daniel Kuebler, PhD as we discuss evolution, stem cell therapies, CRISPR and the looming prospect of using genetic engineering to produce enhanced, designer children. Prof. Kuebler is a Professor of Biology and Chair of the Biology Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville, a Catholic university. See his biography here: https://www.franciscan.edu/faculty/kuebler-daniel/ http://biologos.org/author/dan-kuebler Get a copy of his book, "The Evolution Controversy: A Survey of Competing Theories:" https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Controversy-Survey-Competing-Theories/dp/0801031745 Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and find our podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or your favorite podcasting application: http://www.purposenation.org/podcast Visit our website for more information or to make a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit 501(c)3 Christian ministry: http://www.purposenation.org/

Join a fast-paced tour through the life of an up-and-coming scientist and his journey to faith and beyond. Listen to Dr. Rudelius describe how his twin brother and a polygraph test played a role in his examination of the truth and caused him to investigate the historical resurrection of Jesus. We also discussed big physics questions surrounding the big bang, string theory and fine tuning. While the multiverse theory may provide some interesting ideas, does it rule out the need for a Creator? Listen now and subscribe to our podcast channel on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, SoundCloud or your favorite podcast app! Like, comment and share this episode! Thank you for the support! Tom's bio: https://www.ias.edu/scholars/thomas-r... http://users.physics.harvard.edu/~rud... Topics discussed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bang/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multive... Purpose Nation is 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on encouraging Christians to pray for and to pursue a calling in science, technology and industries of the future. Visit us today at: http://www.PurposeNation.org/

Can we still find Christian faith in Silicon Valley? Join us for a conversation with author and log-time technology executive, Skip Vaccarello. He shares with us his journey from living among the sports-geeks of Boston to the tech-geeks in Silicon Valley. He also talks about some of the amazing science and technology leaders he interviewed who have a vibrant faith and work life in the midst of Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Yes, it seems, God can still be found in Silicon Valley. Skip tells us how and where to look. Please subscribe to our channel today! Skip's bio: https://findinggodinsiliconvalley.com/about-2/about-author/ Get his book, "Finding God in Silicon Valley": https://findinggodinsiliconvalley.com/product/finding-god-in-silicon-valley-book/ Learn more about the Silicon Valley Prayer Breakfast that Skip leads: http://www.svpb.net/

Can a future scientist find faith among chiggers and bleach? Join us for a great conversation with physicist and Christian, Prof. Clare Yu. We explore bio-physics, women in science and using physics in the fight against cancer. Prof. Yu describes her early love of science coming out of encouragement from her mother and she talks about her unusual early encounter with faith that involves chiggers and bleach. She also talks about her own personal health challenges and how physics might be used in cancer research. Not only do we need more Christians in science and technology, but we also need more Christian women in these fields. Prof. Yu provides a encouraging example though her journey of faith and science.

Pat Gelsinger, CEO of the $40B technology company, VMware. Pat has been a leader in Silicon Valley at companies like Intel and EMC and has also has an amazing story of faith, family and hard work. From his humble beginnings in the farming communities in Pennsylvania to the highest levels of Intel and the technology industry. Please join us for this fantastic interview with a fantastic Christian, family man and Christian witness in a high-tech world. Pat's bio: https://www.vmware.com/company/leadership/pat-gelsinger.html Be sure to get a copy of his 2nd book: https://www.amazon.com/Juggling-Act-Bringing-Balance-Family/dp/1434768740 And if you are REALLY ambitious, here is Pat's first book: https://www.amazon.com/Programming-80386-John-H-Crawford/dp/0895883813 If you are in the Bay Area, please check out and sign up with Pat's ogranization, Transforming the Bay with Christ (TBC): http://www.tbc.city/

Where is all the dark matter? Listen as we talk to top dark matter physicist, Prof. Jonathan Feng PhD, about his journey into the exploration of dark matter and dark energy via the "light" of Christ working through his life. In this fascinating conversation, we'll see what it's like to be a Christian working in the field of theoretical physics. Join the conversation online!

Listen to our podcast interview with Neil Ahlsten, CEO and Co-Founder of Carpenters Code, makers of the popular Christian guided mediation app, Abide. In this episode, we discuss with him the hope and challenges that face Christians in Silicon Valley. We'll hear his thoughts on starting a new tech company, while also being a husband and dad. We also discuss his journey from Berkeley to Princeton to Africa to the U.S. State Department to Google and a Silicon Valley start-up. Neil has an amazing story that should inspire all Christians thinking about starting something new in the technology industry! Neal Ahlsten's biography: http://www.purposenation.org/neil-ahlsten-abide/ Download and use Neil's Abide App today! https://abide.is/

Carl Sagan inspired him to embark a career that would lead him to some of NASA's most important missions. Listen to our podcast interview with one of the leading Catholic Christian astronomers, Professor Jonathan Lunine, PhD. In this episode, we discuss with him the exciting possibility of finding alien life, right in our own solar system, living on the moons of Jupiter or Saturn. We also discuss his journey into the top echelon of science, starting with being a child of wonder growing up in New York City to spending decades working on the teams responsible for some of the most successful and longest running space exploration missions in NASA history. Dr. Lunine's science journey included Carl Sagan and Francis Drake, but it was also journey that almost did not happen -- if not for a spare ticket to a science talk. We'll also hear his decades long journey to faith, from a Jewish family to an Arizona preacher to Vatican astronomers. Prof. Jonathan Lunine's biography: http://www.purposenation.org/jonathan-lunine-phd The organization Prof Lunine founded along with Stephen Barr, PhD: https://www.catholicscientists.org/ Books recommended by Prof. Lunine: "How I Stayed Catholic at Harvard" by Aurora Griffin: https://www.ignatius.com/Products/SCH-P/how-i-stayed-catholic-at-harvard.aspx "God's Mechanics" by Guy Consolmagno: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118087313/