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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
30 Sept 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
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nowtheresathought@c3gallery.church
3 Sept 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
3 Jul 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
4 Jun 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
1 May 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
31 Mar 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
17 Mar 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!
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The Faith Experiment:
www.thefaithexperiment.co.uk
facebook.com/TheFaithExperiment
2 Mar 2023
A podcast host, several pastors, a charity exec and a scientist walk into a bar and invite you to ask us anything
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 graciouslyprovided by ChaplaincyPlus but it contains drinks and good company so it’s close enough. Today,a podcast host, several pastors, a charity exec and a scientist walk into bar and invite you to ask usanything! It’s the one with the Science and Faith in the Second City gang, hosted by Andy Waddams.Let’s grab a seat, though I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…
References:Science and Faith in the Second City: scienceandfaith.co.ukScience and Faith in the Second City YouTube channel (with full archive):youtube.com/@sciencefaith22My Hyundai: youtube.com/watch?v=p5tEbujYfzEECLAS: eclasproject.orgProvide: providebirmingham.com101 Great Big Questions about Science and Faith, eds Lizzie Henderson and Steph Bryant (watch outfor a future episode on this one!)William Lane Craig lecture – possibly Cadbury Lectures 2015Can Science Explain Everything? John Lennox: youtube.com/watch?v=QegB-qUg9WkThe Rest is History ep 287 Jesus Christ the Mystery and ep 288 Jesus Christ the HistoryDominion, Tom Holland
Guests:Louise Davis, C3 Gallery ChurchStu Ward, Grace Church StirchleySteve Bavington, ChaplaincyPlusMicah Deegan, The Gate Church
Prof Hugh Rollinson, Knowle Parish Church (and a lengthy career in geology!)Jonny Mellor, Church Central South
Churches:C3 Gallery Church – c3gallery.churchKnowle Parish Church - kpc.org.ukChurch Central South - churchcentral.org.ukGrace Church Stirchley - gracestirchley.orgThe Gate Church - thegatechurch.co.ukContact us:@nowtheresathought on Instagramnowtheresathought@c3gallery.church
31 Jan 2023
A podcast host, a pastor and two healthcare scientists walk into a bar for an experiment… with The Faith Experiment
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s my kitchen 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 Matt and Davinder Gardner from the Faith Experiment to talk… well… faith. And experiments. Welcome to the T H O U G H T bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drinks…
The Faith Experiment
www.thefaithexperiment.co.uk
facebook.com/TheFaithExperiment
Contact us:
@nowtheresathought on Instagram
nowtheresathought@c3gallery.church
**All sound effects performed live by hosts or guests during recording
19 Dec 2022
A podcast host, a pastor and a sound engineer walk into a bar...and have Christmas Dinner! **Christmas Special**
Welcome to Christmas Dinner at the Now There’s a T H O U G H T Bar! OK, so it’s not actually a bar, it is mine and Chris’s kitchen but it contains beer, good food (if I do say so myself) and great company so it’ll do just fine. My name is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Church in Birmingham and our own editor and producer Chris Davis for Christmas dinner. Welcome to the T H O U G H T bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…Contact us:@nowtheresathought on Instagramnowthereisathought@gmail.com
3 Dec 2022
A podcast host, a pastor and a biochemist walk into a bar and ask: Should we edit human genes? With Prof Keith Fox
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Now, welcome to the Now There’s a T H O U G H T bar! Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s my kitchen 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 biochemist Prof Keith Fox to talk human genetic editing. Let’s grab a seat, though I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…
Referenced:
Keith’s Science and Faith in the Second City talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIaB8VGijMU
Modifying our genes: theology, science and “playing God” by Alexander Massmann and Keith R. Fox
Freakonomics Radio, ep. 291: Evolution, Accelerated
People I (mostly) admire, ep. 67: We can play God now
Perfect People by Peter James
Contact us:
@nowtheresathought on Instagram
nowtheresathought@c3gallery.church
2 Nov 2022
A podcast host, a pastor and a mental health nurse/theologian walk into a bar and ask: How do people with intellectual disabilities or mental health problems experience God?With Rev Prof John Swinton
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s my kitchen 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 mental health nurse-turned-theologian Rev Prof John Swinton to talk intellectual disabilities, mental health and God. Welcome to the T H O U G H T bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…
John’s references:Three Mile an Hour God by Kosuke KoyamaSanctuary mental health ministriesWatch out for incoming music!
By John (selected – many more available!):Science and Faith in the Second City: youtube.com/watch?v=cFEfkrr_L24&t=2sJohn on Twitter: twitter.com/johnswintonabdn?lang=en My Theology: Walking with Jesus in Strange Places (the one Louise read!)Finding Jesus in the StormDementia: Living in the Memory of GodBecoming Friends of Time: Disability, Timefullness and Gentle DiscipleshipResurrecting the Person: Friendship and the Care of People with Mental Health ProblemsRaging with Compassion: Pastoral Responses to the Problem of Evil
Contact us:@nowtheresathought on Instagramnowtheresathought@c3gallery.church
27 Sept 2022
A podcast host, a pastor and a theologian walk into a (coffee) bar, and the host asks...why is there suffering? With Dr Bethany Sollereder
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s a kindly provided office at the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion but it contains coffee 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 theologian Dr Bethany Sollereder to talk about suffering. Welcome to the T H O U G H T bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…
Bethany’s resources:
Why is there suffering? Pick your own theological expedition
God, Evolution, and Animal Suffering: Theodicy without a Fall
Numerous podcasts – search ‘Bethany Sollereder’
Upcoming events:
My mental health and spirituality with Rev Prof John Swinton: scienceandfaith.co.uk/events/my-mental-health-and-spirituality/
Making sense of our identity in the 21st century world with Prof Glynn Harrison: scienceandfaith.co.uk/events/making-sense-of-our-identity-in-the-21st-c-world-evening-event/
Contact us:
@nowtheresathought on Instagram
nowtheresathought@c3gallery.church
With special thanks to the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion at the University of Cambridge: faraday.cam.ac.uk
9 Aug 2022
A podcast host, a pastor and a former brain scientist walk into a bar and ask...am I just my brain? With Dr Sharon Dirckx
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s Dr Sharon Dirckx’s kitchen but it contains coffee 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 former brain scientist and current author and speaker, Dr Sharon Dirckx. Welcome to the T H O U G H T Bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…
Sharon’s resources:
Science and Faith in the Second City talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2rhSFuSFMs&t=701s
Am I just my brain?
Why? Looking at God, evil and personal suffering
More Science and Faith in the Second City (including ‘My Mental Health and Spirituality’):
https://scienceandfaith.co.uk/
18 Jul 2022
A podcast host, a pastor and an athlete walk into a juice bar...*COMMONWEALTH GAMES SPECIAL* with Si Poole from Christians in Sport
COMMONWEALTH GAMES SPECIAL
Ok, so it’s not a juice bar, it’s my kitchen but it contains a variety of fruit and some 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 Si Poole from Christians in Sport to ask, “Why do people live their lives around running about in fields?” Welcome to the T H O U G H T juice bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own shake…
Photos: See Instagram @nowtheresathought
Contact us:
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Find Christians in Sport:
christiansinsport.org.uk
@christians_in_sport on Instagram
2 Jul 2022
A podcast host, a pastor and a science magician walk into the bar and the science magician says, “I wonder…” With Dr. Matt Pritchard
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s my kitchen but it contains beer and good company so it’s close enough. Myname is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Churchin Birmingham and science magician Dr Matt Pritchard to talk about wonder. Welcome to theT H O U G H T bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…
Matt’s resources:Wordsonwonder.com@sciencemagician on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter
Contact us:@nowtheresathought on Instagramnowthereisathought@gmail.com
Mystery beer: Halton Turner, failure to label growlers: Louise
29 May 2022
A podcast host, a pastor and an environmentalist walk into a bar and the host asks: what has God got to say about climate change? With Canon Dr. Ruth Valerio
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s my kitchen but it contains beer and good company so it’s close enough. Myname is Louise and I am your podcast host. I am joined by Pastor Andy Waddams of Gallery Churchin Birmingham and environmentalist, theologian, social activist and author Canon Dr Ruth Valerio.Welcome to the T H O U G H T bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…
Ruth’s resources:Science and Faith in the Second City talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW_IkPkKfagRuth’s website: https://ruthvalerio.net/
Just living: faith and community in an age of consumerismL is for Lifestyle: Christian living that doesn’t cost the EarthSaying yes to lifePlanet protectors: 52 ways to look after God’s world (co-written with Paul Kerensa)
More Science and Faith in the Second City:https://scienceandfaith.co.uk/
Other recommended resources:https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/Exchange ideas with friends!
5 Apr 2022
A podcast host, a pastor and a scientist walk into a bar...and the podcast host asks: Has science killed God? - With Professor Hugh Rollinson
Ok, so it’s not a bar, it’s my kitchen 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 eminent geologist Professor Hugh Rollinson. Welcome to the T H O U G H T bar! I’m afraid you’ll have to buy your own drink…
References:
https://scienceandfaith.co.uk/#latest
The good man Jesus and the scoundrel Christ, Philip Pullman (Book)
Am I just my brain? Sharon Dirckx (Book)
The Waterboy, 1998 (Film)
Hugh’s other recommended resources:
https://biologos.org/
https://biologos.org/podcast/language-of-god
https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk/
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