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Francis Collins tells the story of his conversion from atheism to faith as a young doctor.

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Article
Dr. Heino Falcke: Wondering What Lies Beyond
The leader of the Event Horizon Telescope project, Heino Falcke talks about his faith, physics, and the adventure of capturing the first image of a black hole.
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Article
A Reflection on Provision During a Pandemic
By Sam Smidt 
The takeaways of one environmental researcher and the effects that the pandemic had on both ecology and God's people suggest that creation care might be more than just taking care of nature.
Podcast Episode
Stephen Freeland | Life on Earth and Elsewhere
By Jim Stump 
Stephen Freeland joins Jim to talk about astrobiology, the rich benefits of a multidisciplinary and faith-centered approach to the subject, and his take on the possibility of life, intelligent or otherwise, beyond our planet.
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Article
An Evening at Amboy
By Zach Vandenberg 
Paying a visit to the Amboy Crater in the evening inspires reflection on the vastness of God and the universe of which we are a small part.
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Blog Post
When My Daughter Learned About the Universe
By Kathryn Applegate 
Even with all of Kathryn's history at BioLogos, when encountering the Big Bang in school, her daughter wondered whether she could believe both science and the Bible.
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Personal Story
When Heaven Meets Earth
By Elsa Barron 
Elsa shares her story of what motivates her as a Christian to take action on behalf of the global climate.
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Podcast Episode
Bill Newsome | Neuroscience, Faith & Free Will
By Jim Stump 
Jim is joined by Stanford neuroscientist Bill Newsome to discuss his work on vision and how he understands faith and free will in light of his field.
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Article
Bridging the Gap in Children's Books
By Fiona Veitch Smith 
Many children receive young earth teaching by default. An increase in children's literature about faith and science can help address the conflict narrative early.

Christians and COVID-19

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Blog Post
By Deborah Haarsma 
Deb highlights why Christians should feel confident receiving a COVID vaccine on behalf of themselves and the rest of their community.

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Christians and COVID-19: Featured Articles and Posts

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Common Question
Should Christians get vaccinated?
We seek to help Christians make wise decisions that are both true to our faith and based on accurate science. As you seek to learn more and make an informed decision, here’s why we think vaccination is a safe, ethical, and wise choice.
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Blog Post
Ending the Pandemic: My Small Contribution
By Kendra Terpstra 
Kendra looks back on the past year and the conversations she's been having and appreciating in helping to end the pandemic.
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Blog Post
Coronavirus and the Problem of Evil
By Jim Stump 
Jim takes a look at natural evil, and what perspective it can give us when faced with it in our everyday lives, like during a pandemic.
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Article
Pastoring Through a Pandemic: Rev. Leonard Curry
By Ciara Reyes-Ton 
A young pastor gains a congregation in the throes of the pandemic, and shares his story about the incorporation of science and medicine in his church.
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Blog Post
Francis Collins speaks out on mental health during COVID-19
By Deborah Haarsma 
Francis Collins interviews NIMH director Joshua Gordon, and talks with him about taking care of our mental health in the wake of the changes the pandemic has brought.
Francis Collins speaking at BioLogos Conference in 2019
Blog Post
A Pandemic Didn't Stop Francis Collins from Discussing Science, Faith
By Jim Stump 
Everyone I know who has spent time with Francis Collins comes away feeling like he is one of the finest men they've ever met.
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Blog Post
Creation Waits: COVID-19, Vaccines, and the Hope of Advent
By Richard Lindroth 
With COVID vaccines showing promise during this Advent season, what can the hope of Christ provide Christians during this time of global anticipation?

Christians and COVID-19: Featured Podcasts and Videos

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Podcast Episode
Curtis Chang & David French | Christians & the Vaccine
By Jim Stump 
Curtis Chang and David French talk about the rise of vaccine refusal, the spiritual problem which causes it, and how to broach these tricky territories with friends and family.
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Vaccine Q & A with Dr. Francis Collins
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Vaccine Q & A with Dr. Francis Collins
Curtis Chang gets the chance to ask NIH Director Francis Collins some questions in a "rapid-fire" type format.
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Podcast Episode
Francis Collins & David Anderson | How Christians Can End the Pandemic
By Deborah Haarsma 
Dr. Francis Collins and Dr. David Anderson join in conversation about how Christians can bring about the end of the pandemic.
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Is the COVID vaccine the "Mark of the Beast"?
Resource
Is the COVID vaccine the "Mark of the Beast"?
By Curtis Chang 
If you are not familiar with all the different strands of Christianity, this may seem like a strange question to you.
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Podcast Episode
Tim Keller & Francis Collins | Where is God in a Pandemic?
Tim Keller joins Francis Collins in a conversation that includes updates on the latest COVID-19 research and much more.
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Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?
Resource
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?
By Curtis Chang 
The vaccine is the key to our global recovery from the pandemic. But currently there exists a sizable number of Christians who have indicated they are suspicious of the vaccine.
Should Christians take the COVID-19 vaccine?
Resource
Should Christians take the vaccine?
By Curtis Chang 
It is important to think about the vaccine from a specifically Christian perspective because a sizable number of believers have indicated they are suspicious of the vaccine.
Resource
Francis Collins on Science and Faith During COVID-19
NIH director and BioLogos founder Francis Collins joined us for a live stream to discuss COVID-19, and how the church and Christian faith might respond during this challenging time.
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Podcast Episode
Coronavirus | Science & Faith in Pandemic Times
By Jim Stump 
Three interviews from scientists in the fields of microbiology, biochemistry, and infectious disease, all of them speaking about coronavirus from the Christian Perspective.
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Resource
Where is God in a pandemic?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tim Keller and Francis Collins discuss the value of human life and what it means to care for the most vulnerable among us, where God is during a pandemic, and more.

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God’s Word. God’s World. The Mission of BioLogos.

Are science and religion at war? Many people today believe they are in conflict. BioLogos exists to show that you don’t have to choose between modern science and biblical faith. Watch the video to learn more …

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Many people today, both secular and Christian, want us to believe that science and religion cannot live together. Not only is this untrue, but we believe that a thoughtful dialogue between science and faith is essential for engaging the hearts and minds of individuals today. BioLogos provides an important first step towards that end.

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LANGUAGE OF GOD: A PODCAST ON FAITH & SCIENCE
By Jim Stump 
Stephen Freeland joins Jim to talk about astrobiology, the rich benefits of a multidisciplinary and faith-centered approach to the subject, and his take on the possibility of life, intelligent or otherwise, beyond our planet.
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Stephen Freeland | Life on Earth and Elsewhere
By Jim Stump 
Stephen Freeland joins Jim to talk about astrobiology, the rich benefits of a multidisciplinary and faith-centered approach to the subject, and his take on the possibility of life, intelligent or otherwise, beyond our planet.
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scientific model of a brain
Podcast Episode
Bill Newsome | Neuroscience, Faith & Free Will
By Jim Stump 
Jim is joined by Stanford neuroscientist Bill Newsome to discuss his work on vision and how he understands faith and free will in light of his field.
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Podcast Episode
Stephen C. Meyer | Is God a Hypothesis?
By Jim Stump 
We explore some of that common ground between BioLogos and the Discovery Institute while also discussing the philosophical differences between the positions.
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Podcast Episode
Sandra Richter | We Are Only Renters Here
By Jim Stump 
Sandra Richter helps to break down the biblical call for stewardship and leaves us with a message of hope and encouragement.
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Podcast Episode
Francis Collins & David Anderson | How Christians Can End the Pandemic
By Deborah Haarsma 
Dr. Francis Collins and Dr. David Anderson join in conversation about how Christians can bring about the end of the pandemic.
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Podcast Episode
Joel Chopp & Geoffrey Fulkerson | Creation Theology
By Jim Stump 
A discussion about the doctrine of creation and a look at a few theologians and how they have influenced the conversations around faith and science.
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Podcast Episode
Dan Kuebler | Fact & Mystery
By Jim Stump 
Dan Kuebler joins Jim on this episode to discuss what fascinated him about science, and how his subsequent career as a biology professor has impacted his faith as a Catholic believer.
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vaccine bottles
Podcast Episode
Curtis Chang & David French | Christians & the Vaccine
By Jim Stump 
Curtis Chang and David French talk about the rise of vaccine refusal, the spiritual problem which causes it, and how to broach these tricky territories with friends and family.
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Insights on Faith & Science

At some point, many people started believing that the Bible and science are in conflict, that believing in one meant that you couldn’t accept the other. We think there’s a better way. A way where science and Christian faith can work together, hand in hand.

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    God's Word, God's World

    Recently a line has been drawn between faith and science. But must we choose either one or the other?

  • bible and evolution books on a shelf together
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    Evolution & God

    There is an abundant variety of life on earth, but how did it come about? Some say it is evolution and others say that is was by divine decree. What if both are true?

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    For Us, Not To Us

    The Bible was written to speak to us in our modern context, but who was the original audience and what does it mean for us today?

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