From the earliest bipedal ancestors to the dawn of spiritual awareness, we delve into the archaeological, anthropological, and theological questions surrounding our shared past. Join us over two episodes as we uncover the blurred lines between ancient hominins and modern humans, and ponder the moments that shaped our anatomy, behavior, and spirit.

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Jim Stump is the Vice President at BioLogos and hosts the podcast, <a href="https://biologos.org/podcast/language-of-god">Language of God</a>. Jim also writes and speaks on behalf of BioLogos. He has a PhD in philosophy and was formerly a professor and academic administrator. His earlier books include Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design (Zondervan, 2017); Science and Christianity: An Introduction to the Issues (Blackwell, 2016); and How I Changed My Mind about Evolution (InterVarsity, 2016). Most recently he has published, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Chain-Understanding-Evolution-Deeper/dp/0063350955/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IOYGYJ1Q1YM6&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Tjkuk4z6PJzBk6nR3XCCwgWyBT4Rv4tUT6HgZSBat5dIfuf52oE7DY8ufgiO-KFbuT2qXMQgVcqfoH-x0TSf2poQ0u75ESdJGopcWY2L1xhKE3hxZdskGVFsiUZGOHIfRA0jngLAkbKtGmUNgScGGlF412mU6KbBCl0Yv6Ab64Y9XfSlsbheNhzwgEvsqpZgsq-_NdiAddzF-akEz-MqlJxe1uWFEryW9w-F0zsHJUE.Rixp1J9IKLL33sv_QK0w3iO2YLjI4zEWNH0KMd4ozuc&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=the+sacred+chain&amp;qid=1748367989&amp;sprefix=the+sacred+chain%2Caps%2C190&amp;sr=8-1">The Sacred Chain</a>: How Understanding Evolution Leads to Deeper Faith (HarperOne, 2024).

You can email Jim Stump at <a href="mailto:james.stump@biologos.org">james.stump@biologos.org</a> or follow him on <a href="https://jimstump.substack.com/">Substack</a>.

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Colin’s curiosity and awe for the natural world from an early age spurred his interest in the intersection of faith and science. Through his studies of ecology and environmental management, and later in his work promoting conservation as the Communications Director for the Land Conservancy of West Michigan, he continued to seek a theological understanding of God’s world and creation. As the Podcast Producer at BioLogos, he enjoys the opportunity to put his creative mind to work advancing the thoughtful message of harmony between faith and science through new audio and video projects.

Colin studied creative writing and environmental studies at Hope College and went on to receive his Masters of Environmental Management from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University concentrating in communications. He continues to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation with his wife and two boys while camping, sailing, hiking and exploring the wild places of this world.

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Are you curious about the harmony between science and Christian faith? Would you like to know more about topics like religion and evolution, creation care, and climate change? In this podcast you will hear theological discussions from people who have found a better way of understanding the nuanced connections between science and Christian faith.

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Ancient Humans | Becoming ourselves (Paleolithic)

From the Paleolithic to the Neolithic, this two-part series explores the development of both the physical and spiritual aspects of humanity.

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Ancient Humans | Becoming spiritual (Neolithic)

Part Two - From the Paleolithic to the Neolithic, this two-part series explores the development of both the physical and spiritual aspects of humanity.

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Uniquely Unique | Biology

Part Two in the Uniquely unique mini-series. When we look for what makes humans unique on this planet, looking at our biology is an obvious first step.

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Agustín Fuentes | To Believe is Human

Agustín Fuentes has looked to science for the question, what does it mean to be human, but the answers he finds speak to something bigger than science.

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Jane Goodall & Francis Collins | Being Human

Jane Goodall and Francis Collins talk about the importance of hope in conservation and the spiritual side of human existence.

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Extinction | Creatures Here & Gone

An exploration of extinctions leads to thorny questions about our role in protecting the rich biodiversity of life on Earth.

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Studying paleoclimatology helped Jessica Moerman understand Earth's climate in the past and call people to act for a healthy future.

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The Ocean Declares | Horseshoe Crabs, Hospitality & Creatureliness

Jim and Colin joined up with two marine biologists and three A Rocha interns to survey horseshoe crabs, an experience that began an exploration into paying attention to many of the creatures that surround us and about how we might better worship the creator of it all. 

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