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Does modern physics point beyond the material world?
In this episode of Unbelievable, Andy Kind sits down with Dr Emily Qureshi-Hurst (Cambridge philosopher of science; author of Decoding the Cosmos) and Sam McKee (Christian scientist & doctoral researcher) for a surprisingly friendly—but rigorous—conversation on:
Cosmic fine-tuning: design, chance, or multiverse?
What physics can’t explain (yet): “theory of everything” and the limits of science.
Kalam: Emily’s critique of William Lane Craig’s framing
Time & Salvation: Presentism vs the Block Universe.
Aliens & the Incarnation: What would Christianity do with intelligent life?
👇 Question for you: If the universe looks “set up” for life, what’s the best explanation - and why?
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#ScienceAndFaith #FineTuning #Aliens #BlockUniverse #UnbelievablePodcast
Enjoy today's thoughtful, generous conversation between an atheist philosopher and a Christian academic, perfect for anyone interested in science, faith and the mysteries of existence.
Can theology keep pace with cosmology and evolution?
And does scientific discovery threaten faith, or deepen it?
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Emily’s book: Decoding the Cosmos: God, Physics, and the Search for Deeper Explanation - amzn.to/4aFBAH6
Sam’s page: sam-mckee.co.uk
00:00 Introduction – Atheist vs Christian on science and faith
02:10 Can Christian faith survive a scientific age?
06:32 Why Emily rejects New Atheism
12:15 What science can and cannot explain
17:48 Cosmic fine-tuning and design
24:05 Multiverse and a theory of everything
30:58 Critique of the Kalam cosmological argument
38:22 Time, physics and the block universe
45:50 Salvation, incarnation and theology
52:40 Alien life and Christian theology
60:15 Final reflections and takeaways
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Does modern physics point beyond the material world?
In this episode of Unbelievable, Andy Kind sits down with Dr Emily Qureshi-Hurst (Cambridge philosopher of science; author of Decoding the Cosmos) and Sam McKee (Christian scientist & doctoral researcher) for a surprisingly friendly—but rigorous—conversation on:
Cosmic fine-tuning: design, chance, or multiverse?
What physics can’t explain (yet): “theory of everything” and the limits of science.
Kalam: Emily’s critique of William Lane Craig’s framing
Time & Salvation: Presentism vs the Block Universe.
Aliens & the Incarnation: What would Christianity do with intelligent life?
👇 Question for you: If the universe looks “set up” for life, what’s the best explanation - and why?
Subscribe for more conversations with thinkers, Christians, sceptics, and everyone in between.
#ScienceAndFaith #FineTuning #Aliens #BlockUniverse #UnbelievablePodcast
Enjoy today's thoughtful, generous conversation between an atheist philosopher and a Christian academic, perfect for anyone interested in science, faith and the mysteries of existence.
Can theology keep pace with cosmology and evolution?
And does scientific discovery threaten faith, or deepen it?
Subscribe for more intelligent conversations every week.
Emily’s book: Decoding the Cosmos: God, Physics, and the Search for Deeper Explanation - amzn.to/4aFBAH6
Sam’s page: sam-mckee.co.uk
00:00 Introduction – Atheist vs Christian on science and faith
02:10 Can Christian faith survive a scientific age?
06:32 Why Emily rejects New Atheism
12:15 What science can and cannot explain
17:48 Cosmic fine-tuning and design
24:05 Multiverse and a theory of everything
30:58 Critique of the Kalam cosmological argument
38:22 Time, physics and the block universe
45:50 Salvation, incarnation and theology
52:40 Alien life and Christian theology
60:15 Final reflections and takeaways
Subscribe for more intelligent conversations every week.
• Support us: premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate
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