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Stars, Cells, and God

Reasons to Believe

Discussions of new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, as well as new discoveries that point to the reality of God’s existence.

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38:27

Your Beliefs and Science

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/11/26

Join astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink and Dr. Latha Christie, senior scientist with the government of India, as they discuss theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.Many skeptics claim that there is no scientific evidence for God, and many Christians claim the scientific evidence for God is overwhelming. Perhaps the conflict doesn’t reside in the science but in the worldview that we bring to account for the scientific data. Join us in this episode as a

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65:40

Biodiversity and Creation | Life: Unlikely, Yet We Exist

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/11/19

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink as they discuss new discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.A research team discovered that most life on Earth came from explosive bursts of species diversification, known as adaptive radiations. In this episode, Fuz Rana explains how this insight supports RTB’s creation model for life’s history and discusses why it challenges materialistic evolution. Jeff Zweerink

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39:31

Genetics and Human Uniqueness | Solar System...

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/11/12

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Hugh Ross as they discuss DNA survival in fossils and how mussels can help civilization. These discoveries carry theological and philosophical implications alluding to the reality of God’s existence.Scientists have discovered that a small region of the human genome, dubbed HAR123, is unique in humans compared to other mammals, including chimpanzees. This sequence impacts neural development and explains humans’ unique capacity for cognitive

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54:09

What Archaeology Tells Us About the Bible

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/11/05

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and physicist and theologian John Bloom as they discuss archaeological finds with philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.Since the 1970s, critical and skeptical academic scholars have vigorously challenged Old Testament historical accounts with archaeological evidence that appeared to contradict the biblical narratives. This episode examines recent archaeological and historical evidence showing that this pessimism is unfounded, and

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46:25

Personal Cooling and Global Warming | Using...

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/10/29

Join astrophysicists Hugh Ross and Jeff Zweerink as they discuss how emerging technologies bring human integrity and our responsibility to care for God’s creation into sharper focus.Hugh discusses groundbreaking innovation in climate technology—clothing that cools the skin. Researchers have designed comfortable garments that integrate hydrogel with thermoelectric devices and lower skin temperature by 27 degrees. Such clothing has proven to keep people comfortable in extreme heat and its widespread

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78:25

Why We Need to Go Beyond Evolution

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/10/22

Join biochemists Fazale “Fuz” Rana and Sy Garte as they discuss how modern biology can strengthen faith rather than divide Christians.Disunity in the church over evolution is unnecessary. Today’s biology goes far beyond the old neo-Darwinian model of random mutations and natural selection. Concepts like “cognition-based evolution” and “evolution on purpose” are becoming mainstream, revealing purpose, agency, and design throughout life. These discoveries show that understanding biology’s most

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40:16

Benefits of Fasting

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/10/15

Join astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink and professor of nutrition Dr. Jim Painter as they discuss the science and spiritual insights behind fasting.Fasting is more than a strategy for weight loss—it also offers several health benefits that go beyond the scale. When practiced wisely, fasting can improve insulin sensitivity, support better blood sugar control, and encourage the body to burn fat more efficiently. It also rests the digestive system, potentially reducing inflammation and promoting gut

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51:35

Gut Health and the Microbiome

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/10/08

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and professor of nutrition Dr. Jim Painter as they discuss how your diet shapes your body, mind, and spirit.Foods that influence your gut microbiome can noticeably affect how you feel both physically and emotionally. For example, fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains feed beneficial bacteria, which produce short-chain fatty acids that support digestion, reduce inflammation, and even improve mood and energy levels. Conversely, diets high in

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56:29

Why Macroevolution Doesn’t Work

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/10/01

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and senior consultant in rehabilitation medicine, Dr. Uditha Jayatunga, as they discuss one of evolution’s biggest claims: macroevolution.In this presentation, Dr. Jayatunga challenges the foundational role of macroevolution in explaining the evolutionary tree of life. Many biologists view macroevolution as a natural extension of microevolution, but he rejects this premise, citing a lack of conclusive evidence and significant scientific hurdles. Drawing from

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30:43

Shoreline Wave Design | AI Advances Art Innovation

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/09/24

Join astrophysicists Hugh Ross and Jeff Zweerink as they discuss what ocean waves reveal about God’s design, and how artificial intelligence raises questions about humanity’s future.Multiyear measurements show that ocean wave breaking on coastlines and associated bubble bursting are one of the largest sources of atmospheric aerosols. This sea spray explains fog formation, cloud development, nutrient deposition, and high precipitation rates in coastal regions, all of which appear to be optimally

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48:41

How Spirit and Matter Interact

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/09/19

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and physics professor Eric Hedin as they discuss new scientific discoveries with theological and philosophical implications alluding to the reality of God’s existence.In exploring the interaction between spirit and matter, intelligent design advocates aim to construct a framework for understanding how God, as a metaphysical designer, might engage with the physical world. These concepts may help Christians envision the mechanisms of divine action more vividly while

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69:59

The Myth and Legacy of Galileo

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/09/10

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and Christian apologist Steve Anonsen as they explore the real story of Galileo Galilei, beyond the myth of a lone hero battling the church.Galileo built on centuries of Christian scholarship devoted to rethinking the solar system, physics, and the broader cosmos. His ardent defense of Copernican heliocentrism and his conflict with the church highlight both the brilliance and the limitations of one of history’s great scientists. This discussion challenges the

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35:57

Neanderthal Brain Differences | Infant-Directed...

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/09/04

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Hugh Ross as they discuss new discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.Who were the Neanderthals? How do they fit into the biblical account of human origins? Were they image-bearers like us? Or were they “soulish” animals? In this episode, biochemist Fuz Rana details how recent work by researchers from the UK on the origin of Chiari type 1 malformations (brain abnormalities) offers

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52:38

Rapid Tibetan Plateau Uplift | AI: Efficiency vs....

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/08/27

Join astrophysicists Hugh Ross and Jeff Zweerink as they discuss new discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.Researchers have reconstructed ancient lake temperatures in the Qaidam Basin (western China)to show that either 11.0 or 7.6 million years ago, the northern Tibetan Plateau rose by 1,650 or 1,525 meters in less than 500,000 years. Hugh Ross explains how this final major event in the collision of the Indian subcontinent with Asia

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43:50

Nanomedicine: Healing by Design

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/08/20

Join biochemists Fazale “Fuz” Rana and Richard Gunasekera, research professor of nanomedicine and biochemistry at Biola University, as they discuss scientific discoveries with philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.Dr. Richard Gunasekera explores advances in nanomedicine, including nanomachines that kill antibiotic-resistant microbes, dendrimer carriers that may cross the blood-brain barrier, and plant-based noble metal nanoparticles that target cancer and microbes

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43:50

“Dragon Man” and the Image of God | Earth Escaped...

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/08/13

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Hugh Ross as they discuss new discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.Researchers from China recently determined the identity of a hominin dubbed 'Dragon Man' that had been classified as a distinct species called Homo longi. However, new evidence places them in the category of the Denisovans—the mysterious hominins known from ancient DNA they left behind in nondescript fossils.In

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43:29

“Dragon Man” and the Image of God | Earth Escaped...

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/08/13

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Hugh Ross as they discuss new discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence. Researchers from China recently determined the identity of a hominin dubbed 'Dragon Man' that had been classified as a distinct species called Homo longi. However, new evidence places them in the category of the Denisovans—the mysterious hominins known from ancient DNA they left behind in nondescript fossils.In

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44:58

Cell Membrane Design | AI Disorders Help Humans

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/08/06

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.A recent MIT study determined that the composition of cell membranes dynamically adjusts so that cells maintain a constant surface area-to-volume ratio. In this episode, biochemist Fuz Rana describes this work and explores the design implications for God’s existence and role in life’sorigin and design. We tend to

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01:18:21

How Theistic Evolution Impacts One’s View of God’s...

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/07/30

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and Christian philosopher and apologist Tricia Scribner, as they discuss theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence. Theistic evolution is increasingly popular among Christians, and it’s not surprising. Theistic evolutionists argue that their origins view reconciles the Christian faith with science. But what if affirming theistic evolution diminishes, distorts, or denies one or more of God’s divine attributes? This is a

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54:25

Dark Photons? | AI and Emotional Intelligence

Stars, Cells, and God ·

2025/07/23

Join astrophysicists Hugh Ross and Jeff Zweerink as they discuss new discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence.The early universe may produce dark photon dark matter via inflation fluctuations, parametric resonances, or the decay of cosmic strings. The Sun’s vast plasma, extending out to Earth’s orbit, yields the best environment for detecting dark photons converting into photons. The Parker Solar Probe’s orbit (0.046–1.000 AU) and

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