E320. Finding God In Science - Spencer Klavan

Spencer Klavan sits down with Bridget to discuss his new book, Light of the Mind, Light of the World: Illuminating Science Through Faith. They talk about faith, science, nihilism, depression, personal growth, the false dichotomy between scientific rationality and religious belief, the fact that many great scientists were theists, and that the modern conflict between science and religion is outdated. They also cover Spencer’s personal journey to faith, his experience as a gay Christian, how he reconciles his faith with his identity, the importance of finding meaning through faith rather than nihilism, a practical approach to spirituality, and how personal darkness can lead to spiritual awakening.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------  Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy - Podcast Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn’t conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there’s no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she’ll bring listeners, she believes that our lowest moments can be the building blocks for our eventual fulfillment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------  PHETASY IS a movement disguised as a company.  We just want to make you laugh while the world burns. https://www.phetasy.com/ Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/  For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetphetasy/  Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-ins-welcome/id1437447846  https://open.spotify.com/show/7jbRU0qOjbxZJf9d49AHEh  https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3gqggwe23u6mnsdgqynu447wva Support the show