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Sep 17
Love18

Jeff Zweerink

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This week on Here’s What We Know, join us for a fascinating episode with astrophysicist Dr. Jeff Zweerink from Reasons to Believe for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about science, faith, and the joy of curiosity.

We’ll explore cosmic mysteries, personal stories, and the deep questions that connect physics, philosophy, and spirituality. Dr. Zweerink’s perspective is both deeply knowledgeable and refreshingly humble, reminding us that the more we learn, the more wonder there is to discover. Listen now!

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In This Episode:

  • Why science and faith aren’t enemies and how they work in harmony
  • The role of curiosity in uncovering both cosmic and spiritual truths
  • How advances in technology make complex ideas accessible
  • Big-picture topics like the multiverse, quantum weirdness, and the origins of the universe
  • Reflections on humility, lifelong learning, and the layers of meaning in both scripture and science

Quotations:

“Two of my earliest memories are fascination with science and the importance of Christianity in life. So just as a practical measure, science and Christianity have worked very well throughout my whole life. They worked in unison, and they’ve worked to help me understand the truth.” ~ Jeff Zweerink

“I think God has designed us to be fascinated and curious.” ~ Jeff Zweerink

“I just love being able to figure out what’s going on and what I can do to learn more, not only about how this world works, but also about the God who created it all so that I can help others see that those really do work together.” ~ Jeff Zweerink

“I’ve always found that scripture and science, when interpreted with integrity, always line up, or they can always line up, and that has been a tremendous boost to my confidence in the truth of Christianity.” ~ Jeff Zweerink

“When you’re talking with people, you’re dealing with a person. Understand that person. Don’t try to put them in the box that fits your explanation. Understand what that person is, who they are, and what they’re wrestling with. And ultimately, how is God working in their life? ” ~ Jeff Zweerink

Bio:

Jeff Zweerink is an astrophysicist and senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe, where he bridges his lifelong passions for science and Christian faith. Inspired early on by Hugh Ross’s vision of integrating scientific discovery with theology, Jeff has dedicated his career to showing how the two complement rather than conflict. Through his research and teaching, he helps Christians see science as a powerful way to declare God’s glory, while also engaging scientists with the rational foundation of faith.

Guest Contact Info:

Website: https://reasons.org/

X: https://x.com/rtb_jzweerink

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RTB_official

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-zweerink-a194626b/

Sep 18
Love12

Ganesh Venkataramanan

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This week on Here’s What We Know, we’re joined by Ganesh Venkataramanan, an accomplished engineer, Vice President at a leading software technology company, and author of the book Let Me Into Heaven. In this insightful and thought-provoking conversation, Ganesh shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a Hindu household, becoming an atheist, and ultimately finding faith in Christ through his interactions with influential entrepreneurs.

Prepare for an engaging dive into big questions about the intersection of science and faith, the mysteries of the universe, and how Ganesh’s intellectual exploration led him to rediscover a belief in God.

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In this Episode:

  • Ganesh’s path from Hinduism to atheism and his embrace of Christianity
  • The intersection of science and faith in understanding the universe
  • The Big Bang and what it reveals about the existence of a Creator
  • The rarity of life and the intricate design of the universe
  • The importance of truth, honesty, and integrity in science
  • How faith can transform lives, bringing joy, peace, and purpose
  • The existence of evil and the human longing for a heavenly home
  • Insights from Ganesh’s book Let Me Into Heaven

Quotations:

“I was surrounded by atheists. I think a lot of professionals, a lot of analytical people, it’s very easy for them to be an atheist because the world of faith doesn’t seem to interact or intersect with the world of science as they see it.” ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“Faith is actually a hard word for me because it’s very hard to step out without knowing why I’m stepping out.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“If the universe had a beginning, it had to have a beginner, somebody who started it.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“The thing which struck me as a scientist and engineer was He’s (God the Creator)  really smart, He could solve a lot of differential equations in his head and get this going.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“We can understand this Person (God) by reading the Bible. That’s one way. But you can understand God also by looking at His creation.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“I’m not saying random things cannot happen, but it’s not an explanation on which you can base your science.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“Our calling is to have Christ as the center of our life, not us, right? It’s a cause to sacrifice, right? Which sounds like a bad idea until one lives there and then says, you know, actually, this is a lot more fun than being focused on me, me the whole time.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“I’m just saying something is fundamentally wrong in science today, that we’ve forgotten the fact that it’s a pursuit of truth.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“I’d been a Christian for five years and 10 years and say, you know, this walk with Christ has totally changed everything about me.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“When I walk the walk with Jesus, I know that what it led to was joy and peace in my life.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“None of us want to die, but we have this craving for heaven. It is because that’s really our home, let’s say, embedded in our hearts.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

Bio:

Ganesh Venkataramanan, pen-named Geeves, is a graduate from the prestigous Indian Institute of Technology.

He works as Vice President at a Software Technology company. With his background in science and experience in working with highly analytical teams, Geeves found that scientific explanations, while fine in themselves, lacked depth and human meaning. In his attempts to better understand life, Geeves stumbles across religion and then Jesus. Thanks to his mentors, Bill and Paul, Geeves learned about living a meaningful life that spans eternity.

Guest Contact Info:

Website: https://www.letmeintoheaven.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geevesofficial

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GEEVESOFFICIAL