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May 2023
50m 8s

Can Someone Who Loves Science Still Be A...

J. Warner Wallace
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Does an interest in science preclude belief in God or Christianity? What are the challenges Christian students face at the university if they pursue a career in the sciences? Can scientifically minded students retain their faith at the university? In this podcast, J. Warner interviews his son, David, as they discuss David’s journey through biochemistry to a career as a doctor.

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