Wonders of the Living World

Curiosity, awe, and the meaning of life

Topics

Biology and Belief

Each topic in this project has been chosen because it touches at the heart of who we are as human beings, raising questions about meaning and purpose. What’s so special about life? Why are we here? Where is it all heading? The scientists who have contributed their thoughts to this book are all people of faith who believe that their work is consistent with the existence of the God of the Bible.

News & Articles

Book preview – John Polkinghorne: Can a Scientist Believe?

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Book Preview – Slaying the Dragons: Destroying myths in the history of science and faith

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Book Preview – Reason and Wonder: Why science and faith need each other

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How Does Science Enhance Faith?

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Teaching the Wonder: Why Christians should study evolutionary biology

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Blood and Bones: Learning from the dinosaurs

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Not Just Mud

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Guest Post: Unexpected Conversations

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Charles Raven: Theologian, Naturalist, and a bit of a Rebel

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Videos

Ruth Bancewicz: How do you think science and faith fit together?

26th August 2021

Faith covers all of life, and all other activities fit into that.…

Jeff Hardin: How has your divinity degree affected your thinking as a scientist?

26th August 2021

Studying in a theological seminary involves learning quite a bit of philosophy,…

Ruth Bancewicz: What has helped you to appreciate the wonders of the living world?

2nd September 2021

Ruth remembers a trip to the west coast of Canada, which opened…

Margaret Miller: What has helped you to appreciate the wonders of the living world?

2nd September 2021

One of the places Margaret has appreciated most recently in the everglades,…

Simon Conway Morris: What has helped you to appreciate the wonders of the living world?

2nd September 2021

The wonders in Simon's work are less to do with beautiful things…

Jeff Schloss: Why are you a scientist and a Christian?

5th October 2021

Jeff describes how he was encouraged from an early age to be…

Cara Parrett: What do you think we can find out about God from his creation?

3rd November 2021

Looking at the natural world, Cara can appreciate God's provision for every…

Cara Parrett: Has science ever encouraged your faith in any way?

7th February 2022

Cara's knowledge and experience of conservation help her to appreciate God's relationship…

Jeff Hardin: What’s been the greatest encouragement to you in your life as a Christian and a scientist?

7th February 2022

For Jeff, knowing that God has a plan for the world helps…

In conversation: Jeff Hardin & Rhoda Hawkins

24th February 2022

Jeff and Rhoda discuss how their faith and science interact, and the…

In conversation: Stephen Freeland & Simon Conway Morris

24th February 2022

Simon and Stephen discuss the challenge of studying life's origins, sharing their…

In conversation: Hilary Marlow & Margaret Miller

24th February 2022

Hilary and Margaret discuss their shared interest in conservation. They find that…