Melissa Cain Travis
Scholar and author specializing in history and philosophy of science; affiliate faculty at Colorado Christian University's Lee Strobel Center and fellow at the Discovery Institute, author of Thinking God's Thoughts about Johannes Kepler.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 32min
Kepler’s Pursuit of a Mathematical Cosmology
Dr. Melissa Cain Travis, scholar of history and philosophy of science and author of Thinking God’s Thoughts, explores Johannes Kepler’s formation and breakthrough work. She traces his university training, his turn from theology to mathematics, the boost from Tycho Brahe’s data, and the development of his planetary laws and harmony-focused writings.
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Mar 14, 2026 • 27min
Johannes Kepler and the Mathematical Rationality of the Cosmos
Melissa Cain Travis, scholar of history and philosophy of science and author of Thinking God's Thoughts, explores Johannes Kepler and his vision of a mathematically ordered cosmos. She outlines Kepler's tripartite harmony of archetype, copy, and image. The conversation traces Pythagorean and Platonic roots and how theological and mathematical commitments shaped early celestial physics.
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Jun 7, 2023 • 51min
S3 24: Learning to Know and Love God with Our Minds With Melissa Cain Travis
Dr. Melissa Cain Travis, an Affiliate Faculty member at Colorado Christian University, discusses the importance of intellectual discipleship and fostering a love for God through learning. She explores the intersection of science and Christianity, highlighting the connection between faith and scientific discoveries. Practical ways to cultivate the mind, prioritize lifelong learning, and the inspiring life of Grand Duchess Christina of Lorraine are also discussed.
