Sharon Dirckx
Cambridge-trained brain-imaging scientist, speaker and author who writes on consciousness, the soul, suffering, and religious experience, and is the featured guest discussing these topics.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 45min
S1 E25. The Believing Brain: How Iain McGilchrist rediscovered the soul
Atheist neuroscientists revisit a 25-year-old bet on consciousness, hinting at a resurgence of belief in the soul. Discussions on atheist-materialist views, panpsychism, and dualism in understanding consciousness. Ex-atheist Jen Fulwiler shares her journey to belief in God. Iain McGilchrist uncovers how a new mind understanding leads back to God.
Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 5min
Earthquakes and cancer: Why is God’s good world so full of suffering? with Sharon Dirckx
Sharon Dirckx, an apologist, neuroscientist, and author of "Broken Planet," delves into the complexities of suffering in the world. She challenges typical Christian responses to natural disasters and genetic diseases, advocating for a nuanced understanding of pain. The discussion examines the importance of faith, inquiry, and the need for compassionate evangelism. Dirckx emphasizes that during moments of grief, presence matters more than philosophical debates, shining a light on the intricacies of faith amid suffering.
Feb 24, 2026 • 58min
Are We More Than Our Brains? Dr Sharon Dirckx on Mind, Meaning & the Mystery of Being Human
Dr Sharon Dirckx, Cambridge-trained brain-imaging scientist and author, discusses consciousness, the limits of purely physical accounts of mind, and why near-death reports provoke questions about being more than our brains. She explores soul language from a Christian perspective, the promises and limits of AI, and a compassionate theological framing of suffering and hope.
