Wonderology

Who do we become if our power outpaces our wisdom? Scientists studying bacteria discover something strange: a natural system that can recognize invading DNA and cut it out. What happens when humans learn to do the same?A blind man volunteers for an experimental trial, hoping to regain his sight. A scientist conducts one of the most controversial experiments of modern science. And families discover a cure exists—but must survive the maze to reach it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if our bodies came with operating instructions—and we could finally read them? In 1904, a young man named Walter Noel walks into a Chicago hospital. He’s been sick for a month and isn’t improving. An intern tries something medicine is only beginning to trust: they look at his blood under a microscope. His cells look nothing like anything they’ve seen before.Nearly a hundred years later, that moment sets the stage for what could become the biggest medical breakthrough in human history—one powerful enough to explain our past, rewrite our future, and spark a battle that reaches the White House. Learn more about Francis Collins’ organization BioLogos: www.biologos.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lindsay shares her lifelong struggle with disordered eating and how one shot changed everything. The hosts question whether harmful behaviors stem from moral failings or medical conditions. They dive into courtroom cases where genetics and mental health influence responsibility for violence. Discussions highlight how gratitude can reshape behavior and the role of medicine in spiritual healing. Ultimately, the episode explores the fine line between sin and sickness, leaving listeners pondering the nature of choice and change.

Diane Lane, a neuroscientist whose work explores brain function, shares a poignant story about her mother's stroke, prompting deep questions on identity and the brain's role in defining who we are. Jim Stump, from the BioLogos podcast, brings insights on the intersection of neuroscience and faith. Carlos Whitaker recounts his transformative seven-week, screen-free experiment with monks and Amish farmers, highlighting the impact of digital distractions on attention and cognitive ability. Together, they navigate the complexity of our minds and the essence of personhood.

Scott Acton, an engineer behind the James Webb Space Telescope, and Mike Menzel, mission systems engineer since 1998, share their remarkable journey. They delve into the intricacies of aligning segmented mirrors with nanoscale precision and the emotional stakes involved in the project's success. The conversation touches on unexpected discoveries of ancient galaxies and water ice around newborn stars, raising profound questions about humanity's place in this vast universe. Ultimately, they reflect on how exploration enriches our existence despite its overwhelming scale.

Coming October 15th, a new show about science, faith, and the search for awe. Get the free mini-series about evolution and Christian faith by visiting wonderologyshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices