Church Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Christian Curiosity
Church Potluck serves up thoughtful, friendly, informal conversation at the intersection of Christianity and contemporary culture. Just like a church potluck, we offer variety: a variety of topics, a variety of academic disciplines, and a variety of Christian traditions. Guests are friends and colleagues who are also experts in the fields of sociology, political science, theology, philosophy, divinity, and more.
Church Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Christian Curiosity
Awe and Wonder: Where Science and Faith Converge
What happens when an astronomer, a political philosopher, and a retired pastor sit down at the potluck table? In this episode, Dr. Todd Timberlake, Reid Professor of Physics & Astronomy, joins host Dale McConkey and regular guest Dr. Michael Bailey for a lively conversation about awe and wonder.
Is science a cold explanation that drains the magic from the world—or can it actually deepen our sense of mystery? From the vastness of galaxies to the beauty of a sunrise, from Whitman’s skepticism to Kepler’s faith, we explore how curiosity, humility, and wonder keep both science and faith alive. Along the way, we draft our favorite sources of awe and swap stories that make the cosmos feel both immense and personal.
This episode is about big questions, big skies, and the joy of knowing that some mysteries only get richer the closer you look.
The views expressed on Church Potluck are solely those of the participants and do not represent any organization.