God, Lie Detectors, & The Multiverse With Tom Rudelius

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Tom Rudelius to discuss Tom’s story, the probability of the multiverse, belief in God, and where hope can be found in suffering.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• How did you become a Christian?
• How did you originally tie science and academics with your faith once you became a Christian?
• What areas and topics are you currently researching?
• Why is it called string theory?
• Is the idea of the Big Bang incompatible with belief in God?
• Help us understand where we are today in the Universe in the laws of nature with intelligent life and/or the multiverse.
• Do most of your colleagues believe in the multiverse? What do they think of people who believe in God?
• What does Christianity have to offer in terms of facing suffering?

Guest Bio:

Tom Rudelius completed his undergraduate work at Cornell, earned a doctorate in physics at Harvard, and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. Currently a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical physics at the University of California, Berkeley, Tom will begin a faculty position at Durham University in the fall of 2023. His research focuses on string theory, quantum field theory, and early universe cosmology. A man of faith and an avid sports fan, he is frequently requested to speak on topics related to science and faith.

Resources Mentioned:

• Romans 13, Genesis 1, Job
• “Just Six Numbers” by Martin Rees

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