Episode Details

Dr. Tom Rudelius shares his remarkable journey from scientific skepticism to Christianity, guided by his twin brother, challenged by a polygraph test, and ultimately compelled by the story of Jesus. In this thoughtful conversation, he explores how science and faith are not at odds but offer complementary ways of understanding reality.

In this conversation with Denison Forum Executive Director Dr. Mark Turman, Dr. Rudelius discusses: 

• 1:51 How his twin brother led him to Christ
• 5:37 The myth of the incompatibility between science and faith (
• 9:15 How story and science diverge
• 15:07 His preconceptions and misconceptions about Christianity
• 19:38 The turning point in his conversion
• 25:12 String theory
• 29:42 How faith and science can coexist
• 37:13 How he came to have confidence in the Bible
• 41:24 Why doubt is a gift from God

Resources

• Chasing Proof, Finding Faith
• What's it like being a Christian in the field of science? An excerpt from "Chasing Proof, Finding Faith" by Tom Rudelius
• the mamelodi initiative
• Dr Tom Rudelius - Durham University
• A Scientist's Journey to Physics and Christianity | Tom Rudelius (Durham University)

About Dr. Tom Rudelius

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 (UK) 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. He is also on the board of the Mamelodi Initiative, a tutoring organization based in Mamelodi, South Africa. Tom's newest book, Chasing Proof, Finding Faith, released on August 8, 2023, from Tyndale.

About Dr. Mark Turman

Mark Turman, DMin, serves as the Executive Director of Denison Forum, where he leads with a passion for equipping believers to navigate today’s complex culture with biblical truth. He is best known as the host of The Denison Forum Podcast and the lead pastor of the Possum Kingdom Chapel, the in-person congregation of Denison Ministries.