Episode Details

Dr. Kim Shorter is a Full Professor of Biology at University of South Carolina Upstate. Her research focuses on epigenetics and neuroscience, and she recently received a National Institutes of Health grant of $517,000 supporting her work. She shares about her battle with depression and anxiety during a difficult postdoctoral appointment and answers college student Ashley Davis’ question, ‘How do you show grace in the classroom when discussing science and faith?’

Some of Shane’s highlights:

• Growing up in church but not truly knowing Christ
• The sermon on Jesus’ crucifixion that changed everything
• Head knowledge vs. heart knowledge of God
• What Kim most appreciates about Jesus today
• Romans 8:28 and seeing God's hand in difficult seasons
• Science, epigenetics, and viewing research through a biblical lens
• Encouragement for Christian professors to be bold
• Advice for students: ask questions and don't fear failure

Resources from Faculty Commons, a Cru ministry:

• Find 500+ Christian professors at https://meettheprof.com/
• Faculty Commons – https://www.facultycommons.org/
• A Grander Story – https://a.co/d/8VoYXSV
• EveryStudent.com – https://www.everystudent.com/

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