Andrew Torrance: Where Science Meets Spiritual Understanding

On this episode of The Pivot, we’re joined by Andrew Torrance, Professor of Theology and Co-Director of the Logos Institute for Analytic and Exegetical Theology. Andrew shares about his work with the Scientists in Congregations program that opens up avenues for conversations between faith and scientific communities to learn how they can work together for a better understanding of the world and of our place in it.

Thought-Provoking Quotes:

“[Science] is not a threat to faith, but it’s something that can really be an important part of the life of the church.” - Andrew Torrance

“There’s ways in which science actually exposes the many mysteries that confront the human understanding rather than resolving all of them.” - Andrew Torrance

“What does it mean to be a human that’s been created in the image of God? What are the ways in which human beings are unique in the world?” - Andrew Torrance

“I just love the outdoors. I think that’s what really attracted me towards science, just really trying to understand the natural world in which we find ourselves.” - Andrew Torrance

“How do we think about the relationship between the brain and understanding? Are these two things distinct from one another? There are a lot of psychologists today that want to say we’re purely physical beings, and there’s some that want to recognize that our brain is accompanied by a mind. Human consciousness and our understanding isn’t reducible to the physical brain processes. There’s unique qualities that distinguish the two.” - Andrew Torrance

Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

St. Andrews University

Joe Rogan

Scientists in Congregations

Søren Kierkegaard

Karl Barth

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*All episode music is by Andrew Osenga.

Guest’s Links:

Andrew’s St. Andrews University page

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