In week 17 of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, Lance Smith examines Exhibit 17 from J. Steve Miller’s Faith That's Not Blind and discusses why many respected intellectuals—scientists, historians, and philosophers—find theism more plausible after careful study. Using Henry Schaefer III and other examples, the episode shows how reasoned, evidence-based journeys to faith contribute to a cumulative case for God.
The episode clarifies this is not an argument from authority but an invitation to weigh the evidence: these informed theists challenge the notion that faith is anti-intellectual and encourage listeners to consider the arguments for themselves.
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- Miller, J. S. (2016). Faith That’s Not Blind: A Practical Guide to Evaluating Spiritual Beliefs. Wisdom Creek Press. Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/gTR0odd
- Dimitrov, T. (n.d.). 50 Nobel Laureates and Other Great Scientists Who Believe in God. Available at: http://nobelists.net
- Varghese, R. A. (1984). The Intellectuals Speak Out about God. Regnery Gateway.
- Schaeffer, H. F. III. (2003). Science and Christianity: Conflict and Coherence. Apollos Trust. Talks available at: http://www.leaderu.com/offices/schaefer/lectures.html
- Barrett, E., & Fisher, D. (1984). Scientists Who Believe: 21 Tell Their Own Stories. Moody Press.
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