Shine Bright Like the Firmament
Conversations with STEM professionals who are practicing Catholics to show that faith and science don't need to be mutually exclusive.
Podcasting since 2022 • 88 episodes
Shine Bright Like the Firmament
Latest Episodes
A Tale of Two Thomases
In this episode, Madeline chats with Fr. Alexander Millar, a priest of the Diocese of Peoria who was (at the time of recording) one of the chaplains of St. John's Catholic Newman Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is curr...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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1:14:54

Game of Favorites
In this episode, Madeline chats with Peter Schmidt, a professional comedian, streamer, and amateur coder. During their conversation, they discuss how Madeline found out about Game of Favorites, the inspiration for the show, basics of coding, be...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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1:25:55

A Multi-Leg Journey
In this episode, Madeline chats with Joseph A'Hearn, an astronomer, physicist, and data scientist. During their conversation, they discuss the example of his parents, minor seminary, his seminary formation, Legionaries of Christ, his lifelong i...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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57:40

Down for the Detour
In this episode, Madeline chats with her friend Marita, a senior research assistant in a medical research lab. During their conversation, they discuss her undergrad at a small liberal arts college, learning languages and traveling, how they ser...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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50:26

Coming Into Community
In this episode, Madeline chats with Cole Ciervo, a propulsion engineer for Ursa Major Technologies. During their conversation, they discuss IU-Purdue banter, insights into Purdue Engineering, first year engineering classes, the importance of w...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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59:12
