378: The Great Ascent: Evolution as the Fingerprint of God

Are you longing to transcend the God of your earlier spiritual development while including your desire to believe in some kind of more wholistic God? We see you! 

Join Valerie and Nathan on this deep dive into the fascinating relationship between evolution and spirituality that continues an  exploration of God that is more expansive than anything you used to imagine was possible. 

This episode ventures into the idea that evolution is evidence of a divine life force that moves life from simplicity to complexity in a way that science simply cannot explain. 

Val and Nathan delve into the revolutionary insights of Charles Darwin, linking them to a broader, more inclusive understanding of God, proposing an enlightening reinterpretation of the Plan of Salvation. 

Don't miss their spirited discussion on how science and religion can indeed coexist, offering a richer tapestry of understanding for both.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:10 Exploring the Concept of God

02:12 Faith Journeys and Images of God

06:19 Science, Religion, and Evolution

11:01 Darwin's Theory and Its Implications

16:22 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality

34:51 Concluding Thoughts and Future