Best Paleolithic Podcasts (2025)

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196. Cool Creatures | Ticks 48:14

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Ticks are among the most detested creatures in all of nature—but what happens when we look closer? In this Cool Creatures episode, Colin follows Calvin University professor Will Miller and some of his students into the field as they study ticks and the diseases they carry. As we explore ticks we find ourselves asking questions about public health, …

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195. Rob Dunn & Aminah Bradford | The Spirituality of Paying Attention 1:02:08

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What happens when a theologian and an evolutionary biologist walk into a lab together—one asking questions about God through the strange world of microbes, the other studying the tiny ecosystems in our armpits and sourdough starters? In this episode, we hear the answer through the story of Aminah Al-Attas Bradford, a theologian who found herself re…

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194. Sy Garte | Life’s Deeper Logic 1:03:13

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Far from the old picture of life as a mindless, mechanical process, new research is showing that even the simplest organisms—like bacteria—exhibit signs of purpose, agency, and decision-making. Biologist and author Sy Garte returns to Language of God to talk about how this might be a pointer to God. Following from his new book, Beyond Evolution: Ho…

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193. Science is Good | Wisdom, Stewardship, & Mercy in Three Stories 43:48

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Born out of a cultural moment of growing distrust in science, BioLogos’ Science is Good initiative explores how Christians can be a voice for the goodness of science. The episode connects the three parables of Matthew 25—about wisdom, stewardship, and mercy—with the work of three scientists whose careers exemplify these virtues. Epidemiologist Emil…

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192. Dorothy Boorse | The Eyes of Flies are like Jewels 57:49

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Dorothy Boorse describes herself as a child who used to be caught up looking at ants and other small and overlooked things. Later microscopes enhanced the possibilities of her attention. She followed science as it revealed its beauty to her but science also became a tool to help solve problems, to promote health and to improve the lives of people. …

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191. A Tale of Two Conflicts | Scopes, Teilhard, and 100 Years of Hindsight 41:03

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In July of 1925, two significant dramas unfolded on different continents—the Scopes “Monkey” Trial in Tennessee and the censure of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin in France— shaping the enduring conversation between science and faith. On the surface, these 1925 events couldn't be more different – one a public courtroom showdown, the other a hushed eccle…

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190. Jay Butler | The Ministry of Public Health 1:07:20

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Dr. Jay Butler is an infectious disease physician, epidemiologist, and former Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases at the CDC. We had the joy of hosting Dr Butler in the BioLogos offices recently where we shared his perspective on public health as a ministry, discussing his career journey from the CDC to working with Alaska Native communities. H…

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189. Ancient Humans | Becoming Spiritual (Neolithic) 47:12

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From the earliest bipedal ancestors to the dawn of spiritual awareness, we delve into the archaeological, anthropological, and theological questions surrounding our shared past. Join us over two episodes as we uncover the blurred lines between ancient hominins and modern humans, and ponder the moments that shaped our anatomy, behavior, and spirit. …

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188. Ancient Humans | Becoming Ourselves (Paleolithic) 42:26

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From the earliest bipedal ancestors to the dawn of spiritual awareness, we delve into the archaeological, anthropological, and theological questions surrounding our shared past. Join us over two episodes as we uncover the blurred lines between ancient hominins and modern humans, and ponder the moments that shaped our anatomy, behavior, and spirit. …

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187. Francis Collins & Kristine Torjesen | Science is Good 1:02:06

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Francis Collins, founder of BioLogos, and Kristine Torjesen, the new President and CEO, are deeply invested in the power of science to do good in the world. Yet, they observe with concern a growing distrust in science within our technologically advanced society. In this conversation, they share profound personal stories of how scientific breakthrou…

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134. Mónica Guzmán | The Gift of Curiosity 49:06

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In a world of increasing division, Monica Guzman offers advice for approaching conversation with curiosity. When we attempt to understand those who we disagree with, instead of merely attempting to change their beliefs, we are able to see people more fully and to even learn more about our own beliefs and ideas. Learn more about Monica and her book,…

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186. Alan Lightman | Falling into Infinity 54:54

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Alan Lightman is a theoretical physicist and has always seen the world as a place governed by unbreakable laws. But those laws never did a very good job explaining some of the most important moments of his life, moments when he felt a profound connection to the world. A journey to understand some of those transcendent moments has opened his appreci…

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185. Science and the Resurrection Accounts 31:10

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How do science-minded Christians make sense of the resurrection? This Easter season, Jim Stump tackles that question. After hearing the Gospel accounts read by listeners and staff, he examines some of the differences in the Biblical accounts and considers how we might understand the story as a whole. Then he brings his expertise in the philosophy o…

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184. Kipuka to Kipuka | Islands of Life, Faith and Restoration 50:35

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Life has a way of persisting through ecological disturbance in small protected places and then radiating outward. In Hawaii, those places are called “kipukas.” But biological life is not the only thing that can grow and thrive in the refuge of a kipuka. In this episode we hear the story of three places where people are caring for the land. At the b…

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183. Cool Creatures | Giant Pacific Octopus 40:47

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The giant Pacific octopus and humans have been evolving separately for more than 500 million years, but still, we have a few things in common. We explore what this means about octopuses, what it means about humans, and what it tells us about the Creator of All Things. As we dive into the science of octopus cognition and behavior we find the questio…

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99. Heino Falcke | The Hidden World Above 57:30

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From stargazing as a child to helping lead the team which took the first ever image of a black hole, Heino Falcke has only seen his faith and his work as an astronomer as deeply connected. In this episode we talk about his book, Light in the Darkness: Black Holes, the Universe and Us, where Falcke shares more about what creating the image actually …

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182. Christian Climate Observers | Stories from COP29 & Around the World 51:31

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In the fall of 2024 198 countries from around the world came together in Azerbaijan, at COP29, to try and find solutions to the climate crisis. While the policy outcomes were disappointing, the stories of people from around the world were inspiring, even if they include a lot of pain and suffering. These stories help to connect us to our neighbors …

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BONUS | So This is Christmas 14:48

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A reflection on what it means to cultivate joy even if you don't feel very merry. Theme song and credits music by Breakmaster Cylinder. Other music in this episode by Titan Sound, Vesper Tapes and Glory House, courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc. Renditions of In the Bleak Midwinter and Happy Xmas by Jim Stump. The short clip from COP29 is the voice of J…

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BONUS | Live from COP29 22:30

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Jim and Colin report on location from Baku, Azerbaijan where they are attending COP29, the United Nations Climate Change conference. In this bonus episode, they briefly describe what COP29 is, why they are there, share a few stories of their own experiences so far and a few clips from interviews gathered from people from around the world. Resources…

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181. Norman Wirzba | Textures of Hope 53:33

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Hope has sometimes been made out to be something we possess, something we hold like a shield to protect us from pain. But Norman wants to recast hope as something we do, and most importantly, as something that is animated by love. He talks through some of the different textures of hope to bring out more of its richness so that it might better form …

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180. Hans Madueme | A Better Way to Disagree 1:16:19

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Hans Madueme is a Young-Earth Creationist. In this conversation, the goal was not to come to an agreement about the age of the earth but instead to understand one another better, find common ground, and explore the points of disagreement with curiosity and friendliness. Hans explains his views of where the Bible has a clear message and where he see…

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179. Francis Collins | Truth, Science, Faith, Trust 56:58

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After many years working at the very top levels of science and medicine, pursuing knowledge that would lead to better and healthier lives for so many people, Francis Collins started to see an erosion of trust in science, as well as across social and political landscapes. That led him to start wondering about what leads people to trust—in facts, in …

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178. Brian McLaren | Showing Up in the Face of Doom 1:06:17

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The title of Brian McLaren’s new book, Life After Doom, might at first be imposing…that word, “doom" looms large, but there is also life. McLaren has been looking into the face of the climate crisis and has, himself, felt the sense of doom that many people describe when they look into the future. McLaren does not dismiss the seriousness of the prob…

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177. Extinction | You Can't Love What You Don't Know 53:55

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It is hard to care for, protect, or even to mourn those we have no relationship with. We try to develop a relationship with a few creatures that are still among us, even if they are imperiled, to better know and love our world. And we end with a last few thorns…should we attempt to bring back extinct species and how should we think about the future…

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176. Extinction | Will There Be Wild Things Out There? 54:54

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We look to present times to see how extinctions are actually happening and what we know about them and we explore the work of biological conservation to protect species. Then we return to the question of how to feel about extinction, comparing modern day and historical extinctions and adding a few more layers to the question. This is episode two of…

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196. Cool Creatures | Ticks 48:14

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195. Rob Dunn & Aminah Bradford | The Spirituality of Paying Attention 1:02:08

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194. Sy Garte | Life’s Deeper Logic 1:03:13

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193. Science is Good | Wisdom, Stewardship, & Mercy in Three Stories 43:48

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192. Dorothy Boorse | The Eyes of Flies are like Jewels 57:49

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191. A Tale of Two Conflicts | Scopes, Teilhard, and 100 Years of Hindsight 41:03

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190. Jay Butler | The Ministry of Public Health 1:07:20

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189. Ancient Humans | Becoming Spiritual (Neolithic) 47:12

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188. Ancient Humans | Becoming Ourselves (Paleolithic) 42:26

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187. Francis Collins & Kristine Torjesen | Science is Good 1:02:06

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134. Mónica Guzmán | The Gift of Curiosity 49:06

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186. Alan Lightman | Falling into Infinity 54:54

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185. Science and the Resurrection Accounts 31:10

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184. Kipuka to Kipuka | Islands of Life, Faith and Restoration 50:35

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183. Cool Creatures | Giant Pacific Octopus 40:47

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99. Heino Falcke | The Hidden World Above 57:30

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182. Christian Climate Observers | Stories from COP29 & Around the World 51:31

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BONUS | So This is Christmas 14:48

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BONUS | Live from COP29 22:30

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181. Norman Wirzba | Textures of Hope 53:33

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180. Hans Madueme | A Better Way to Disagree 1:16:19

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179. Francis Collins | Truth, Science, Faith, Trust 56:58

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178. Brian McLaren | Showing Up in the Face of Doom 1:06:17

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177. Extinction | You Can't Love What You Don't Know 53:55

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176. Extinction | Will There Be Wild Things Out There? 54:54