Personal Cooling and Global Warming | Using Technology Well
Join astrophysicists Hugh Ross and Jeff Zweerink as they discuss how emerging technologies bring human integrity and our responsibility to care for God’s creation into sharper focus.
Hugh discusses groundbreaking innovation in climate technology—clothing that cools the skin. Researchers have designed comfortable garments that integrate hydrogel with thermoelectric devices and lower skin temperature by 27 degrees. Such clothing has proven to keep people comfortable in extreme heat and its widespread use can greatly reduce energy for air conditioning and, thus, mitigate both urban heat islands and global warming.
As our technology improves, so does our capacity for mismanagement. Jeff examines two technologies that were developed for good purposes—rockets and ultra-processed foods—but are currently (or will be shortly) causing significant harm. In both instances, living by God’s design lets us receive the benefits of the technology while reducing its risks.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Thermoelectrically Elevated Hydrogel Evaporation for Personal Cooling Under Extreme Heat
Weathering Climate Change, Hugh Ross
Why Gen X Women Can’t Stop Eating Ultra-Processed Foods
Ultra-Processed Food Addiction in a Nationally Representative Sample of Older Adults in the USA
Rapid Rocket Growth Raises Alarm Over Earth’s Fragile Ozone Layer
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Why We Need to Go Beyond Evolution
Join biochemists Fazale “Fuz” Rana and Sy Garte as they discuss how modern biology can strengthen faith rather than divide Christians.
Disunity in the church over evolution is unnecessary. Today’s biology goes far beyond the old neo-Darwinian model of random mutations and natural selection. Concepts like “cognition-based evolution” and “evolution on purpose” are becoming mainstream, revealing purpose, agency, and design throughout life. These discoveries show that understanding biology’s most complex problems may require new laws that embrace teleology and intentionality, thereby fostering harmony between science and Christian faith.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Beyond Evolution: How New Discoveries in the Science of Life Point to God
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Benefits of Fasting
Join astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink and professor of nutrition Dr. Jim Painter as they discuss the science and spiritual insights behind fasting.
Fasting is more than a strategy for weight loss—it also offers several health benefits that go beyond the scale. When practiced wisely, fasting can improve insulin sensitivity, support better blood sugar control, and encourage the body to burn fat more efficiently. It also rests the digestive system, potentially reducing inflammation and promoting gut health. Some studies suggest that fasting triggers cellular repair processes like autophagy, which help clear out damaged cells and support longevity. Many people report improved mental clarity and energy while fasting, making it a practice that supports both physical and cognitive well-being.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
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Gut Health and the Microbiome
Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and professor of nutrition Dr. Jim Painter as they discuss how your diet shapes your body, mind, and spirit.
Foods that influence your gut microbiome can noticeably affect how you feel both physically and emotionally. For example, fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains feed beneficial bacteria, which produce short-chain fatty acids that support digestion, reduce inflammation, and even improve mood and energy levels. Conversely, diets high in processed foods, sugar, or artificial additives can disrupt the balance of gut microbes, causing bloating, sluggishness, or irritability. Fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, or kimchi often provide probiotics that help maintain a diverse microbiome, which can make people feel lighter, more focused, and less stressed. This gut-brain connection means what you eat directly affects your digestive comfort and mental well-being.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
A Comprehensive Review of Probiotics and Human Health—Current Prospective and Applications
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Why Macroevolution Doesn’t Work
Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and senior consultant in rehabilitation medicine, Dr. Uditha Jayatunga, as they discuss one of evolution’s biggest claims: macroevolution.
In this presentation, Dr. Jayatunga challenges the foundational role of macroevolution in explaining the evolutionary tree of life. Many biologists view macroevolution as a natural extension of microevolution, but he rejects this premise, citing a lack of conclusive evidence and significant scientific hurdles.
Drawing from biochemistry, physiology, biomechanics, microbiome science, and reproductive biology, he explains why large-scale evolutionary change is scientifically implausible—and even introduces the idea of “reverse evolution” (like losing certain abilities) in humans.
This is a rare, thought-provoking perspective on the limits of evolutionary theory and the case for God’s design.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Macroevolution
Modeling Evolution in a Long Time Evolution Experiment with E. Coli
Evolutionary Layering and the Limits to Cellular Perfection
The Sensory Hand
Secret of the Chameleon’s Ballistic Tongue Revealed: Reptile’s Firing Mechanism Uses Three Parts to Hit Fast-Moving Targets
Genes, Cells and Brain Areas of Intelligence
Male Seahorses Are Nature’s Mr. Mom, Researchers Say
The Role of the Microbiome for Human Health: From Basic Science to Clinical Applications
A Unified Catalog of 204,938 Reference Genomes from the Human Gut Microbiome
Discussions of new discoveries taking place at the frontiers of science that have theological and philosophical implications, as well as new discoveries that point to the reality of God’s existence.
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