A Marine Biologist Talks Science, Faith, and the Deep Sea

Marine biologist and author Rachel Jordan joins Esau McCaulley in studio to talk about her new book If the Ocean Has a Soul. They dive into the deep waters of science and theology, discussing coral reefs, climate change, and why the ocean might be one of the most overlooked witnesses to God's glory. Rachel shares how a tenth-grade biology class changed her life, how she navigates faith in scientific spaces (and vice versa), and what the church often misses about the natural world. Plus: jellyfish football teams, Titanic conspiracies, and the surprising spirituality of sea creatures.

 

0:00 - Theme Song

 

0:52 - Low-Stakes Conspiracy Theory

 

6:07 - Aquatic Sports Mascots

 

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18:35 - Scientists and Faith

 

26:12 - The Ocean and God's Glory

 

32:35 - Can Fish Talk?

 

46:25 - End Credits

 

If the Ocean Has a Soul: A Marine Biologist's Pursuit of Truth through Deep Waters of Faith and Science by Rachel G. Jordan: https://a.co/d/f0hLtQZ