Helping Your Kids Navigate Science, School, and Belief in God | EP 159

How do we help our kids stay rooted in their faith when their textbooks, teachers, and TikTok feeds all seem to say, “Science has replaced God”? In this conversation, we sit down with Doug Ell—MIT grad, former atheist, lawyer, and self-proclaimed ultra-nerd—who spent decades studying molecular biology, physics, and the human genome, only to discover that the evidence points powerfully toward a Creator, not away from Him. He shares how reading dense grad-level science texts on airplanes slowly dismantled his atheism and led him to Jesus through logic, data, and wonder at the “code of life” written into our DNA. We talk about how public schools often present only one narrative (Big Bang, Darwinism, no design allowed) and why that can quietly bully kids into believing faith is anti-science. Doug walks us through simple, accessible ways moms can talk about DNA, fine-tuned physics, and creation with their kids—even if you don’t consider yourself a science person. If you’ve ever worried that you’re sending your kids into a spiritual battle with rubber bullets while the culture is fully armed, this episode will encourage you, equip you with better questions, and remind you that God is not afraid of science—and neither do your kids have to be. Resources and Links Mentioned Doug’s website and book: Counting to God (science-and-faith resources, talks, and articles) https://countingtogod.com/ Doug’s graphic novel: Godproof https://a.co/d/040nVjQk Short animated videos explaining science and faith for teens https://www.discovery.org/v/all-life-runs-code/ Books we referenced: Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel  Creation Museum and Ark Encounter   ****************** 🎙️Are you wanting to share your message with thousands through podcasts? PodMatch is the place you need to be. Join here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/unlikelyhousewives  🧖‍♀️Sunlighten Sauna Sponsor: https://get.sunlighten.com/unlikely  Save up to $1700! 🗣️Join our community on Facebook and connect with us on Instagram!  💙 Support the Unlikely Housewives!  Represent with our UH Merch! bit.ly/unlikelymerch   🎙️Want to be a guest on Unlikely Housewives? Send Tori Shirah a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/unlikelyhousewives ⭐️Write an apple review and YOUR review could be read on our next episode!  🇺🇸Hosted by Tori Shirah and Tracy Stine 💌Contact us ➡️ [email protected]