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Religience

by Steven Gardner

Religience is where Religious and Scientific topics both have a home. Though many today like to think of Religion and Science as opposing each other, that is not the case. Both play a vital role in society and each can balance the other so that neither one "goes off the rails." In the Religience podcast you will hear a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a Science Teacher sharing the truths that he has learned to love. Here truth and the means by which truth is obtained are celebrated.

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Episodes

  1. A Parent Truth - Father's Day Special

    How does one test something they hear to see if it is true? A prophet gave the answer. Tune in to see what he taught.

  2. In Light is the Information

    How much do you know about light? In this latest episode of Religience Wallace Blacker shares some of the knowledge he has acquired over thirty years of teaching Astronomy. He will introduce us to just a little bit of what can be unpacked from the simple, elegant and powerful waves we call light....

  3. Puncturevine & Apple Trees

    There is a moral code which mankind ought to follow. See how this relates to puncturevine and apple trees.

  4. Newton's Laws of Fetch and Driving

    Sir Isaac Newton of days long gone described the rules by which nature governs motion in three laws. They are called appropriately Newton's Laws of Motion. But what do these laws state, and how does that relate to our everyday experience? Listen in as Steven and Nathaniel explain how Newton's…

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  5. Walk & Talk - Technology and Generative AI

    This week is a a discussion Steve has with you about technology. Join in and walk and talk with him as he gives you his thoughts about technology, its dangers, what it is good for, and so forth. Also please find Steve on Facebook or on Twitter and let him know what you think. Or you can send him…

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  6. Heat rises. Or does it?

    A lesson is learned aboard a broken spacecraft. When everything goes wrong all the conditions are right to learn just how heat rises, or doesn't rise. This retelling of the Apollo 13 mission will allow you to learn something you possibly didn't know about how God's creations work.

  7. Of Truth: An introduction to Season 2

    Why Religience? Why, as the name suggests, do I feel compelled to talk about both science and religion? Because here we are seeking truth.

  8. Language, Culture and More (Part 1)- Interview with Dr. Alex Walker

    What is the link between language and culture? What can language teach us about a people? How do languages evolve? What can the Earth itself teach us about humanity and the human story? If you have ever asked these or other questions regarding language, don’t miss this episode!

  9. Of Outdoor Walks and Einstein Quotes

    In this episode I discuss a famous quote by Einstein to further clarify the relationship between Science and Religion.

  10. Under Pressure

    During this episode of Religience we join with Jordan Thompson to learn a little about SCUBA diving, its history, dangers and why Jordan loves it. We also discuss a little bit about pressure, why it is important to keep breathing (from a SCUBA diving standpoint of course...), and how you can get...

  11. A Religience Christmas

    No particular notes for this episode, just have a Merry Christmas!

  12. It's about TIME!

    How much do you know about time? Listen in to this interview with Nathan Hall to learn more about time. In this interview we will discuss what time is, why we measure it, and why it matters. It is an entertaining history through the past with some interesting lessons. Like how you can count to 60...

  13. Pillar of Light

    An Earth changing vision, received by a largely uneducated farm boy has implications that can, and will, change the world. In this episode of the religience podcast, be prepared to learn some of the truths that were revealed to mankind through the prayer of a young man by the name of Joseph Smith...

  14. You can't touch this!

    Billy Baxter is enjoying summer vacation before he would begin the 8th grade when he unexpectedly encounters a man who will change his life, and who can teach him about his father who was killed in combat four years before. As he and this man discuss the ants in the back yard, Billy comes into...

  15. Of Culture and the Gospel of Jesus Christ - An interview with James Gardner

    Have you considered how much your culture creates a lens through which you view the world, the truth and other people? In this interview with James Gardner he will share some of his experience in overcoming culture shock and learning to view God's children from all corners of the Earth in the...

  16. Evolution: An Interview with Dr. Michael Gardner

    Perhaps the most controversial of all scientific theories for Christians is the theory of Organic Evolution. Is this theory really incompatible with what we believe as Christians? What exactly does the theory consist of? Join Michael Gardner and your host Steven Gardner for a discussion about...

  17. The Horse that Leads to Water

    This one is an allegory. Listen in. That way you can hear it from the horse's mouth!

  18. The Big Bang and the Case of Dissolving Pants

    No story this week. Except for a personal experience. But we will talk about the Big Bang, and Sulfuric Acid. You can't go wrong with that combination!

  19. Designed for Opposition - Part 2

    Continue the journey you started in the last episode. In this part of the story Jim, Maggie and family move away from the parched Oklahoma farm and start a new life in a new place. Join the family to see how the struggles of the depression and the dust bowl help them prepare to experience true joy.

  20. Episode 6: Designed for Opposition (part 1)

    Join with Jim, his wife Maggie and their children Jimmy Jr. and Jilly as they experience life during the great depression. They lived in the area and time that would later become known as the Dust Bowl. Be with the family as they learn first hand of hardship, loss, and deprivation. Experience how...

  21. Mere Image (Episode 5)

    What? You can watch a movie of what's outside by doing that? No lenses, no camera, no projector, only a hole in the wall and you can create a projected image? Yep, that is right! Join with Jessica and Billy again on their second adventure in learning about the marvelous world around them and how…

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  22. Nothing Sucks

    That's right! Join Billy and his Sister Jessica to see how they discovered that the idea of suction is based on an incorrect understanding of how things really work.

  23. Make Procedure

    The story of how one family was able to overcome their challenges in starting a farm. A true story of faith, hard work, and answers to prayers.

  24. The Gadget

    God has given us something called Agency, or free will. He will allow us to do what we will to do. But, he also makes it clear that the responsibility for those actions is going to be ours afterward. Some choices will have affects far beyond ourselves. In this episode we look at how a group of...

  25. The Tale of Winter Wood

    Religience is a podcast where Religious and Science topics are turned into stories that help the listener learn more about the topic. Though many today like to think of Religion and Science as opposing each other that is not the case. Both play a vital role in society and each can balance the…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Religience is where Religious and Scientific topics both have a home. Though many today like to think of Religion and Science as opposing each other, that is not the case. Both play a vital role in society and each can balance the other so that neither one "goes off the rails." In the Religience podcast you will hear a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a Science Teacher sharing the truths that he has learned to love. Here truth and the means by which truth is obtained are celebrated.

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Steven Gardner

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How many episodes does Religience have?

Religience currently has 26 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Religience about?

Religience is where Religious and Scientific topics both have a home. Though many today like to think of Religion and Science as opposing each other, that is not the case. Both play a vital role in society and each can balance the other so that neither one "goes off the rails." In the Religience...

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Religience has 26 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Religience is created and hosted by Steven Gardner.
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