Stephen Meyer: The Return of the God Hypothesis - Part 2

Eric Metaxas interviews Stephen C. Meyer on the scientific evidence for the existence of God as outlined in Dr. Meyer’s book THE RETURN OF THE GOD HYPOTHESIS. Their conversation explores evidence from cosmology, showing that the material universe had a beginning; evidence from physics, showing that the universe was been “finely tuned” to allow for the possibility of life, and evidence from biology, showing that since the universe came into being, large amounts of genetic information present in DNA must have arisen to make life possible.

Metaxas asks about the response to the 2021 book and Meyer details a dramatic shift in the intellectual world. He says that after the rise and fall of the popular arguments put forward by the “New Atheists” in the early 2000’s, groundbreaking scientific discoveries led to a return to belief. Meyer cites the rise of figures like psychologist Jordan Peterson and British historian Tom Holland who lament the loss of morality and look beyond the cynicism of the New Atheists by returning to conversations on truth and meaning.

The interview took place at the Westminster Conference on Science and Faith, sponsored by the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture, in April 2022.

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[Steve-eo]

Stephen Meyer will be looked back upon as one of the most important thinkers of this era.

[MsEcstreet]

"The Heavens Talked Back, " says it all! Thank you Dr. Stephen C. Meyer for your bold, fearless research. You've helped generate greater understanding and much needed appreciation for the Masterful Architect of it all!!

[tiffanymagee]

You are turning the tide of secular humanism one interview at a time! Thank you!!

[tedgrant]

Stephen Meyer has woken me from my theological slumber.
His idea that lightning has a cause should be considered seriously.

[Xerendipitist]

I missed Socrates in the City sooo much! Thank you for bringing it back Eric, about time 😃❤️

[jbooks]

Psalm 19:1
1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.
3 There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.

Romans 1:20
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - His eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.

[JCATG]

Watching the whole 1:19:10 duration of this was a pleasure. The content of the conversation, the comical banter, and the overall context of this S.I.T.C. was intellectually—and even spiritually—refreshing.

May God give both Dr. Meyer and Eric Metaxas greater grace as they carry on the work of making His Name and glory known in the intellectual fields of inquiry.

Thank you for this and may you keep on having Dr. Meyer plus all the other thinkers on your show!

God bless all of you.

[helmitsplakidas]

WONDERFUL talk!!! Enjoyed everything about it. We also have to remember that one of our human flaws is the absence of humility. It will be very hard for intellectuals to accept this but thank GOD Stephen Meyer

[johncastino]

Stephen Meyer is brilliant and his conclusions are evidence based and in my opinion - absolutely correct. Observed scientific evidence combined with sound logic = grounded conclusions.

[rapturebound]

Awesome...I haven't seen SITC for quite a while and missed it. Always informative, interesting and compelling. Praise God! Amen ✡✝

[apiffanyfulcher]

Wow, amazing conversation guys!!!! Thank you!!

[IndyRickHikes]

Thank you Eric! Pushing back the Darkness. 🙏

[LionOfNobility]

I've missed SitC, I'm glad you're back. I enjoy the deep conversations and thought provoking discussions that come out of these.

[hawhee]

Stephen Meyer is very fascinating. He maintains equanimity and Grace while arguing forcefully for the existence of God the Creator.

[SusansRoadLessTraveled]

Now here’s where I can follow the science!

[willweeverknow]

Glad to see you back. Read those books lately and really enjoyed it. This format listening to you guys explaining it gives really an additional insight. Its a great format. Please continue it. My best wishes from Germany.

[-dirk-]

If a guy had three thumbs they'd ALL be up for this. Super fan here.

[kristinwebb]

Attending this SITC in person in PA was a THRILL! Had just started reading Metaxes' new book: Is Atheism Dead? And this lecture sounded like it came directly from Eric's research. All fascinating 'food for thought' for the intellectual endeavoring to discern is God for Real? This believer in Jesus has no problem knowing Jesus IS really WHO He said He is!

[dianahumphries]

Much as I prefer to just listen to Dr Meyer, I do like hearing some of Eric M's comments; the one about the dessert having been made by "someone down the road" .made me chuckle 😂 Truth for dummies?! Oh how I wish I could recall some of this info and explain it to others!

[VirgoBirrane]

Literally just finished the first part a minute ago. Crazy 😄