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Scientific Evidence for the Soul with Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor

 

Is there scientific proof of the soul? And if science is all about what can be measured, how do we explain things like consciousness, free will, and near-death experiences? This week, we’ll explore one of the most profound questions of human existence: are we just matter, or something more?

Joining Frank in this eye-opening podcast episode is Dr. Michael Egnor, a practicing neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, and Professor of Neurosurgery at Stony Brook University. In his new book, ‘The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Existence of the Soul‘, co-authored with Denise O’Leary, Dr. Egnor draws from over 7,000 brain surgeries and decades of experience to challenge the popular materialist view of the human person. Together, Frank and Michael will tackle questions like:

  • How did a spiritual experience involving his son change Dr. Egnor’s worldview?
  • What is the scientific evidence for the soul and the mind?
  • Is there a difference between the mind and the brain?
  • What do conjoined twins and patients with missing brain parts reveal about consciousness?
  • How are verifiable Near Death Experiences evidence for the soul?
  • Why do most neuroscientists still cling to materialism despite contrary evidence?

From fascinating case studies to philosophical insights from Aquinas and Aristotle, this episode will challenge the materialist narrative that you are just your brain. If you know someone who’s scientifically minded but open to deeper questions about human nature, this book is a must read! Be sure to grab your copy today and check out more of Dr. Egnor’s work at the Discovery Institute website listed below.

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Mike’s book: The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Existence of the Soul
Mike’s presentation: The Scientific Evidence of the Human Soul
Discovery Institute: Mind Matters News
Mike’s articles at the Discovery Institute

 

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Do Naturalistic Alternatives to the Resurrection Work? with Dr. Gary Habermas

 

If God exists and Jesus rose from the dead, then Christianity is true. Case closed! However, there are still those who offer alternative explanations for the empty tomb despite the evidence for the resurrection. What are these theories and do they withstand critical analysis?

This week, Frank sits down with Dr. Gary Habermas, the world’s leading resurrection scholar to discuss, ‘On the Resurrection: Refutations‘, the second volume of his magnum opus–a massive 4-volume project nearly 40 years in the making. From second-century texts that seem to challenge the resurrection to modern skeptical scholars like Bart Ehrman, Gary will uncover why naturalistic explanations for the empty tomb simply don’t hold up. Tune in as Frank and Gary answer questions like:

  • Who was David Hume and why do so many modern atheists still lean on his centuries-old arguments?
  • What was Hume’s actual argument against miracles, and how did C.S. Lewis respond?
  • Are there any good arguments for naturalism or materialism?
  • Why did former skeptic Antony Flew become a theist before he died?
  • What are the top 5 reasons naturalistic explanations for the resurrection fail?
  • What are the 4 best arguments in favor of an afterlife?

If you’re looking for the most well-researched scholarship to refute common resurrection objections, you won’t find a better resource than this! Be sure to pick up your own copies of Gary’s amazing work and stay tuned for the next podcast where he’ll return to discuss even more insights from his life’s work on the resurrection!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

On the Resurrection: Evidences – Volume 1
On the Resurrection: Refutations – Volume 2
On the Resurrection: Scholarly Perspectives – Volume 3
GaryHabermas.com
There is a God by Antony Flew
Signature in the Cell by Stephen C. Meyer
Volume 1 Podcast – Did Jesus REALLY Rise From the Dead?

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Monsters Inside Me: A Riveting Love Story to Death and Back

What happens when a Christian psychiatrist wants to marry a “spiritual” Richard Dawkins atheist—and then a medical crisis changes everything? When a fun trip to Hawaii turned into a life-threatening medical emergency involving 17 doctors, multiple organ failures, and a medically induced coma, all hope seemed lost. But what happened next was nothing short of miraculous!

Join Frank as he sits down with Garrett & Aja Halweg, a married couple that formed a powerful union against all odds! Tune in as they share their story of Garrett’s brush with death, Aja’s testimony of becoming a Christian, and how both of these events ultimately led them to become powerful ambassadors for Christ (and appear on Animal Planet)! Tune in as they unpack their story and answer questions like:

  • How did Garrett and Aja initially form a strong connection despite their opposing worldviews?
  • Why did doctors misdiagnose Garrett and how did God supernaturally reveal the true cause of his life-threatening illness to Aja?
  • What series of events led to Aja’s conversion and baptism?
  • Why did Aja experience a post-conversion crisis of faith and what role did apologetics play in strengthening her new belief in Christianity?
  • Why does Garrett believe that God allowed him to get sick?
  • How did Aja maintain peace throughout Garrett’s time in the hospital?
  • What troubling scenes did Garrett see during his near death experience, and how did Biola & Talbot professors help him to process this traumatic encounter with the unseem realm?

Garrett and Aja Halweg’s testimony is a powerful display of God’s sovereignty, love, and healing in the midst of a terrifying test of faith. You’ll hear how their story caught the attention of the hit TV show, ‘Monsters Inside Me‘—and how God used tragedy to draw both of them closer to Him and to each other. This is more than a near-death experience. It’s a front-row seat to the supernatural work of God. Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction, and you definitely won’t want to miss this amazing story of God’s providence!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Garrett’s website: BrainDocHawaii.com
Garrett & Aja on ‘Monsters Inside Me‘

 

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