The Milkshake Theologians Podcast
The Milkshake Theologians Podcast
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Milkshake Theologians is a podcast featuring conversations with culture makers and risk takers—people shaping the world meaningfully. From the southern tip of Africa, we explore ideas, stories, and perspectives that challenge, inspire, and encourage thoughtful dialogue.
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The podcast focuses on themes of faith, culture, and science, showcasing perspectives that challenge conventional thinking. Notable episodes include discussions with experts like Professor David Block on the harmony between science and faith, and Professor John Walton on ancient Near Eastern interpretations of the Old Testament narratives.
Milkshake Theologians is a podcast featuring conversations with culture makers and risk takers—people shaping the world meaningfully. From the southern tip of Africa, we explore ideas, stories, and perspectives that challenge, inspire, and encourage thoughtful dialogue.
In this second episode of The Milkshake Theologians, Grant Hazell has a sit down conversation with world-renowned Astronomer, Professor David Block from University of the Witwatersrand, Gauteng, South Africa. Professor David Block is an astronomer and renowned speaker on astronomy and the Science/Faith dialogue.
For over 40 years, he has inspired global audiences to “Look Up!”—sharing insights from his research with passion and depth. Elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society at 19, he published his first paper on relativistic astrophysics at 20. He has been a visiting research astronomer at institutions like ANU, Caltech, Harvard, and the European Southern Observatory.
With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, his work has twice featured on the cover of Nature. A former professor at Wits University, he now holds Emeritus status. His accolades include the NSTF-BHP Billiton Award and Wits’ highest research honor. Dr. Block also leads Reasons to Believe Africa, a ministry demonstrating the harmony between science and biblical truth.
Visit his website: davidblock.co.za
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