88|Does Science Point to God? Helping Your Children See the Creator in Creation with Douglas Ell

Hi Moms, What if science doesn't pull our children away from God - but actually gives us more reasons to stand in awe of Him? In today's episode of the Christian Homeschool Mom Podcast, I’m joined by Douglas L., an author, father, grandfather, and science enthusiast who shares his fascinating journey from atheism to faith. Douglas studied mathematics and physics at MIT and later became a lawyer. For much of his early life, he considered himself an atheist. But after an experience in church and a desire to understand whether faith could be supported by evidence, he began exploring the relationship between science and belief in God. What he discovered changed his life. In this conversation, we talk about DNA, the complexity of life, the universe, intelligent design, and how Christian parents can confidently introduce these conversations to their children—even if they don't feel like science experts themselves. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ Douglas's journey from atheism to faith ✨ Why he believes science can point us toward God ✨ The incredible complexity of DNA and the idea of biological "code" ✨ What the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) can teach us about recognizing intelligence ✨ Questions about the beginning of the universe and why there is something rather than nothing ✨ The fine-tuning of the universe ✨ Why Christian parents don't need to know everything before teaching their children ✨ How we can learn alongside our children ✨ What DNA tells us about plants, animals, and human beings ✨ Amazing examples from nature, including birds, dolphins, the platypus, and the octopus ✨ How parents can respond when their children begin questioning their faith ✨ Why we should be willing to examine the evidence rather than simply dismissing difficult questions A message for homeschooling parents One of the most encouraging parts of our conversation is the reminder that you don't have to know everything before you begin teaching your children. You can learn together. You can say, "I don't know yet - let's find out." And sometimes, the best science lessons can begin with simply stopping and looking at the world around you. A bird. A flower. A mountain. The human body. The complexity of creation gives us opportunities to ask our children questions, encourage curiosity, and point them back to the Creator. As Douglas says, teaching something can actually help us understand it more deeply. If your child is questioning their faith Douglas encourages parents and young people to "be skeptical of your skepticism." Instead of being afraid of questions, we can encourage our children to explore them. Ask: Where did the universe come from? Why is there something rather than nothing? How did life begin? Why is life so complex? What can we learn from DNA? What does the design we see in creation tell us? Our children's questions don't have to frighten us. They can become opportunities for deeper conversations, deeper learning, and deeper faith. Resources mentioned in this episode Douglas recommends several resources for parents and children, including: Institute for Creation Research (ICR) Answers in Genesis Creation Ministries International Douglas's book The God Proofs Counting to God You can find Douglas's books, resources, blog, and lecture at: countingtogod.com For his graphic novel and resources for younger readers: thegodproofs.com For Christian homeschool moms If you're considering homeschooling but don't know where to begin, I created a course called How to Start Christian Homeschooling to help you take those first steps with confidence. Link here    If this episode encouraged you, please leave a review and share it with another mama who may need encouragement in her homeschooling and faith journey. Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next week! God bless, Eve Christian Homeschool Mom Podcast   My Amazon Store: Evelyn Owens's Amazon page (I get a little commission when you buy through my link.)   How to Earn Income from Home - https://www.digitalmomeve.com Email me - christianhomeschoolmomeve@gmail.com   My Etsy Shop: https://theequipp