The Wonder Why- Introduction

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Why do we seem to lose our sense of wonder as we grow older? And what can our imagination teach us about how we experience the world?In this episode of The Wonder Why, I sit down with Seth Pickens, a minister, author, and speaker, to explore curiosity, imagination, consciousness, and the way we perceive reality.We discuss what it means to maintain a childlike sense of wonder, how our minds shape our experiences, and why staying curious can change the way we see the world.Join us as we explore the questions that remind us there's always more to discover. Listen, get curious, and keep wondering why!

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!What happens when we look beyond the surface and start asking bigger questions about science, the universe, faith, and God?In this episode of The Wonder Why, I’m joined by Richard, author of The Bridge from Science to God, for a conversation about his journey from focusing on science to connecting science with his belief in God.We talk about the Big Bang, the laws of physics, atoms, DNA, intelligent design, the complexity of living cells, the possibility of a multiverse, and how Richard understands the relationship between scientific evidence and faith. He also shares his personal faith journey and the message behind the second half of his book, including Jesus’ command to love God and love others.This conversation explores some BIG questions about where we came from, what we can learn from the universe, and what might exist beneath the surface of what we can see.🎙️ The Wonder Why — big ideas, curious minds.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What if there’s more to the Bible than we’ve been taught to see?In this episode of The Wonder Why, I’m joined by Dror for a conversation about the Bible, Hebrew, and the deeper meanings he believes can be found throughout biblical stories.We talk about why Hebrew can be important when interpreting Scripture, Dror’s perspective on Jesus being a plowman rather than a carpenter, the story of Moses and the rock, and how he believes the New Testament can help us understand the Old Testament.This conversation explores how language, symbolism, and interpretation can change the way we look at familiar biblical stories.What if there’s more to these stories than we originally thought?

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Why are humans so fascinated by our origins? From scientific explanations to religious creation stories, humanity has spent thousands of years trying to understand where we came from. In this episode of The Wonder Why, we explore why this question seems to matter so much to us—and what our search for answers might reveal about who we are.Looking for a convenient energy snack? Quantum Squares are caffeine + protein energy bars with 100mg of organic caffeine and 10g of plant-based protein.Get 25% OFF with code WONDERY:https://promocode.to/quantum-energy-square/wondery-s88

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!What if our universe isn’t the only one? In this episode of The Wonder Why, we explore one of the biggest questions in science and philosophy: Could the multiverse exist? We’ll look at why scientists have proposed the idea of a multiverse, discuss concepts like the butterfly effect and quantum physics, and explore a few thought experiments about alternate realities and hidden worlds. Some of these ideas are based on scientific theories, while others are philosophical questions meant to spark curiosity. Join me as we wonder what reality might be—and whether our universe is just one piece of something much bigger.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Why does beauty seem to shape so much of our lives? In this episode, I explore why humans place such a high value on beauty—from attraction and art to culture, identity, and the way we perceive ourselves and others. I also reflect on whether beauty is something we’re born to appreciate or something society teaches us to chase.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this first episode of The Wonder Why, we explore one of the most complex questions in human history: why do humans create divisions between each other?We’ll look at the history of race, how societies have categorized people over time, and the psychological and social reasons humans create groups and identities. This episode is a journey into understanding humanity, the ideas that shape our world, and the questions we continue to ask about ourselves.Join me as we explore the deeper questions behind history, society, and what it means to understand one another.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Welcome to The Wonder Why — a podcast exploring big ideas, curious minds, and the questions that shape how we understand the world. In this introduction, we’ll begin a journey through science, philosophy, religion, history, and the mysteries of human existence.