Why Science is Catching Up to the Bible (And Atheism Requires Faith)

Pastor Robert Watson reveals why science is actually catching up to the Bible and explains how the laws of physics point directly to a Creator.In this episode:Robert Watson, Teaching Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church, joins Zach Schumaker to dismantle the myth that science and faith are enemies. Robert shares his unique journey from being kicked out of Bible college for not paying tuition to studying biology at a secular university, where he discovered that the complexity of DNA and the laws of thermodynamics are actually evidence for Intelligent Design.We dive deep into the "uncomplicated" faith, discussing why modern believers often get bogged down in non-essential theological debates while missing the simple call to follow Jesus. Robert opens up about the pressure of pastoral leadership, why he turned down "bigger" job titles to stay faithful to his calling, and uses a brilliant analogy from Shrek to explain the true meaning of grace vs. works.About Pastor Robert Watson:Role: Teaching Pastor & Executive Pastor of NextGen at Sun Valley Community Church.Author of: Simply Following Jesus: Practices for Living Out an Uncomplicated Faith (2025).Known for: Integrating science with theology and "NextGen" discipleship.🔗 Connect with Robert Watson:Website: https://robertwatsonauthor.com/Get the Book: Simply Following Jesus https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Following-Jesus-Practices-Uncomplicated/dp/1540904555Sun Valley Church: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro & The Value of Longevity in Ministry 04:34 - Why Science and God Are Not Enemies 07:07 - Story: Getting Kicked Out of Bible College 09:41 - A Faith That Can Be Tested: C.S. Lewis & The Bereans 12:30 - Scientific Evidence: Thermodynamics & The Big Bang 18:53 - Addressing Atheism & The "God Delusion" 22:05 - Archaeological Proof: The Dead Sea Scrolls 28:40 - Ambition vs. Calling: Turning Down the "Lead Pastor" Title 32:07 - The Heavy Burden of Teaching the Bible 39:16 - "Simply Following Jesus": Uncomplicating Your Faith 47:27 - The Thief on the Cross: Theology vs. Trust 57:05 - Grace vs. Works: The "Shrek" Analogy 01:03:38 - Legacy: Preach the Gospel, Die, Be Forgotten📚 Resources Mentioned:Book: Simply Following Jesus by Robert WatsonTopic: Laws of Thermodynamics & DNA ComplexityPath of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters.Check out Zach's other shows:The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOMleLQ1xZNiga5HlLG2dkAThe Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@theironcompassshowConnect With Zach and Path of the Cross:Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbvebInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/X: https://x.com/ZachSchumakerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumakerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumakerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/Path of the Cross Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314Hashtags: #RobertWatson #ScienceAndFaith #SunValleyCommunityChurch #ChristianApologetics #SimplyFollowingJesus #PathOfTheCross #Theology #Creationism #BibleStudy #PastorInterview #POTCP ep. #6