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The new science of geology was the enemy of Church and Bible in the 19th century—or was it?⁠ ⁠ Learn more about Peter Thomas' upcoming talk discussing fossils, geological evidence, and Christianity here: iscast.org/events/iscast-…

In the special edition of CPOSAT Vol 3., Nicola Hoggard Creegan explores a novel perspective on delineating the boundaries between artificial intelligence and humanity. ⁠ Read it here: journal.iscast.org/cposat-volume-…

Two weeks to go — COSAC 2024! Hear Neil Dodgson speak in our Friday night AI x Christianity event as well as in an "Ask the Expert" in depth Q&A. ⁠ ⁠ cosac.iscast.org/speakers #COSAC2024

Kara Martin, an expert in the theology of work, will explore AI's potential to boost productivity and innovation, as well as job displacement and inequality, in our AI x Christianity Friday night session of COSAC 2024!⁠ cosac.iscast.org/speakers ⁠ #COSAC2024

Two weeks to go — COSAC 2024! Hear Stephen Garner speak on the notion of ‘appropriate technology' (examining faithful, wise living in this technological world), as well as speaking on the emergence of digital theology as a discipline. cosac.iscast.org/speakers #COSAC2024

Only 10 days until ISCAST's biennial Conference on Science and Christianity! We will launch with a Friday night session, bringing our popular "AI x Christianity: Gospel Wisdom for an AI World" event to Sydney. It's not too late to register: cosac.iscast.org #COSAC2024

‼️Registrations for COSAC 2024 close tomorrow (Wed 27th) at 9.a.m. If you’ve been putting it off, make sure to register now! cosac.iscast.org/register If you see this too late, send us a message and we’ll see what we can do. #COSAC2024

Explore the roots of climate science denial in religious communities, the intersections with other ideologies, such as anti-government sentiment, and how these challenges relate to broader societal attitudes toward science and faith. ⁠iscast.org/events/iscast-…

Screening in Perth this Thursday: talks from "AI x Christianity" at COSAC 2024 in Sydney, as well as from John Lennox on transhumanism.⁠ ⁠ 📅 6 Mar 2025, 7 p.m.⁠ 📍 Forrest Hall, University of Western Australia⁠ ⁠ iscast.org/events/iscast-…

Join us on Thursday, 20 March, at 6:30 p.m. (AEDT) for an insightful talk by Alan Gijsbers, a specialist in addiction medicine and former ISCAST president. He’ll examine how neuroscience and psychology interacts with ethics and philosophy. ⁠ Tickets at: iscast.org/mentalhealth

Join us on Thursday, 27 March, at 6:30 p.m. (AEDT) to hear GP and Senior Lecturer, Hayley Thomas, share her preliminary research findings on how Christian spirituality influences the experiences of those affected by eating disorders. ⁠ Tickets at: iscast.org/mentalhealth

If you missed Danny’s (or another session), you can either register for the whole Conversations series where we send links to each talk on a weekly basis, or email us to request a link for a single session! [email protected] iscast.org/mentalhealth

Exploring how mental distress presents in general practice, Dr Brett Mann's talk invites us to consider cultural, relational, and spiritual factors in mental health, to care for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. ⁠ iscast.org/mentalhealth

Tonight, hear from psychologist Mel Fung as she explores gender dysphoria, its impact, and how Christians can understand and respond to it, based on her research and clinical experience. To find out more and register: iscast.org/mentalhealth

🔔 1 May In this talk, Christa will draw on her recent research with New Zealand Baptists, to examine how certain leadership models can result in power overreach, and suggest practical ways communities of faith might encourage healthier structures.⁠ ⁠ iscast.org/mentalhealth

🔔Tomorrow—6:30 p.m. AEST Is stillness just a spiritual ideal, or does it have real, measurable benefits? Nicolette Deva will dive into the biblical basis for stillness and explain how Christian contemplation blends both spirituality and science. iscast.org/mentalhealth

Can psychology and faith work together to bring real change? What does it look like to see people not just as problems to fix, but as image-bearers of a relational God? Is there hope amidst rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma? For more info visit: iscast.org/mentalhealth

🔔Tonight—6:30 p.m. AEST ⁠ How does forgetting help us heal, adapt, and live well? And what does the Bible have to say about it?⁠ In this thought-provoking talk, Jee Hyun Kim will explore the surprising science and importance of forgetting. iscast.org/mentalhealth

🔔Tomorrow—6:30 p.m. AEST For the final talk in this 2025 Conversations series, developmental psychologist and ISCAST Fellow John Roodenburg will explore how psychology distinguishes between validated constructs and cultural myths around wellbeing.⁠ iscast.org/mentalhealth

Catch a rare sighting in Perth tomorrow: discussions on aliens and Christianity. ⁠ 📅 5 Jun 2025, 7 p.m.⁠ 📍 South Perth Uniting Church (entrance on Sandgate St.) ⁠ For more details, visit iscast.org/events/iscast-…