One of the false narratives of our time is that you have to make a decision between being a person of reason (science) or a person of faith. We're told that faith and reason are incompatible and in constant opposition.  On today's show a female-scientist-Dominican-lover of Christ puts that narrative to rest.Nick and Tyler interview Michaela Loomis and get her take on how to re-enchant the scientific realm. Michaela is a graduate of West Point, has a Masters in Public Health, worked in research labs across the country, served as a missionary in Ireland and Peru, and is embarking on a career as a high school science teacher at a Catholic school. She is becoming a Third Order Dominican on May 29!Show HighlightsThe difference between science and scientism.How science can be a form of contemplation.Why faith and reason can be in harmony rather than opposition.Michaela's conversion to the Catholic faith by falling in love with the Eucharist.An overview of JPII's Theology of the Body and why it belongs in high schools.What it means to be a Third Order Dominican and what you wear when you die!LinksThomistic Evolution: A Catholic Approach to Understanding Evolution in the Light of FaithHearts Ablaze - A podcast Michaela co-hosts about the many ways women can live out the Catholic faith. "Our mission here at Hearts Ablaze is to talk about how we can live in a way that sets others on fire for Christ – not because we fit into some box, mold, or formula, but because we are being precisely who He meant us to be..."Connect with the PodcastHave a question, topic idea, gardening tip, anything? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to give you a sprout out!Don't forget to leave us a positive review and rating wherever you get your podcasts.

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