Show Me the Evidence! Death, God, and the Science of Consciousness (with Jeff)

In this episode, I meet with the astronomer and physicist, the wonderful Jeffery Stein, to discuss his ever-lasting quest to find evidence of God. He shares stories about his non-religious upbringing within the Jewish temple, including an early memory of questioning the validity of biblical teachings directly to the rabbi. He shares a compelling account of God-like signs while in Florida that continue to perplex him today. 

Together, we explore why people turn to religion for comfort, the tension between faith and common sense, and how belief systems can shape near-death experiences. Jeff also opens up about his personal experience with loss and how he carries his friends with him through music and keeping the memories alive.

We also take the leap into quantum physics and is consciousness created by the brain? Or does consciousness create the universe? What can quantum physics (and Einstein's “spooky action at a distance”) teach us about reality, connection, and what happens when we die?