Books

My books explore the relationship between science and Christian faith, with particular attention to human origins, evolution, and the moral and spiritual questions they raise. Some are written for general readers, others for students and scholars.

Authored Books

The Sacred Chain: How Understanding Evolution Leads to Deeper Faith (HarperOne, 2024)

A theological defense of evolution for general readers that frames human origins as part of a larger, meaningful story — one that deepens faith rather than threatening it.

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Science and Christianity: An Introduction to the Issues (Wiley-Blackwell, 2017)

An accessible textbook introducing the historical, philosophical, and theological questions raised by modern science for Christian belief.
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Christian Thought: A Historical Introduction (Routledge, 2010; 2nd ed. 2016)

Co-authored with Chad Meister, an introductory textbook survey of major figures and movements in Christian theology, tracing how Christian ideas developed in dialogue with their historical contexts.
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Edited Volumes

Original Sin and the Fall: Five Views (IVP, 2020)

A multi-perspective exploration of one of Christianity’s most contested doctrines, bringing biblical scholarship, theology, and science into sustained conversation. Co-edited with Chad Meister. Contributors are: Hans Madueme, Oliver Crisp, Joel Green, Andrew Louth, and Tatha Wiley.
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Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design (Zondervan, 2017)

A comparative discussion among leading proponents of young-earth creationism, old-earth creationism, evolutionary creation, and intelligent design. Contributors are: Ken Ham, Hugh Ross, Stephen Meyer, and Deborah Haarsma.
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Old-Earth or Evolutionary Creation? (InterVarsity Press, 2017)

A focused exchange between proponents of old-earth creationism and evolutionary creation, offering readers a careful comparison of two influential approaches to origins within evangelical Christianity. Co-edited with Kenneth Keathley and Joe Aguire.
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How I Changed My Mind about Evolution (2016, editor)

Personal essays from evangelical Christians describing how they came to accept evolutionary science and why it mattered for their faith. Co-edited with Kathryn Applegate.
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The Blackwell Companion to Science and Christianity (Wiley-Blackwell, 2012)

A comprehensive reference volume bringing together leading scholars to address the historical, philosophical, theological, and scientific dimensions of the science–religion dialogue. Co-edited with Alan Padgett.
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