Dr. Tom Rudelius is a theoretical physicist whose research spans string theory, cosmology, and quantum field theory. With degrees from both Cornell and Harvard, and faculty credentials at Princeton, Berkeley, and Durham University, his life has been shaped by rigorous logic and scientific precision.

Faith, for most of his life, seemed unnecessary—perhaps even irrelevant. But beneath the surface of academic achievement and intellectual certainty, deeper questions about meaning, morality, and mortality began to emerge. What began as quiet doubt slowly became a pursuit of something more—a search that would challenge everything he thought he knew about science, truth, and the human condition.

And then, an unexpected conversation cracked the door open.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Tom Rudelius is a theoretical physicist specializing in string theory, quantum field theory, and early universe cosmology. He earned his bachelor's degrees in statistical science, mathematics, and physics from Cornell University, followed by a Master’s and Ph.D. in physics from Harvard University in 2017. After completing his doctorate, Dr. Rudelius conducted postdoctoral research at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, from 2017 to 2020. He then continued his postdoctoral work at the University of California, Berkeley. In the fall of 2023, he joined Durham University in England as a professor of physics. Tom speaks frequently on topics related to science and faith and is also an avid sports fan.

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Tom’s Resources:

• Book: Chasing Proof, Finding Faith

• Website: tomrudelius.wordpress.com

• Twitter/X: @RudeliusTom

Larry’s Recommended Resources:

• Letters to a Skeptic, Greg Boyd

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