Sharon Dirckx
@SharonDirckx
Freelance speaker & lecturer. Author of 'Why?' @IVPbooks, 'Am I just my brain?' with @thegoodbookuk @thegoodbookusa and most recently 'Broken Planet' with IVP
A pleasure to endorse this re-release from Andy Bannister. Look out for it from this week! @IVPbookcentre @SolasCpc @andygbannister
The 10th Anniversary Edition of a much loved apologetics title ‘The Atheist Who Didn’t Exist’ is coming out this week. Read what others are saying about our latest release and preorder your copy now on our website! #NewRelease
blubrry.com/thinkingchrist… My recent podcast with Stan Wallace and JP Moreland thinking about minds, souls and brains & discussing Stan's recent book - Have We Lost our Minds?
Grateful for the opportunity to reflect on God and natural disasters in light of the Myanmar earthquake. Thank you to the amazing contributors to my book Broken Planet some of whose stories are read on this program. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00… @BBCWales @IVPbookcentre @ThomasCreedy
Did you hear? "Bridge-Building Apologetics" was named one of Outreach Magazine's Resources of the Year! Order it here: amzn.to/4cV5pm1
Why are there earthquakes, floods, and diseases if there's a loving God? @SharonDirckx says there’s no easy answer—but there is space for thoughtful response. 🎥 Watch the full talk inspired by her book, Broken Planet: youtu.be/5dafUtcFJjg
I was surprised to find myself in the dailymail a couple of weeks back! But this is a well researched article. Thank you Rob Waugh. If you are asking questions about science, God and spirituality do take a look. @DailyMailUK dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/ar…
Love this from @BethMooreLPM. The temptation to quit serving the Lord comes up again and again. So decide. Are you going to quit or are you IN? Thank you Beth.
The Believing Brain: How Iain McGilchrist rediscovered the soul. Why did atheist neuroscientist Christoph Koch recently lose a 25-year-old bet on consciousness? Why is 'panpsychism' in fashion? And could the latest research on the brain be pointing us back towards God? In…
A fascinating Heriot Watt University Chaplaincy lecture this evening by @SharonDirckx
Loved giving the annual public chaplaincy lecture @HerriotWattUni this evening. Thank you chaplain Jane Howitt and Vice Chancellor and Principal Richard Williams for the invitation. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being here
Superb Chaplaincy Public Lecture @HeriotWattUni this evening from @SharonDirckx - wideranging, accessible, thoughtful, provocative - of many questions and further thoughts. "Are Humans Unique"? linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…
Looking forward to this public lecture at Herriot Watt on 3rd Feb. Topic- Are Humans Unique? A neuroscientific exploration of mind, soul and consciousness. All welcome! Details below
On 3 February, #neuroscience🧠will be used to explore the relationship between #faith & #science at the 2025 free Annual Public Lecture by Heriot-Watt University Chaplaincy in Edinburgh. Booking link and more here: tinyurl.com/u3acpuey #HeriotWattUni #theology @SharonDirckx
‘In the brief time we have on earth we need a touch of heaven to give our lives meaning.’ Great writing from @gtomlin in the Sunday Express today.
Why Christmas puts everything else into perspective - in the Sunday Express today.
Lots of firsts here!!! Such a beautiful, thought provoking devotion. 🌟The first words of faith in Luke are spoken by a woman. 🌟The first person to be filled with the Holy Spirit is a woman. 🌟The first person to identify Jesus (as yet unborn) as God is a woman.
"The first words of faith in Luke's gospel are spoken by a woman Elizabeth." Rachel Lane with a mini devotion on Luke 1. youtu.be/5XBXVw2vlMc?si…
Profound words from Rachel Lane on Elizabeth. Thank you!
"The first words of faith in Luke's gospel are spoken by a woman Elizabeth." Rachel Lane with a mini devotion on Luke 1. youtu.be/5XBXVw2vlMc?si…
If you've ever grappled with the connection between your mind and your brain, our episode with Dr. @SharonDirckx is a must-listen. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/con…
Neuroscience meets theology! Listen to our episode with @SharonDirckx about brain imaging, consciousness, and a lot more on the podcast! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/con…
A quiet afternoon: a chance to open @SharonDirckx’ Broken Planet. Weaving together theodicy & testimonies - Dirckx writes to address Natural Disasters, saying that to call something a disaster is to step beyond the empirical into morality, asking “does my suffering matter?”.
So excited for today’s convocation led by @SharonDirckx looking at humanity, artificial intelligence, and the divine. Author of “Why” @IVPbookcentre
Fantastic discussion between @ESOldfield Rowan Williams @Philip_Goff & @CosmicSkeptic respectful, honest, funny and grounded. Thank you @_JackSymes for hosting!

Looking forward to these 5 chairs being filled for a discussion of ‘Between God & Atheism’ w @_JackSymes @ESOldfield @CosmicSkeptic @Philip_Goff & Rowan Williams #Royal Institution
