Eric Hedin


Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar

Physics

Eric Hedin is a public speaker and professor emeritus of physics and astronomy at Ball State University. He earned a PhD from the University of Washington and conducted postdoctoral research at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, in experimental plasma physics. He served as professor of physics at Biola University in California, and chaired the department of chemistry, physics, and engineering at Biola from 2019 to 2021. Since the fall of 2021, Hedin speaks regularly at universities around the country with God’s Not Dead Events, led by Dr. Rice Broocks.

Most Popular Works

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  • God and Information Theory

    Does the information found in living things point beyond natural causes? Drawing on physics and information theory, explore how life’s dramatic increase in information defies natural degradation and supports ID.

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  • Christian Physicist's Response to National Scrutiny

    Discover the dramatic true story behind Canceled Science. Follow a physics professor’s battle against an atheist campaign to shut down his course on evidence for design in nature.

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  • Is the Human Mind a Miracle?

    Unlock the mystery of the human mind with biochemist Fuz Rana and physicist Eric Hedin as they reveal why it’s unlike any other species. They explore science, faith, and what it means to be made in the image of God.

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  • Is Nuclear Fusion Feasible?

    Can nuclear fusion be used as our primary power source? A recent nuclear fusion breakthrough at the National Ignition Facility has triggered a hot debate.

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  • How “Subdue the Earth” Was Corrupted

    Explore a powerful talk connecting creation, redemption, and the laws of nature. See how science and scripture reveal purpose in our universe—and why it all points to something greater.

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Top Resources

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  • Life

    Author: Guest Writer

    Information and Nature

    Explore how information theory and physics challenge naturalistic origins of life, supporting a supernatural cause through scientific analysis. Read More

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