A Chemist's Conversion to Catholicism (Guest: Dr. Stacy Trasancos)

About this episode

Dr. Stacy Trasancos shares her journey from atheism to Catholicism and discusses the relationship between science and faith.

Dr. Stacy Trasancos, PhD chemist and Holy Apostles adjunct professor, shares her radical journey from atheism and materialism to Catholicism. Once viewing people as "complex atom systems," a desperate prayer led to conversion, marriage, sacraments—and reconciling science with faith through the Eucharist and reason. Discover why science was born from religion, how faith expands scientific horizons, and her fight against materialism in this powerful witness. Perfect for STEM believers, converts, or anyone exploring faith & science.

People in this episode

Host: Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

Guest: Dr. Stacy Trasancos

Topics covered

• conversion
• science and faith
• Catholicism
• materialism
• STEM
• Eucharist

Keywords

• conversion
• Catholicism
• science
• faith
• materialism
• Eucharist
• STEM

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Holy Apostles

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