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Mathematics and the Mind of God: Seeing the Creator in the Order of Creation
Show: Sound Theology and Discernment with Justin Peters
Host: Justin Peters
Guest: Dr. T. (Ty) “Dani” Bradley
Series: Sound Theology and Discernment
Published: March 2, 2026
Show Summary
In this episode of Sound Theology and Discernment, Justin Peters sits down with Dr. T. (Ty) “Dani” Bradley—research mathematician and visiting professor at The Master’s University—to explore how mathematics reflects the order, coherence, and intelligibility of God’s created world. From Genesis 1 and the words “Let there be light,” to the deep structure beneath the physical universe, this conversation highlights how the beauty and order of creation ultimately point to the Creator who upholds all things by the word of His power.
Mathematics reveals the order and intelligibility of creation, pointing beyond itself to the Creator who sustains all things in Christ.
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Episode Notes
- Theme: Mathematics, creation, and the biblical worldview
- Focus: How order in creation points to the Creator
- Also addressed: Discernment and artificial intelligence (AI)
Key Scriptures
- Genesis 1:1–3
- Colossians 1:16–17
- Hebrews 1:1–3
- Romans 1:20
Episode Highlights
- What a mathematician actually does—and why mathematics is more than arithmetic.
- Why “Let there be light” opens up a world of complexity beneath creation.
- How mathematical coherence reflects unity from a single Creator.
- AI is not thinking—and why discernment matters in how Christians use it.
- Encouragement for students considering STEM and Christian higher education.
Recommended Resources
- Think Biblically — John MacArthur & Abner Chou (includes Dr. Bradley’s chapter)
View on Amazon - The Master’s University (TMU)
masters.edu - Mathematics Symposium / Math Institute
math3ma.institute/symposium
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Born and reared in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Justin earned his undergraduate at Mississippi State University (1995) and then a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology (2000, 2002) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
Justin met his bride, Kathy, at an evangelism conference near Los Angeles, California, in 2009. They were married in August of 2010. From 2014 until 2019, they lived in Sandpoint, Idaho, and were members of Kootenai Community Church.
They now reside outside of Billings, Montana, along with their little dog, Mia. They are members of Laurel Bible Church, where Justin currently serves as an elder.
