DR. MICHAEL EGNOR - The Brain, the Mind, and the Soul: A Neurosurgeon's Journey from Atheism to Faith

Dr. Michael Egnor is a professor of neurosurgery at Stony Brook University who has performed over 7,000 brain operations throughout his 40+ year career. In this conversation, he shares groundbreaking evidence from neuroscience that challenges materialist assumptions about consciousness and provides scientific support for the existence of the human soul. The episode explores split-brain surgery, near-death experiences, and how his own conversion from atheism to Christianity was informed by what he observed in the operating room.KEY TAKEAWAYSBrain surgery can remove major portions without affecting abstract thought or consciousnessSplit-brain patients remain unified persons despite severed hemispheresChildren missing two-thirds of their brain can develop completely normallyNear-death experiences show consciousness operating independently of brain functionMaterialism fails to explain how perfect concepts emerge from imperfect brainsArtificial intelligence cannot achieve true consciousness because machines lack soulsCONNECT WITH DR. EGNORBuy "The Immortal Mind" on Amazonhttps://mindmatters.ai/https://evolutionnews.org/https://www.discovery.org/p/egnor/🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW US FOR MOREBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Buy Me a Coffee FREE Men's Chastity Guide The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.ADVERTISERS Mentioned in this episode:Ready to Become the Man You Were Created to Be?Feeling disconnected from your true purpose? My biblical mentorship offers both challenge and support for men ready for authentic transformation. We work through proven approaches to help you discover the strength, purpose, and clarity God designed for you. Men are finding their identity in Christ, healing relationships, and stepping confidently into their calling. This isn't about avoiding difficulty—it's about walking through it with wisdom and brotherhood. Take this step. Schedule your discovery call and use code "BALANCE" for 10% off. Explore how biblical mentorship might be the turning point you've been seeking.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE