Aug. 11, 2025

Episode Rerelease: The Science of Healing Community with Dr. Lumen Wing

Episode Rerelease: The Science of Healing Community with Dr. Lumen Wing

We're thrilled to bring back this powerful conversation with Dr. Lumen Wing as he prepares to release his groundbreaking book Genes of Eden. In this episode, Dr. Wing—a biochemist, pastor, and chaplain at the San Diego crime lab—reveals the fascinating intersection of faith and science through epigenetics. Discover how trauma literally leaves "black marks" on our genes, why authentic community and simple acts like hugs can reverse genetic damage, and how the body's own molecules like oxytocin...

We're thrilled to bring back this powerful conversation with Dr. Lumen Wing as he prepares to release his groundbreaking book Genes of Eden. In this episode, Dr. Wing—a biochemist, pastor, and chaplain at the San Diego crime lab—reveals the fascinating intersection of faith and science through epigenetics. Discover how trauma literally leaves "black marks" on our genes, why authentic community and simple acts like hugs can reverse genetic damage, and how the body's own molecules like oxytocin provide healing more powerful than pharmaceuticals. From understanding how stress affects our DNA to seeing how prayer, belonging, and bearing one another's burdens create measurable biological changes, this conversation will transform how you view both ministry and human flourishing. Whether you're a pastor, counselor, or someone seeking to create healing spaces in your community, Dr. Wing's insights offer hope-filled, scientifically-backed pathways to restoration that honor both our design as image-bearers and our calling to love well.