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November 14, 2025
Are the Bible and science in conflict? Or is there a deep harmony that supports the Bible’s account of creation? A forthcoming film “The Story of Everything” addresses these big questions in a dramatic way. Through interviews with scientists and philosophers and engaging animation and graphics, the film shows how scientific evidence and discoveries about the origin and order of the universe as well as the information and order found in living things offer strong support for belief in a divine Creator and the Bible’s teaching about creation.
Central member Lucas Harger led the team that had a very substantial role in producing the film. Here is his description of his role and his hopes for the film’s impact:
“The Story of Everything came to us for post-production. That includes editing, color correction, sound design, and mix. Pretty much in charge of the form and feeling of the film. Personally, I was the editor, so I took the 50+ hours of interviews and assembled a (hopefully) engaging and thought-provoking narrative. Along with editing comes extensive research, looking for the right footage to use as historical archival, or to inspire visual effects artists to create the hundreds of shots they ended up creating. Then my team did color correction and sound design, which were both intended to make the film the most immersive experience we can. We worked closely for the last four years with director Eric Esau and Executive Producer Steven Meyer. The film has close ties to the Discovery Institute, an institution focused on intelligent design.
“My goal as the editor was to lead both believing and unbelieving moviegoers to ask bigger questions, lead them to the edge of the known, and ask that question, ‘What's beyond?’ My ultimate goal and guiding light in putting the film together came from my favorite line in the film: ‘For the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountains of ignorance, he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls himself over the final rock, he is greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting there for centuries.’”
Want to see it? The film will be shown at Marcus Theatres in the St. Louis area, April 30–May 6. You can find times and participating theaters and purchase tickets, HERE.
Want to discuss it? Join us for a group discussion about the film and the general topic of science and Christian faith in this semester’s final session of the Questioning Faith Forum at Central Presbyterian Church in the Parlor on Wednesday, May 6, 6:00-7:00 p.m. (You don’t need to have seen the film to participate in this discussion, so please come and bring a friend or family member who has big questions about how science and faith relate.)
