Author, The Call of Wonder
This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira dives into a thought-provoking conversation with Brian Cranley, author of The Call of Wonder. Once aspiring to become a doctor, Brian found himself drawn instead to theology—a path that led him to explore the harmony between faith and science.
In this deeply personal and intellectually engaging episode, Brian shares:
Why he believes science and spirituality aren’t at odds but rather part of the same quest for truth.
How his dual love for scripture and science shaped the book.
What inspired the title The Call of Wonder and what the Big Bang has to do with belief.
How he tackles big questions like evil and suffering without vilifying either atheists or believers.
His take on God as the architect of both reason and reality—and why we shouldn’t fear evolving scientific discovery.
The importance of finding common ground—even with those who don’t share your faith.
How philosophy changed the way he thinks, and why people are craving more depth in the age of shallow scrolling.
With warmth, clarity, and curiosity, Brian invites listeners to reflect on their own spiritual and intellectual journeys—and reminds us that wonder itself might be the most powerful bridge between belief and understanding.
Throughout his life, Brian Cranley has been fascinated by the intersection of God and the “real world.” This led him to earn a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering from Texas A&M University and later a masters of divinity from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Today, he lives in the Texas Hill Country outside San Antonio with his family. When he’s not writing, you can find him running a thriving medical device business and spending time with his girls outdoors. In his free time, he continues his own search for wonder in the worlds of philosophy, theology, and science.