If the Ocean Has a Soul, Rachel G. Jordan
If the Ocean Has a Soul, Rachel G. Jordan
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If the Ocean Has a Soul
A Marine Biologist's Pursuit of Truth through Deep Waters of Faith and Science

Author: Rachel G. Jordan

Narrator: Rachel G. Jordan

Unabridged: 8 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/03/2025

Synopsis

The ocean is filled with scientific discoveries—and God’s presence. For marine biologist Rachel Jordan, both science and Scripture are means of knowing creation and Creator. In If the Ocean Has a Soul, Rachel considers the natural world through a spiritual lens, meshing marine biology with biblical truths in a keen and current take on faith and science. With engaging storytelling and deep knowledge of the Bible, she asks and answers questions like: How can Christians reconcile religion and science when the two seem opposed? What do suffering and death teach us about the character of Jesus? How do we care for the environment when there seems to be little hope for repair? What do the ocean and its sea creatures, specifically, reveal about God? In these chapters, Rachel recounts fascinating aquatic phenomena alongside the sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic stories of animals she has known. You’ll lose yourself in the shadows of an underwater labyrinth; hear spiritual wisdom from a great-grandmother coral the size of a Volkswagen Beetle; and fall in love with Porky, the pudgy porcupinefish greeting visitors at the Windjammer shipwreck. And along the way, you’ll see how the promise of restoration unfolds in both physical and spiritual ways. Rachel’s thoughtful scientific and theological insights encourage us to know the Creator of the sea and everything in it.

About The Author

Rachel G. Jordan is a professional marine biologist and lay theologian. A self-professed Jesus-loving coral nerd, she was raised in Idaho and has since traveled the globe chasing her passion for faith and science. She has an MS in marine biology and ecology from James Cook University (Australia), a BS in ecology from Seattle Pacific University (USA), and a certification in biblical studies from Bodenseehof Bible School (Germany).

Reviews

Goodreads review by Laura and Literature on September 16, 2025

I listened to the audiobook that was narrated by the author herself. This review is for the audiobook. “The truth does not change even when our feelings do.” This book is full of science and scripture. The author melds the two together; believing that you don’t need to pick one or the other. Her desc......more

Goodreads review by Brielle on March 13, 2026

If you love science or you love Jesus, this is a book for you. I literally shouted “yes!” mid read, several times. “If God so loved the world, corals included, then we must as well! With all of creation we rejoice, weep, and labor. We wrestle with questions to find the truth, to really see God. And......more

Goodreads review by Janie on February 27, 2026

This was one of those books that came in the right time, had the right words and painted beautiful pictures for me to think about. I will buy the physical copy just so I can read this again. I will probably still be thinking about specific stories from this book for a while.......more

Goodreads review by Lizzy on June 17, 2025

I absolutely loved getting to read this book! After Rachel came on my podcast to share some of her work, I knew I needed to learn more from her and this book. We live in a world where society pits science and religion against each other, but this book is wonderful proof that they aren’t enemies. We......more

Goodreads review by Bevanny on May 27, 2025

What a beautiful story! Rachel has a powerful way with words, as well as incredibly valuable insights to share regarding the relationship between faith and science. I loved reading her recount her experiences and use them to validate her faith. Rachel is so knowledgeable, but beyond that, her love f......more

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