John is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology and is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah. His clinical and research interests include pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis. He has had a long interest in the intersection of science and faith and has written prior articles for BioLogos and God and Nature Magazine.  However, John always has wanted further theological training in this area and completed a DThM degree under Dr. Thomas J. Oord in the Center for Open and Relational Theology as part of Northwind Theological Seminary.  His dissertation titled “A Theology of the Microbiome” has been completed and is being considered for publication.  John plans to use his theology degree to continue academic theological writing while also continuing outreach to emphasize the importance of understanding science in the church setting.