Do Miracles Still Happen? Signs, Science, and Faith

TF | S03 E20 | In this episode of Thinking Faith, Deacon Eric Gurash and Dr. Brett Salkeld respond to a question from Grade 9–10 students at Miller High School: Do miracles still happen—and why can’t science prove them?

Exploring Scripture, theology, and real-world examples, they unpack the relationship between miracles, faith, and scientific evidence. The conversation highlights why miracles in the Bible—and today—are not “proofs” that force belief, but signs that invite a personal response and deeper relationship with God.

They also examine how the Church evaluates miracles, the limits of science in explaining the supernatural, and why openness—rather than certainty—shapes how we interpret extraordinary events. This episode offers a thoughtful and accessible look at how faith and reason work together, and why miracles ultimately point beyond themselves to hope, conversion, and God’s presence in the world.

00:00 Miracles Question

00:52 Why We Love Q and A

01:55 Framing Modern Skepticism

03:27 New Testament Not Naive

05:08 Miracles Need Interpretation

07:39 Miracles Don't Force Faith

09:20 Science Limits and Saints

12:09 Canonization Beyond Evidence

13:53 Shroud of Turin Cautions

16:49 Historical Case for Resurrection

19:01 Historical Evidence Limits

20:32 Hume and Miracle Bias

21:23 Modern Miracles and Lourdes

23:05 Why Miracles Leave Scars

24:42 Signs That Build Hope

29:44 Choosing Good Over Despair

32:04 Prayer and Shared Responsibility

35:44 Atheists' Prayer for a Sign

37:13 Incremental Faith and Unbelief

38:51 Wrap Up and Blessing