Tyler Johnson is a clinical associate professor of medicine and oncology at Stanford University. A medical oncologist, he specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, including neuroendocrine tumors, colon cancer, and pancreatic cancer. He directs the Stanford Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program and has received multiple teaching awards for his work with medical trainees. He is cofounder and cohost of The Doctor’s Art podcast, which has become one of the most listened to medical podcasts in the world, and has won multiple national awards. His essays on medicine, ethics, and spirituality have appeared in publications such as Religion News Service, Dialogue, and BYU Studies. He also serves on the editorial boards of BYU Studies and Wayfare.
The Wonder of Scripture series, sponsored by the BYU Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, invites thoughtful speakers from diverse disciplines to reflect on how sacred texts inspire wonder, deepen understanding, and shape lives. Each lecture offers a unique perspective on engaging scripture with curiosity, reverence, and intellectual depth.