Let's Talk Creation

Just what are created kinds anyway? The created kind forms a central part of creation biology, and kinds can even be used to construct a simple post-Flood chronology. In this new episode in our "After the Flood" series, Todd and Paul talk us through all the ins and outs of created kinds. If you've ever wondered what kinds are and how they relate to the Flood, this episode is for you! All that, and Rama the Cama too!Materials MentionedSpecies Variability and Creationism by Todd Woodhttps://www.grisda.org/origins-62006Evolution, Creation and Science by Frank Marshhttps://archive.org/details/evolutioncreatio0000marsHybridizing Old and New World camelids: Camelus dromedarius x Lama guanicoe by Skidmore et al.https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/abs/10.1098/rspb.1999.0685Life-sized Neolithic camel sculptures in Arabia: A scientific assessment of the craftsmanship and age of the Camel Site reliefs by Gaugnin et al.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352409X21003771A refined baramin concept by Wood et al.https://www.academia.edu/3354097/A_revised_baramin_conceptLet's Talk Creation episodesEpisode 31: Created Kinds: Studies in Baraminology (feat. Dr. Jean Lightner)https://youtu.be/gcrepvc4eHA

Ever wonder what happened after the Flood? In this first episode of a three-part series on the world after the Flood, Paul and Todd present a basic outline of the geology and climate as the world recovered from the greatest catastrophe it has ever suffered. The ground was shaky, giant volcanoes blew their top, and it rained a lot! The aftershocks of the Flood continue to devastate our world even today! Check out this episode for all the details, as Todd and Paul begin exploring the world After the Flood.Other ReferencesRunaway Subduction as the Driving Mechanism for the Genesis Flood by John Baumgardnerhttps://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/icc_proceedings/vol3/iss1/14/The Declining Power of Post-Flood Volcanoes by Steve Austinhttps://www.icr.org/article/declining-power-post-flood-volcanoes/Ashfall Fossil Beds State Park, Nebraska: A Post-Flood/Ice Age Paleoenvironment by Akridge and Froedehttps://crsq.creationresearch.org/id/eprint/1000/Mount St. Helens and Catastrophism by Steve Austinhttps://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/icc_proceedings/vol1/iss1/5/The Yellowstone Fossil "Forests" by Harold Coffinhttps://www.grisda.org/origins-24005Physical Evidence for a Post-Flood Lacustrine Depositional Environment for Hopi/Bidahochi Lake by Nate Loperhttps://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/icc_proceedings/vol9/iss1/70/The Green River Formation: a large post-Flood lake system by John Whitmorehttps://creation.com/the-green-river-formation-within-a-biblical-geological-frameworkHow Do Creationists Explain the Ice Age? by Christian Ryanhttps://newcreation.blog/how-do-creationists-explain-the-ice-age/

Geologists Marcus Ross and Tom Zoutewelle join Paul and Todd in this special episode! Last year, Paul and Marcus attended a creationist conference in France with Tom, and in this episode Todd learns all about French geology. What sort of rocks can we see in the Paris Basin? What is the Paris Basin anyway? How does the Paris Basin display the geology of the Flood? Find out in this episode!

Forty-five years ago, on May 18, 1980, Mt St Helens erupted and changed creationism forever. The explosion showed us how rapidly geological features could form during a catastrophe and gave us a laboratory to understand the formation of coal. The deadly eruption also reminds us to heed the warnings of coming destruction and judgment. With so many warning signs, no one needed to die at Mt St Helens unless they chose to stay. Join Paul and Todd as they chat with Bill Hoesch, director of the Mt St Helens Creation Center, about this milestone in creation research!Visit the Mount Saint Helens Creation Center https://www.mshcreationcenter.org/Link to Google Maps view of Spirit Lake. https://maps.app.goo.gl/tjkyy9CE3oVJAT6S9Zoom in to see the log mat. Zoom out and move south to see the mountain.Books MentionedFootprints in the Ash: The Explosive Story of Mount St. Helens by John Morris and Steve Austinhttps://a.co/d/4A6fDsx

As Paul and Todd continue their series on natural evil, join them as they chat with Nate Labadorf about curses in the Bible. In the Ancient Near Eastern culture of the Bible, curses went hand in hand with blessings. You can't understand the one without the other. As we look to the curse pronounced in Genesis 3, it's important to look even closer to understand how it relates to blessing. Nate takes us through all of these points as we ponder the consequences of the curse in creationism.

Join Paul and Todd as they chat with Joel Brown, the director of the Van Andel Creation Research Center at Arizona Christian University in Phoenix, Arizona. With a PhD in genetics, Joel became a high school teacher in St Louis and then felt led to take on the leadership of the VACRC, the historic research lab of the Creation Research Society. How does the center work? What are they working on? And how can we be involved? Find out in this new episode! 

The entire surface of the earth is broken up into pieces bounded by massive cracks called faults. Join Todd and Paul as they chat with geologist Ryan Thompson about these massive cracks and how they relate to earthquakes, the Flood, and even the Holy Land! Why does the Jordan River flow where it does? Find out on this episode of Let's Talk Creation!Send questions to podcast@coresci.orgSupport the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.orgJoin Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreportsEmail us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org Check us out on social media and consider donating to support this podcast Core Academy of Science Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/coresci.org Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coreacademyofscience/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoreacadInfo Website:https://coresci.org/  BiblicalCreation Trust Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/biblicalcreationtrust Twitter:https://twitter.com/bct_origins Website:https://www.biblicalcreationtrust.org/ For questions and comments email podcast@coresci.org Please consider supporting this work by going to https://coresci.org/connect orhttps://biblicalcreationtrust.org

In this fascinating episode, Paul and Todd resume their discussion of natural evil with special guest Dr. Rahel Wells. If the world we live in is the same way God made it in the beginning, what does this tell us about God's care for the animals? On the other hand, if God really does care for the animals, how might that care shape our view of creation? Dr. Wells walks us through scripture's teaching about animals and explains what we should do about it. This is a unique conversation you won't want to miss! Books and Papers Mentioned in this Episode Henning Steinfeld; Pierre Gerber; Tom Wassenaar; Vincent Castel; Mauricio Rosales; Cees de Haan (2006). Livestock's long shadow.https://openknowledge.fao.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/36ade937-4641-46ed-aac4-6162717d8a7f/content Past Episodes Mentioned in this Episode Episode 52: Why Would God make Parasites? https://youtu.be/dU277iAbvRcEpisode 77: Rattlesnakes: God's Good Design https://youtu.be/mD6Ni_9zg7w Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Support Core's Christmas campaign at https://coresci.org/index.php/donate/ Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreportsEmail us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org Check us out on social media and consider donating to support this podcast CoreAcademy of Science Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/coresci.org Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coreacademyofscience/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoreacadInfo Website:https://coresci.org/  Biblical Creation Trust Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/biblicalcreationtrust Twitter:https://twitter.com/bct_origins Website:https://www.biblicalcreationtrust.org/For questions and comments email podcast@coresci.org Please consider supporting this work by going to https://coresci.org/connect or https://biblicalcreationtrust.org *Disclaimer: Things mentionedin the Show Notes are not endorsements of people, places,or things discussed in the podcast, but rather a record of what was spoken about and helpful links to material for our listeners.

Paul and Todd welcome Stephen Lloyd back to the show to talk about the Cambridge House project. This past year, Biblical Creation Trust launched a student ministry in downtown Cambridge with the goal of building a residential study center to help train a new generation of thoughtful creation researchers. In this episode, Paul and Stephen discuss the vision of Cambridge House, their current status, and what it will take to make it a reality. To find out more about Biblical Creation Trust and their Cambridge House project, visit their website at https://biblicalcreationtrust.org/ch.htmlSend questions to podcast@coresci.orgSupport the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.orgSupport Core's Christmas campaign at https://coresci.org/index.php/donate/Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreportsEmail us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.orgCheck us out on social media and consider donating to support this podcastCore Academy of Science Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coresci.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreacademyofscience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoreacadInfo Website: https://coresci.org/ Biblical Creation Trust Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biblicalcreationtrust Twitter: https://twitter.com/bct_origins Website: https://www.biblicalcreationtrust.org/For questions and comments email podcast@coresci.org Please consider supporting this work by going to https://coresci.org/connect orhttps://biblicalcreationtrust.org*Disclaimer: Things mentioned in the Show Notes are not endorsements of people, places, or things discussed in the podcast, but rather a record of what was spoken about and helpful links to material for our listeners.

If creation was originally free of disease and suffering, why do we have such an immune system? Our defense against dangerous germs is intricate, elaborate, and effective, and clearly it was part of God's design for our bodies. So what was the point? Paul and Todd are joined by creation immunologist Joe Francis to discuss the wonders of the immune system, how much of a blessing it really is, and what more it does for us than just police our bodies for germs. This episode is part of our intermittent series on natural evil. Send questions topodcast@coresci.orgSupport the podcast by going tohttps://letstalkcreation.orgJoin Todd's Patreon athttps://www.patreon.com/researchreports

Join Todd and Paul as they finish their conversation about comets with astronomer Bob Hill. Where do these "dirty snowballs" come from? Learn all about the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud in this episode, and find out whether comets testify to the recent origin of the solar system. Join Todd and Paul as they finish their conversation about comets with astronomer Bob Hill. Where do these "dirty snowballs" come from? Learn all about the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud in this episode, and find out whether comets testify to the recent origin of the solar system.  Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports  https://coresci.org/connect or https://biblicalcreationtrust.org

What are comets, and where do they come from? Can they tell us anything about the history of the solar system? Join Todd and Paul as they chat with astronomer Bob Hill about these magnificent astronomical wonders!  Send questions to podcast@coresci.org  Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org  Support Core's Christmas campaign at https://coresci.org/index.php/donate/  Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports  

As we close out 2024, Paul and Todd comment on their ten most viewed episodes from the first 100. From dead sharks to transitional forms to canopies and beyond, check out what YOU the viewers really clicked with. What do Todd and Paul think of all this? You'll hear all about it as they kick off their next 100 episodes! Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Support Core's Christmas campaign at https://coresci.org/index.php/donate/ Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org

Paul and Todd celebrate their 100th episode with special guest Darrel Falk! Darrel believes that God used the evolutionary process to create the world, and he and Todd have been talking about their differences for more than a decade now. You undoubtedly know all about the arrogant and scornful way that creationists and evolutionists typically interact, but what if there was a better way? Todd and Darrel disagree about science and evolution, but they are one in Christ. In this episode, witness a pattern for a different kind of disagreement. This episode was originally recorded live at Trinity Chapel in Dayton, TN on July 18, 2024. Check out Todd and Darrel's book The Fool and the Heretic:  How Two Scientists Moved Beyond Labels to a Christian Dialogue About Creation and Evolution https://a.co/d/3IzGUoP   Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Support Core's Christmas campaign at https://coresci.org/index.php/donate/

Todd and Paul visit the Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee and chat about a host of biological ideas, from created kinds to natural evil. What do turtles and penguins tell us about creation? What secrets of speciation do the African Great Lakes hold? Why would God make harmful creatures like jellyfish? Join our hosts as they explore all these topics on a trip to the Aquarium! Visit The Tennessee Aquarium https://tnaqua.org/ Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast and view show notes by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Support Core's Christmas campaign at https://coresci.org/index.php/donate/ Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports

Paul and Todd continue their conversation about the Lucy skeleton as they wrestle with the evidence for evolution. Why was Lucy such a big deal to evolutionists? Does she PROVE human evolution? After reviewing evidence of upright walking in Lucy, Todd presents a creationist interpretation of the Lucy skeleton and the circumstances of her burial. What this skeleton tells us might just surprise you! Hear all this and more in the latest episode of Let's Talk Creation!  Send questions to podcast@coresci.org  Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org  Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports

This year is the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the Lucy skeleton in the remote Afar region of Ethiopia! Celebrated by evolutionists and scorned by creationists, what is the story of this skeleton? In the first part of this two-part series, Paul and Todd take a long, hard look at the Lucy skeleton. Is it really all that similar to humans? Or is it more like a chimpanzee? And what's the deal with that knee??? Find out all this and more in this week's episode! Send questions to podcast@coresci.org  Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org  Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports

You've heard of Flood geology, but what about Flood THEOLOGY? Join Todd and Paul as they chat with Dustin Burlet about the account of the Flood and what it teaches about God's provision and care even in times of judgment and fear. Through the process of rhetorical critical analysis, Dr. Burlet helps us to see the Flood in new ways that emphasize God's covenantal provision. You'll gain a new perspective on God's salvation in this latest episode of Let's Talk Creation! Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org

Paul and Todd pick up on their biblical chronology series again as they explore the question everyone's been asking: Could the numbers in Genesis 5 and 11 just be symbols or ways to honor the ancestors or have other nonliteral meaning? After all, if the numbers aren't real lifespans, then there's no point in adding them up to create a chronology. Scholars for years have proposed all sorts of schemes to explain why the numbers are the way they are. Does it all just come down to symbols? Check out the latest "Let's Talk Creation" to find out. Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org  Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports

Hans Madueme is back for round two as Paul and Todd continue their conversation over his book Defending Sin. In this episode, they get down to really deep issues as they wrestle with the actual relationship of science and faith. How do believers go about reconciling what they see in science and in Scripture? Is there a right way? What do our anxieties have to do with this? Struggling through these issues lead the guys to chat about being creationists in a pluralistic church, where different people believe different things. If our most important goal is following Jesus, what does that look like when our personal beliefs are so very different from someone else's? We hope you enjoy the conversation as Todd and Paul wrap up their interview with Hans Madueme in this episode!   Send questions to ⁠podcast@coresci.org⁠ Support the podcast by going to ⁠https://letstalkcreation.org⁠ Join Todd's Patreon at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/researchreports⁠

Paul and Todd visit Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA (in person!) to chat with Hans Madueme about his new book "Defending Sin: A Response to the Challenges of Evolution and the Natural Sciences." After talking about the book itself, they get into the deeper issues. What is biblical realism? How should we talk about the "conflicts" between science and faith? What about dogma and scientific fabilism? Haven't theologians gotten things wrong too? Find out all this and more as Todd and Paul talk to Hans Madueme on this latest episode of Let's Talk Creation! Send questions to podcast@coresci.org

In the latest installment of the biblical chronology series, Paul and Todd look for ancient witnesses to the content of Genesis 5 and 11. From the Jewish historian Josephus and the peculiar book of Jubilees, we can get glimpses of ancient Genesis manuscripts long since lost. Can these books clear up the Genesis chronology? Or will we be more confused than ever? Find out in the latest episode of "Let's Talk Creation!"

You asked, and we answered! Join Paul and Todd at the new Core Academy offices for rapid-fire replies to your questions. What's the problem with human species? What about other Flood boundaries? What in the world is the Younger-Dryas??? They're trying to answer as many questions as they can in a single episode (that's what makes it JUMBO). Enjoy these thoughtful and quick responses to your questions on Let's Talk Creation! (Maybe we can get Todd to elaborate on entropy in a future episode if you're interested??)

In this latest installment to their Creationism 101 series, Paul and Todd cover creationist beliefs about the days of creation. From the formation of the universe on day one to the culmination of God's rest on the seventh, we describe what is known and unknown. What is the firmament? How are there days without a sun? What kind of event could make a continent? Find out in this latest episode! Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports

Centuries ago, Augustine of Hippo said it was "disgraceful and dangerous" for a nonbeliever to hear Christians spouting nonsense about science. Today, as young age creationists work to promote their views, many Christians think we're nothing but an embarrassment to the cause of Christ and a stumbling block to the gospel. In this episode, Paul and Todd chat with Stephen Lloyd of Biblical Creation Trust as they push back on this negative stereotype. Stephen thinks young-age creationist beliefs can actually be an advantage in witnessing. Listen to this latest episode to find out how!

Dr. Monte Fleming continues the journey we started in our last episode exploring our rapidly eroding continents. Last time, we talked at length about the oceans eroding the shoreline, and this time, it's storms and rivers chipping away at the continents' interiors. How long do we have until there are no continents left? Can the earth really be billions of years old? Or is it a young world after all? Find out as Todd and Paul talk to Monte Fleming on this episode of Let's Talk Creation!

"Solid" ground under our feet is gradually slipping away as the oceans of the world relentlessly erode the coastlines. It might surprise you to discover just how fast that's happening! In this episode, special guest Monte Fleming explains the evidence of coastal erosion that indicates the continents couldn't be much more than a few million years old, just a tiny fraction of the billions of years they're supposed to be according to conventional radiometric dating. Join Todd and Paul for this fascinating chat as they explore the true age of the continents! Show notes: https://letstalkcreation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LTC_Episode87_ShowNotes.pdf

Are young age creationists just hung up on Genesis 1 or is there more to this story? Paul and Todd tackle this vital question by looking through the rest of the Bible to figure out if young age creationism is just an error inflated from one passage or if recent creation is the counsel of the entire scripture. In a hypothetical Bible missing Genesis 1, would Paul and Todd still be young age creationists? Tune in to find out!  Send questions to podcast@coresci.org  Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org  Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports

What are viruses? Why do they cause disease? Paul and Todd revisit their natural evil series with a new installment on some of the most mysterious residents of our planet: viruses. If you're interested in creationist thought on the nature of life and the goodness of the creator, this episode is right up your alley. Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports

Our biblical chronology series continues with Nate Labadorf chatting with Paul and Todd about the Samaritan Pentateuch. Did you know that the Samaritans had their own temple, and the Jews came in and destroyed it? And that their copy of the Pentateuch records yet another set of begetting ages in Genesis 5 and 11? Find out all about the Samaritans in this episode! Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org  Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports

What is this creation week in Genesis 1? Lots of scholars have lots of strong opinions on this question. In this episode, Paul and Todd summarize the young-age creationist view of Genesis 1 as the first week of time. Along the way, they explain how we know the days are just 24 hours, how we have days without the sun, and how the order of creation does not match the fossil record. Check this whole series out for a basic introduction to young-age creationist thought.  Send questions to podcast@coresci.org  Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org  Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports https://youtu.be/R6lv-BFlQr0

Apologist Gavin Ortlund is one of many who have suggested that maybe the Flood wasn't a global catastrophe after all. Maybe it was just a regional catastrophe that destroyed all the people alive at the time? Paul and Todd take a look at the evidence for the Flood's universality and just how well the local flood model explains the evidence it claims to explain. Does the local flood hold water? Or is it all washed up? Find out in this episode!  Send questions to podcast@coresci.org  Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org  Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports

LET'S TALK CREATION   Episode 81: Total Eclipse of the Sun with Ron Samec Paul and Todd talk to creation astronomer Ron Samec about the upcoming total solar eclipse. Why do eclipses happen? What can you expect to see during totality? Where should you go to see the eclipse? Find out all about eclipses in the latest episode of Let's Talk Creation! Ron Samec is a former astronomy professor at Bob Jones University. He is hosting an Eclipse viewing party at:  New Palestine Bible Church Eclipse Viewing Event (scroll to the bottom of the page): https://tinyurl.com/dj8bja3p  Send questions to podcast@coresci.org  Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org

Join Todd and Paul as they chat with Steve Austin about his life and career. From his childhood on TV to the depths of the Grand Canyon and the shores of the Dead Sea, Steve Austin's career has inspired creationists the world over. In this episode, you'll hear his story in his own words!  Send questions to podcast@coresci.org  Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org

Come along on this special episode as Paul and Todd go "back to basics" to explain the most fundamental questions of creationism. They explain reasons from the Bible and theology why young age creationists read the Bible the way they do. From Paul's discussion of the last Adam to Peter's discussion of the Flood to Jesus' citation of the blood of Abel, Paul and Todd explain a nuanced and thoughtful approach to reading Genesis 1-11 that is far beyond just "literalism." Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org

In this episode, Paul takes Todd on a surprise tour of creation/evolution memes, those little pictures and captions that get shared around social media. Watch Paul share memes from the mildly benign to the awkwardly wrong-headed, while Todd squirms the entire time! How should Christians interact with social media? Is it a good idea to share memes on the internet? How can we avoid making the problem worse (hint: just don't share memes!). Find out in this episode of "Let's Talk Creation!" Contact us with questions at podcast@coresci.org Check out our website at letstalkcreation.org

If all the wonders of God's creation show his attributes, what do rattlesnakes show? Paul and Todd interview Dr. Aaron Corbit of Southern Adventist University to learn all about these scary snakes and what they can tell us about creation and the fall. Dr. Corbit worked on rattlesnakes as part of his dissertation work and shares his insight into these fascinating creatures. Our Guest is Aaron Corbit of Southern Adventist University. His biography can be found here. https://www.southern.edu/people/acorbit View Publications by Aaron Corbit here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aaron-Corbit-2 Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Join Todd's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports

Paul and Todd take a deep dive into the genealogies of Genesis 5 and 11. Comparing the numbers from the Masoretic Hebrew text to the Septuagint Greek text, they discuss all the numbers and manuscript variations. How much of a difference do the numbers in these manuscripts make? Find out in this episode!   Send questions to podcast@coresci.org   Support the podcast and access the show notes by going to https://letstalkcreation.org

Paul and Todd return to their radiometric dating series with this interview with Russ Humphreys, who was part of the original RATE project. Dr. Humphreys describes his study of helium, an element produced when radioactive elements break down. What clues will helium give us about the age of the earth? Find out in this episode!

'Tis the season of giving, and Paul and Todd share their thoughts on books that creationists ought to read. They've narrowed their big libraries down to just a few books they think every creationist should read, on subjects ranging from hard science to Christian living. If you're still looking for a last minute (or late) Christmas gift, or if you're looking for an interesting book to read, they've got just the list! Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org

Paul and Todd revisit the fascinating subject of the Nephilim in Genesis 6. Who were they? Were they children of fallen angels? Were they giant cannibal babies that ate everything in sight? Were they aliens with advanced alien technology? In this episode, we'll explore all of these questions and more, as we examine biblical and nonbiblical references to the Nephilim and their place in modern pop culture.

Join Todd and Paul as they talk to Nate Loper of Canyon Ministries and discuss the beautiful Grand Canyon and how it is evidence of God's judgment and redemption.

In their very first episode-in-the-field, Paul and Todd take a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains to learn about Plate Tectonics. After learning the basics of plate tectonics and the geography of eastern Tennessee, Paul and Todd venture into the mountains. They explore the geology from crystalline basement rocks to coarse sandstone to an astonishingly massive overthrust, where you'll get a quick tour of mountain geology and how it all relates to the great Flood. This episode was recorded in the park and therefore has road, cicada, and creek noise in the background.

Paul and Todd are back in the cabin answering your questions! Can we rely on creationist books about dinosaurs? Did you ever say whether people walked WITH dinosaurs? Are you sure about behemoth? Could the universe be old and young AT THE SAME TIME? Find out their thoughts on these questions and more in this episode!  Do you have more questions? Send them to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Check out the show notes at https://letstalkcreation.org

Paul visits Dayton, TN, the site of the notorious Scopes Monkey Trial. In 1925, famed politician William Jennings Bryan faced prominent lawyer Clarence Darrow over the teaching of evolution in public schools. After checking out the courthouse, Paul and Todd talk to local historian Tom Davis and get the full scoop. Paul then attends a performance of the annual Scopes Trial Play and gets a little surprise! Go to https://letstalkcreation.org to check out all our past shows and access this week's show notes. Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org Check us out on social media and consider donating to support this podcast

How could Noah fit all those animals on the Ark? From the earliest critics of Genesis to the most recent estimates of the ark's capacity, Paul and Todd take a deep look at the ways Christians have understood the reality of Noah's Ark. Could it really be true that the Ark could easily carry everything described in Genesis? Find out in this episode of Let's Talk Creation! Visit us at https://letstalkcreation.org   Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org

What exactly is the Hebrew text that gives us our Old Testament? In this episode, Todd and Paul talk to Hebrew scholar Doug Smith about Masoretic texts and learn about scribes, alphabets, and the history of our Bible. How can we be sure we're reading the right words in Genesis? Find out in this episode!

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Todd and Paul are together in person at the International Conference on Creationism at Cedarville University!  Nine different folks stop by the Let's Talk Creation booth to tell us all about what they're doing at the ICC.  From post-Flood lakes to feathered dinosaurs to human history and the Bible, you can get a tiny taste of the ICC in one convenient episode! to check out the Show Notes.

Join Paul and Todd as they discuss the latest creation research on fossil hominins! What can we learn about our own humanity from these ancient people? What do these fossils mean for the image of God? And what about all those apes? This is the first part in our series on the 2023 International Conference on Creationism.

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