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What is it like hovering in the water above countless hammerhead sharks? Or raising baby corals in aquariums? Or scuba diving at night beneath the moonlight? Dr. Robert Carter from Creation Ministries International shares what it's like (and what it takes!) to honor God as a scientist and professional diver on this special guest episode.Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Creation Ministries International: https://creation.comGrow together in faith, wonder, and wisdom with Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Explore Apologia's award-winning courses and classes: https://www.apologia.com/Free Coral Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/coral-reef-facts/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askThis podcast contains paid advertisements.

Is coral a plant or animal? Discover the incredible ways God designed coral to build itself and create entire underwater communities. Joining us is coral ecologist Dr. Robert Carter who works with Creation Ministries International. Let's dive in and learn about these amazing mystery creatures!Here's our trail map:What Is a Coral?How is a Coral Different From a Coral Reef?How Does a Coral Build Its Own Home?What Important Work Did God Give Corals to Do?What Do Coral Reefs Teach Us About Hospitality?Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Creation Ministries International: https://creation.comApologia's Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-course-setExplore Apologia's award-winning courses and classes: https://www.apologia.com/Try CTCMath for free for one week: https://ctcmath.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Coral Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/coral-reef-facts/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 (NLT)“When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves. Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 (NCV)This podcast episode contains paid advertisements. Mentioned in this episode:Explore Creation and the Bible in the Nat Theo Clubhttps://erynlynum.com/club

We often hear the claim that creationism is a recent theological error, but there have been young age creationists for most of the history of the church. In this episode, Todd and Paul chat with Warren Johns about the Scriptural Geologists, a group of creationists active during the earliest growth of the science of geology. Back before geologists were geologists, there were still creationists holding the faith! Learn all about them in this week's episode of Let's Talk Creation!Materials mentioned in this episodeJohns, Warren H. “Scriptural Geology, 1820-1860: An Essay and Review.” Origins, no. 62 (Jan. 1, 2008). Online link: https://www.grisda.org/origins-62042Johns, Warren H. “Scriptural Geology, Then and Now.” Answers Research Journal, vol. 9 (2016). Online link: Scriptural Geology, Then and NowMortenson, Terry. 2004. The Great Turning Point. https://a.co/d/9xeZ6i2Young, George, and John Bird. 1822. A Geological Survey of the Yorkshire Coast. http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/title/44925.Haber, Francis. 1959. Age of the World: Moses to Darwin. https://a.co/d/hMgPjS4The list of Terry Mortenson's articles on the scriptural geologists are found at the bottom of his biography hosted by Creation Ministries International.https://creation.com/en/people/dr-terry-mortensonNelson, Byron. 1931. The deluge story in stone: A history of the flood theory of geology. https://creation.com/en/people/dr-terry-mortensonMcIver, Tom. 1992. Anti-Evolution: A Reader's Guide to Writings Before and After Darwin. https://a.co/d/h0sFClc

Keaton Halley of Creation Ministries International responds to five atheist objections to Christianity...and it doesn't go well.Cards:Gary merch:https://vicedrhino.creator-spring.com/Is God the Perfect Fart?:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GS9u0bFqX0Religion is NOT a Crutch...But it is and that's OK...but it's NOT!:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRx8243Te_IOriginal Video: https://tinyurl.com/22oh4fw9Sources:The Reverts: Catholics who left and came back: https://tinyurl.com/28erloy8Religious Landscape Study: https://tinyurl.com/238eajx9The Changing Global Religious Landscape: https://tinyurl.com/2xpp28cmHartle–Hawking state: https://tinyurl.com/27v7zuuc10 happiest countries in the world are among the least religious: https://tinyurl.com/25q745ynCircle Squaring: https://tinyurl.com/28a7d9rtAll my various links can be found here:http://links.vicedrhino.comThis content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/viced-rhino-the-podcast--4623273/support.

Who was Cain’s wife? This age-old question challenges both biblical authority and scientific understanding. The answer reveals how genetics, mutations, and God’s progressive revelation work together in Scripture. Close intermarriage wasn’t dangerous for early humans because they had few harmful mutations. As genetic damage accumulated over centuries, God eventually prohibited such marriages through Moses’ law—not changing His character, but protecting humanity from new dangers. Dr Jonathan Sarfati explains how modern genetics actually supports biblical history, showing why early marriages were safe while later ones required divine boundaries for human flourishing.

Join us today as we are blessed to have Scott Gillis from Creation Ministries International share with us.

Ancient coins tell profound stories that connect biblical history with world history. From the oldest silver coin made by human beings to the "tribute penny" referenced when Jesus was asked about taxes, these monetary artifacts bear witness to the rise and fall of kingdoms while revealing deeper spiritual truths. Explore how currency serves as medallion markers through time, showing how temporal possessions can be used for eternal purposes. Discover why Jesus taught so frequently about money and what the story of Judas's thirty pieces of silver teaches us about the danger of trading truth for temporary satisfaction. Gino Geraci’s remarkable collection illuminates scripture in unexpected ways.

Could cancer actually disprove evolution? This fascinating discussion explores how cellular protection systems pose serious challenges to evolutionary theory. Three sophisticated mechanisms guard us against cancer: tumor suppressor genes that trigger cell suicide, proto-oncogenes that control division rates, and error-correcting systems that fix DNA damage. These complex systems must function perfectly from the start—they can’t evolve gradually. Mutations, supposedly evolution’s driving force, actually destroy rather than create. Dr Don Batten reveals how cancer research unexpectedly undermines the very foundation of evolutionary claims.

Creation is not a side issue but the foundation of a coherent worldview. Without understanding that God created an orderly universe with purpose, we drift in an ocean of ambiguity. When we detach ourselves from the created order, we become lost in our thinking about human identity, morality, and meaning. What does it mean to be human? How do we address what's gone wrong in the world? Pastor Gino Geraci explores these profound questions, challenging the dominant “moralistic therapeutic deism” of our time. His personal testimony reveals how the possibility that God could love someone like him changed everything. Join Geraci for this thought-provoking conversation about creation, truth, and the gospel.

Content warning: The CMI team wishes to advise viewers that the following episode contains reports of extraterrestrial encounters involving sexual violence. Viewer discretion is advised. Receive the free 7-day stream of *Alien Intrusion: Unmasking * Join Gary Bates, arguably the preeminent Christian UFO researcher, as he explores the stories of those who have had alien "experiences". A common theme can be found, and it calls into question the alien's good intentions.

Can reason and faith truly coexist? If science explains the natural world, does that leave any room for miracles—or God? And if miracle claims are so rare, should we ever believe them at all? Common atheist talking points unravel under close examination, from the shifting definition of atheism to the idea that all religions rest on equally shaky ground. In the end, Keaton Halley offers compelling reasons why Christianity stands apart.

Nearly three decades ago, a man with a severe back injury felt God calling him to build a detailed scale model of Noah’s Ark. What started as an act of obedience during four days of bed rest became a global ministry that has taken him to eight countries and over 600 venues. From Federation Square crowds to skeptical university students, the massive 2-meter model opens conversations about ancient technology, biblical accuracy, and faith. Modern naval architects confirmed the ark's incredible stability and today’s oil tankers use the same design proportions. Rod Walsh shares remarkable stories of divine provision, miraculous healing, and transformed lives through his unexpected calling to build an ark.

Most people assume slavery lies at the root of racism. But what if a different culprit was far more influential—one still respected today in classrooms and museums? This conversation uncovers how Darwinian evolution became the driving force behind modern racism. Guest Joel Tay traces a shocking lineage: from “human zoos” and grave robbing, to eugenics, genocide, and the ideology behind Planned Parenthood. Joel exposes the ideas that shaped it all and offers a radical alternative grounded in biblical truth and human unity.

Science is all about reviewing data, hypothesizing, making predictions, and testing those predictions. If the prediction aren’t born out—if they don’t match reality—then the theory should be modified—or ultimately abandoned. So, how well does evolution hold up as a theory, when judged by its predictions? Does it match the real world? Join plant biologist Dr Don Batten as he scrutinises five major predictions of evolution. Is evolution as ‘scientific’ as people are led to believe?

DNA is supposedly millions of years old, but can it really survive that long? The evidence suggests otherwise. From genetic entropy showing species can’t survive endless mutations, to ancient DNA breaking down too quickly in the ground, to mitochondrial Eve and Y-chromosome Adam pointing to recent common ancestors — multiple lines of evidence challenge evolutionary timescales. DNA barcoding reveals another puzzle: species across the animal kingdom appear to be roughly the same age, as if some major event reset life on Earth. Dr Robert Carter explores how genetics supports a biblical timeline.

Could landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Mount Everest actually point to a much younger Earth than commonly believed? What if massive geological features worldwide share a common origin story that challenges conventional timelines? An experienced geologist examines five remarkable landmarks—from the Tibetan Plateau’s vast sedimentary layers to Uluru’s pristine feldspar composition—revealing patterns suggesting catastrophic formation rather than gradual processes. Geomorphologist, Dr Ron Neller, presents compelling geological evidence for rapid, large-scale formation of Earth’s most iconic features. Subscribe to Creation magazine ⇢

How did Noah fit massive dinosaurs on the Ark? Where did all the food come from? What about waste management for thousands of animals? Most people picture Noah’s Ark as a tiny bathtub with giraffes poking out the top. The biblical description reveals something drastically different—a colossal vessel measuring 450 feet long, stable enough to withstand 500-foot waves, and spacious enough for 102,000 sheep-sized animals. Dr Jonathan Sarfati addresses these practical questions with engineering precision, explaining everything from ancient preservation techniques to the Ark’s box-like design that made it nearly impossible to capsize.

Two out of three teens are leaving the church after high school—a statistic that should alarm every Christian parent. But why are they walking away, and what can be done to prevent this exodus? The root cause isn’t what most expect. While churches focus on entertainment and youth activities, the real issue lies in intellectual preparation. Students face evolutionary teaching daily but receive no scientific evidence supporting biblical creation. When faith meets academia, unprepared minds abandon belief. A revealing campus survey shows the stark reality: students equipped with creation answers stay faithful, while those without such knowledge leave the church entirely. Gary Bates shares decades of ministry experience and practical solutions for parents and church leaders.

Two genealogies of Jesus—one from Matthew, one from Luke—list different names. Why? And what does it mean for Jesus’ claim to be the Messiah? One approach suggests Matthew lists royal succession, not biology, while Luke follows a biological line through a different son of David. But a deeper dive reveals something even more intriguing. Could legal adoption, Levirate marriage, and repentance after exile explain how Jesus inherited both David’s bloodline and right to the throne? Dr Robert Carter offers a reconstruction that makes sense of it all—and reinforces trust in the Bible’s reliability.

Impact craters exist across Earth and the moon, but what do they reveal about our planet’s history? Explore how these cosmic scars challenge conventional theories about dinosaur extinction and instead provide compelling evidence for a global flood. The surprising arrangement of lunar craters suggests a catastrophic bombardment occurred rapidly, contradicting the millions-of-years timeline. Delve into the mystery of what really happened to dinosaurs after the Flood and why they don’t appear in certain rock layers. Dr Tas Walker explains how meteorite impacts during Noah’s flood reshaped Earth’s geology and reminds us of our planet’s vulnerability to cosmic catastrophes.

The book of Genesis poses many profound questions for every Christian. How long were the “days” of Genesis? Could there have been literal days before the sun? Would organisms have evolved and died before the Fall? What insights can be gleaned from the original Hebrew language of the text? Join us as we tackle these issues and more, exploring the implications that these have for our understanding of creation and how God’s redemptive plan plays out in history.

Ever wondered about the world's largest sand island? The mainstream narrative claims K'gari (Fraser Island) is hundreds of thousands of years old, but there's compelling evidence suggesting otherwise. Discover how distinctive features like coffee rock, perched lakes, and parabolic sand dunes reveal a fascinating post-flood history rather than requiring multiple ice ages to form. Learn why the island's unique soil profiles develop much faster than previously thought and how its remarkable ecosystems—from rainforests to heathlands—thrive on pure sand. The evidence points to a young island formed through two major sand deposition events, challenging the conventional timeline.

Discover the smallest motor in the universe—an astonishing molecular machine that powers all living cells with atomic precision. Explore why ATP synthase, with its near-perfect efficiency, challenges human engineering and evolutionary explanations. Dr Jonathan Sarfati explains how DNA’s replicating, repair, and detangling machines are vital for life. They are all encoded in the DNA, but the DNA can’t be decoded without these machines. This presents a “chicken-and-egg” paradox for naturalistic theories. DNA is also very unstable. Its presence in dinosaur bones undermine millions of years. RNA is 100× less stable than DNA, so could not be the first life. Evolutionists claim LUCA (Last Universal Common Ancestor) lived 4.2 billion years ago and already had 2.5 million DNA letters encoding 2,500 proteins. Life needed to start “very good” as Genesis 1:31 says. Otherwise, it would have crashed via error catastrophe.

The theory of evolution is widely taught in schools, but what if students aren't learning what they think they are? A surprising sleight of hand occurs in science classrooms worldwide. Students learn about natural selection—a process that can be observed and tested—but are told they've learned about evolution itself. While natural selection removes genetic information, evolution requires gaining it. Julie Neller, with 15 years of experience managing a school science laboratory, explains this critical distinction and why understanding it matters. Discover how parents can guide their children through these classroom challenges and equip them to think critically about what they're being taught.

What does it mean to be a man? Society offers conflicting answers, from outdated stereotypes to extremes of dominance or passivity. But what does the Bible say? Masculinity is more than appearances or achievements—it’s about integrity, humility, and servant leadership. A real man leads with compassion, exercises self-control, and strives to reflect the character of God. Scripture shows us flawed men—David, Moses, Gideon—who still pursued righteousness. It’s a call to resilience, repentance, and faith. Jeff Benjamin shares how these timeless principles challenge and inspire men to live as God intended.

For many, approaching strangers about faith feels intimidating. What starts as awkward religious debates can often drive people further apart rather than bringing them together. But what if there was a more natural way to discuss spiritual matters? Through stories of unexpected conversations in taxis, shops, and airports, discover how simple questions like “Do you have any spiritual beliefs?” can open meaningful dialogues. Learn how Creation Ministries’ resources help address spiritual questions many people are already asking, and explore practical tips for turning everyday encounters into opportunities for sharing faith naturally. Geologist and engineer Dr Tas Walker shares his journey from argumentative teen to thoughtful evangelist in this illuminating conversation.

This week we are joined by Joel Tay of Creation Ministries International to preach on the link between Darwinian Evolution and the sin of Racism.

To support Creation Talk and our ministry (mentioned at the end) visit: creation.com/donate What worldview best explains the human capacity to think and make rational inferences? According to the ‘argument from reason’, this is strong evidence for the existence of God, especially the Creator God of the Bible. If humans were created in God’s image and God designed our minds, it is unsurprising that they work and can perform impressive feats. But if atheism were true and humans were merely accidental byproducts of evolution, what is the likelihood such a blind process would produce creatures who can reason properly? To delve more deeply into this topic, Dawn Blount interviews Keaton Halley, an apologist with Creation Ministries International. They discuss rationality, consciousness, natural selection, randomness, and evidence for the soul. At the end of the day, it’s clear that reason requires God. As C.S. Lewis once noted, the human ability to think and reason is the “cardinal difficulty with naturalism”. ✍️ Links and Show Notes Monkey minds: How evolution undercuts reason and science Can evolution produce rational minds? The epistemic abyss of naturalistic evolution Memory, the brain, and the soul

*More On Biology w/"Prof" Dave: finally this week  Fred Williams and Doug McBurney offer RSR's "definitive" refutation of David James YouTube series allegedly debunking biblical creation.   *Holey Jeans: actually genes... and assumptions David James makes about their contributions to the origins of enzymes, including gene duplication and other evidence "thought to be" in support of evolutionary biology. Sal Cordova dropped the big hammer on such nonsense last May right here on RSR!    *Mutation as Design: Fred critiques the rank stupidity of asserting that genetic mutations produce lots of complex functions and that this can appear as design to the "unprepared" mind, (meaning the mind unprepared by evolutionary propaganda). Even David James' hell bound, fellow traveling, evolutionist fellows at the NIH and Nature know that gene mutations are overwhelmingly harmful!   *RNA from Nothing: Well, not exactly nothing, but David James' assertion that random DNA mutations are an ample source of functional RNA and peptides is equally absurd, and has been refuted by (among others) Rob Carter at Creation Ministries International.   *Haekel, Hox & a Million Bucks: When David "Professor Dave" James Farina condescends to defend, (and even show) Haeckel's hoax slides RSR declares an end to his career. And it's sad that it ended before he could earn the million dollars he bets against creation.      *Body Check: Find out the truth behind more of Professor Dave's "body" of claims at our Professor Dave FACT CHECK page!

TELETHON MONTH: We've got an exciting new announcement! With October being our telethon month, we're looking for 30 new sign-ups for Bob Enyart Subscriptions. These are the best of the best available only at ENYART.SHOP! Please do whatever you can to help us reach our telethon goal of 30 new sign-ups to keep the ministry alive and well!     *More On Biology w/"Prof" Dave: finally this week  Fred Williams and Doug McBurney offer RSR's "definitive" refutation of David James YouTube series allegedly debunking biblical creation.   *Holey Jeans: actually genes... and assumptions David James makes about their contributions to the origins of enzymes, including gene duplication and other evidence "thought to be" in support of evolutionary biology. Sal Cordova dropped the big hammer on such nonsense last May right here on RSR!    *Mutation as Design: Fred critiques the rank stupidity of asserting that genetic mutations produce lots of complex functions and that this can appear as design to the "unprepared" mind, (meaning the mind unprepared by evolutionary propaganda). Even David James' hell bound, fellow traveling, evolutionist fellows at the NIH and Nature know that gene mutations are overwhelmingly harmful!   *RNA from Nothing: Well, not exactly nothing, but David James' assertion that random DNA mutations are an ample source of functional RNA and peptides is equally absurd, and has been refuted by (among others) Rob Carter at Creation Ministries International.   *Haekel, Hox & a Million Bucks: When David "Professor Dave" James Farina condescends to defend, (and even show) Haeckel's hoax slides RSR declares an end to his career. And it's sad that it ended before he could earn the million dollars he bets against creation.      *Body Check: Find out the truth behind more of Professor Dave's "body" of claims at our Professor Dave FACT CHECK page!

DNA & Dark Matter, & the Pre-Flood World with Ryan Williams *Monster Millipede: Ryan Williams joins Fred in the studio to discuss the latest Creation Magazine from Creation Ministries International! Hear how the pre-flood world was home to GIANT millipedes, dragonflies, and scorpions! *Plasma NOT Dark Matter: The four states of matter in creation help define reality, and include plasma, which eliminates the necessity for  dark matter, dark energy, (or the tooth fairy) to explain galaxy rotation velocities.   *DNA Denies Evolution: The discovery of a DNA folding mechanism reveals the intricate programming of DNA and the challenges it poses to evolutionary models.   Short and Sweet: Check out the latest RSR video "short" showing how some people just can't handle the truth;  that the sophistication of the topoisomerase enzymes and the zinc finger protein refute evolution.   *Webb Upsets Hubble (again): The James Webb telescope continues to intensify the CRISIS in Big Bang cosmology, particularly in relation to the Hubble constant and the alleged rate of universe expansion. *Flesh Eating Wildcats: Listener discretion advised! (Especially cat lovers). But seriously folks... the extinction of the Scottish wildcat supports the biblical classification scheme of "kinds" and refutes secular assertions regarding the diversity of speciation. *Dolphin's Detectors: The dolphin's ability to detect electric fields is another in a growing list of observed evidence that refutes vestigial structures and organs, and supports the reality of sophisticated design in God's Creation. *Under Pressure: Data resulting from a scientist spending 93 days at the bottom of the Atlantic, raises interesting questions about atmospheric pressure before Noah's flood.  

DNA & Dark Matter, & the Pre-Flood World with Ryan Williams *Monster Millipede: Ryan Williams joins Fred in the studio to discuss the latest Creation Magazine from Creation Ministries International! Hear how the pre-flood world was home to GIANT millipedes, dragonflies, and scorpions! *Plasma NOT Dark Matter: The four states of matter in creation help define reality, and include plasma, which eliminates the necessity for  dark matter, dark energy, (or the tooth fairy) to explain galaxy rotation velocities.   *DNA Denies Evolution: The discovery of a DNA folding mechanism reveals the intricate programming of DNA and the challenges it poses to evolutionary models.   Short and Sweet: Check out the latest RSR video "short" showing how some people just can't handle the truth;  that the sophistication of the topoisomerase enzymes and the zinc finger protein refute evolution.   *Webb Upsets Hubble (again): The James Webb telescope continues to intensify the CRISIS in Big Bang cosmology, particularly in relation to the Hubble constant and the alleged rate of universe expansion. *Flesh Eating Wildcats: Listener discretion advised! (Especially cat lovers). But seriously folks... the extinction of the Scottish wildcat supports the biblical classification scheme of "kinds" and refutes secular assertions regarding the diversity of speciation. *Dolphin's Detectors: The dolphin's ability to detect electric fields is another in a growing list of observed evidence that refutes vestigial structures and organs, and supports the reality of sophisticated design in God's Creation. *Under Pressure: Data resulting from a scientist spending 93 days at the bottom of the Atlantic, raises interesting questions about atmospheric pressure before Noah's flood.  

Mr. Scott Gillis of Creation Ministries International -CMI-, spoke at the Puritan Reformed Presbyterian Church on May 19. His topic was, -Creation- Impacting our Culture.- A Q-A followed.--CMI demonstrated how the Gospel message is rooted in the book of Genesis and provide evidence to support the reliability of the Bible's record of origins.--PRPC and its denomination -rpcga.org- hold to a young-earth, literal 24-7 day view of the Bible's creation account in chapter one of Genesis. --About Scott Gillis- One of CMI's most popular speakers, Mr. Gillis' own faith grew as a result of a scientist friend showing him how Genesis and the evidential facts made the most sense when interpreted through the Bible. The author of numerous articles, he holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from Oregon State University and served in various capacities over 25 years as a youth pastor, council member, teacher, and speaker before serving as COO for Creation Ministries International -US- from 2010 to 2020. He is a native of Northern California where he resides with his wife, Lisa.--About CMI- The organization is a group of autonomous non-profit ministries in several countries formally unified as a federation under the banner 'CMI-Worldwide.' The role of CMI is to support churches in proclaiming the veracity of the Bible and its Gospel message by providing researched answers to the most-asked questions in the vital area of creation and evolution where the Bible is most under criticism today - the opening book of Genesis. CMI is apolitical and non-denominational. Visit www.creation.com

Mr. Scott Gillis of Creation Ministries International (CMI), spoke at the Puritan Reformed Presbyterian Church on May 19. His topic was, "Creation: Impacting our Culture." A Q&A followed.CMI demonstrated how the Gospel message is rooted in the book of Genesis and provide evidence to support the reliability of the Bible's record of origins.PRPC and its denomination (rpcga.org) hold to a young-earth, literal 24/7 day view of the Bible's creation account in chapter one of Genesis. About Scott Gillis: One of CMI's most popular speakers, Mr. Gillis' own faith grew as a result of a scientist friend showing him how Genesis and the evidential facts made the most sense when interpreted through the Bible. The author of numerous articles, he holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from Oregon State University and served in various capacities over 25 years as a youth pastor, council member, teacher, and speaker before serving as COO for Creation Ministries International (US) from 2010 to 2020. He is a native of Northern California where he resides with his wife, Lisa.About CMI: The organization is a group of autonomous non-profit ministries in several countries formally unified as a federation under the banner 'CMI-Worldwide.' The role of CMI is to support churches in proclaiming the veracity of the Bible and its Gospel message by providing researched answers to the most-asked questions in the vital area of creation and evolution where the Bible is most under criticism today — the opening book of Genesis. CMI is apolitical and non-denominational. Visit www.creation.com

A new MP3 sermon from Puritan Reformed Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Creation: Impacting our Culture (Speaker from Creation Ministries International) Speaker: Scott Gillis Broadcaster: Puritan Reformed Presbyterian Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 5/20/2024 Bible: 1 Timothy 6:20-21; Genesis 1:1-5 Length: 123 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Puritan Reformed Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Creation: Impacting our Culture (Speaker from Creation Ministries International) Speaker: Scott Gillis Broadcaster: Puritan Reformed Presbyterian Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 5/20/2024 Bible: 1 Timothy 6:20-21; Genesis 1:1-5 Length: 123 min.

Episode 264 – Evolution’s Deceptive Evidence – An Interview with Dr. Jonathan Sarfati Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. In John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” The goal of Anchored by Truth is to encourage everyone to grow in the Christian faith by anchoring themselves to the secure truth found in the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. Script Notes: With your wisdom and power you created the earth and spread out the heavens. The waters in the heavens roar at your command. You make clouds appear— you send the winds from your storehouse and make lightning flash in the rain. Jeremiah, Chapter 10, verses 12 and 13, Contemporary English Version God's eternal power and character cannot be seen. But from the beginning of creation, God has shown what these are like by all he has made. That's why those people don't have any excuse. Romans, chapter 1, verse 20, Contemporary English Version ******** VK: Hi! I’m Victoria K. Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. Today we are beginning the wrap up of the series that we call The Truth in Genesis. This series has been an examination of whether the latest contemporary science supports or refutes the traditional view of the Genesis text regarding creation. We’ve been led on this journey by Dr. Jonathan Sarfati. Dr. Sarfati is an internationally known author and the lead scientist for Creation Ministries International. He has written a number of widely selling books that bring an understandable, yet comprehensive, scientific perspective on what empirical observations tell us about the age of the earth and the origin of life. Dr. Sarfati has sold hundreds of thousands of books such as Refuting Evolution volumes 1 and 2, By Design, The Greatest Hoax on Earth and The Genesis Account. During this series Dr. Sarfati has been answering questions about a wide variety of topics that pertain the evidence that supports the historicity of the literal Biblical account. These topics have included methods of assigning dates to long past events, what we really learn from studying dinosaurs, and how life cannot exist without the complex information system that is embedded in the DNA of all life. Our approach to our discussions has been to use reason, logic, and evidence to examine whether the Bible and science are indeed at odds with each other as is often asserted today. Thus far we have seen that nothing could be further from the truth than the assertion that we have to either accept either science or the content of the traditional Christian faith. So as we begin our wrap up of this series, today we’re going see that many of the arguments commonly used to support the truth of evolution actually turn out to be evidence against it. But before we get too far into our discussion, Dr. Sarfati would you like to say a word of greeting to the Anchored by Truth listeners and give us some general comments on the whole subject of science and the Bible? Dr. Sarfati: - Thanks for inviting me. It’s a pleasure to be on Anchored by Truth today. Introductory comments. VK: Dr. Sarfati, During our last several episodes we have seen that there is a substantial body of scientific evidence that demonstrates that the age of the universe cannot be as old as conventional science claims. The earth and universe are far more likely to be several thousand years old than several billion years old. As such, even assuming inanimate particles could somehow aggregate themselves to form self-replicating molecules there is insufficient time for those molecules to be transformed into the vast diversity of plant and animal species that currently exist on the earth, much less create a logical, purposive, ethically animated being such as man. Could you give us a brief summary of some of the evidence that points out how life is too complicated to arise from non-life by blind chance? Dr. Sarfati: Comments on how life cannot arise by blind chance VK: Thank you for those observations. So let’s get right to the main subject for today’s discussion - . Question List: a. Darwin made much of the homological nature of certain vertebrate structures as evidence of common descent. What is homology and what information do we now possess that Darwin did not? Why does homology fail as evidence for evolution? b. Darwin acknowledged that the absence of transitional fossil evidence present in his time did not support his theory, but he appealed to future discoveries that he believed would come to his rescue. Have subsequent discoveries vindicated Darwin’s confidence that the fossil record would one day demonstrate that evolution is true? c. The revolution is molecular biology did not take place until almost 100 years after Darwin’s publication of Origin of the Species. How have advances in our understanding of the atomic and molecular attributes of the cell affected the validity of the evolutionary hypothesis? d. From a probability standpoint, what does the complexity of life imply about the likelihood that life could have arisen by chance? e. The conventional explanation for the origin of life requires the existence of a widespread pre-biotic primordial soup. Is there any evidence that such a “soup” ever existed? f. Some proponents of evolution have argued that we have been able to see “evolution before our eyes.” For example some have pointed to Richard Lenski’s decades-long experiments on bacteria as having demonstrated the truth of evolution. Did Lenski’s experiments show that single-celled creatures could turn into critics or creationists? g. Are there any scientists who affirm the Genesis account and who do research into biological questions from a Creationist perspective? h. In your opinion what are the three or four of the most important facts that Christians should keep in mind when reading articles about the supposed latest discoveries that support evolution as a viable explanation? i. What resources would you recommend for Christians who want to study more about the scientific deficiencies in evolution as an explanation for life and biodiversity? VK: So the big takeaway from our discussion today is that many of the traditional “proofs” used to demonstrate the validity of evolution actually demonstrate its unreliability as a scientific hypothesis. Homologous structures more often than not do not share a common embryological origin. The absence of transitional fossils really is evidence that transitional species do not exist and Darwin’s original concern for their absence has never been alleviated. And molecular biology, far from supporting evolution, has just presented even more perplexing challenges for the evolutionary hypothesis. Dr. Sarfati, we’d really like to thank you for joining us on Anchored by Truth today and throughout this series. Your insights have been invaluable and I believe will continue to be a source of inspiration for everyone who is committed to the inspiration, inerrancy, and infallibility of scripture. Just as a reminder to our listeners, this show, as well as all Anchored by Truth episodes will be available by podcast shortly after the broadcast airing. So any listener today who has a friend or study group that could benefit from Dr. Sarfati’s depth of knowledge can go to their favorite podcast app and search on Anchored by Truth by Crystal Sea Books. Today for our closing prayer, let’s listen to a prayer for our nation, especially that the light of truth would once again shine in the hearts of all our friends and neighbors. ---- Prayer for the Nation. VK: We hope you’ll be with us next time and we hope you’ll take some time to encourage some friends to tune in too, or listen to the podcast version of this show. If you’d like to hear more, try out crystalseabooks.com where “We’re not famous but our Boss is!” (Bible Quotes from the American Standard Version) Jeremiah, Chapter 10, verses 12 and 13, Contemporary English Version Romans, chapter 1, verse 20, Contemporary English Version https://creation.com/the-evolution-trains-a-comin

What Convinced Dr. Ron Neller that the Biblical Flood was a Historic Event? Join Educate for Life Radio and Kevin Conover as he interviews Dr. Ron Neller with Creation Ministries International. Learn more about the details of the Global Flood and how he came to the conclusion that Noah's flood is true history.  This episode first aired May 7, 2024

Episode 263 – Life Requires Intelligence and Information – An Interview with Dr. Jonathan Sarfati Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. In John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” The goal of Anchored by Truth is to encourage everyone to grow in the Christian faith by anchoring themselves to the secure truth found in the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. Script Notes: Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite. Psalm 147, verse 5, American Standard Version …for in him were all things created, in the heavens and upon the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and unto him; and he is before all things, and in him all things consist. Colossians, chapter 1, verses 16 and 17, American Standard Version ******** VK: Hi! I’m Victoria K. Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. Today we want to continue our study of the origins of the universe and life with our series that we call The Truth in Genesis. To help us to understand not only what the Bible says but what the latest scientific evidence reveals we’ve invited Dr. Jonathan Sarfati to be our guest in the studio. Dr. Sarfati is an internationally known author and the lead scientist for Creation Ministries International. He has written a number of widely selling books that bring an understandable, yet comprehensive, scientific perspective on what empirical observations tell us about the age of the earth and the origin of life. Dr. Sarfati has sold hundreds of thousands of books such as Refuting Evolution volumes 1 and 2, By Design, The Greatest Hoax on Earth and The Genesis Account. During this series Dr. Sarfati has been answering questions about a wide variety of topics that pertain the evidence that supports the historicity of the literal Biblical account. Of course, we recognize that this can be a very controversial topic. So, our approach to our discussion has been to use reason, logic, and evidence to support all of the points that underscore the accuracy of the Bible text. Sometimes you will hear people say something like – “You have faith, but I have science.” This statement creates an artificial distinction between faith and science with the implication that the Christian faith requires the suspension of our trust in science. Nothing could be further from the truth, and that is one of the reasons that Dr. Sarfati’s books are so important. His books are filled with detailed explanations for how the creative process described in Genesis is amply sustained by empirical observations and the rigorous application of logic and reason. Specifically, today we’re going see that the existence of life in any form requires not just chemistry and biology but also information – and a great deal of it. But before we get too far into our discussion, Dr. Sarfati would you like to say a word of greeting to the Anchored by Truth listeners and maybe tell us a little bit about yourself and how you developed your interest and expertise in logical reasoning? Dr. Sarfati: - Thanks for inviting me. It’s a pleasure to be on Anchored by Truth today. Introductory comments. VK: Dr. Sarfati, During our last several episodes we have been discussing key points that point to the fact that a literal interpretation of Genesis is not only true but well supported by reason and evidence. First, there are significant scientific problems with the way dates have been traditionally been assigned to the age of the universe and the earth. Second, there is a considerable body of scientific evidence that supports the ages for creation and the earth derived from Genesis. Third, the Noahic flood dispels the need for a long-age uniformitarianism to explain the geological configuration of the earth. A young earth would be an arrow in the heart of evolution as that term is commonly used. In our last episode of Anchored by Truth we saw that there is another arrow that is fatal to goo-to-you evolution: cellular information. But another line of scientific evidence that pierces the evolutionary veil surrounds the origin of life. What are the major problems that are encountered when someone tries to explain how inanimate particles came to life through the random collision of molecules? Dr. Sarfati: Comments on how life cannot arise from random and chaotic activity VK: Thank you for those observations. Obviously, this is a topic that could easily consume hours of discussion but since we don’t have that kind of time today, let’s get right to some detailed questions. Question List: a. The existence of life requires specified complexity. It also requires what one scientist has termed irreducible complexity, aka functionality threshold. What do these terms mean and how do they relate to the ability of blind chance to animate atoms? b. The Urey–Miller experiments supposedly demonstrated that electrical discharges simulating lightning when sent through a mixture of gases could produce life sustaining amino acids. But we now know that the results of the experiments to explain the formation of life were wildly overstated. What did these experiments actually do and why did they actually not demonstrate how life could have formed? c. If the primordial atmosphere contained oxygen early organic molecules would have been destroyed by oxidation. If the primordial atmosphere did not contain oxygen there would have been no ozone layer to block ultraviolet radiation which is particularly deadly to organic materials. How do evolutionary scientists try to get around this simple barrier to life’s origin absent intelligent intervention? d. All life on earth is cellular based. But for a cell to live it must have a permeable membrane to enclose its protein machinery. But the protein machinery is necessary to build the permeable membrane. Isn’t this an absolute impediment to the validity of conventional evolutionary explanations for the origin of life? e. The center piece of cellular reproduction is DNA. We now know that DNA isn’t just an arrangement of chemically linked molecules that happen to have a particular arrangement, but it is actually more akin to the software that operates a computer. The cell’s proteins are dependent on the DNA for instructions, but the DNA is dependent on the proteins for its own existence and maintenance. Doesn’t this mutual dependence destroy any possibility that life could have arisen by chance? DNA is also very unstable (as per the Nobel Prize for Chemistry 2015), and RNA is even less stable. In fact, even the building blocks like ribose and cytosine are too unstable to last long in a primordial soup. f. In your opinion what are the three or four of the most important facts about the origin of life that scientifically support Biblical creationism and demonstrate the futility of evolutionary thought to explain the existence of life? g. What resources would you recommend for Christians who want to study more about why the complexity of life requires an intelligent cause? VK: So the big takeaway from our discussion today is that an intelligent cause is required to explain the specified and irreducible complexity present in life. Higher orders of animals are so complicated they point to a supremely intelligent Creator. This means that the conclusion we get from Genesis – that God created all life - is amply supported by empirical observations and scientific evidence. After all, all life demonstrates that it could not exist without an enormously complex information system. And the notion that a complex information system could arise randomly or chaotically is simply unreasonable in the formal sense of that word. The existence of life requires the organization of information. That points directly to a personal being – God – who had the intelligence and power to not only design the system but also bring it about. Dr. Sarfati, we’d really like to thank you for joining us on Anchored by Truth today. Just as a reminder this show, as well as all Anchored by Truth episodes will be available by podcast shortly after the broadcast airing. So any listener today who has a friend or study group that could benefit from Dr. Sarfati’s depth of knowledge can go to their favorite podcast app and search on Anchored by Truth by Crystal Sea Books. Today for our closing prayer, since there are so many places throughout the world where our Christian brothers and sisters are not free to practice their faith, how about today that we pray for those believers who live daily with persecution because of their faith? ---- Prayer for Persecuted Christians, radio version. VK: We hope you’ll be with us next time when we’ll continue our discussion with Dr. Sarfati. And we hope you’ll take some time to encourage some friends to tune in too, or listen to the podcast version of this show. If you’d like to hear more, try out crystalseabooks.com where “We’re not famous but our Boss is!” (Bible Quotes from the American Standard Version) Psalm 147, verse 5, American Standard Version Colossians, chapter 1, verses 16 and 17, American Standard Version https://creation.com/divine-engineer-sarfati-by-design-review https://creation.com/the-evolution-trains-a-comin

Episode 262 – Evolution: A Word in Doubt – An Interview with Dr. Jonathan Sarfati Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. In John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” The goal of Anchored by Truth is to encourage everyone to grow in the Christian faith by anchoring themselves to the secure truth found in the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. Script Notes: For the LORD is God, and he created the heavens and earth and put everything in place. He made the world to be lived in, not to be a place of empty chaos. “I am the LORD,” he says, “and there is no other. I publicly proclaim bold promises. I do not whisper obscurities in some dark corner. I would not have told the people of Israel to seek me if I could not be found. I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right. Isaiah, chapter 45, verses 18 and 19, English Standard Version You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you created all things, and they exist because you created what you pleased. Revelation, chapter 4, verse 11, English Standard Version ******** VK: Hi! I’m Victoria K. Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. Today we are continuing to explore the origin of the universe and the beginning of life with our series that we call The Truth in Genesis. To help us in our exploration we’ve invited Dr. Jonathan Sarfati to be our guest in the studio. Dr. Sarfati is the lead scientist for Creation Ministries International. He has written a number of widely selling books that bring an understandable, yet comprehensive, scientific perspective on what empirical observations actually tell us about the age of the earth and the origin of life. Dr. Sarfati has sold hundreds of thousands of books such as Refuting Evolution volumes 1 and 2, By Design, The Greatest Hoax on Earth and The Genesis Account. During this series Dr. Sarfati has been answering questions about a wide variety of topics that pertain the evidence that supports the historicity of the literal Biblical account. Of course, we recognize that the overwhelming view in our culture today is that the universe is billions of years old and that life somehow arose spontaneously by a process labeled as “evolution.” But, surprisingly enough, the science that supports life arising from non-living chemicals is not nearly as settled as is usually thought. Moreover, as we’ll learn today, evolution as a hypothesis is defined so flexibly that it is nearly impossible to find a consensus on what the term actually means. Today we’ll be looking at what the terms “evolution” and “natural selection” actually mean and how God’s provision for the adaptation of species has been misused in a way that violates the rules of logic and evidence. Specifically, today we’re going see that the concept of natural selection had actually been recognized by Biblical creationists before Charles Darwin ever put a pen to paper to publish his most famous book. But before we get too far into our discussion, Dr. Sarfati would you like to say a word of greeting to the Anchored by Truth listeners and maybe tell us a little bit about yourself and how you became interested in studying the subject of creation and biological adaptation? Dr. Sarfati: - Thanks for inviting me. It’s a pleasure to be on Anchored by Truth today. Introductory comments. VK: Dr. Sarfati, during our last few episodes we have been discussing several key points demonstrate that the earth and universe are much younger than conventionally assumed. First, there are significant scientific problems with the way dates have been traditionally been assigned to the age of the universe and the earth. Second, there is a considerable body of scientific evidence that supports the ages for creation and the earth derived from Genesis. Third, the Noahic flood dispels the need for a long-age uniformitarianism to explain the geological configuration of the earth. A long age time period is absolutely essential to placing any confidence in – as you put it - a particles-to-people concept of evolution. But there are other problems with the notion that life arose from non-life and blind, random forces produced all the brilliant diversity we see on the earth today. But before we get too deep into our discussion the term “evolution” is often given widely varying meanings. What does the term “evolution” actually mean? Dr. Sarfati: Comments on the varying ways “evolution” is used by its advocates VK: Thank you. That was very helpful. So let’s delve more deeply into some of the issues associated with natural selection and evolution. Question List: a. Can you comment a little more on the fact that Christian scientists had considered the possibility of natural selection as a mechanism for the creation of new species before Darwin wrote The Origin of Species? If so, what was Darwin’s contribution to science? b. What does “natural selection” mean and how does it operate? c. Is it fair to say that the critical factor that precludes random, undirected activity, even at the molecular level, from enabling simpler life forms to “evolve” into more complex life forms is the inability of random activity to create the additional information within the cell that enables all complex life to function? d. How can the loss of genetic information actually contribute to enhanced survival of a species in some circumstances? e. Can genetic mutations ever create new information? Would it ever be possible for a single-celled ancestor to create all the genetic information present in humans and other higher orders of animals? f. What resources would you recommend for Christians who want to study the scientific problems with evolution? g. In your opinion what are the three or four of the most important facts that Christians should know that demonstrate that particles-to-people evolution is not supported by actual scientific evidence? VK: So the big takeaway from our discussion today is that evolutionists consistently commit the logical fallacy of equivocation and use the term “evolution” to create a veneer of scientific respectability to defend an anti-supernatural secularism. This reinforces the conclusion that we have seen through this Truth in Genesis series. There are significant problems with common consensus that the universe is billions of years old and that the evolutionary hypothesis has been proven scientifically. Methods for assigning ancient days to long past events are not as reliable as normally thought. And the Genesis flood explains geological phenomena that are observed around the globe. So if a billions of years age for the earth is not necessary to explain either geological or paleontological discoveries maybe we should begin considering an alternative. This means that the conclusion we get from Genesis – that God created all the various “kinds” of animals – is amply supported by empirical observations and scientific evidence. Dr. Sarfati, we’d really like to thank you for joining us on Anchored by Truth today. Just as a reminder this show, as well as all Anchored by Truth episodes will be available by podcast shortly after the broadcast airing. So any listener today who has a friend or study group that could benefit from Dr. Sarfati’s depth of knowledge can go to their favorite podcast app and search on Anchored by Truth by Crystal Sea Books. Today for our closing prayer, since we may often be the only one who can be the voice of God to bring God’s truth to our friends, how about today that we pray for those friends? ---- Prayer for Friends, radio version. VK: We hope you’ll be with us next time when we’ll continue our discussion with Dr. Sarfati. And we hope you’ll take some time to encourage some friends to tune in too, or listen to the podcast version of this show. If you’d like to hear more, try out crystalseabooks.com where “We’re not famous but our Boss is!” (Bible Quotes from the English Standard Version) Isaiah, chapter 45, verses 18 and 19, English Standard Version Revelation, chapter 4, verse 11, English Standard Version https://creation.com/3-rs-of-evolution https://creation.com/divine-engineer-sarfati-by-design-review https://creation.com/the-evolution-trains-a-comin

Episode 261 – Dinosaur Duplicity – An Interview with Dr. Jonathan Sarfati Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. In John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” The goal of Anchored by Truth is to encourage everyone to grow in the Christian faith by anchoring themselves to the secure truth found in the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. Script Notes: Look at Behemoth, which I made along with you and which feeds on grass like an ox. What strength it has in its loins, what power in the muscles of its belly! Its tail sways like a cedar; the sinews of its thighs are close-knit. Its bones are tubes of bronze, its limbs like rods of iron. It ranks first among the works of God, yet its Maker can approach it with his sword. Job, chapter 40, verses 15 through 19, New International Version I will not fail to speak of Leviathan’s limbs, its strength and its graceful form. Who can strip off its outer coat? Who can penetrate its double coat of armor? Who dares open the doors of its mouth, ringed about with fearsome teeth? Its back has rows of shields tightly sealed together; each is so close to the next that no air can pass between. They are joined fast to one another; they cling together and cannot be parted. Its snorting throws out flashes of light; its eyes are like the rays of dawn. Flames stream from its mouth; sparks of fire shoot out. Smoke pours from its nostrils as from a boiling pot over burning reeds. Job, chapter 41, verses 12 through 20, New International Version ******** VK: VK: Hi! I’m Victoria K. Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. Today we are pressing forward with our series that we call The Truth in Genesis. To help us in our exploration of one of the most fascinating – and controversial – parts of scripture, we’ve invited Dr. Jonathan Sarfati to be our guest in the studio. Dr. Sarfati is the lead scientist for Creation Ministries International. He has written a number of widely selling books that bring an understandable, yet comprehensive, scientific perspective on what empirical observations actually tell us about the age of the earth and the origin of life. Dr. Sarfati has sold hundreds of thousands of books such as Refuting Evolution volumes 1 and 2, By Design, The Greatest Hoax on Earth and The Genesis Account. During this series Dr. Sarfati is addressing a wide variety of topics that pertain to a proper understanding of scientific evidence that conflicts with the conventional view that the earth is billions of years old. Today we’ll be exploring some of the most fascinating parts of that evidence because we’ve devoted today’s show entirely to dinosaurs. Specifically, today we’re going see that recent discoveries about dinosaur fossils are at odds with the hypothesis that these fossils are tens or hundreds of millions of years old. But before we get too far into our discussion, Dr. Sarfati would you like to say a word of greeting to the Anchored by Truth listeners and maybe tell us a little bit about yourself and how you became involved with Creation Ministries International? Dr. Sarfati: - Thanks for inviting me. It’s a pleasure to be on Anchored by Truth today. Introductory comments. VK: Dr. Sarfati, in our first couple of episodes of our Truth in Genesis series you addressed some of the major problems that affect the validity of dating methods that are used to support the belief in an ancient earth. Last time we saw that the world-wide flood described in Genesis casts further doubt on the reliability of many of the popular claims about the old age of the universe and earth. Would you like to give us a brief overview of a few of the observations that you made? Dr. Sarfati: Review comments for evidence of a young earth VK: Thank you. That was very helpful. As we observed last time - it’s very important to note that the dates developed from geology depend entirely on the assumption that the current appearance of the earth reflects processes that have been consistent and continuous throughout the earth’s history. Yet this assumption is unproven and unprovable. But another problem is that geologists often look to paleontologists to corroborate their determinations. Ironically, though, paleontologists often do the reverse and look to geologists for date determinations. Do I have that correct? Dr. Sarfati: Introductory comments on the geology-paleontology circle. VK: So let’s delve more deeply into what we actually learn by studying dinosaurs. Question List: a. Do dinosaurs prove that the earth is billions or millions old? b. How does much of the evidence that is available from studying dinosaur fossils actually demonstrate that Biblical time frame is more accurate? c. How does the presence of blood cells, elastic blood vessels, intact cells, animal proteins and DNA, found in dinosaur skeletons demonstrate that such skeletons could not be as old as the conventional dating theories assert? d. Could dinosaurs have been present on Noah’s ark? Is there evidence to suggest that dinosaurs lived on the earth for some time after the flood waters had abated? e. Is there evidence to suggest that dinosaurs may have lived in proximity to people at one time? f. How do preconceptions affect paleontologists when they assign long age time periods to dinosaur skeletons? g. Are there any Christian paleontologists who support a literal reading of Genesis and what that mean about dinosaurs? That dinosaurs were created on the sixth day, accompanied Noah on the ark, and existed for some period of time before becoming extinct as millions of other species have. h. In your opinion what are the three or four of the most important facts that point out that Christians can view dinosaur skeletons without surrendering any belief in a literal genesis? i. What resources would you recommend for Christians who want to study more about what dinosaurs really tell us about the earth, it’s age and history? VK: So the big takeaway from our discussion today is that dinosaur remains and dinosaur skeletons do not provide evidence for a long dated age of the earth. This reinforces the conclusion that we saw last time: that the Genesis flood explains geological phenomena that are observed around the globe. So if a billions of years age for the earth is not necessary to explain either geological or paleontological discoveries maybe we should begin considering an alternative. This means that the conclusion we get from Genesis – that the earth is thousands rather than billions of years old – is amply supported by empirical observations and scientific evidence. Dr. Sarfati, we’d really like to thank you for joining us on Anchored by Truth today. Just as a reminder this show, as well as all Anchored by Truth episodes will be available by podcast shortly after the broadcast airing. So any listener today who has a friend or study group that could benefit from Dr. Sarfati’s depth of knowledge can go to their favorite podcast app and search on Anchored by Truth by Crystal Sea Books. Today for our closing prayer, since so many of our children study dinosaurs in school, how about if we pray a prayer for any of our kids who may be preparing to take a test. ---- Prayer before taking a test, radio version. VK: We hope you’ll be with us next time when we’ll continue our discussion with Dr. Sarfati. And we hope you’ll take some time to encourage some friends to tune in too, or listen to the podcast version of this show. If you’d like to hear more, try out crystalseabooks.com where “We’re not famous but our Boss is!” (Bible Quotes from the New International Version) Job, chapter 40, verses 15 through 19, New International Version Job, chapter 41, verses 12 through 20, New International Version https://creation.com/how-did-dinosaurs-grow-so-big https://creation.com/3-rs-of-evolution https://creation.com/divine-engineer-sarfati-by-design-review https://creation.com/the-evolution-trains-a-comin

Episode 258 – Disappointing Dating – An Interview with Dr. Jonathan Sarfati Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. In John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” The goal of Anchored by Truth is to encourage everyone to grow in the Christian faith by anchoring themselves to the secure truth found in the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. Script Notes: When Lamech was one 182, he had a son. Lamech said, “I'll name him Noah because he will give us comfort, as we struggle hard to make a living on this land that the Lord has put under a curse.” 0Lamech had more children and died at the age of 777. After Noah was 500 years old, he had three sons and named them Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis, chapter 5, verses 28 through 32, Contemporary English Version But first you must realize that in the last days some people won't think about anything except their own selfish desires. They will make fun of you and say, “Didn't your Lord promise to come back? Yet the first leaders have already died, and the world hasn't changed a bit.” They will say this because they want to forget that long ago the heavens and the earth were made at God's command. First Peter, chapter 3, verses 3 through 5, Contemporary English Version ******** VK: VK: Hi! I’m Victoria K. Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. Today we want to continue our discussion series that we’re calling The Truth in Genesis and to help us do that we’ve invited one of the premier scientists and experts on the question of origins, Dr. Jonathan Sarfati, to be our guest in the studio for the next several weeks. Dr. Sarfati has sold hundreds of thousands of books such as Refuting Evolution, By Design, The Greatest Hoax on Earth and The Genesis Account. During this series Dr. Sarfati will be addressing a wide variety of topics that are pertinent to the question of the origin of the earth and the universe. During the series he will be providing us with insight into the extensive body of scientific evidence that supports the truth of the Genesis text. Along the way he will be addressing a number of subjects, including problems with conventional dating methods methodologies, affirmative evidence that the universe is actually fairly young, scientific challenges to life arising from non-living chemicals, and evidence that the earth’s surface provides abundant evidence of a world-wide flood. In our last episode we learned that, contrary to many claims, the text of Genesis is actually very clear that God created the entire earth and universe in just six, normal 24 hour days. We are well aware that this position is at odds with the claims of contemporary culture. Yet, surprisingly enough, there is an enormous body of empirical observations that reinforces the Bible’s declaration and refutes the cultural consensus. But before we get too far into our discussion, Dr. Sarfati would you like to say a word of greeting to the Anchored by Truth listeners and maybe tell us a little bit about yourself and Creation Ministries International? Dr. Sarfati: - Thanks for inviting me. It’s a pleasure to be on Anchored by Truth today. Introductory comments. VK: As I mentioned in our last episode of Anchored by Truth you addressed why the Genesis text actually rules out the possibility that God performed His work of creation in six successive stages of indeterminate duration. Would mind briefly reminding our listeners of the major points that you made? Dr. Sarfati: Review comments for the meaning of the Genesis text VK: Thank you. That was very helpful. It’s so important to be very clear about a proper understanding of the opening verses of Genesis is essential because any other view of the creative period would require the existence of animal and human death before Adam’s sin? This would undermine God’s declaration of the unspoiled creation being “very good.” It would also undermine the clear link scripture makes between sin and death. And there is no good reason for Christians to attempt to fit scripture into a framework that sees the universe as being ancient as opposed to being young, is there? Dr. Sarfati: Introductory comments on problems with conventional dating methods. VK: So let’s expand on the basic point that you’re making. Conventional dating methods have fatal flaws that compromise their reliability for assigning dates to the distant past Question List: a. Well then, what are the most common methods used to assign dates to geological and paleontological phenomena and materials? b. What problems are present in these dating methodologies? c. Why do these dating methodologies result in unreliable results? d. Are there examples of ancient dates that were assigned to rocks of known recent origin? e. If conventional dating methodologies aren’t reliable, are there any methods for assigning dates in which believers can invest confidence? f. How do preconceptions affect attempts to assign dates to long past events? g. Why is it essential that the conventional scientific establishment defend the billions-of-years age assigned to the universe? h. In your opinion what are the three or four of the most important facts that point out that the conventional age assigned to the universe is unlikely to be true? i. Could you briefly summarize the things Christians should keep in mind when they hear arguments supporting a billions-of-years age for creation? j. What resources would you recommend for Christians who want to study the scientific problems with a billions-of-years age for the universe? VK: So the big takeaway from our discussion today is that conventional dating methods have fatal flaws that compromise their reliability for assigning dates to the distant past. This means that the conclusion we get from Genesis – that the earth is thousands rather than billions of years old – is amply supported by scientific evidence. Dr. Sarfati, we’d really like to thank you for joining us on Anchored by Truth today. Just as a reminder this show, as well as all Anchored by Truth episodes will be available by podcast shortly after the broadcast airing. So any listener today who has a friend or study group that could benefit from Dr. Sarfati’s depth of knowledge can go to their favorite podcast app and search on Anchored by Truth by Crystal Sea Books. Today for our closing prayer how about if we pray for the restoration of the worship of the one True God throughout our land and world. ---- Prayer for the restoration of the worship of the one true God, radio version. VK: We hope you’ll be with us next time when we’ll continue our discussion with Dr. Sarfati. And we hope you’ll take some time to encourage some friends to tune in too, or listen to the podcast version of this show. If you’d like to hear more, try out crystalseabooks.com where “We’re not famous but our Boss is!” (Bible Quotes from the Contemporary English Version) Genesis, chapter 5, verses 28 through 32, Contemporary English Version First Peter, chapter 3, verses 3 through 5, Contemporary English Version https://creation.com/how-dating-methods-work

Timothy Mahoney and Geneticist, Dr. Rob Carter, of Creation Ministries International conclude their discussion on Biblical Genetics.       Who were the Neanderthals? Were they subhuman ape-men? Or, has modern genetics revealed something startling about these enigmatic characters from prehistory? Could it be that Neanderthals are fully human and one of the people groups that spread out after the Tower of Babel dispersion? Learn what modern genetics and archaeology have shown about Neanderthals that affirms the book of Genesis.       Get Dr. Carter's new DVD "Ancient DNA" and equip yourself and your family with powerful answers, affirming the reliability of Genesis that refute evolution.       https://usstore.creation.com/product/2307-ancient-dna?q=/module/cmi_redirect/redirect       ➡️ HELP US FUND THE NEXT FILM

In this exciting new 4 part series, Timothy Mahoney interviews Geneticist, Dr. Rob Carter, of Creation Ministries International, as they discuss the sometimes heated debate surrounding origins.       What led Dr. Carter from being an evolutionist to believing in a 7 Day Creation? With the different viewpoints surrounding the book of Genesis, why is a literal creation important to consider from a Scriptural and evidential perspective? What evidence has the scientific field of Genetics uncovered that points to the veracity of the creation account?       Tim and Rob discuss this and much more in this series. We hope you enjoy this first episode!       ➡️ HELP US FUND THE NEXT FILM

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, we’re joined by Richard Fangrad of Creation Ministries International as we continue our series on issues facing the church. This week’s issue is theistic evolution. Richard explains what the theory is, where it came from, and what is at stake in the evolutionary debate. As we’ll see, our source of authority has real-life implications for the doctrine of God, the nature of man, ethics, worship, and much more. Get Ezra Institute Fellow Willem Ouweneel’s critique of evolutionist hermeneutics, Adam, Where are You?

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, we're joined by Richard Fangrad of Creation Ministries International as we continue our series on issues facing the church. This week's issue is theistic evolution. Richard explains what the theory is, where it came from, and what is at stake in the evolutionary debate. As we'll see, our source of authority has real-life implications for the doctrine of God, the nature of man, ethics, worship, and much more.

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, we're joined by Richard Fangrad of Creation Ministries International as we continue our series on issues facing the church. This week's issue is theistic evolution. Richard explains what the theory is, where it came from, and what is at stake in the evolutionary debate. As we'll see, our source of authority has real-life implications for the doctrine of God, the nature of man, ethics, worship, and much more.

A whistleblower from a government intelligence agency has testified in Congress to a giant “coverup” of an extra-terrestrial vehicle crash and recovery of “non-human” life forms. Could alien life really exist? Dr. Jonathan Sarfati of Creation Ministries International joins to discuss the scientific, mathematical, and theological implications!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.