Podcasts about Intelligent design

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George Noory and biology professor Douglas Axe explore his belief that the universe did not evolve naturally but was created by an intelligent God, if he has faced any criticism in the academic world for promoting his theory, and if the universe is real or if we are actually living in a computer simulation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of Project Synapse, Jim and Marcel navigate a rapidly evolving AI landscape while John appears intermittently through AI-generated clips, with his permission. They delve into intriguing developments at Google Labs, including a mysterious AI model that briefly appeared and vanished. The discussion highlights the differing ambitions of Google and OpenAI, examining Google's focus on creating a comprehensive information hub versus OpenAI's broad-reaching aspirations, like the recent OpenAI for Business initiative. A central theme is the persistent rivalry in AI, specifically between Gemini and ChatGPT, while also touching on niche players like Anthropic's Claude and Perplexity. The conversation takes a deep dive into the complexities of integrating AI into daily life, the potential benefits, and the significant risks, including issues surrounding privacy and identity. Counterpoint to their technical musings is a look at the societal impacts of AI, including job displacement and the need for universal basic income. Finally, the hosts ponder the unsettling yet fascinating future where personal identity might be verified through biometric scanning, as proposed by World ID. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:40 Unexpected Developments in AI 01:53 Google vs. OpenAI: The Rivalry 03:55 AI Integration in Everyday Life 04:36 The Rise of Niche AI Players 05:42 Personal Experiences with AI Tools 12:10 The Future of AI and Privacy Concerns 17:20 The Evolution of AI and Robotics 26:53 Smart Home Integration and Standards 34:21 The Illusion of Choice in Technology 36:13 The Privacy Paradox 36:31 The Integration of AI in Daily Life 38:52 The Rise of Deep Fakes and Identity Theft 41:35 The Future of Personal Data and Security 44:51 The Debate on Universal Identification 46:52 The Acceleration of Technological Change 52:19 The Need for Intelligent Design in AI 53:34 The Role of Governments and Corporations 01:04:11 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions

This is the second part of an episode with Pastor Scott Wade and returning guest, Dr. Bruce Evans, Emeritus Professor of Biology at Huntington University.  Today they are discussing Darwin, Intelligent Design and the “just right” conditions of the earth for life.

How many invisible entities does it take to explain the origin of the universe? Is the origin and existence of the cosmos ultimately best explained by a host of invisible theoretical entities or is it all best explained by a single, intelligent Agent? We continue our conversation from last week on the topic of Intelligent Design with Discovery Institute associates Dr. Casey Luskin and his wife Kristin Marais. Casey Luskin is a scientist and an attorney with graduate degrees in science and law, giving him expertise in both the scientific and legal dimensions of the debate over evolution. He holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Johannesburg He earned a law degree from the University of San Diego. His B.S. and M.S. degrees in Earth Sciences are from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Luskin has been a California-licensed attorney since 2005, practicing primarily in the area of evolution-education in public schools and defending academic freedom for scientists who face discrimination because of their support for intelligent design (ID). https://www.discovery.org/p/luskin/Kristin Marais has roughly 15 years of educational experience spanning the traditional building classroom, online classroom, curriculum development, and tutoring. She graduated from the University of California Riverside with a BS in biochemistry and then completed a MS in Teaching through Western Washington University. Kristin is a Washington state certified teacher with endorsements in chemistry, biology, and general science. https://discoveryinstitute.academy/chemistry/Featured Audio Clips Sources:Joe Rogan and Steven C. Meyer: https://youtu.be/jYYnULUru-w?si=7CgKmkolObKXZIBw andhttps://youtu.be/tb1Ubw1Iu5w?si=MPojWnmHhFQLSpQBEric Hedin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA4QutvxX88&t=92sFree Resources from Watchman Fellowship Naturalism: https://www.watchman.org/Naturalism/ProfileNaturalism.pdfScientism: https://www.watchman.org/scientism/ProfileScientism.pdfPanpsychism: https://www.watchman.org/files/ProfilePanpsychism.pdfPostmodernism: https://www.watchman.org/files/ProfilePostmodernism.pdfAtheism: https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/atheismprofile.pdfAdditional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Critics call it creationism in a cheap tuxedo. Some think is merely religion masquerading as a pseudo-scientific theory, but many others believe it to be a viable scientific theory that should be taken seriously. So what exactly is the theory of Intelligent Design (ID)? This week and next on the Profile, we'll explore the answer to that question with two very knowledgeable proponents of ID, Dr. Casey Luskin and his wife Kristin Marais from Discovery Institute in Seattle, Washington. Casey Luskin is a scientist and an attorney with graduate degrees in science and law, giving him expertise in both the scientific and legal dimensions of the debate over evolution. He holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Johannesburg He earned a law degree from the University of San Diego. His B.S. and M.S. degrees in Earth Sciences are from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Luskin has been a California-licensed attorney since 2005, practicing primarily in the area of evolution-education in public schools and defending academic freedom for scientists who face discrimination because of their support for intelligent design (ID). https://www.discovery.org/p/luskin/Kristin Marais has roughly 15 years of educational experience spanning the traditional building classroom, online classroom, curriculum development, and tutoring. She graduated from the University of California Riverside with a BS in biochemistry and then completed a MS in Teaching through Western Washington University. Kristin is a Washington state certified teacher with endorsements in chemistry, biology, and general science. https://discoveryinstitute.academy/chemistry/Featured Audio Clips Sources: Dr. Marco Fasoli: https://youtu.be/jYYnULUru-w?si=7CgKmkolObKXZIBwRichard Dawkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_5gVn6G_1YJoe Rogan and Steven C. Meyer: https://youtu.be/jYYnULUru-w?si=7CgKmkolObKXZIBw andhttps://youtu.be/tb1Ubw1Iu5w?si=MPojWnmHhFQLSpQBFree Resources from Watchman Fellowship Naturalism: https://www.watchman.org/Naturalism/ProfileNaturalism.pdfScientism: https://www.watchman.org/scientism/ProfileScientism.pdfPanpsychism: https://www.watchman.org/files/ProfilePanpsychism.pdfPostmodernism: https://www.watchman.org/files/ProfilePostmodernism.pdfAtheism: https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/atheismprofile.pdfAdditional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes Kristin Marais and Summer Lile, two passionate instructors from the Discovery Institute Academy, to discuss their high school biology and chemistry courses, uniquely taught from the perspective that nature reflects intelligent design. These courses offer a complete, sequenced curriculum and include readings, handouts, videos, pre-recorded instructor lectures, and hands-on wet labs designed to be done at home. Live classes and one-on-one teacher drop-in sessions are also available. In this exchange, both teachers discuss what students will learn in their class and how intelligent design concepts are integrated throughout course content. Learn more and register at discoveryinstitute.academy. Source

In this episode of Current Topics in Science, Dr. Christopher Sernaque interviews renowned creation researcher Paul Garner to explore the state of Creationism in 2025 and why it still matters. From the legacy of the Scopes "Monkey Trial" to breakthroughs in flood geology, baraminology, and catastrophic plate tectonics, this conversation dives deep into whether Young-Earth Creationism is advancing science or resisting it. Garner, a Fellow of the Geological Society of London and author of The New Creationism, answers critics head-on and shares how his research has strengthened his walk with Christ. If you've ever wondered whether biblical faith and scientific inquiry can coexist, or how Creationists should respond to cultural hostility, this is an episode you can't afford to miss. Watch now—because the truth still matters.

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Intelligent design is the theory that life and the universe were created by an intelligent entity, rather than arising by chance or through undirected processes as per the theory of evolution. It suggests that certain features of the universe and living organisms are best explained by an intelligent cause/deity. Christianity, through the Bible, tells us that the created world reveals to us the nature/attributes of God the creator. “Since the world's creation, God’s invisible qualities – His eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” Rom. 1:20 It is interesting that Paul includes the truth that humans are without excuse when they claim that God does not exist. The theory of evolution has been advanced as proof of God’s non-existence, which is then used as an excuse to live Godless lives. In other words, if God exists, humans must come to terms with His supreme position as the creator of all that exists. Further, He should be worshiped as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The theory of evolution is very handy for those of us who demand to live a life without concern for God’s will for us.

After one of my closest friends passed away, I decided to do something he always encouraged me to try—interview myself. In this honest and heartfelt conversation, I open up about grief, faith, psychology, and why I still believe in God, even when life hurts. Along the way, I challenge Freud's claims, explore how the brain reflects intelligent design, and share how walking through pain taught me to love deeper. If you've ever wrestled with loss or faith, I made this for you.

What if American culture isn't collapsing because of crusading secularists? What if it's failing because many leading Christians identify more with secular elites than with their fellow believers? Dr. John West joins Hank Hanegraaff to discuss how he wrote Stockholm Syndrome Christianity as a warning to the body of Christ—a warning not to capitulate to the culture, but to transform the culture.To receive Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America's Christian Leaders Are Failing — and What We Can Do About It  for your partnering gift, please click herehttps://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-stockholm-syndrome-christianity-why-americas-christian-leaders-are-failing-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/Topics discussed include: What is Stockholm Syndrome Christianity? (5:00)Seattle Pacific University as an example of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity (7:45)How can parents be sure of where to send their kids to school?  (11:30)Andy Stanley says that the Old Testament is obsolete—is he right? (15:00)Is it necessary to call out Christian leaders by name? (24:10)The ongoing Battle for the Bible—from Robert Gundry to Mike Licona (26:50)Francis Collins and the problems with secularism influencing scientific inquiry (35:15)Can Neo-Darwinism and Christianity co-exist? (43:45)Is theistic evolution the worst of all possibilities for Christians? (47:30)How the evolutionary paradigm is foundational for many of the other problematic “-isms” (50:50)Sexual suicide—how the devaluation of marriage within churches came before the culture (55:50)Is Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy an example of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity? (1:00:50)The slippery slope for individuals (1:06:00)When is “anti-racism” actually racist? (1:06:30)How did Stockholm Syndrome Christians abandon religious liberty? (1:17:15)The importance of discernment when it comes to the entertainment we consume (1:31:30)The problems with simply “following the science” (1:34:20)The dangers of celebrity culture—even within the church (1:38:15)The problem with trying to please the wrong people (1:43:00)A story of standing for truth (1:46:45)The importance of Christian governance—people must support the mission of Christianity (1:55:50)A call to faithfulness as opposed to worldly success (2:01:25)What is the state of The Discovery Institute and the Intelligent Design movement? (2:05:55)Listen to Hank's podcast and follow Hank off the grid where he is joined by some of the brightest minds discussing topics you care about. Get equipped to be a cultural change agent.Archived episodes are  on our Website and available at the additional channels listed below.You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.

Did our universe come from nothing, as some physicists have proposed? On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid critiques the audacious claim that our universe popped into existence out of nothing. What is nothing? What isn't nothing? And how does the universe from nothing claim actually imply intelligent design? McDiarmid shares audio from the Science Uprising video series, as well a portion of an interview with Dr. Stephen Meyer, to help answer these questions. Source

The Bible, Intelligent Design, and the Rise of Modern Science Dr. John West explores the impact of the Bible and the idea of intelligent design on the rise of modern science. West is Managing Director of the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute and author of books such as Darwin Day in America and Stockholm Syndrome Christianity. This talk was taped at a symposium sponsored by The Lyceum in Cleveland, Ohio in October 2024. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/L-Zlc0LDJ0k?si=MkgxmzK5jMVuCCZ_ Discovery Science 259K subscribers 23,590 views Jan 30, 2025 ============================ Are you interested in the origins of life and the universe? Get this free book and explore the debate between Darwinian evolution and intelligent design. If you're intrigued by the origins of life, this is a must-read. It might change the way you view our world. As a special gift from the director of the CSC, Dr. Stephen Meyer, you can download his 32-page mini-book Scientific Evidence for a Creator for FREE: https://evolutionnews.org/_/sefac The Discovery Science News Channel is the official Youtube channel of Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture. The CSC is the institutional hub for scientists, educators, and inquiring minds who think that nature supplies compelling evidence of intelligent design. The CSC supports research, sponsors educational programs, defends free speech, and produce articles, books, and multimedia content. For more information visit: https://www.discovery.org/id/ https://evolutionnews.org/ https://intelligentdesign.org/ Follow us: X:    / discoverycsc   Facebook:    / discoverycsc   Instagram:    / discoverycsc   TikTok:    / discoverycsc   Visit other Youtube channels connected to the Center for Science & Culture Discovery Institute:     / discoveryinstitute   Dr. Stephen C. 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On this episode, Dr. Casey Luskin concludes his conversation about the basics of intelligent design with Sam Kleckley, host of the Live Life in Motion podcast. You'll find this interview (including Part 1) particularly helpful if you are new to the science of intelligent design yourself, or you have friends or family who are open to learning more. In Part 2, Dr. Luskin begins by discussing the fossil record and the abrupt appearance of new life forms. He also tackles the often-debated question of the intelligent agent behind the design found in nature. Finally, in the realm of education, he addresses the controversy surrounding teaching evolution and intelligent design in schools. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation. Source

If you encounter apathy when sharing the gospel, it could stem from a worldview that sees faith as irrelevant in a world ruled and explained by science. Research in the area of intelligent design can be a great tool in breaking down those barriers within a scientific mindset. On PEP Talk today, Steve and Gavin learn more about how we as Christians can connect with those who think this way. For an introduction to Intelligent Design, check out this video from Stephen Meyer or Cosmic Chemistry by John Lennox.Alistair McKitterick is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader of the MA in Practical Theology and Ministry at the London School of Theology. He has a particular interest in the science and faith debate, with his doctoral research on the effectiveness of teaching science to Evangelical theology students. Before lecturing in theology, Alistair studied physics and taught mathematics and science in Zimbabwe in an Elim Pentecostal mission. He is married to Emily and has four grown up children.

How would you explain intelligent design to someone who has just recently begun looking into it? Perhaps you are new to it yourself, or you have a friend or family member who is curious. Today, Dr. Casey Luskin begins a two-part discussion of the basics of intelligent design with Sam Kleckley, host of the Live Life in Motion podcast. Part 1 presents a nice overview of where and when intelligent design began, how it developed, and why it is such a compelling idea for so many. Luskin also discusses some key lines of evidence for intelligent design, including the complexity of living things at the cellular level and the evidence for the fine-tuning of the universe. This is Part 1 of a two-part discussion. Source

Send us a textDo you know an atheist, agnostic, or any believer with doubts? Join Dan and Archie as they discuss the Teleological (or "Intelligent Design") argument in this episode of Holy Spirit Soapbox.  This is part 2 of 2.Music by Alex Grohl "Catching Rays" via https://www.pixabay.comVisual Art Credit: https://www.canva.comFor more information and to check out our other episodes, visit us at https://holyspiritsoapbox.buzzsprout.com/ or search "Holy Spirit Soapbox" on YouTube.For more information and to check out our other episodes, visit us at https://holyspiritsoapbox.buzzsprout.com/ or search "Holy Spirit Soapbox" on YouTube.

#1271. April 3 2025.  You are the presentation now, the presentation system of the quantum intelligent field

What is the state of the intelligent design movement today? How is it faring in the scientific realm, the church, and in the public? How has the strategy of the ID movement shifted, and what has it learned over the past 20 years? Our guest today is Biola University Biology professor Doug Axe.Douglas Axe is the Maxwell Professor of Molecular Biology at Biola University, the founding Director of Biologic Institute, the founding Editor of BIO-Complexity, and the author of Undeniable: How Biology Confirms Our Intuition That Life Is Designed. After completing his PhD at Caltech, he held postdoctoral and research scientist positions at the University of Cambridge and the Cambridge Medical Research Council Centre. His research, which examines the functional and structural constraints on the evolution of proteins and protein systems, has been featured in many scientific journals, including the Journal of Molecular Biology, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, BIO-Complexity, and Nature, and in such books as Signature in the Cell and Darwin's Doubt by Stephen Meyer and Life's Solution by Simon Conway Morris.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

The Bacterial Flagellum is clearly the result of Intelligent Design. Without ID no one can explain how it came into existence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Physicist Brian Miller Uncovers The Intelligent Design of the Universe Physicist Brian Miller explores the growing scientific evidence that our universe was intelligently designed. Dr. Miller is a Senior Fellow with the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute. This talk was taped at a symposium sponsored by The Lyceum in Cleveland, Ohio in October 2024. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/AqjsBJb1iYE?si=YCi0U2nuH9EbBKgr Discovery Science 259K subscribers 13,115 views Mar 4, 2025 ============================ Are you interested in the origins of life and the universe? Get this free book and explore the debate between Darwinian evolution and intelligent design. If you're intrigued by the origins of life, this is a must-read. It might change the way you view our world. As a special gift from the director of the CSC, Dr. Stephen Meyer, you can download his 32-page mini-book Scientific Evidence for a Creator for FREE: https://evolutionnews.org/_/sefac The Discovery Science News Channel is the official Youtube channel of Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture. The CSC is the institutional hub for scientists, educators, and inquiring minds who think that nature supplies compelling evidence of intelligent design. The CSC supports research, sponsors educational programs, defends free speech, and produce articles, books, and multimedia content. For more information visit: https://www.discovery.org/id/ https://evolutionnews.org/ https://intelligentdesign.org/ Follow us: X:    / discoverycsc   Facebook:    / discoverycsc   Instagram:    / discoverycsc   TikTok:    / discoverycsc   Visit other Youtube channels connected to the Center for Science & Culture Discovery Institute:     / discoveryinstitute   Dr. Stephen C. Meyer:     / drstephenmeyer  

Are We Looking at the End of Atheism? Dr. Christopher Sernaque sits down with Otangelo Grassio, an advocate for Intelligent Design, to break down the biggest questions in science and faith! In the final episode of Current Topics in Science Season 6, we dive deep into his latest book, Unraveling the Theistic Worldview, tackling Bayesian probability, the limits of naturalism, and why the demand for definitive proof of God might be a trap! Don't miss this eye-opening discussion that could change the way you see science forever! Watch now and decide for yourself!

Send us a textDo you know an atheist, agnostic, or any believer with doubts? Join Dan and Archie as they discuss the Teleological (or "Intelligent Design") argument in this episode of Holy Spirit Soapbox.Music by Alex Grohl "Catching Rays" via https://www.pixabay.comVisual Art Credit: https://www.canva.comFor more information and to check out our other episodes, visit us at https://holyspiritsoapbox.buzzsprout.com/ or search "Holy Spirit Soapbox" on YouTube.

Ben Stein discusses his Documentary- Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed   Watch the full documentary for free on YouTube- https://youtu.be/V5EPymcWp-g?si=1Ync4U9G4QrPYtHq Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (full movie) maxavail 4.73K subscribers 774,733 views Jun 14, 2012 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1091617/ Ben Stein's "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" is a movie about the freedom of speech suppression to which Intelligent Design proponents are being subjected to by the atheistic American academic dictatorship. English and Romanian subtitles available via Captions (CC) button. For solid evidence on Intelligent Design, read this peer reviewed paper, which shows that hereditary variation arises from the NON-RANDOM action of built-in biochemical systems that mobilize DNA and carry out natural genetic ENGINEERING: http://www.mobilednajournal.com/conte... --------------------------------------------------------------------  Check out our ACU Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ACUPodcast   HELP ACU SPREAD THE WORD!  Please go to Apple Podcasts and give ACU a 5 star rating. Apple canceled us and now we are clawing our way back to the top. Don't let the Leftist win. Do it now! Thanks. Also Rate us on any platform you follow us on. It helps a lot. Forward this show to friends. 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Are you ready for a BIRTHDAY PARTY? Quantum Physics has now reached the ripe old age of 100, but what does quantum science mean? The implications will leave you shaken. All the evidence we have from Quantum Mechanics points to the Trinity! Modern physics echoes the very words of Genesis. And what about Sir Isaac Newton? Some call Newton, the Father of Modern Science, but they also brand him a heretic. Others call him a defender of the Trinity. I argue his own writings reveal the shocking truth. This is not just another debate. This is history, science, and faith colliding in ways that will change how you see reality itself. Don't miss a second. Watch now!

Can we train AI models to help us detect evidence of intelligent design? On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes science reporter and former NASA engineer David Coppedge to the podcast to talk about scientists who are doing just that: using artificial intelligence to make design inferences. Here, Coppedge tells us about a group of scientists who are training an AI model to search through imaging data to identify possible instances of human-made geoglyphs in the Nazca Plain in Peru. It's another intriguing example of intelligent design in action in the everyday world around us. Source

Intelligent Design Documentary. Living Waters: Intelligent Design in the Oceans of the Earth. ACU Sunday Series. Filmed in Canada, Bermuda, Honduras, Polynesia, and the United States, this remarkable documentary showcases the brilliance of the biological systems that make life in the oceans possible. You'll travel with dolphins, humpback whales, sea turtles, and Pacific salmon on a breathtaking odyssey highlighted by stunning cinematography, fascinating stories, and cutting-edge scientific research. 68 minutes. Animals Documentary Educational Science & Technology Watch this documentary for free at- https://watch.redeemtv.com/videos/living-waters-intelligent-design-in-the-oceans-of-the-earth   For 3 Intelligent Design Documentaries at RedeemTV visit- https://watch.redeemtv.com/search?query=intelligent%20design   For more many more ACU Shows on Intelligent Design visit- https://acupodcast.podbean.com/?s=intelligent%20design   Stephen C. Meyer, geophysicist, Vice President of the Discovery Institute, and author of the New York Time's best seller "Darwin's Doubt," joins Ben to discuss philosophy, the origins of life, the overlap of science and religion, and much more. Check Stephen C. Meyer out on: Facebook:   / drstephencmeyer   Website: http://www.stephencmeyer.org   You can find out more about Stephen C. Meyer and the books mentioned in this interview at https://stephencmeyer.org/books/ You can follow Stephen on Twitter (X) at:   / stephencmeyer   ‪@DrStephenMeyer   Dr. Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture in Seattle. He has authored the New York Times best seller Darwin's Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design, Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design, which was named a Book of the Year by the Times Literary Supplement in 2009, and now, The Return of the God Hypothesis. In this episode, you can expect to hear Dr Stephen C Meyer on: - The scientific evidence for intelligent design - The identity of the 'creator'…  

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Design Arguments Part 2 Show NotesIn episode 82 we started our discussion on Design Arguments and got up to the start of the 19thC.  Later in that century the argument was turned on its head by Darwin and his Origin of Species. We discuss this and move on to modern creationism (a little) and Intelligent Design (a lot), selecting by our design – not at random - two more chapters from the 50 Arguments for Faith book which is heavy on Intelligent Design. Links: The 50 Arguments for Faith book: “Evidence for God: 50 Arguments for Faith from the Bible, History, Philosophy and Science” by Mike Licona and William Dembski.  (It can be found on Amazon.) Frances mentioned this by a practising Jew who rejects the Intelligent Design concept of irreducible complexity:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3721655/ Doubts Aloud Links:Please give feedback and ask questions using:  doubtsaloud@gmail.com

Being a stay-at-home mom is not a demotion—it's a career shift. Sherri Seligson knows what it's like to trade a dream job for the privilege of staying home to raise her kids full-time. Her story reminds us that it's the small habits and “little obediences” of everyday life that shape us into who we will become one day. Whether you're a mom or not, I think this conversation will encourage you that your unseen acts of faithfulness are eternally significant.    Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery  Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery  Wonders of the Ocean Realm by Tricia Goyer and Sherri Seligson   Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design by Ken Ham, Hugh Ross, Deborah Haarsma, and Stephen C. Meyer  How We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens by Benedict Carey  Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri     Register for the Colson Center National Conference by January 31 to get a discount by going to colsonconference.org.   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women    Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc 

Today's reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid begins a short series with Dr. Jonathan McLatchie delving into the remarkable design and irreducible complexity of the eukaryotic cell cycle. The pair review the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the phases involved in eukaryotic cell division, and the concept of irreducible complexity. They explore how various components of the cell division process, such as kinetochores and microtubules, are essential for successful mitosis and why these systems are more likely the product of intelligent design rather than an unguided evolutionary process. Source

Every Friday we repost a gem from our archive of hundreds of episodes. Today's pick from the vault takes us to a conference in Turin, Italy, where scholar John West speaks about the roots of intelligent design, roots that stretch back to ancient Greek and Roman philosophers. In his talk, West also makes the case that design thinking was crucial to the rise of modern science, and he traces how Darwinism has eroded design thinking, fueled scientific racism, and undermined belief in human exceptionalism. Source

When Charles Darwin formulated his theory of evolution, he offered up a new god and a new understanding of mankind. But does his creation myth satisfy the scientific evidence we have today for the design and complexity of life? I'm Andrew McDiarmid. On this ID The Future, I read an excerpt of a new book that exposes the inadequacy of Darwinism and dispels the darkness of Darwinian materialism. A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design, by Father Martin Hilbert, is now available from Discovery Institute Press. Source

For too long now, Catholic scholars and many of the faithful have felt compelled to align themselves with a Darwinian account of life's origins. But as modern evolutionary theory faces a rising wave of disconfirming evidence, the evidence for both intelligent design and a first human couple, Adam and Eve, is stronger than ever. So it's a good time for Catholics to reevaluate their relationship with Darwin. On this ID The Future, physicist Dr. Brian Miller welcomes Father Martin Hilbert to the podcast to discuss his new book A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design. Source

Darwin's Dilemma. A Documentary about The Cambrian Explosion and Intelligent Design. This powerful documentary explores one of the great mysteries in the history of life: the geologically-sudden appearance of dozens of major complex animal types in the fossil record without any trace of the gradual transitional steps Charles Darwin had envisioned 150 years ago. Frequently described as “the Cambrian Explosion,” the development of these new animal types required a massive increase in genetic information. Growing evidence suggests that the creation of novel genetic information requires intelligence, and thus the burst of genetic information during the Cambrian Explosion provides convincing evidence that animal life is the product of intelligent design rather than a blind undirected process like natural selection. Darwin's Dilemma recreates the prehistoric world of the Cambrian era with state-of-the-art computer animation, and the film features interviews with numerous scientists, including leading evolutionary paleontologists Simon Conway Morris of Cambridge University and James Valentine of the University of California at Berkeley, marine biologist Paul Chien of the University of San Francisco, and evolutionary biologist Richard Sternberg, a Research Collaborator at the National Museum of Natural History. Watch this documentary for free at- https://watch.redeemtv.com/show-details/darwin-s-dilemma For 3 Intelligent Design Documentaries at RedeemTV visit- https://watch.redeemtv.com/search?query=intelligent%20design   For more many more ACU Shows on Intelligent Design visit- https://acupodcast.podbean.com/?s=intelligent%20design   Stephen C. Meyer, geophysicist, Vice President of the Discovery Institute, and author of the New York Time's best seller "Darwin's Doubt," joins Ben to discuss philosophy, the origins of life, the overlap of science and religion, and much more. Check Stephen C. Meyer out on: Facebook:   / drstephencmeyer   Website: http://www.stephencmeyer.org   You can find out more about Stephen C. Meyer and the books mentioned in this interview at https://stephencmeyer.org/books/ You can follow Stephen on Twitter (X) at:   / stephencmeyer   ‪@DrStephenMeyer   Dr. Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture in Seattle. He has authored the New York Times best seller Darwin's Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design, Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design, which was named a Book of the Year by the Times Literary Supplement in 2009, and now, The Return of the God Hypothesis. In this episode, you can expect to hear Dr Stephen C Meyer on: - The scientific evidence for intelligent design - The identity of the 'creator'…

We were saddened to learn of the recent loss of our friend and colleague Tom Gilson. You may have heard Tom occasionally hosting episodes of the podcast. And if you're a long-time listener, you've been listening to his work regularly. For several years, Tom sound engineered this podcast, taking raw audio files and producing a polished finished product. His reliable, professional work, coupled with his extensive knowledge of the arguments for intelligent design, made him an ideal candidate to work with. On this ID the Future from the archive, Tom offers honest advice to opponents of intelligent design on how to improve their persuasive strategy. Source

Why are some prominent biologists and macro-evolutionists admitting that Darwinian evolution is in trouble and what's fueling this newfound skepticism? Dr. Casey Luskin, co-author of 'The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith', joins Frank to examine the flaws in macroevolutionary theory that even staunch materialists are finding hard to overlook. Together, they address the following questions: What are some key differences between micro and macroevolution?What did later research reveal about the Galápagos Island finches and how does it compare to Darwin's findings?What is epigenetics and how does it relate to the case for Intelligent Design?Why are some biologists hesitant to openly share their doubts about Neo-Darwinism, while others are increasingly vocal?What's the difference between Darwinism and Neo-Darwinism?What are the strongest arguments for a common ancestor?Are non-coding regions of the human genome really "junk DNA"?What about the God of the Gaps argument?Are proponents of Intelligent Design religiously motivated?What are the 4 basic L.I.F.E. problems found within macroevolutionary theory?Resources mentioned during the episode:Learn more from Dr. Casey Luskin: https://caseyluskin.com/The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith: https://a.co/d/fku8uAcWhy the Royal Society Meeting Mattered, in a Nutshell: https://evolutionnews.org/2016/12/why_the_royal_s/Digital Voting Guide and Excellent Presentations on Why Christians Should Vote: www.voteyourfaith.net