Podcast appearances and mentions of jay richards

Before the positive case for intelligent design can be received effectively, the case against the Darwinian evolutionary mechanism must be clearly laid out. One man who was instrumental in this initial "ground clearing operation" was biologist Dr. Jonathan Wells, our friend and colleague who passed away in 2024. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes Dr. Jay Richards back to the podcast to share his memories of Dr. Wells and discuss the significance of Wells's life and work. Source

In this episode, Jay Richards sat down with Emily Hallock, Sr. Manager of Global CMI Growth & Analytics at Mars Food & Nutrition, and Gaurav Singh, one of our Community Members from India. They dove into the myths surrounding Gen Z's food choices and explored the key influencing factors on their decisions, like price and taste.

Wintery Knight and Desert Rose welcome Heritage Foundation policy expert Dr. Jay Richards to discuss policy and culture. Jay explains how economic freedom supports religious liberty, and corrects popular myths about economics. He explains how gender ideology is a cultural Marxist attack on truth, and how the stories of  detransitioners shape the debate. He also assesses the MAHA movement as a way to combat chronic diseases. Please subscribe, like, comment, and share. Show notes and transcript: https://winteryknight.com/2025/04/19/knight-and-rose-show-62-jay-richards-policy-and-culture Subscribe to the audio podcast here: https://knightandrose.podbean.com/ Audio RSS feed: https://feed.podbean.com/knightandrose/feed.xml YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@knightandroseshow Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/knightandroseshow Odysee: https://odysee.com/@KnightAndRoseShow Music attribution: Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5744-strength-of-the-titans License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode, Jay Richards sat down with Lotte Jones, Chief Commercial Officer at The News Movement, and Said Onyemauwa, our UK Community Member, to explore the world of distorted realities and the political shift in Germany that caught global attention.How often have you seen something and questioned whether it's real or just an AI-generated illusion? AI is a powerful storytelling tool, but it can also fuel misinformation—especially in the world of media.Each episode wraps up with a debate on a trending topic. This time, we explored how the German election sent a strong message to the world: money doesn't always buy votes.

WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. JAY RICHARDS - director of the Heritage Foundation’s DeVos Center for Life, Family, and Religion SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/DrJayRichards RFK Jr nomination to serve as Trump's Health secretary clears key hurdle in Senate Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, February 13, 2025 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: Pod Save America hosts praising Trump and the DOGE effort, and admitting that Trump is doing what 'we should have done': "Trump is moving so fast. They hit the ground running in a serious way. NEW: The Wall Street Journal says Trump & Musk have achieved more in 3.5 weeks than Ronald Reagan did in 8 years when it comes to gov shrinkage. In a piece titled 'Democrats Ought to Love DOGE,' the WSJ says Musk is accomplishing something nobody has ever pulled off. WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. JAY RICHARDS - director of the Heritage Foundation’s DeVos Center for Life, Family, and Religion SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/DrJayRichards RFK Jr nomination to serve as Trump's Health secretary clears key hurdle in Senate Bondi announces new lawsuits against states allegedly failing to comply with immigration actions: ‘A new DOJ’ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, February 13, 2025 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vogue published an ugly and mean-spirited attack on First Lady Melania Trump’s official portrait. For the record, they have never featured a Republican First Lady on the cover of their magazine. Their beauty standard is Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1/29/25 Hour 1 Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act requiring law enforcement to deport illegal aliens who break our laws. Laken Riley’s mother, Allyson Philips, gives emotional remarks just prior to Trump signing the bill. Trump announces new Executive Order to prepare a 30,000-person illegal immigrant facility at Guantanamo Bay. Elizabeth Warren, who is funded by the pharmaceutical industry, laments RFK Jr for not promising he won’t sue vaccine manufacturers. Vince speaks with Jay Richards, Director of the Heritage Foundation’s DeVos Center for Life, Family, and Religion who reacts to RFK Jr’s confirmation hearing to be Secretary of HHS and what the MAHA movement stands for. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vince speaks with Jay Richards, Director of the Heritage Foundation’s DeVos Center for Life, Family, and Religion who reacts to RFK Jr’s confirmation hearing to be Secretary of HHS and what the MAHA movement stands for. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Jay Richards, director of the Heritage Foundation’s DeVos Center for Life, Family, and Religion, on RFK Jr. hearings this week, for his nomination to lead the Health and Human Services Department. Headlines: China’s Deep Seek prompts global sell-off in AI linked stock; trump signs EO launching US Iron Drone; Red flag against ‘dangerous’ Trump nominee for key education post; Buy Greenland and you may get more than you bargained for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gender ideology has opened the door to rape in prisons and abuse of women. Jay Richards, Ph.D., joins us to uncover the horrendous reality of abuse in prison and a policy that could bring protection. Another powerful conversation! Why Is Congress Facilitating Prison Rape in the Name of Fairness? | The Heritage Foundation ()

The effects of gender ideology are twisting kids minds and hearts. Jay Richards, Ph.D., joins us with ‘the state of the union' on this ideology, efforts to combat it, and hope because of the new Trump administration! A must listen! Gender Ideology as State Education Policy | The Heritage Foundation ()

Earlier this week, Dr. Jay Richards and I went live to discuss the 20-year update to his classic book THE PRIVILEGED PLANET. We laid out the case that our place in the cosmos is evidence for design, and discussed how the argument is even stronger today. Now we take your questions LIVE! WATCH: Staggering Scientific Evidence Our Place in the Cosmos is Designed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y1ZgWrWtvo&t=1812s READ: The Privileged Planet (https://amzn.to/3ZmSgNT) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: / sean_mcdowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: / seanmcdowell Website: https://seanmcdowell.org

Join us for the first #TexasValuesReport of 2025 with special guest Jay Richards, PhD, Director, Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family and William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow, The @TheHeritageFoundation , host Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations, Texas Values as they discuss policy issues on gender identity and what's anticipated for the next Trump administration. Follow Dr. Jay Richards on X @DrJayRichards Follow The Heritage Foundation on X @Heritage Purchase Dr. Jay Richards' latest book Fight the Good Fight: How an Alliance of Faith and Reason Can Win the Culture War https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Good-Alliance-Reason-Culture/dp/1684515521 Read Dr. Jay Richard's article he co-authored with Daniel Buck, Gender Ideology as State Education Policy: https://www.heritage.org/education/report/gender-ideology-state-education-policy For policy news, conservative analysis and opinion, read The Daily Signal at https://www.dailysignal.com/ Save the date for Texas Faith & Family Day at the Texas Capitol on March 14th. Registration coming soon! https://txvalues.org/events/ Read our press release full of insight on the Texas Speaker of the House race: https://txvalues.org/important-texas-speaker-of-the-house-race-update/ Read our press release on the most recent wins for women's sports: https://txvalues.org/breaking-weekend-win-for-womens-sports-with-texas-ag-lawsuit-against-ncaa-biden-withdraws-rule-on-men-in-womens-sports/ Read our press release with the top stories of 2024 (TX): https://txvalues.org/breaking-top-stories-of-2024-tx/ Download our app today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/texas-values/id6444873207 Sign up for text alerts by texting the word TXVALUES to 797979 Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues

In our final podcast episode of 2024, Dr. Jay Richards returns to discuss three essential topics that often cause confusion and dissent among both Christians and non-Christians in America today: the history and purpose of government, macroevolutionary theory vs. intelligent design, and the root cause of chronic disease. Together, Frank and Jay address questions like:What is the biblical purpose of government?Where do our rights come from?How should we define American exceptionalism?Was America founded on Christianity or something else?What did Thomas Jefferson mean by “separation of church and state” and how has the term been misused and misunderstood?What is macroevolutionary theory and why does it fail to explain the origin of life and new life forms?How should Christians respond to the “God of the gaps” objection?Is Darwinism consistent with what we can observe in biology?Why is America sicker than ever despite our ultra-advanced health care system and will RFK Jr. solve the problem?If you enjoyed this podcast episode PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY. 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings!Resources mentioned during the episode:Jay's work at The Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/staff/jay-w-richards-phdFollow Jay on X: https://x.com/DrJayRichardsStephen Meyer at the Discovery Institute: https://www.discovery.org/p/meyer/Society for Evidence-Based Gender Medicine: https://segm.org/Biological Integrity: https://biologicalintegrity.org/The Privileged Planet - https://privilegedplanet.com/Book - 'Money, Greed, and God': https://a.co/d/46pGwlSBook - 'Return of the God Hypothesis': https://a.co/d/hI6RmYtBook - ‘Undeniable': https://a.co/d/5w0aCbyBook - 'Eat, Fast, and Feast': https://a.co/d/7zVgxmgBook - 'Good Energy': https://a.co/d/igUjom0

Charles Spurgeon once said that discernment is knowing the difference between right and "almost right". But when there's so much noise and confusion happening in the news and on social media these days, how can we tell the difference?As we approach the end of 2024, our friend Dr. Jay Richards returns to unpack some of the essentials of economics, the Christian worldview, and social trends so that you can be informed when it comes to the issues that matter the most. Join Frank and Jay as they discuss the importance of understanding the basics of economics and how it can help Christians think clearly about government policies, healthcare, and how it can equip believers to protect the most vulnerable populations in our society. Tune in as Frank and Jay answer questions like:Does the Bible advocate for a specific economic system?How did the government become so bloated, and why did it get involved in housing and education?What's the difference between socialism and free-market capitalism?What's the best way to help those in poverty and how do people end up trapped in the welfare system?What did economist and philosopher Adam Smith mean by "the invisible hand"?During the second half of the program, they'll shift gears to examine the economic and cultural factors that are specifically driving the transgender movement. From the profit motives behind gender-affirming care to the resurgence of ancient Gnostic ideas, this thought-provoking conversation will shed light on how transgenderism became politicized, what's causing the major spike in gender dysphoria, and how to end child transitioning for good!Don't miss this thought-provoking, year-end episode, and please consider making a tax-deductible donation to CrossExamined so that we can continue to help Christians defend the faith and do our part to make Christ known across the globe! 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings!Resources mentioned during the episode:Book - 'Money, Greed, and God' by Dr. Jay Richards: https://a.co/d/46pGwlSJay's work at The Heritage Foundation: https://www.heritage.org/staff/jay-w-richards-phdSociety for Evidence-Based Gender Medicine: https://segm.org/Biological Integrity: https://biologicalintegrity.org/Previous podcast - 'Money, Greed, and God' with Dr. Jay Richards: https://bit.ly/3DvSZn7

Why is the fine-tuning argument so extraordinary, and how have recent scientific discoveries made it even clearer that the universe points to a divine Creator?This week, Dr. Jay Richards joins Frank to discuss the 20th anniversary edition of 'The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery', the groundbreaking book he co-authored with Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez. Together, they explore the updated book and the remarkable new scientific discoveries that continue to affirm its hypothesis. During their conversation, they'll address:How and why did Guillermo's career suffer when the book was first released in 2004?What updates have been made to the 20th anniversary edition?What is the likelihood that life exists on other planets?How is materialism a self-defeating worldview?What is the cosmological constant and what type of precision is required in order for a planet to be able to sustain life?How probable is a multiverse?What's so special about "perfect" solar eclipses?What are the most common atheist objections to fine-tuning and our privileged position in the Universe?If you're looking for a good stocking stuffer this Christmas, grab the 20th Anniversary Edition of 'The Privileged Planet', a book and documentary film that continues to stand the test of time and compels readers to acknowledge how the complexity and fine-tuning of the universe couldn't possibly be the result of a cosmic accident.Resources mentioned during the episode:The Privileged Planet Website: https://privilegedplanet.com/The Privileged Planet 20th Anniversary Book: https://www.discovery.org/b/privileged-planet/The Privileged Planet Video on Demand: https://go2rpi.com/privileged-planet-vod/Follow Dr. Jay Richards on X: https://x.com/DrJayRichards

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank's guest is Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss if machines can ever truly replace humans, panpsychism, the hypothesis of The Privileged Planet, and why the Earth is the best place in the universe for discovery.

The Power Hour is a weekly podcast that discusses the most interesting energy and environmental policy issues of the day with top national experts.  Join Jack for a fascinating conversation the Jay Richards, Director of the DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family at the Heritage Foundation.  Jay's experience in numerous policy areas is interesting—that all of […]

The Power Hour is a weekly podcast that discusses the most interesting energy and environmental policy issues of the day with top national experts.  Join Jack for a fascinating conversation the Jay Richards, Director of the DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family at the Heritage Foundation.  Jay's experience in numerous policy areas is interesting—that all of his work is delivered through the lens of Western, Judeo-Christian philosophy is captivating.  And don't worry.  Jack and Jay spend plenty of time talking energy and environment but what else do they discuss?  Tune in to find out.  Check out Jay's books, his work at Heritage here, and his X feed.   Join the conversation at  thepowerhour@heritage.org!  Thank you for listening and please don't forget to subscribe and help us to spread the word.   Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda Listen to podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription

Rich talks with Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) about support for Trump among women, and the GOP's potential control over the House. Also, we learn how an appointment for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in the new administration could help to Make America healthy again, with Dr. Jay Richards, former professor at Catholic University and co-author of the book "Fight the Good Fight." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/08/24), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss the importance of telescopes, Olbers' paradox—a paradox that asks why the night sky is dark if the universe is full of stars, how our universe is fine-tuned for life, how the world has been set up for us to be able to understand it, if our size in relation to the universe matters, the myth of the Copernican principle, and the importance of reading.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/07/24), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss the importance of our atmosphere and water, whether we should all be driving electric cars, how the earth compares to the thousands of other planets that have been discovered thus far, the role other planets play in our survival, if the sun is mediocre like some famous scientists claim, and how important our place is in the Milky Way galaxy.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/06/24), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss how the Earth is a data recorder, the reality of climate change, the four necessary questions you must ask to understand climate change, and whether natural disasters are evidence of climate change.

Earlier this week, Dr. Jay Richards and I went live to discuss the 20-year update to his classic book THE PRIVILEGED PLANET. We laid out the case that our place in the cosmos is evidence for design, and discussed how the argument is even stronger today. Now we take your questions LIVE! WATCH: Staggering Scientific Evidence Our Place in the Cosmos is Designed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y1ZgWrWtvo&t=1812s READ: The Privileged Planet (https://amzn.to/3ZmSgNT) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: / sean_mcdowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: / seanmcdowell Website: https://seanmcdowell.org

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/05/24), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss why the Earth is the best place in the universe for discovery, why people like Neil deGrasse Tyson make the argument that the Earth is insignificant, how we can overcome the issue of information overload we are facing today, constrained optimization, and the role of solar eclipses in scientific discovery.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/04/24), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank's guest is Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the 20th Anniversary Updated and Revised edition of The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery. Hank and Dr. Richards discuss if machines can ever truly replace humans, panpsychism, the hypothesis of The Privileged Planet, and why the Earth is the best place in the universe for discovery.

The Christian Outlook - November 2, 2024 Greg Seltz invites Paul Batura, of Focus on the Family, to explore the reasons behind pastors' reluctance to engage with social issues due to fears of backlash. Batura talks about the need for churches to provide a biblical framework for thoughtful engagement in the democratic process. Bill Bunkley invites George Barna to discuss the responsibility of Christians to engage in elections and influence culture based on biblical values, noting that 41 million born-again Christians plan to not vote, which could significantly impact the election outcome. Greg Seltz and Jay Richards, author of, “Fight the Good Fight: How an Alliance of Faith and Reason Can Win the Culture War,” assert that Christians are often shamed into silence regarding truth, emphasizing the importance of engaging in cultural battles rather than retreating from them.  Bill Bunkley and Jonathan Turley, author of “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage,” talk about how the First Amendment's protection of free speech as a natural, God-given right was a revolutionary idea that has been eroded over time due to an alliance between the government, corporations, media, and academia pushing for censorship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is earth a privileged planet or merely an insignificant speck of soil aimlessly adrift in a meaningless universe? Evidence refutes the principle of mediocrity—demonstrating that our earth is singularly privileged and designed for discovery. Jay Richards again joins Hank Hanegraaff to give the reasons why in this compelling conversation that clearly communicates why our earth is indeed a privileged planet amidst it's place in the cosmos.  https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/ Topics discussed include: Can machines ever truly replace humans? (7:15); panpsychism—is there a materialistic way to explain consciousness? (11:05); what is the hypothesis of The Privileged Planet? (14:15); why is the earth the best place in the universe for discovery? (17:00); why do people like Neil deGrasse Tyson make the argument that the earth is insignificant? (21:45); how can we overcome the issue of information overload we are facing today? (26:10); what is constrained optimization? (29:45); the role of solar eclipses in scientific discovery (33:00); how is earth a data recorder? (40:45); the reality of climate change (43:20); the four necessary questions you must ask to understand climate change/global warming (47:30); are natural disasters evidence of climate change? (55:40); should we all be driving electric cars? (1:05:25); how does the earth compare to the thousands of other planets that we know exist? (1:07:30); what role do other planets play in our survival? (1:11:45); is the sun mediocre like some famous scientists claim? (1:14:15); how important is our place in the Milky Way Galaxy? (1:17:35); the importance of telescopes (1:20:30); Olbers paradox—why is the night sky dark? (1:22:45); how is our universe fine-tuned for life itself? (1:24:15); how the world has been set up for us to be able to understand it (1:27:30); does our size in relation to the universe matter? (1:30:00); constrained optimization (1:32:00); the myth of the Copernican principle  (1:33:30); the best educational options for our children (1:38:30); what the early Christians can teach us about surviving cultural decay (1:40:40); the price to pay for seeking truth and not the approval of men (1:42:40); what is the anthropic principle? (1:45:20); explaining away the fine-tuning of the universe through the multiverse theory (1:47:10); UFOs—what is the truth about the alien encounters? (1:49:15); the UAP hype [unidentified aerial phenomena] (1:52:45); why are certain ideas deemed to be “science stoppers”? (1:54:00); how to read the book of nature (1:55:05); the importance of the Privileged Planet as a resource (1:59:45).To see how you can receive The Privileged Planet Book (New 20th Anniversary Edition-2024), The Farm at the Center of the Universe,  and Original (2004) Privileged Planet DVD for your partnering gift, please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/the-privileged-planet-book-new-20th-anniversary-edition-2024-the-farm-at-the-center-of-the-universe-original-2004-privileged-planet-dvd-hup/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.

20 years ago, Jay Richards and Guillermo Gonzalez released a provocative book: "The Privileged Planet." They argued that Earth is not an insignificant blip on the universe's radar. Rather, there is a staggering array of scientific evidence that our location is the cosmos is the result of design. In this video, I talk with Dr. Jay Richards about how the evidence for our privileged status has grown over the past 20 years. PLEASE write in your questions or objections and we are going LIVE this Friday, 10am, to tackle the toughest ones. READ: The Privileged Planet, 20th Anniversary Ed. (https://amzn.to/47ilUpA) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org

We live in a post-Christian society, yet our battle is not against flesh and blood but against principles, powers, and evil spiritual forces. But what does it look like for Christians to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves as we fight the good fight of faith? Are we just to sit back passively, or should we engage in winsome and loving ways? Listen in as Dr. Jeff chats with Dr. Jay Richards, who is the director of the DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family at The Heritage Foundation, a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute, and executive editor of The Stream. The author or editor of more than a dozen books, Jay has appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs. His latest book, Fight the Good Fight: How an Alliance of Faith and Reason Can Win the Culture War, explores some of the ideas discussed in this show.  Truth Changes Everything was formally known as the Dr. Jeff Show. For more resources from Summit Ministries, visit our Resource Library at www.Summit.org/Resources.

This week we hosted Dr. Jay Richards from the Heritage Foundation. He shared how science points to God as creator. He used Psalm 19 and Romans 1 as his text.

Are we alone in the universe? I had the great pleasure of discussing this fundamental existential question with astrophysicist Dr. Luke Barnes and philosopher Dr. Jay Richards!  In this exciting discussion, we dove headfirst into the implications of the SETI project, the Rare Earth hypothesis, and the possibility of habitable planets in other solar systems. Together, we explored the probabilities and challenges of the search for extraterrestrial life, taking into account the vastness of the universe and the fine-tuning required for life to exist.  Tune in to find out more about the search for extraterrestrial life! This debate was hosted by the Hoover Institution. Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:50 Cosmic fine-tuning 00:12:13 The Privileged Planet  00:21:09 When did the fine-tuning take place? 00:28:05 The SETI project  00:30:59 The lack of life on Mars 00:39:40 Why we're so fascinated by this question  00:57:28 Quantum mechanics and Einstein's relativity  01:02:01 Human exceptionalism  01:08:46 Science and religion  01:12:58 Outro Additional resources: ➡️ Check out my incredible colleagues: 

It may seem surprising that the fathers spend so much time speaking about food and how we approach eating. Yet the needs of the flesh are very much a part of who we are as human beings. So how we eat and what we eat can affect what goes on internally. We can be subject to disorder or extremes in one fashion or another.  What we see in the desert fathers and mothers is a love of fasting because they saw it as the insurer and foundation of the other virtues. In other words, when one can order an appetite and a desire towards what is good and specifically as tied to our hunger for God, then we are able to do so with other aspects of our humanity and our other appetites. Eating, being one of the most basic needs can lead us in one of two directions; either it is the gateway vice that opens us up to be more vulnerable to disordered appetites, or our restriction of our diet can turn us toward God who satisfies the deepest longings of the human heart. The fathers examine the practice of eating from multiple perspectives. They had an acute sense of the subtlety with which the mind approaches such a practice. We can be hyper-focused upon the body and its needs. We can use illness as an excuse for slothfulness or to eat beyond our needs or what health demands. Likewise, we can become overly focused upon the quality of food and only want what is pleasing to the pallet or perfectly fresh. We lose sight of the fact that what we prize so much passes into the latrine. It may satisfy the pallet but it does not give rest to the soul. The fathers also understood that we must give ourselves over to this practice without over-analyzing its value. Our tendency to pamper the body can make us and our consciences become callous and lead us down the path to hedonism. We lose sight of the fact that this appetite is incited by everything in the culture around us that has made food an idol. It has also made it a medicine in the sense that we turned to it to find solace and comfort. In a subtle way we are being taught to avoid affliction at any cost and to question the redeeming nature of the cross. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:10:54 Nick Bodmer: I had a question about the next work for the Wednesday group.  What is after the Ladder, and is there a recommend translation?   00:12:17 Bob Cihak, AZ: P. 159, #B   00:12:40 Nick Bodmer:

Summary: The spiritual battle in which Christian men are called to engage is largely a battle of ideas. After Paul devotes eleven chapters of Romans to the glory of the gospel, and challenges Christians that the only proper response is to offer ourselves back to God as a living sacrifice, the very next command is a reference to this battle over ideas: Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. This reality presents Christian men with an enormous challenge. We are created to be warriors (Gen 2:15). But few of us are philosophy majors. The world of ideas that we know best matches our vocation and avocation. Yet, as warriors in the spiritual battle of ideas WE are to destroy arguments, and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ (2 Cor 10:5). This podcast series, “Election 2024 and Biblical Worldview” is intended to equip men to understand the worldview issues that lie beneath the upcoming election. Recommended ResourcesCritical Dilema, Neil Shenvil and Pat Sawyer.Fault Lines, Voddie Baucham.Money Greed and God, Jay Richards.Unwoke, Ted Cruz.For the printed version of this message click here.For a summary of topics addressed by podcast series, click here.For FREE downloadable studies on men's issues click hereTo contribute to podcast costs, click here.

On this episode of ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid reads an exclusive excerpt from the newly revised, rewritten, and updated twentieth anniversary edition of The Privileged Planet. In 2004, astronomer Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez and author Dr. Jay Richards issued a daring hypothesis: that a pattern exists between the requirements for advanced life in the universe and the requirements for fruitful scientific discovery. They argued that this pattern was more conspiracy than coincidence. Now, twenty years later, a new edition of The Privileged Planet brings fresh analysis, new supporting evidence, and a completely revised text. In this episode, McDiarmid reads the Foreword to the 2024 Edition and the Introduction to the book. Source

On this episode of ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid reads an exclusive excerpt from the newly revised, rewritten, and updated twentieth anniversary edition of The Privileged Planet. In 2004, astronomer Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez and author Dr. Jay Richards issued a daring hypothesis: that a pattern exists between the requirements for advanced life in the […]

In 2004, Dr. Jay Richards and Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez published a bold hypothesis: not only is Planet Earth well-suited for advanced life like ourselves, it's also finely tuned for scientific discovery. Materialists call it a cosmic coincidence, but the array of evidence Richards and Gonzalez marshal in support of their argument suggests otherwise. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid sits down with Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez to discuss his newly revised, rewritten, and updated twentieth anniversary edition of The Privileged Planet. Source

In 2004, Dr. Jay Richards and Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez published a bold hypothesis: not only is Planet Earth well-suited for advanced life like ourselves, it's also finely tuned for scientific discovery. Materialists call it a cosmic coincidence, but the array of evidence Richards and Gonzalez marshal in support of their argument suggests otherwise. On this […]

In 2004, Dr. Jay Richards and Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez published a bold hypothesis: not only is Planet Earth well-suited for advanced life like ourselves, it’s also finely tuned for scientific discovery. Materialists put this down to cosmic coincidence, but the array of evidence Richards and Gonzalez marshal in support of their argument suggests otherwise. On […]

In 2004, Dr. Jay Richards and Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez published a bold hypothesis: not only is Planet Earth well-suited for advanced life like ourselves, it's also finely tuned for scientific discovery. Materialists put this down to cosmic coincidence, but the array of evidence Richards and Gonzalez marshal in support of their argument suggests otherwise. On this episode of ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid speaks with Dr. Jay Richards about his work on a revised, rewritten, and updated 20th anniversary edition of The Privileged Planet. Source

In this episode, we explore the insights of Jay Richards, author of The Human Advantage: The Future of American Work in an Age of Smart Machines (Forum, 2019). Richards wrote this book during a time when automation and technology were beginning to redefine the boundaries of human work and creativity. His core argument is that, despite the […]

In this episode, we explore the insights of Jay Richards, author of The Human Advantage: The Future of American Work in an Age of Smart Machines (Forum, 2019). Richards wrote this book during a time when automation and technology were beginning to redefine the boundaries of human work and creativity. His core argument is that, despite the rise of machines, there are certain uniquely human qualities—such as creativity, moral judgment, and entrepreneurial spirit—that cannot be replicated by technology. These traits, he suggests, are what give us a distinct edge in the face of automation. As we look at today's world, where artificial intelligence and machine learning have advanced at an unprecedented pace, we must ask: Do Richards' ideas still hold true? In an era where AI can perform tasks once thought to be the exclusive domain of humans, from creative endeavors to complex decision-making, is there still a clear-cut human advantage? Richards' book offers a lens through which to examine these questions, urging us to consider how we can harness our inherent strengths to adapt and thrive in this new landscape. In our conversation, we dive deep into these questions, exploring the relevance of The Human Advantage in today's rapidly evolving technological environment. How can we, as individuals and as a society, ensure that we maintain and even enhance our human edge? What role do creativity, ethics, and entrepreneurship play in a world increasingly driven by algorithms and automation? This episode offers valuable insights for anyone grappling with the implications of modern technology on our work, lives, and future. Jay Richards is an American analytical philosopher who focuses on the intersection of politics, philosophy, and religion. He is the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow in Heritage's DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society at The Heritage Foundation Madison's Notes is the podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

“Are we alone in the universe?” That's the central question we put to astrophysicist Dr. Luke Barnes, cosmologist Dr. Brian Keating, and philosopher Dr. Jay Richards. Our guests delve into the probabilities and challenges of finding extraterrestrial life, considering the vastness of the cosmos and the fine-tuning necessary for life to exist. They explore the implications of the SETI project, the rarity of Earth-like conditions, and the potential for habitable planets in other solar systems. This discussion is set against the backdrop of broader scientific and philosophical inquiries, including the Big Bang, the multiverse theory, and the role of humanity in the cosmic order. The conversation offers a deep and nuanced perspective on the search for life beyond Earth and what it could mean for our understanding of the universe and our place within it.

On this episode, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes astrophysicist Guillermo Gonzalez back to the program to read and discuss his poem "Totality: A Celestial Theater," written to commemorate the total solar eclipse that occurred in April 2024. You may already be familiar with Gonzalez's popular book The Privileged Planet, co-authored with Dr. Jay Richards, unpacking the arguments for our privileged place in the cosmos. You might also have heard about his new young adult novel The Farm at the Center of the Universe, co-written with Dr. Jonathan Witt. But you likely didn't know this accomplished scientist and author is also a poet! Listen as Gonzalez discusses and then reads his poem aloud. Source

On this episode, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes astrophysicist Guillermo Gonzalez back to the program to read and discuss his poem “Totality: A Celestial Theater,” written to commemorate the total solar eclipse that occurred in April 2024. You may already be familiar with Gonzalez’s popular book The Privileged Planet, co-authored with Dr. Jay Richards, unpacking the […]

Steve discusses the Hunter Biden conviction on gun charges and why it was always going to play out that way. Then, Jay Richards of the Heritage Foundation joins the show to discuss his new book, “Fight the Good Fight.” In Hour Two, Idolatry or Not reviews Steve's recent interview with Jesse Kelly. Pop Culture Tuesday reacts to the news that Caitlin Clark was snubbed from the U.S. Women's Olympic basketball team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlikely alliances are forming across America as Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox Jews, classic liberals, and traditional conservatives are all troubled by a spreading political ideology that has abandoned reason, the author of a new book on the subject says.Americans are seeing a contingent on the Left that “has gone completely mad,” says Jay Richards, co-author of “Fight the Good Fight: How an Alliance of Faith and Reason Can Win the Culture War.” “We're not dealing with a kind of Walter Mondale-John F. Kennedy liberalism of the 1960s,” he explains. “We're dealing with a radical postmodernism, and we call this 'woke ideology' because we don't have a word for it, but it really is radical, and it's all about basically destabilizing the current order.”Issues such as diversity, equity, and inclusion curriculums in schools and gender-identity ideology have “awakened” Americans across political and faith divides, says Richards, who also serves as director of the DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family at The Heritage Foundation. (Heritage founded The Daily Signal in 2014.)Richards joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss the unique alliances the radical Left's agenda has unintentionally created and to explain how faith and reason can work together to win the culture war. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. Constitution is in tatters. Christian values are in eclipse. To dissent invites ridicule, economic ruin, and worse. What must churches, pastors, and believing Christians do about this imminent dark age? Can an alliance of reason and faith save America? James Robison and Jay Richards discuss what a Christian's duty to God is during challenging times.   Check out James and Jay's book at https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Good-Alliance-Reason-Culture-ebook/dp/B0CJS1CHCD Become a member at members.charliekirk.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.