Creation Talk Podcast

Many in the church have been taught the gap theory, that there is a gap spanning millions of years between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. But there are huge theological problems with this idea that most people have not been taught as part of this compromise to insert deep time into the Genesis account.

Evolutionary theory talks about multiple Ice Ages. How do they explain it? What evidence is there for an Ice Age, and why does the Flood provide a better explanation?

If the whole Earth were covered by a worldwide Flood, there would have been no place for freshwater to survive. This seems like a huge problem until you examine the possibilities. First, many fish species can adjust to both fresh and saltwater conditions, even if this is not their preferred environment. Second, many species could have easily lost the ability to live in one environment over time. Third, there are multiple ways to preserve freshwater pools and lenses during the worldwide Flood. In the end, this is not a problem at all. Freshwater and saltwater fishes could easily survive this year-long watery catastrophe.

A strange group of scientific ‘outsiders’, the Hoylites, are denouncing Darwin while promoting panspermia.

Christians believe the Bible is the Word of God, but how do we know that’s true? How did we get the collection of books we call the Bible, and can we trust them? In part 2, we discuss who wrote the Bible, how they copied it throughout the centuries, preferences for various English translations, and the consistency between the Old and New Testaments.

Christians believe the Bible is the Word of God, but how do we know that’s true? How did we get the collection of books we call the Bible, and can we trust them?

Why are some people talking about ‘simulation theory’ (the idea that all of our universe is an illusion and we are living in a matrix)? Elon Musk said “there is a one in billions chance that this is base reality” as opposed to us living in a simulation. All of this simply presupposes evolutionary naturalism and extrapolates from that presupposition. A related assumption is that consciousness is just a product of matter (or algorithms), but the Bible and our experience indicate that humans are not reducible to our physical brains, let alone computer code.

The Shroud of Turin is a controversial relic. Debate about it has raged for centuries. What do we need to know about it and how are we supposed to think about it? We will center this discussion on carbon dating, which clearly indicates a medieval origin.

Many Christians try to reconcile the biblical age with the secular ages because there is such a massive disparity between the two. Because it is has become a controversial issue many have retreated from dealing with the subject.

It is widely believed that the genetic similarities between humans and chimpanzees is very high, between 98-99%. But where did this number come from? Is it really valid? In this talk we will explore the truth about human and chimpanzee DNA similarities.

Here is an update on the coronavirus epidemic, what it means to you, to your future, and to Christianity across the world.

Popular YouTube comedy duo Rhett and Link have recently released podcast episodes detailing their deconversion (‘deconstruction‘) from the Christian faith after formerly being heavily involved with Christian ministry work. This news is making waves, but what led to this sad result for them? CMI’s Dr Robert Carter and Paul Price weigh in.

Millions of people have seen and experienced strange things that they attribute to ET visitations. But the truth is more sinister than most realize. And it even causes many Christians to believe that God could have created such intelligent life on other planets. Find out the theological problems with such ideas.

Is climate change really happening? Is it manmade? Even if yes to both of these questions, how should Christians act and respond? The Bible does mention the subject, but we take a look at the issues by applying the principles of biblical wisdom. Also discussed is the politicization of the issue and some of the emotive language being used that alarms young ones today into believing our planet is doomed.

Evolution is accepted as ‘scientific fact’ by most people in 2020, but is it consistent with the Holy Scriptures? Does it matter if a Christian depends on Jesus Christ for their eternal soul and secular unbelieving scientists for the historical origins of the universe at the same time? Joel Tay and Scott Gillis draw on their testimonies and challenges that all Christians face today to inform believers—what God’s Word says may surprise you!

In living cells, there is something amazing: Biological robots, that demonstrate nanotechnology way beyond anything that man can make. Machines, such as the ATP Synthase, common in all living cells, require many component parts which are useless until the machine is fully formed, thus defy evolutionary explanation. Even more amazing is that the recipe (DNA) needed to build this machine, needs that machine working first in order to get that recipe. And there must be machines to untangle the DNA while it’s being read.

The coronavirus currently sweeping the world is a major threat. What are Chistians supposed to think about it? Most viruses are beneficial to us and the environment. Also, we live in a sin-cursed world where many originally ‘good’ things have turned bad. When the coronavirus jumped to people, that was very, very, bad, but this gives us another opportunity to share the gospel.

Many people claim to have experiences with what are commonly known as ghosts. There are many TV shows and movies that encourage these ideas. The standard view is that these are the deceased spirits of real people. But is this the case and what does it have to do with biblical Creation?

Flat earth claims have exploded on the Internet. However, essentially nobody in Christianity ever taught this, although they had a very high view of Scripture. The Bible simply doesn’t teach that the earth is flat. E.g., the Venerable Bede in the 8th century taught a spherical earth, and Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century thought that a globe earth was one of the most obvious and well known facts of his day. Medieval students could do a better job of proving a global earth than most students today.

Some people suggest that because babies are so expensive, pro-lifers must be willing to pay for their care. If we are not, they say we have no right to object to them being killed in the womb. We respond to this and other pro-abortion arguments.

What are the problems with adding millions of years to the Bible? How does such compromises drive old-earthers such as Hugh Ross into other errors?

Why is it important that God became man in the Incarnation? What does the Bible tell us about this important event?

Human genetic engineering is no longer science fiction. The Christian community needs to understand the pros and cons of the issues involved so that we can develop informed responses to the upcoming moral and cultural challenges.

The star of Bethlehem and the wise men: separating true history from the legends.

We agree that for a lot of people who celebrate Christmas it has lost its meaning. But that does not in itself make it wrong. Most people in Western countries will celebrate Christmas and give each other gifts. What a great opportunity we have to explain the love of God for lost mankind. We say, Merry Christmas to you all and put the Christ back in Christmas.

Is there a difference between the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament? How do we understand things like God commanding the extermination of the Amalekites and other judgments? And how does this all point to the Gospel?

Dinosaurs are set up as a giant challenge to the Christian that’s trying to hold onto biblical history and science at the same time. How do we answer the challenge?

Christians can often feel intimidated by the barrage of questions they receive from skeptical questioners. Gary Bates and Erin Hughes try to help us understand what is actually behind such questions and because this should help us formulate relevant answers. Questions are an opportunity to impart truth and ultimately the Gospel. Being confident about what we believe is a start, but controlling the debate is the key! Don’t be intimated.

Did Adam and Eve exist? Keaton Halley and Dr Robert Carter discuss evidence from genetics that supports a historical first couple—including mitochondrial DNA, Y chromosomes, and the genetic diversity present in humans today. They refute claims by theistic evolutionists who insist it is impossible that we came from a single pair of individuals just thousands of years ago. Properly understood, the DNA evidence is consistent with the Bible.

People who ask, “Is there proof for the existence of God?” usually aren’t open to the proof that God exists. But if you were looking for God, what would you expect to find? Erin Hughes and Robert Carter discuss things like life, intelligence, and incredibly complex biological machines. These are difficult for evolution but are not difficult for an all-powerful Creator God. “For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.” (Hebrews 3:4)