What exactly is science? And, how does it work? Does the scientific method require that we presuppose naturalism? Can one rationally affirm the validity of scientific exploration and the existence of God? We explore these questions and more in this episode of The...
Book Review: The Bible Among the Myths
Old Testament scholar John Oswalt delivers a much-needed and thoroughgoing treatment of a difficult, and important topic today: The Bible Among the Myths. It is common today for many to dismiss the claims of the Bible on the basis of the long-disproven claims of its...
TCA Lesson 059: Impact Craters and Planet Migration w/ Wayne Spencer
In this lesson, we continue our series on the 2018 ICC. The last portion of the podcast is dedicated to discussing Spencer’s paper on planet migration, but first, we discuss the issue of cratering and Earth/solar system impacts with none than Wayne Spencer himself!...
TCA Lesson 058: The Current State of Creation Astronomy II
Much has happened in creationist astronomical research over the past two decades. In this first lesson of our new series, Selections from the 2018 ICC, we examine Faulkner's latest "State of Creation Astronomy" and consider the good, the bad, and ugly. In this lesson,...
The Noachian Deluge: Does Scripture Say Global, or Local?
Noah’s Flood is an interesting topic; however, some are not so convinced. For example, popular Christian apologist Greg Koukl has a video where he argues that the size of the Flood really doesn’t matter—put another way, he just doesn’t care. But Koukl misses the...
TCA Lesson 057: BONUS: 5 Reasons Why Neanderthals Were Simply Humans
Our understanding of the existence and life of Neanderthals has been bolstered through new research in recent days. In this bonus lesson, we’re narrating an article written earlier this year which aims to demonstrate that evidence supports the contention that...
3 Reasons I Believe Jesus was a Young Age Creationist
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article arguing that the single most important aspect of apologetics is knowing what the Bible does and does not teach. So while we understand that there are certain issues we might label “secondary,” in the sense that they are not required...
TCA Lesson 056: Series 1 Wrap-Up! The Podcast Returns 9/27/18
This review lesson marks the end of our first official series, "The Destruction of Paradise." Listen in for a brief review of the past 5 weeks, along with a spoiler alert about what's ahead. The podcast returns on 9/27! Subscribe now so you don't miss it when it comes...
TCA Lesson 055: Noah Found Grace: Understanding God’s Rescue Plan
In the final teaching lesson of the "Destruction of Paradise" series, we're taking a look at Noah. The Bible teaches that he was a righteous man, but is that why he was spared from the devastating flood waters? I think the answer might surprise you. Listen in this...
TCA Lesson 054: Who Were the Sons of God?
One of the most controversial issues in the earliest chapters of the Bible is the identity of the sons of God in Genesis six. I have recently altered my own position on this and have begun to realize its significance to the Flood narrative. This week we'll take a deep...