Why are young age creationist’s so passionate—and insistent—about taking the first chapters of Genesis seriously? Join Dr. Stephen Lloyd and me for a rich, extended discussion about why the origins issue matters and what we can do to graciously present our side of the story.
“I Don’t Know, and You Don’t Either!” — Confronting Science of the Gaps
The tables are turning in the case of an oft-parroted accusation against biblical theists. I'm speaking about the familiar "God of the Gaps" argument. The kind folks over at RationalWiki provide the following explanation: God of the gaps (or a divine fallacy) is a...
Human and Animal Relationships: A Evolutionary Worldview or Biblical Worldview
This is a guest contribution made by my good friend and co-laborer for the Lord, Pat Mingarelli. Did you ever wonder why we own pets? Or why do we care about environmental and wildlife causes? And why do so many want to chip in and care for the environment or...
103: Part 2 – What is Young Earth Creationism?
The other week I was privileged to be interviewed by David Pallman for his new YouTube channel, Faith Because of Reason. In this interview, I was given the opportunity to share young age creationism with an audience of folks who mostly disagree with it, and even...
102: Part 1 – What is Young Earth Creationism?
The other week I was privileged to be interviewed by David Pallman for his new YouTube channel, Faith Because of Reason. In this interview, I was given the opportunity to share young age creationism with an audience of folks who mostly disagree with it, and even...
101: Does Young Age Creationism Destroy the Faith of Young Christians?
A fairly recent article written by a well-known apologist claims that young age creationism destroys the faith of young people, but I think his claim is misguided and wrongheaded. What does the Bible say about the nature of faith? When we examine closely, it appears...
095: Was God’s Original Creation Perfect?
When discussing origins, the claim is often made that God made a “perfect” creation in the beginning. It’s easy to see why many think this, but is it correct? I think the answer is a resounding “no!” Now, if that sounds troublesome to you, then let me invite you to...
093: (Update 1) William Lane Craig and the Historical Adam
Recently, noted Christian philosopher William Lane Craig announced his next area of study to be the Historical Adam. Dr. Craig is a researcher who is both highly respected and misunderstood by many, so I thought it might be useful and edifying to provide a commentary...
092: No, Genesis 1 Does Not Answer the Age of the Earth Question
A couple of weeks ago, I interviewed Marc Lambert of the Hey, Pastor! Podcast on how to argue for young age creationism without an appeal to Genesis 1. This was an eye-opening discussion for many, but the question was left open as to what Genesis 1 can actually tell...
089: From Jesus to Genesis w/ Marc Lambert
What if we could argue for the age of the earth without ever mentioning Genesis 1? Anyone who regularly argues for the truth of young age creationism will greatly appreciate this helpful lesson from host of the Hey, Pastor! podcast, Marc Lambert. In this episode, Marc...