It’s easy to talk about having faith when life is going well. But what happens when the bills are piling up, relationships are strained, prayers seem unanswered, or you’re simply exhausted from everything life throws your way? What does it really mean to live out your Christian faith when following Christ isn’t always easy?

The Bible makes it clear that faith is more than something we profess on Sunday mornings. It’s something that should shape how we think, how we treat others, and how we respond to life’s challenges. James 2:17 reminds us, “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.” Genuine faith produces action, not because good works earn our salvation, but because a life transformed by Jesus Christ should reflect Him.

Yet even the most committed Christians wrestle with difficulties. Fear can make us doubt God’s promises. Busyness can crowd out prayer. Temptation can pull us toward old habits, while discouragement can make us wonder whether we’re making any spiritual progress at all. Sometimes the greatest struggle isn’t knowing what God wants us to do. It’s actually doing it when everything around us seems to be working against us!

Thankfully, Scripture doesn’t leave us guessing. Here are 10 practical ways to live out your faith, along with common challenges Christians face and biblical encouragement for overcoming them.

1. MAKE TIME FOR GOD’S WORD

You can’t build your life on biblical truth if you rarely open your Bible. Psalm 119:105 says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

The challenge: Between work, family responsibilities, and endless distractions, Bible reading can easily become something we intend to do tomorrow.

How to overcome it: Start with a manageable daily commitment. Read a chapter with breakfast, listen to Scripture during your commute, or study a passage before bed. The goal isn’t to check a box but to develop a growing understanding of God’s Word and apply it to everyday decisions.

2. PRAY EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE IT

Prayer isn’t reserved for emergencies. It’s an ongoing conversation with our Heavenly Father. First Thessalonians 5:17 gives a simple instruction: “Pray without ceasing.”

The challenge: Sometimes prayer feels repetitive, or we become discouraged when God doesn’t answer the way we hoped.

How to overcome it: Remember that prayer is about trusting God, not controlling the outcome. Talk to Him honestly about your fears and frustrations. Thank Him for His blessings, and ask for wisdom when you’re uncertain. Even when circumstances don’t immediately change, prayer helps redirect our hearts toward Him.

3. TRUST GOD WHEN LIFE DOESN’T MAKE SENSE

Proverbs 3:5 tells us, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

The challenge: Financial struggles, unexpected illness, family problems, or disappointing circumstances can leave us wondering why God allows certain things to happen.

How to overcome it: Trust doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine. It means recognizing that God’s wisdom extends beyond our limited understanding. Remember His faithfulness in the past, seek His guidance through Scripture, and take the next responsible step even when you cannot see the entire path ahead.

4. SHOW CHRIST’S LOVE TO DIFFICULT PEOPLE

Jesus commanded His followers to love one another in John 13:34. That sounds simple until someone insults you, mistreats you, or pushes every button you have!

The challenge: It’s natural to want to retaliate when someone hurts us. Showing patience and kindness can feel especially difficult when the other person doesn’t deserve it.

How to overcome it: Remember the grace Christ has shown you. Choose words that reflect His character, refuse to repay evil with evil, and establish healthy boundaries when necessary. Loving someone doesn’t require approving of their behavior, but it does require refusing to let bitterness control your response.

5. STAND FOR BIBLICAL TRUTH, EVEN WHEN IT’S UNPOPULAR

Romans 12:2 instructs believers not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of their minds.

The challenge: Biblical convictions can conflict with popular opinions, workplace expectations, or the beliefs of friends and family. Nobody enjoys being criticized or rejected.

How to overcome it: Know what Scripture actually teaches so your convictions are grounded in God’s Word rather than personal preference. Speak truth with courage and humility. You don’t have to win every argument, but you should be prepared to explain what you believe and why.

6. FORGIVE WHEN YOU’D RATHER HOLD A GRUDGE

Ephesians 4:32 calls Christians to forgive one another, “even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”

The challenge: Some wounds run deep. Betrayal, harsh words, and broken relationships can make forgiveness feel impossible.

How to overcome it: Understand that forgiveness doesn’t mean pretending the offense never happened or immediately restoring trust. It means surrendering the desire for revenge and refusing to nurture bitterness. Ask God to help you extend the mercy you’ve received through Christ, even if healing takes time.

7. SERVE OTHERS, EVEN WHEN LIFE IS BUSY

Galatians 5:13 reminds believers, “by love serve one another.”

The challenge: With so many personal responsibilities, it’s easy to become focused entirely on our own needs. We may assume serving God requires a major ministry commitment or an extraordinary sacrifice.

How to overcome it: Look for opportunities already around you. Encourage someone who’s struggling, help a neighbor, volunteer at church, or take time to listen to a person who needs support. Small acts of service can make a meaningful difference when they’re done with a heart that honors Christ.

8. RESIST TEMPTATION AND TURN AWAY FROM SIN

First Corinthians 10:13 reminds us that God is faithful and provides a way to endure temptation.

The challenge: Old habits, unhealthy influences, and repeated temptations can make spiritual growth frustrating. Sometimes we know exactly what we should avoid but struggle to follow through.

How to overcome it: Identify the situations that lead you toward sin and make deliberate changes. Replace harmful influences with godly ones, seek accountability from mature believers, and confess sin rather than making excuses for it. When you stumble, repent and return to Christ instead of allowing guilt to keep you from Him.

9. SHARE YOUR FAITH WITHOUT FEAR

Jesus instructed His followers in Mark 16:15, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”

The challenge: Many Christians worry about saying the wrong thing, being rejected, or facing questions they cannot answer. As a result, opportunities to share the Gospel pass by.

How to overcome it: Begin by learning to explain the Gospel clearly and simply. Share what Christ has done in your life, listen to people’s questions, and be willing to say, “I don’t know, but I’d be glad to find out.” You don’t need to have every answer to point someone toward the Savior.

10. KEEP FOLLOWING CHRIST WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP

Galatians 6:9 encourages believers, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

The challenge: Spiritual exhaustion is real. Sometimes we become discouraged because growth seems slow, circumstances remain difficult, or we feel as though our efforts aren’t making a difference.

How to overcome it: Remember that following Christ is a lifelong journey, not a competition for perfection. Stay connected to a Bible-believing church, seek encouragement from fellow Christians, and make time for appropriate rest. When you feel weak, depend on God’s strength rather than your own determination.

FAITH IS MEANT TO BE LIVED, NOT JUST SPOKEN

Living out your faith doesn’t mean you’ll never struggle with doubt, lose your patience, or make mistakes. Even the Apostle Peter stumbled, and the Apostle Paul openly described the struggle against sin in Romans 7. The Christian life isn’t about pretending to have everything together. It’s about continually turning to Christ and allowing His Word to shape the way we live.

You may not be able to change every difficult circumstance you’re facing today, but you can choose how to respond to it. You can pray when you’re worried, forgive when you’re hurting, and stand on biblical truth when the world pressures you to compromise.

So here’s the challenge: Don’t just read these 10 ways to live out your faith. Put one into practice today! Share this article with someone who could use encouragement, and challenge a friend or family member to join you in making God’s Word a greater part of everyday life.

The world doesn’t simply need more people who say they’re Christians. It needs to see the difference Jesus Christ makes in the lives of those who follow Him.

“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” — James 1:22

A creaking floor in the middle of the night… a shadow moving across an empty room… a mysterious voice caught on a recording. Is it a ghost? Maybe an overactive imagination? Or could something much more sinister be going on?

From haunted houses and paranormal investigators to psychics claiming they can speak with the dead, our culture has a fascination with the supernatural. But with so many competing explanations, how do we separate fact from fiction? And more importantly, what does the Bible have to say about it?

On a recent episode of the Creation Today Show, Eric Hovind welcomed former ghost hunter Daniel McAdams, founder of 612 Ministries and author of Biblical Explanations: The Paranormal, for a fascinating conversation about the unseen world. Daniel isn’t someone who simply watched a few ghost-hunting shows. He spent nearly a decade investigating the paranormal himself, and his experiences eventually led him somewhere he never expected: back to the Christian faith he had walked away from.

Although Daniel grew up in a Christian home, he eventually drifted away from his faith as his fascination with the paranormal grew. Beginning in 2010, Daniel and his best friend formed a paranormal investigation team, exploring reportedly haunted buildings and documenting unusual activity with cameras, audio recorders, and other equipment. Over the next nine years, they spent hundreds of hours in the field and thousands more researching unexplained phenomena. And yes, Daniel has some stories to tell!

During a 2016 investigation in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Daniel experienced one of his most disturbing encounters. He suddenly found himself unable to see or hear clearly, struggling to speak and feeling as though something else was attempting to control his body. He repeatedly said, “I can’t talk,” while his friend tried to understand what was happening. Daniel later reviewed footage of the incident and came to believe he had experienced an attempted demonic possession.

You might think that would be enough to make someone pack up the cameras and find a new hobby. Not Daniel! He continued investigating and eventually became involved in New Age practices, including Reiki and crystals, hoping to protect himself from the very things he believed he was encountering.

So what finally convinced this experienced ghost hunter to walk away? Surprisingly, it wasn’t another frightening encounter. It was a conversation with his boss in 2019 that forced him to confront an uncomfortable reality. After years of investigating, he had collected plenty of evidence and developed numerous theories, but he still couldn’t explain what ghosts actually were.

Then a possibility crossed his mind that changed everything: What if the spirits people believed were deceased human beings weren’t human spirits at all?

That question brought Daniel back to Scripture. As he studied biblical accounts of angels, demons, and life after death, he began reconsidering nearly everything he had believed about the paranormal. What started as a search for answers about ghosts ultimately became a return to his faith in Jesus Christ.

During the show, Eric asks questions that many Christians have wondered about. Can psychics really communicate with deceased loved ones? What happened when Saul visited the medium of Endor in 1 Samuel 28? Are Ouija boards dangerous? Can a house actually be haunted? Daniel addresses these subjects from a biblical perspective, challenging the popular belief that departed human spirits remain on Earth communicating with the living.

But we also learned that not every unexplained noise means something supernatural is happening! Daniel describes how his investigation team sometimes discovered perfectly ordinary explanations for supposedly paranormal activity. Old electrical wiring, environmental conditions, and the natural sounds of aging buildings could produce experiences that frightened visitors. Other incidents, however, remained unexplained. His years in the field taught him the importance of examining evidence carefully rather than immediately jumping to conclusions.

Eric also asked Daniel whether Christians should investigate haunted locations themselves. After spending so much of his life pursuing these experiences, Daniel now believes deliberately seeking spiritual encounters is the wrong approach. He explains why he abandoned ghost hunting, turned away from New Age practices, and dedicated his ministry to helping people understand these subjects through God’s Word.

This isn’t just a conversation for people who enjoy scary movies. Children regularly encounter ghosts, witchcraft, and spirit communication through entertainment and social media. Parents need to be prepared to address these ideas and help their families distinguish biblical truth from spiritual deception.

Don’t miss this fascinating episode of the Creation Today Show! Hear how a man who walked away from his Christian faith spent nearly a decade chasing ghosts, only to discover that his search for answers would lead him back to Christ. Be sure to watch and share this episode with your family, friends, and anyone who’s ever wondered what really goes bump in the night. You never know what conversations it might spark about the truth of God’s Word and the hope found in Jesus Christ!

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How do you convince an entire population to accept something they once would have rejected? How can a country be transformed from within without a single shot being fired? And what happens when political movements with opposing beliefs discover they share a common objective?

With the November elections approaching, these questions take center stage on a recent episode of the Creation Today Show, “How Groupthink Is Changing America.” Eric Hovind was joined by Christian historians William J. Federer and his son Michael Federer for a revealing conversation about propaganda, ideological movements, and the lessons history offers Americans today.

William is a bestselling author, former congressional candidate, and creator of American Minute, widely known for his research into America’s Christian heritage. Michael works alongside his father researching and teaching history. Together, they examine how societies have been influenced and transformed, often without people recognizing what is happening until the consequences become impossible to ignore.

Consider Edward Bernays, a pioneer of modern public relations who demonstrated how public opinion could be manipulated through advertising and social pressure. The Federers connect these techniques to modern political messaging, social media, and artificial intelligence. Their discussion raises a fascinating question: How many of our beliefs are the result of independent thinking, and how many have been shaped by the desire to fit in?

The conversation also explores the rise of socialism, communism, and political Islam, including what the Federers call the Red-Green Alliance, a term describing cooperation between certain Marxist and Islamist movements despite their conflicting beliefs. They examine historical Islamic conquests, the doctrine of taqiyya, and their interpretation of how Islamist movements can gain influence before pursuing political control. Michael discusses what he sees as a historical pattern involving immigration, population growth, and attempts to establish political authority, an interpretation that should be distinguished from the beliefs and intentions of Muslims generally.

Another fascinating subject is fifth-column warfare, a strategy of weakening a nation from within rather than through military invasion. Drawing on the warnings of Soviet defector Yuri Bezmenov, the Federers examine how propaganda, social division, and influence within institutions can contribute to political upheaval. A society may experience gradual changes for decades before their consequences become apparent seemingly overnight.

But what happens when citizens stop questioning the ideas being promoted around them? Drawing from his book Silence Equals Consent, William discusses the historical involvement of churches in American civic life and the importance of understanding the responsibilities that accompany freedom. The conversation challenges Christians to examine history, think independently, and take seriously the issues affecting their communities.

The discussion also revisits America’s Christian foundations, including the Mayflower Compact and events surrounding the nation’s founding. Yet the message ultimately reaches beyond politics. Eric and the Federers emphasize that no election or government can substitute for repentance, prayer, and a return to God’s Word. The Gospel of Jesus Christ remains the foundation of genuine spiritual renewal.

As Americans prepare for the vote in November, understanding the ideas shaping our society is more important than ever. Are we recognizing the patterns history has revealed, or allowing groupthink to shape our understanding of the world?

We encourage you to watch “How Groupthink Is Changing America”, featuring William and Michael Federer. This thought-provoking conversation examines the historical arguments behind some of today’s most controversial issues and offers plenty to consider, discuss, and investigate as the election approaches.

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At three o’clock in the morning, in a hotel room in Türkiye, I woke up to watch a car fly.

My son, Jordan, and I are here for a symposium on Noah’s Ark. We’re listening to researchers discuss findings they believe may shed light on one of history’s most extraordinary vessels. Meanwhile, Tesla was unveiling its new Roadster with a demonstration that looked like something out of science fiction.

Talk about a contrast!

A wooden vessel from more than 4,400 years ago, according to biblical chronology—and a car that can leave the ground. One conversation looks back to Noah. The other looks ahead to a future most of us grew up being told was impossible. And somewhere between the two, a question kept coming to mind:

With flying cars, who needs God?

I love technology. I’m amazed by what people can design, build, and discover. Watching engineers accomplish something extraordinary doesn’t threaten my faith. It makes me marvel at the minds God has given us.

But as artificial intelligence, robotics, and transportation race forward, it’s easy to confuse becoming more capable with becoming more wise. Yes, we can build amazing machines, but does that tell us what we ought to do with them?

That question became very personal over Turkish coffee and waffles.

When we arrived at Agri University for the 8th annual symposium for Mt. Ararat and Noah’s Ark, Jordan and I were greeted by several students in the English department. During the afternoon break we were delighted to be invited to the student center for a true Turkish Coffee experience with waffles. As we enjoyed discussing the culture and the university, our conversation quickly moved from cultural differences to morality, religion, and the meaning of life. We discussed Islam, Judaism, Christianity, abortion, sexuality, and the main question underneath so many of people’s cultural and moral disagreements:

Who gets to decide what is right and wrong?

Several students expressed a view I hear frequently: Morality is subjective. Different people believe different things. Different cultures have different standards. Who are we to say one is right and another is wrong?

I understand why that sounds reasonable. We live in a world overflowing with competing opinions. But disagreement doesn’t prove there is no correct answer. People disagree about history. That doesn’t mean the past never happened. It just means we have to be studious to uncover the truth. I mean, come on, if we disagree about an answer on a math test, that doesn’t mean every answer deserves full credit.

So I asked questions. If morality is simply personal preference, what happens when someone else’s preferences hurt you? If a culture approves of cruelty, does its approval make cruelty good? When we condemn an injustice, are we saying it violates something real, or merely that we don’t like it?

As we explored the implications, I noticed something. Students who began by saying morality was subjective would soon appeal to a standard they expected everyone else to recognize. Certain things really were wrong. Certain people really should not be mistreated. Some actions deserved condemnation regardless of who approved of them. That’s an appeal to something beyond preference.

At one point, they suggested that they simply didn’t know how to debate these topics. But I wanted them to consider another possibility: Perhaps the problem wasn’t their debating ability. Perhaps the position itself couldn’t account for the moral convictions they already held. I wasn’t interested in embarrassing them. These were delightful students worth listening to, asking questions of, and taking seriously. They are made in the image of God. That is precisely why the conversation mattered.

At another point, the claim surfaced that there is no absolute truth. I asked, “Is that absolutely true?” It’s a short question, but it exposes a serious problem. If the statement is absolutely true, then at least one absolute truth exists. If it isn’t, why should anyone accept it as a universal description of reality? Of course, exposing a contradiction doesn’t answer every question about God. It doesn’t, by itself, establish Christianity. But it gives us a place to begin: Truth cannot simply be whatever each of us decides it is. Neither can goodness.

As I listened, I wondered how much of what these students believed had been inherited from their surroundings. Had the Muslim students examined the faith they had been taught? Had the more secular students examined the assumptions behind their secularism?

Now American “Christians”, you’re not exempt from that question! That question belongs in church, too. Have we examined what we believe, or have we simply learned to repeat the people around us? And are we willing to follow the truth when it challenges what we want?

That last question gets uncomfortable—for all of us. We like the idea of moral standards when they restrain someone who might hurt us. We are often less enthusiastic when those same standards restrain us.

The Christian answer is that goodness is grounded in the character of God. Right and wrong are not determined by a vote, a feeling, or whoever happens to hold power. God’s authority extends over every culture and every individual—including me. That doesn’t mean people must believe in God to recognize wrongdoing or show kindness. Obviously anyone can be “moral”. But can we ground that morality in something that binds everyone to it? That is the deeper question. What makes an obligation binding even when someone refuses to acknowledge it? Why ought we to do what is right when doing wrong would benefit us?

A faster computer cannot answer that simply by computing faster. And (yes I am excited about this tech) a “flying car” cannot answer it by momentarily defying gravity! The same technology that helps someone can be used to harm someone. Artificial intelligence can help us communicate truth or manufacture convincing lies. Greater power gives human intentions greater reach.

Technology can expand what we can do. It cannot, by itself, establish what we ought to do.

Which brings me back to eastern Türkiye, the birthplace of people from Noah forward. I’m here to hear the research and examine the claims. Whether a particular formation in Türkiye proves to be the remains of the Ark is a question that requires evidence. But the biblical account of Noah already confronts us with something far more uncomfortable than an archaeological question.

Genesis describes a world filled with violence. Its deepest problem was the wickedness of the human heart. That is a problem we still recognize. We have developed astonishing ways to travel, communicate, build, and create. Yet we still lie. We still exploit. We still find ways to excuse our own wrongdoing while condemning someone else’s.

We need more than improved transportation. We need forgiveness. We need reconciliation with the God whose standards we have broken. We need changed hearts. That is why the conversation must go beyond proving that objective morality exists. A moral standard can expose our guilt. It cannot wash it away.

The good news of Christianity is that Jesus Christ came to save sinners. He died for our sins and rose again. Through repentance and faith in Him, we receive the forgiveness we cannot engineer and the new life we cannot manufacture. That is what I want those students to know. I enjoyed the coffee. I enjoyed the waffles. I enjoyed the honest questions and the opportunity to think together. But more than winning an argument, I want them to know the Savior.

So yes, I’m excited about what engineers are building. Let the cars fly. But let us never confuse technological progress with moral transformation.

A flying car may change how we travel. Only Christ can change where we’re headed.

What if dinosaur DNA is still waiting to be discovered? Could stars still be forming today? And how are scientists explaining the mysterious soft tissues found inside dinosaur fossils? These are just a few of the fascinating questions being investigated by creation scientists, and their findings could challenge some long-held assumptions about the history of our world!

On a recent special episode of the Creation Today Show, Eric Hovind took us inside the Creation Research Society (CRS) Conference, where scientists and students gathered to present discoveries, discuss ongoing investigations, and exchange ideas. Unlike conferences designed primarily for the general public, this event brings together researchers working in fields such as biology, geology, and astronomy. Eric sat down with several of them to learn what they’re discovering and what might be coming next.

As Eric briefly discussed with Dr. Joel Brown, director of the Creation Research Society, the conference provides a valuable opportunity for specialists from different fields to connect.

Dr. Marcus Ross explained that some of the best moments happen outside the formal presentations. A simple conversation can spark an entirely new research idea, reveal a better approach to an experiment, or challenge someone to reconsider an assumption. Scientists learn from one another, and as Proverbs 27:17 reminds us, “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”

One particularly intriguing conversation was with Hannah Klein, a physics graduate of Liberty University and contributor to NewCreation.blog. Eric asked her about a question that might surprise many Christians: Could new stars still be forming?

Genesis tells us that God created the stars on Day Four and completed His creative work during Creation Week. But does that necessarily mean no additional stars could form through processes God established? Hannah offered an interesting comparison. God created dry land during Creation Week, yet geological processes continue shaping the Earth’s surface today. Her work examines the differences among stars and how their development might be understood within a biblical framework. It’s a thought-provoking discussion about distinguishing what Scripture teaches from assumptions we sometimes bring to it.

From the stars, Eric turned to dinosaurs and a remarkable investigation involving possible DNA. Dr. Rebecca Garcia, assistant professor of natural science at Bob Jones University, described her team’s work with Triceratops fossils, including a neck vertebra and part of the animal’s frill. Using advanced sequencing technology, researchers have collected enormous amounts of data and are now working to determine what it reveals.

Authentic dinosaur DNA has not yet been confirmed in these samples, but imagine the implications if it were! How could genetic material survive in fossils believed to be tens of millions of years old? The team is carefully investigating that question, with undergraduate students participating in the laboratory work.

Eric also spoke with Dr. Brian Thomas about another mystery involving dinosaur fossils: preserved biological structures. Researchers have reported blood-vessel-like structures, bone cells, and proteins such as collagen in fossils assigned ages of millions of years. Dr. Thomas discussed efforts to investigate how these materials could remain intact, including Operation Cold Bones, a project seeking dinosaur fossils from cold environments where preservation conditions may be more favorable.

Scientists are also conducting experiments to test whether substances such as iron could help preserve collagen over long periods. These investigations are important because they move the conversation beyond competing claims and into questions that can be tested in the laboratory.

And that’s only a glimpse of what Eric encountered! Other conversations explored feathered dinosaurs, the remarkable adaptations of cavefish, and artificial intelligence identifying previously overlooked features on the Moon. The conference also highlighted younger scientists gaining hands-on experience and contributing to projects that could shape future discoveries.

What makes the Creation Research Society Conference so valuable isn’t simply the information presented. It’s the opportunity for scientists who share a biblical foundation to challenge ideas, learn from one another, and pursue questions that deserve further investigation. As Proverbs 25:2 reminds us, “It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.”

There’s still so much to discover about the world God created, and these researchers are eager to explore it!

Be sure to watch this special episode of the Creation Today Show as Eric Hovind takes you behind the scenes at the Creation Research Society Conference for these conversations and many more. Hear directly from the scientists, discover what they’re investigating, and see why the future of creation research holds so much promise.

And don’t forget to share this episode with someone who would benefit from seeing the incredible work creation scientists are doing. It might give them an entirely new perspective on creation science!

It’s a great time to be a creation scientist!

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Lights, camera, action! The popcorn is ready, the lights are dimmed, and your favorite movie is about to begin. But have you ever stopped to consider what that movie might be teaching you? Behind the action, memorable characters, and dramatic music, there’s often something deeper happening. Every story communicates ideas about life, morality, and truth, and those messages can influence the way we think long after the credits roll.

On a recent episode of the Creation Today Show, Eric Hovind sat down with our good friend Dr. Tim Chaffey for an entertaining and thought-provoking discussion about the worldviews behind Hollywood’s biggest films. Dr. Chaffey is an author and speaker with Answers in Genesis, co-author of Watch What You Watch, and co-host of Tilt Shift, a program that examines popular movies through a biblical lens. From Jurassic Park and Star Wars to Barbie and Beauty and the Beast, the episode explores how familiar films communicate messages we might never recognize while enjoying the story.

One of the most important observations Dr. Chaffey makes is how easily Christians can set aside their biblical worldview when watching entertainment. We may carefully examine ideas about science, history, and morality in everyday life, but when the movie starts, we sometimes stop asking those same questions.

As Dr. Chaffey explains in his book, “Unfortunately, many Christians remove their biblical glasses while interacting with pop culture, but this is foolish because filmmakers do not remove their glasses when creating movies.”

That’s a powerful reminder! Every filmmaker approaches storytelling with beliefs about reality. Those beliefs influence the characters they create, the moral choices they portray, and the conclusions audiences are encouraged to embrace. A movie might present evolutionary assumptions as unquestionable facts or suggest that right and wrong depend on personal feelings. These ideas aren’t always obvious. They’re often woven so naturally into the story that viewers accept them without a second thought.

Consider how easily movies can influence our emotions. Have you ever found yourself cheering for a character who was doing something morally wrong? Perhaps the character had a sympathetic backstory, or the dramatic music made the moment feel heroic. Filmmakers understand how to use storytelling to shape our reactions. An idea we might immediately recognize as unbiblical in a sermon can suddenly seem reasonable when presented through an entertaining movie.

Take Jurassic Park, for example. Its unforgettable dinosaurs and thrilling action have captivated audiences for decades, but the franchise also incorporates evolutionary ideas into its storytelling. Viewers encounter these explanations of life’s history without necessarily questioning the assumptions behind them. Even a movie watched primarily for excitement can reinforce a particular understanding of reality.

But does that mean Christians should reject every Hollywood movie? Not necessarily! Films can also portray admirable qualities such as courage, sacrifice, loyalty, and redemption. The key is learning to recognize both the good and the bad. As 1 Thessalonians 5:21 instructs, “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” Biblical discernment means evaluating the messages we encounter rather than simply accepting everything presented on screen.

Dr. Chaffey describes a worldview as a set of glasses through which we interpret reality. Everyone has one, whether they realize it or not. An evolutionary worldview approaches questions about human origins and history through one set of assumptions, while a biblical worldview begins with God’s revelation in Scripture. Those starting points shape how we understand the world, including the stories we watch.

Romans 12:2 reminds Christians, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” If God’s Word is the foundation for understanding truth, we shouldn’t set it aside when the opening credits begin. We can appreciate good storytelling while still examining the beliefs and philosophies behind it.

This is especially important for parents. Children may love the characters, action, and humor without recognizing the ideas being communicated. Family movie nights can become opportunities to discuss whether a character’s decisions or a film’s message agree with Scripture. Deuteronomy 6:6–7 reminds parents to teach God’s Word diligently throughout everyday life, and the entertainment families enjoy together can provide opportunities for those conversations.

That’s the heart behind Dr. Chaffey’s book, Watch What You Watch, co-authored with his wife Casey and fellow Tilt Shift co-host Brian Osborne. The title carries a double meaning. Christians should exercise wisdom in choosing what they watch, but they should also pay attention to the messages being communicated while watching. The goal isn’t to become suspicious of every scene or stop enjoying movies. It’s to recognize the worldview behind the story and evaluate it according to God’s Word.

Watch this episode of the Creation Today Show with Eric Hovind and Dr. Tim Chaffey for a fresh perspective on the messages behind our favorite movies. Consider sharing it with someone who could benefit from thinking more carefully about the entertainment they enjoy.

After all, you get to choose the movie, but you don’t get to choose the worldview behind it. The question is whether you’ll recognize it before the credits roll!

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Could AI end humanity by 2030? Could it become so good at deception that we no longer know what is real? And with people inside the AI world now sounding alarm bells about the rise of “super intelligence,” should Christians be afraid?

In a recent conversation, Eric Hovind sat down with Pastor David Beatty, Lead Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in New Braunfels, Texas, to talk about these headlines and how Christians should approach AI. David joined us about 18 months ago to discuss this technology, but 18 months in the AI world feels like a lifetime. We had a lot of catching up to do, and we learned a lot.

AI isn’t just answering questions anymore. It can research, create, organize schedules, monitor information, fill out paperwork, and increasingly function like a personal assistant. David even shared how an AI assistant discovered $135 he had forgotten about in an old account and helped him recover it, all on its own. What once sounded like science fiction is quickly becoming part of everyday life.

But David also helped us separate reality from some of the hype. AI can sound remarkably human, but that doesn’t mean there is a conscious being inside the machine thinking, feeling, or plotting. At the same time, Christians shouldn’t embrace every new use without discernment. If AI begins doing our thinking, writing our words, studying Scripture for us, or replacing real human relationships, a helpful tool can quickly become something we depend on far too much.

No matter how human AI eventually appears, it will never change what makes us unique. “God created man in his own image” (Genesis 1:27). Our worth doesn’t come from being smarter or more capable than a machine. It comes from the One who made us.

Our conversation also went somewhere much deeper. Technology may make work easier, fight disease, and help mankind push back against many of the effects of living in a fallen world. But there’s one problem no super intelligence can solve: the human heart. Jeremiah 17:9 reminds us that “the heart is deceitful above all things.” AI may change our circumstances, but it cannot redeem us.

Could AI someday contribute to massive deception or control? Could people begin looking to technology for answers, relationships, healing, or even salvation in ways that belong to God? Could AI and robotics eventually play a role in the kind of world Scripture describes near the end of history? We don’t know, and we shouldn’t pretend the Bible specifically predicts AI. But these are questions Christians should be thinking about now.

AI has changed dramatically in 18 months, and it will change again. God hasn’t. Scripture tells us that Christ is before all things and “by him all things consist” (Colossians 1:17). No machine mankind creates can wrestle history out of the hands of the One who created history in the first place.

So stay informed, use discernment, and ask the difficult questions. But remember the words of Christ: “See that ye be not troubled” (Matthew 24:6). Whatever happens next with AI, our future doesn’t belong to a machine mankind created. It belongs to the God who created mankind.

If AI has you worried, or you know someone who is frightened about where all of this is heading, we highly recommend watching the full conversation with Eric Hovind and Pastor David Beatty. Then share it with someone who needs to hear it. There are legitimate questions surrounding AI, but Christians don’t have to face the future with fear. We can understand the technology, recognize the dangers, use it wisely, and remind others where our confidence ultimately belongs.

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Most people have seen the familiar flat-Earth picture with the North Pole in the middle, the continents spread around it, and Antarctica forming a giant wall of ice around the outside. What many people do not realize is that this is not “the” flat-Earth model because there is no single model that flat earthers agree upon.

They disagree about what Earth looks like, whether it has an edge, what makes objects fall, where the Sun goes at night, and whether a solid dome covers the world. It is easy to find something about the globe model that you do not understand and say, “I don’t believe that,” but it is much harder to build an alternative that explains everything we actually observe.

Here are five of the main flat-Earth models and what someone must also believe to make each one work.

1. The Flat Disc Surrounded by Antarctica

This is the version most people recognize, with the North Pole in the center, the continents spreading outward, and Antarctica forming a ring around the outside. The Sun and Moon supposedly circle above the surface, creating day and night as they move over different parts of the disc.

The biggest problem is that this map badly stretches the Southern Hemisphere, making the distances between South America, Africa, and Australia far greater than they really are. To accept this model, someone must believe that airline flight times, ocean routes, and measured distances across the Southern Hemisphere are somehow wrong, even though travelers continue to reach their destinations when globe-based navigation predicts they will.

The model must also explain how observers in different parts of the Southern Hemisphere can look south and see the same stars circling the same southern point. On a north-centered flat disc, those people would be looking outward in completely different directions, yet their observations match what we would expect on a globe.

2. The Flat Earth Under a Dome

Some flat earthers believe the entire world is enclosed beneath a solid dome, often called the firmament, with the Sun, Moon, and stars located inside that enclosure rather than far away in space.

The difficulty is that no one has directly measured this dome, determined its thickness, or produced a sample of it. Flat earthers do not even agree about what it is made from or exactly where it is located. For the dome model to work, nearly everything we know about space would have to be false. Rockets could not really be traveling into space, satellites could not be orbiting Earth, and astronomers would have to be completely wrong about the distances and nature of the stars and planets.

This would require space agencies from rival nations to maintain the same basic deception, along with the engineers, manufacturers, launch crews, and independent observers whose work depends upon spaceflight being real.

3. The Infinite Flat Earth

Other flat earthers reject the idea that Earth has an edge at all, arguing instead that it continues forever, possibly with unknown continents beyond the part of the world we know.

This removes the question of what keeps people and oceans from falling over an edge, but it replaces it with the much larger claim that an endless world of unknown land, ice, or ocean exists beyond everything humanity has explored. To accept this model, someone must believe that ships, aircraft, explorers, and modern mapping systems have all failed to discover these regions, while no verified photograph or physical measurement of them has ever become public.

Some versions go even further by suggesting that other enclosed worlds may exist under additional domes. Instead of explaining the evidence we already have, this adds more unobserved worlds that also need to be explained.

4. The Flat Earth With Two Poles

The standard flat-Earth map has a North Pole but no true South Pole because Antarctica must be stretched around the entire outside edge. Since that creates serious problems with southern distances and the movement of the southern sky, some flat earthers have proposed a map with both a North Pole and a South Pole.

While this may appear to solve certain problems on paper, it creates new ones because the continents and oceans must be rearranged, and there is still no complete map that accurately matches all measured distances. There is also no clear explanation showing how the Sun would move across such a map while producing the seasons, daylight hours, time zones, and polar days people actually observe.

Correcting one difficulty is not enough when the proposed solution causes several more.

5. The Firmament Model

Some flat earthers believe the Bible requires a stationary Earth covered by a dome, pointing to descriptions of the firmament, the pillars of the earth, or the four corners of the earth as proof.

The Bible, however, often describes the world as people experience it. We still use the words “sunrise” and “sunset” without believing the Sun literally circles a motionless Earth, and Scripture frequently uses poetic language to communicate truth without giving us a technical diagram. When the Bible speaks of trees clapping their hands or the ends of the earth hearing God’s message, we naturally understand the kind of language being used.

Christians did not need NASA to tell them Earth was spherical. Christian scholars accepted a spherical Earth long before rockets or modern space agencies existed, and the popular story that the medieval church generally taught a flat Earth is largely a modern myth. The authority of Scripture does not depend upon forcing a modern flat-Earth model into its words.

Conclusion

Questioning popular beliefs is not wrong because governments can lie, institutions can make mistakes, and scientists can begin with faulty assumptions. But showing that someone could be wrong is not the same as providing a better explanation.

A working flat-Earth model must explain day and night, seasons, eclipses, time zones, measured distances, flight routes, southern star trails, gravity, circumnavigation, and the midnight Sun in Antarctica, with all of these observations working together on one consistent map. No flat-Earth model has been able to do that.

Instead, one explanation is offered for sunsets, a different one for gravity, and still another for Antarctica or the southern sky. When one version fails, supporters can move to another version without questioning the central belief.

Keeping flat Earth alive also requires an enormous worldwide deception. Space agencies from rival nations must tell the same lie, while astronauts, engineers, pilots, ship captains, surveyors, astronomers, and satellite operators must either participate in it or remain completely deceived. Globe-based maps and navigation must somehow continue producing accurate results even though the entire system is supposedly built upon the wrong shape.

Antarctica must also be guarded to hide the edge or unknown lands, even though tourists and private expeditions travel there every year. Travel is regulated because the continent is dangerous and environmentally sensitive, not because visiting it is forbidden.

That is why it is misleading to speak of “the flat-Earth model.” There is no single model, but several conflicting ideas held together by the belief that nearly everyone who measures, maps, studies, or travels around the world must be wrong or lying.

Christians do not need flat Earth to defend the Bible or biblical creation. God created a real world that can be observed and studied, so we should not fear careful measurements or repeatable evidence. When an idea requires us to dismiss nearly every map, flight, telescope, survey, space mission, and direct observation that disagrees with it, the problem may not be a worldwide conspiracy. The problem may be the idea itself.

The heavens truly declare the glory of God, and we honor their Creator by seeking to understand them honestly.

When your teen asks, “What does the Bible say about aliens?” are you ready to answer?

What about UFOs, UAPs, or whatever else we’re calling those mysterious objects in the sky? Could God have created life somewhere else? Could some of what people are seeing have a spiritual explanation? And what would alien life mean for the biblical history of Adam and Eve, the Fall, and salvation?

If your teen hasn’t asked those questions yet, chances are they’re going to encounter them somewhere. Movies, social media, classrooms, and our culture are already giving them answers. And when they encounter those ideas, you probably won’t be standing beside them to give them a biblical response. That’s why we need to start the conversation first.

On a recent episode of the Creation Today Show, we sat down with Dan Lietha to do exactly that. Dan has spent more than 30 years communicating biblical creation and apologetics. He spent years with Answers in Genesis and now serves with the Biblical Science Institute. As a professionally trained cartoonist and illustrator, Dan has become a familiar source throughout the creation ministry world. Creation speakers and ministries everywhere have used his artwork because he has an incredible ability to take big ideas and make them understandable and engaging, especially for young people.

One of the biggest ideas we tackled is why our culture expects aliens to exist in the first place. Dan pointed out that the argument usually depends on a few assumptions: an enormous universe filled with planets, vast amounts of time, and evolution. The universe really is enormous and there really are countless planets. But neither of those facts demonstrates that life can arise on its own. If you start with the belief that life evolved here given enough time and chance, it’s easy to assume it must have happened somewhere else too. Take away evolution and deep time, however, and the argument looks very different.

But doesn’t the Bible say nothing about aliens? It doesn’t specifically say, “There are no aliens,” but Scripture gives us plenty to work with. Genesis tells us where the universe came from and places tremendous attention on Earth. Five of the six creation days involve preparing and filling this world, while the astronomical bodies beyond Earth are created on one day. Then God creates human beings in His own image. The biblical account certainly doesn’t treat Earth or mankind as an insignificant accident floating through an enormous universe.

The Fall raises even bigger questions. Adam’s sin brought death and corruption into God’s originally “very good” creation. If intelligent beings existed on another planet, would they suffer because Adam sinned here? Then consider redemption. When God entered His creation, He came to this planet and became a man. Jesus came to redeem Adam’s fallen race. Simply saying, “God is big enough to create aliens” doesn’t answer what alien civilizations would mean for the biblical history of creation, the Fall, and redemption.

We also had some fun talking about Hollywood’s aliens. Look closely at many of them and you’ll find pieces of creatures already living on Earth. Strange insect features, bizarre deep-sea animals, unusual jaws and other characteristics from God’s creation get mixed together to produce something that looks otherworldly. Even when we’re imagining life from another planet, we keep borrowing from the life God already created here.

And what about UFOs and UAPs? Dan’s advice is simple: unidentified means unidentified. It doesn’t automatically mean extraterrestrial spacecraft. Sometimes objects are eventually identified, while other sightings simply don’t provide enough information to know what happened. We don’t have to fill every mystery with an answer. Sometimes good discernment means being willing to say, “We don’t know yet.”

That’s why this isn’t just a fun conversation about little green men. It’s an opportunity to teach our kids how to think biblically about the ideas they encounter. Talk about the days of creation. Ask them what they think about aliens. Talk about Adam, the Fall, and why Christ became a man. The goal isn’t to make kids afraid of difficult questions. It’s to prepare them to bring those questions back to Scripture.

That’s exactly why Dan wrote and illustrated Alien Life? Biblical Answers About Aliens, UFOs, and Life in Space specifically for young people. It’s designed to help kids separate fact from fantasy and think through the alien question from a biblical worldview without getting lost in endless UFO rabbit holes.

Pick up a copy to go through with your kids, and watch our conversation with Dan Lietha, “How Do Aliens Fit With the Bible? (and Other Questions Your Teen Isn’t Asking).”

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What do you say when your child looks at you and asks, “Dad, is the Bible wrong?”

His teacher says dinosaurs lived millions of years before people. A video online says humans evolved from apelike ancestors. Now he wants to know who is right, and you are not sure how to answer without turning the moment into a long lecture.

Recently, on the Creation Today Show, Eric Hovind sat down with Avery Foley to talk about those exact moments. Avery is an author and speaker for Answers in Genesis, helps create children’s programming for Answers TV, and is a homeschooling mother of six. She understands both the importance and the difficulty of preparing children to face questions about God, creation, and the authority of Scripture.

Their conversation began with something many families have lost: curiosity. Avery encouraged parents to take their children outside, go on a nature hike, examine the world God made, and investigate their questions together. Parents do not need to identify every plant or explain every biological system. Sometimes the best response is simply, “I don’t know, but let’s find out.”

That answer can be far more valuable than pretending to know everything. Our responsibility is not to pass along a blind faith. It is to show children that Christianity welcomes honest questions and offers a reasonable foundation for understanding the world.

Eric and Avery also discussed a serious problem facing Christian teenagers. Many know what the Bible says but struggle to connect it with anything outside church. Their faith remains in one box while science, social issues, and the things they encounter online sit in another. When the Bible says one thing and TikTok says something else, they have never been taught how to determine which authority should guide their thinking.

Avery compared a worldview to a pair of glasses. Everyone interprets evidence through a starting point. This is not simply science against faith. It is two different worldviews beginning with two different authorities. Scientists can study the evidence available today, but they were not present at the beginning and can make mistakes. God was there, knows exactly what happened, and has never made a mistake.

Avery shared how her own mother helped her understand this when she encountered evolution in an encyclopedia as a child. Her mother did not have a long list of scientific answers ready, but she took the question seriously. She explained that evolution was a popular position while Scripture presented a different history. That simple conversation helped Avery recognize that she was looking at two competing worldviews, and it helped ignite the passion she now uses to equip other families.

The discussion did not remain focused only on dinosaurs and evolution. Eric and Avery talked about preparing children to think biblically when they encounter confusion about male and female, morality, and other issues that may appear as they grow older. Parents cannot predict every challenge coming down the road, but they can give their children the tools to return to Scripture and evaluate each claim through a biblical worldview.

They also explored how to teach without making every moment feel like a classroom. Sometimes it means verbally praising God for something He created. Sometimes it means using a memorable demonstration, such as Avery’s example of using popcorn to help children understand concepts related to radiometric dating. Children are capable of understanding more than we often realize when we meet them at their level.

Most importantly, building that trust must begin while children are young. When parents welcome the smaller questions now, children are more likely to bring them the difficult questions later.

Parents do not have to search for every answer alone. Resources are available through CreationToday.org, SearchCreation.org, Answers in Genesis, and Answers TV. You can sit beside your child, research the question together, and demonstrate that God’s Word has nothing to fear from honest investigation.

Passing the biblical torch does not happen through one perfect lesson. It happens one question and one faithful conversation at a time.

If you want practical encouragement for helping your children ask good questions, think biblically, and build their lives upon the authority of God’s Word, watch the full episode of Passing the Biblical Torch to the Next Generation

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What happens when a creation scientist makes a prediction based on a young-earth creation model, puts it in print, and then scientists discover exactly what he predicted?

On a recent episode of the Creation Today Show, Eric Hovind sat down with Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson of Answers in Genesis to discuss his new book, A New Way to Win, and a new strategy for the age-old origins debate. Jeanson believes creation science is ready to do more than defend itself against evolutionary claims. It can investigate unanswered questions, make predictions, and let future discoveries put those predictions to the test.

One striking example comes from Darwin’s famous finches. Based on DNA research and the rapid diversification expected after the Flood, Jeanson published predictions in 2017 about the rate and mechanism of species formation. Soon afterward, researchers reported a new reproductively isolated finch lineage that had formed in only a few generations. Jeanson argues that what scientists observed, including the reshuffling of existing genetic variation, fit what he had predicted beforehand. For a bird so closely associated with Darwin, the irony is hard to miss.

But Jeanson’s strategy is about more than making scientific predictions. He believes creationists can learn from how the cultural battle over origins was fought in the past. He points to the 1925 Scopes Trial, where John Scopes was convicted, yet creationists emerged as the targets of national ridicule. Jeanson argues that weakening public confidence in biblical creation was only the beginning. Over the following decades, Christian influence in public education was steadily chipped away. School-sponsored prayer and Bible reading were removed, the Butler Act was repealed in 1967, and legal decisions increasingly pushed biblical creation out of public-school science classrooms.

Jeanson compares much of the creation movement that followed to the work of a lawyer. Pioneers such as Henry Morris and Duane Gish became skilled at cross-examining evolution and exposing weaknesses in its case. That work was important, but Jeanson believes it can now be joined by the work of a detective. Instead of always responding to someone else’s claims, creation scientists can ask their own questions, build models, and investigate what should be true if biblical history really happened.

Jeanson is already applying that approach to human history. His genetic research asks whether events such as Babel and the dispersal of humanity left recognizable patterns in our DNA. His work has also moved into Native American history, where he is attempting to connect genetics with specific tribes, archaeological evidence, historical traditions, and known leaders. As Jeanson emphasized during the conversation, these people had names. Instead of anonymous populations moving across a map, DNA may allow researchers to investigate the histories of actual peoples and tackle historical “cold cases” that remain unresolved.

That is the idea behind A New Way to Win. Jeanson is not suggesting creationists abandon the arguments or scientific work that came before. He is proposing that creation science build on that foundation by becoming increasingly predictive and investigative, giving creationists an opportunity to help set the scientific agenda rather than constantly responding to it.

We strongly recommend watching this episode of the Creation Today Show. Eric Hovind and Dr. Jeanson explore how evolution gained its cultural stronghold and why that ground may finally be ready to shift. With predictions being fulfilled, new discoveries emerging, and biblical models opening new avenues of research, this is an exciting time to be a creationist. If you want to see where this new approach could lead, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss. 

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What would it take to make an atheist question his own atheism and then wonder if the Bible is actually true?

And after becoming a Christian, what would it take to make that same man question something else he had accepted for years: millions of years?

On a recent episode of the Creation Today Show, Eric Hovind sat down with philosophy professor Dr. John Wise to hear the remarkable story behind both of those transformations. A journey that took 25 years!

Wise didn’t begin as an atheist. He was raised in a Christian family, accepted Christ as a child, and even entered Bible college on track to become a pastor. But while studying philosophy, questions began popping up. Those questions eventually led him through agnosticism and into a deliberate rejection of God. Wise went on to earn his Ph.D. in philosophy and spent roughly a quarter century as an atheist philosophy professor. Christianity had become something he believed he had left behind.

Many years into his atheism, Wise encountered an idea that would become an important turning point. While studying atheist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, he was confronted with the idea that atheism itself requires taking a clear stand on a question that “infinitely transcends experience.” That struck him. Atheism wasn’t simply the neutral, evidence-only position he had once assumed. It involved faith commitments of its own. As he continued teaching philosophy and wrestling with questions of truth, reason, and reality, his certainty began to erode. Eventually, Wise reached an uncomfortable conclusion: he believed the rational case for theism was stronger than the case for atheism. But after decades of unbelief, he couldn’t simply flip a switch and make himself believe again.

At the same time, Wise’s personal life was becoming incredibly difficult. His first wife became seriously ill and eventually passed away. During that period, Wise met Jenny, who had also lost her husband. Their friendship grew, and eventually Wise realized he had fallen deeply in love with her. But Jenny was a committed Christian. Wise couldn’t ask her to compromise her faith, and he couldn’t pretend to believe simply so he could be with her. Her authentic Christianity became the “capstone” to years of philosophical questioning. In 2019, Wise returned to Christ, a 25-year journey he would tell in his book, Through the Looking Glass: The Imploding of an Atheist Professor’s Worldview. Wise would later describe Jenny as his “looking glass,” the person through whom his long wandering finally came to an end. As he put it, “It was truth and reason that compelled my turn to Christ; I saw no way around them.”

Yet that was only the first major transformation.

Wise had returned to Christ, but he had not abandoned the millions of years and evolutionary framework he had carried with him from academia. His default position remained theistic evolution and an old Earth. Young-earth creation was something he admits he had regarded as the “silly” side of Christianity, even considering “creation science” an oxymoron. Jenny, however, believed the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. By the end of 2023, she decided to seriously investigate young-earth creation for herself. Eventually, Wise had to confront something about his own position: ridicule wasn’t evidence. If he was going to reject biblical creation, he at least needed to seriously examine what creationists were actually saying.

What followed wasn’t one piece of evidence that instantly changed everything. Several lines of investigation began converging. The controversial Mount Ebal curse tablet associated with archaeologist Scott Stripling prompted Wise to dig into the JEDP Documentary Hypothesis and assumptions about the history and reliability of the biblical text. Jenny’s investigation led them deeper into biology and microbiology, where Wise became increasingly impressed by the complexity and coordination of living systems and increasingly dissatisfied with the evolutionary explanations he had long accepted. At the same time, his intensive study of Scripture, including Hebrew and a deep study through Malachi, was changing the way he approached God’s Word. Wise himself describes those years of studying and scripting their podcast as a period in which God’s Word was steadily taking root in his thinking.

Together, those discoveries exposed something deeper. Wise had accepted millions of years before ever seriously investigating biblical creation and then approached Genesis through that framework. Now he began turning the process around. Instead of asking how Genesis could accommodate millions of years, he began asking what Genesis actually says when allowed to speak for itself. The position he had once considered too ridiculous to investigate became the position he now believed better accounted for both Scripture and what he was seeing in science. His former confidence in evolution eventually came “crashing down.”

What makes this episode of the Creation Today Show so compelling is that Dr. Wise has actually lived through the worldviews being discussed. He knows what it is to believe Christianity, reject it, spend nearly 25 years as an atheist, return to Christ while still accepting evolution and millions of years, and then discover that he had never given biblical creation a serious examination. His story shows what can happen when we’re willing to question not only someone else’s worldview, but our own.

Watch How My Millions of Years Turned Into Just Six Days, and consider who in your life needs to hear Dr. Wise’s story. Maybe it’s a Christian struggling to reconcile Genesis with evolution and millions of years. Maybe it’s someone wrestling with doubts about their faith, or even a skeptic who believes Christianity cannot stand up to serious intellectual scrutiny. Dr. Wise has wrestled with those questions from more than one side, and hearing the questions, evidence, and experiences that changed his thinking makes this a conversation worth sharing. You never know how God might use one man’s journey from atheism, back to Christ, and ultimately back to Genesis to help someone who is still searching for answers.

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Flat Earth arguments can sound convincing. Believe it or not, there are people today, including many Christians, who genuinely believe the Earth is flat and that the Bible teaches it. For years, the debate has divided Christians, fractured friendships and even families, disrupted ministries, and consumed countless hours in online arguments. Both sides claim the evidence is on their side. Both sides claim the Bible supports their position. But what if we could move beyond memes, YouTube videos, endless debates, and distrust of NASA and actually put the claims to a real-world test?

That’s exactly what Eric Hovind and pastor Will Duffy recently discussed on the Creation Today Show. As Duffy investigated Flat Earth, he became increasingly concerned about how deeply the idea had spread within Christian circles. Rather than simply arguing about it online, he decided to do something much bigger. In December 2024, The Final Experiment took four Flat Earthers and four globe proponents to Antarctica to witness something that had long presented a major problem for the common Flat Earth model: the 24-hour Antarctic Sun.

They went, and they saw it for themselves. The Sun remained above the horizon for 24 hours. The event was documented with multiple cameras, 360-degree footage, and even livestreamed from Antarctica. Most importantly, all four Flat Earthers who actually made the trip publicly acknowledged afterward that the 24-hour Antarctic Sun is real. Some admitted their previous claims were wrong, while others began searching for a new explanation.

But the show went far beyond Antarctica. Eric and Will walked through observations that don’t require you to simply “trust NASA.” Airplane routes that can look strangely curved on a flat map make sense when plotted across a globe. The horizon changes as your elevation increases. Sunrise and sunset patterns change depending on where you are on Earth. Observers in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres see different patterns of star rotation, while eclipses and the movement of the Sun and Moon provide still more observations that any model of Earth has to explain. The strength of the globe isn’t one isolated piece of evidence. It’s that the same model consistently explains observations being made all over the world.

For Christians, there is an even more important question: Does the Bible actually teach Flat Earth? Duffy points out that nowhere does Scripture simply state that the Earth is flat. Biblical expressions such as the “four corners of the earth,” or descriptions of sunrise and sunset, should not automatically be turned into technical statements about Earth’s geometry. The Bible is completely true and trustworthy, but we must be careful not to elevate our interpretation of a passage to the authority of Scripture itself.

Biblical creation does not require Flat Earth. We can confidently believe Genesis, six-day creation, Adam and Eve, the Fall, and the global Flood while also examining the world God created. The God who gave us His Word is the same God who made the world around us. Christians should never be afraid to investigate His creation or follow the evidence where it leads.

If you’ve ever wondered whether Flat Earth arguments really hold up, whether the Bible teaches a Flat Earth, or what actually happened when Flat Earthers traveled to Antarctica to test one of their own claims, watch the full episode of Creation Today Show. And please SHARE it with someone who needs to see it. Instead of another online argument, invite them to watch the evidence presented, hear the biblical discussion, and examine the claims for themselves.

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College campuses are filled with students wrestling with some of life’s biggest questions. Where did we come from? Does life have a purpose? Is there such a thing as absolute truth? Can the Bible be trusted? Why would a loving God allow suffering?

Many students have been taught that Christianity conflicts with science or belongs to an unenlightened past. Others have been hurt by someone who claimed to represent Christ. Some simply grew up without ever hearing a clear explanation of the gospel. Behind every objection is a real person with experiences and reasons that have shaped what they believe.

Engaging college students is not about delivering a rehearsed speech or scoring points in a debate. It is about treating people with genuine care, understanding their questions, and helping them consider the truth of God’s Word. Here are ten practical tips for making those conversations meaningful.

1. Get Their Name

One of the simplest ways to connect with someone is to ask their name. It immediately changes the encounter from a debate between strangers into a conversation between two people.

Use their name naturally while you are speaking. If you meet them again, do your best to remember it. This shows that you were not merely interested in delivering your message. You were interested in them.

Jesus never treated people as interruptions or faceless members of a crowd. He saw individuals. We should approach students with that same personal care.

2. Smile and Be Approachable

Before a student hears your words, they will notice your expression, posture, and tone. A sincere smile can communicate that you are friendly and genuinely interested in speaking with them.

If you appear angry or combative, students may assume that you are looking for a confrontation. Even a truthful answer can be difficult to receive when it is delivered with hostility.

This does not mean avoiding difficult subjects or softening biblical truth. It means presenting that truth in a way that reflects the patience and kindness of Christ.

3. Practice Active Listening

Many people listen only long enough to prepare their next response. Active listening requires slowing down and paying attention to what the other person is actually saying.

Do not assume that you know their position after hearing one sentence. Ask follow-up questions. If necessary, summarize their point and ask, “Am I understanding you correctly?” This gives them an opportunity to clarify what they mean.

Listening carefully also helps you recognize whether the objection is primarily intellectual, emotional, or personal. Someone asking about suffering may not be looking for a philosophical argument. Perhaps they are grieving the loss of someone they loved, and are looking for an answer that relieves the emotional burden they are carrying.

4. Remember That You Are Trying to Reach a Person

It is easy to become so focused on winning an argument that we forget the person standing in front of us. The goal is not to embarrass someone, corner them, or prove that we are smarter.

You may successfully expose a flaw in someone’s reasoning while also making them less willing to consider anything else you say. Truth should be spoken clearly, but it should also be communicated with patience and respect.

A student is more important than the satisfaction of having the final word. We want people to recognize the truth, understand their need for Christ, and know that we sincerely care about them.

5. Discover Why They Believe What They Believe

People do not form their beliefs in a vacuum. A student may reject Christianity because of something taught by a professor. Another may have encountered hypocrisy in a church. Someone else may believe that science has disproved the Bible because that idea has never been challenged.

Instead of immediately answering the first objection, ask questions such as, “What led you to that conclusion?” “Have you always believed that?” or “What do you mean when you use that word?”

Their answers may reveal that the real issue is very different from the original question. Once you understand why they believe something, you will be better prepared to respond to their actual concern.

6. Keep Bringing the Conversation Back to Jesus

Discussions about creation, evolution, morality, suffering, and the reliability of Scripture are important. Honest objections deserve thoughtful answers. However, apologetics should eventually lead people to the central message of Christianity.

Look for a natural opportunity to explain who Jesus is, why humanity is separated from God by sin, and why Christ died and rose again. A person can become convinced that the universe was created and still never place their trust in the Creator.

The goal is not merely to produce better-informed students. It is to introduce them to the One who made them and offers forgiveness and eternal life.

7. Ask Thoughtful Questions

Good questions invite people to examine the foundations of their beliefs. Instead of immediately telling a student that a claim is wrong, ask how they reached that conclusion.

If someone says that science has disproved God, you might ask, “Which scientific discovery do you believe disproved Him?” If someone says there is no absolute truth, you could ask, “Is that statement absolutely true?” If they believe morality is entirely personal, ask what would make cruelty objectively wrong.

Questions help expose assumptions without making the student feel as though they are attending a lecture. They also encourage people to think through ideas they may have accepted without ever examining closely.

8. Admit When You Do Not Know an Answer

You do not need a doctorate or an immediate answer to every question before you can speak with college students. Sometimes the most honest response is, “That is a good question, and I do not know enough to answer it properly.”

There is nothing wrong with asking for time to research a subject. If appropriate, exchange contact information and promise to follow up. Then make sure you actually do it.

Admitting that you do not know something does not weaken your faith. Pretending to know an answer and giving inaccurate information is far more damaging. Humility builds trust and shows that Christians do not need to fear honest questions.

9. Have Something to Hand Them

A conversation may only last a few minutes, but a helpful resource can remain with the student long after you leave. Bring something they can take with them, such as a gospel tract, booklet, card, or flyer.

The resource should be clear, attractive, and easy to understand. It should explain the gospel and direct students to a trustworthy website where they can explore additional questions.

Do not simply push something into their hands and walk away. Briefly explain why you think they might find it helpful. A resource works best when it continues a personal conversation rather than replacing one.

10. Pray Before, During, and After the Conversation

Prayer should not be an afterthought. Before approaching students, ask God to give you wisdom, courage, and genuine compassion. Pray that He will guide your words and help you recognize what each person needs.

While the student is speaking, quietly ask the Lord to help you listen well and respond wisely. After the conversation ends, continue praying that the truth will remain in that person’s mind and heart.

We can provide evidence, answer questions, and faithfully share the gospel, but we cannot change anyone’s heart. That work belongs to God. Our responsibility is to be prepared, speak truthfully, and trust Him with the results.

In Conclusion

College students are not projects to complete or opponents to defeat. They are people made in the image of God. Many are searching for answers while being surrounded by voices telling them that faith is unreasonable and the Bible cannot be trusted.

Take the time to learn their names. Listen before answering. Ask questions that help them examine what they believe. Be honest when you do not know something, and never lose sight of the gospel.

You may not see an immediate response. The student may walk away appearing unchanged. But one respectful conversation can challenge a long-held assumption, remove an obstacle, or plant a seed that God uses years later.

Our calling is not to force a decision. It is to represent Christ faithfully and be ready when an opportunity comes.

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.” 1 Peter 3:15

Parents. You spent 18 years raising your children to know the Truth, so how can it be that a single 50-minute lecture could convince them you were wrong?

Guys, it’s back-to-school time, and many Christian students are entering classrooms where their faith will be challenged, in some instances for the first time! What follows? Genesis may be dismissed as mythology, evolution presented as unquestionable fact, and Christianity treated as, well, more of a joke. When those claims come from a confident professor who controls the classroom and holds the student’s grade in their hands, standing for the truth can feel intimidating. It can almost feel as though students are not even allowed to speak up.

The urgency becomes clear when we hear the often-repeated warning that 75 to 80 percent of Christian students will walk away from their faith during their first year of college. But on a recent episode of the Creation Today Show, we learned that the problem usually does not begin when a student arrives on campus. College often exposes a faith that had already begun falling apart years earlier.

Eric Hovind brought on Patricia Engler, an author and speaker with Answers in Genesis who attended a secular university in Canada and later traveled around the world asking Christian students how they kept their faith in hostile classrooms. Those experiences helped shape her book, Prepare to Thrive: A Survival Guide for Christian Students, which gives young Christians practical tools for facing challenges without abandoning God’s Word.

Patricia explained that many students begin seriously questioning their faith around middle school age. They hear claims about evolution, the age of the earth, morality, and the Bible, but they may never receive clear biblical answers. By the time they reach college, a professor may simply confirm doubts they have carried silently for years. That is why preparation cannot begin during the week before college. Parents need to make room for difficult questions while their children are still young.

As Eric clearly stated, one hour of youth group each week cannot replace discipleship at home. Parents do not need advanced scientific degrees, but they must be willing to listen, study alongside their children, and connect them with reliable resources. Prepare to Thrive was created to help students build that foundation before they are sitting in a lecture hall hearing propaganda that does not align with God’s Word.

The classroom battle is deeper than a disagreement over science. The professor is not the enemy. As Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age.” This battle began in the Garden of Eden when Satan asked, “Has God indeed said?” Students are still being asked the same question today: Did God really create in six days? Was Adam real? Can Genesis be trusted? Has evolution made God unnecessary?

Students must learn to separate what has actually been observed from the interpretation placed upon it. We observe animals adapting, mutations occurring, and variation appearing within created kinds. We can study fossils, DNA, and natural selection in the present. What we do not observe is one kind of creature becoming another. That conclusion comes from interpreting the evidence through an evolutionary worldview.

Eric gave a simple example. Imagine a professor claiming that two plus two equals five. If you already know the truth, the professor’s confidence and credentials will not shake you. Christian students need that same confidence in God’s Word. They may not immediately know how to answer every argument, but hearing a new question does not mean Christianity has no answer.

Prepare to Thrive gives students three practical rules for those moments. Do not panic, because God’s Word is true. Break the claim down carefully instead of accepting it as a whole. Then follow up on any unanswered questions through prayer, Scripture, trusted Christian mentors, and reliable apologetics resources.

Students can also ask respectful questions. If adaptation is presented as proof of evolution, what kind of evolution is being discussed? If mutations supposedly changed one kind of creature into another, where do we observe them producing the new functional information such a transformation would require? A professor may have a response, but having an answer is not the same as having a good answer.

Some professors may simply be repeating what they were taught, while others may openly mock Christianity. Jesus prepared us for that response in Luke 6:22: “Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you, and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake.” Christian students should remain respectful, but they do not need to be ashamed of standing upon God’s Word.

Remember, the goal is not merely for students to survive college with their faith barely intact. We want them to thrive. That begins long before college, while parents still have time to help them build a biblical foundation strong enough to face the questions ahead.

A professor may control the lesson and the grade, but no professor controls the truth.

Watch Surviving Your Secular Professor and discover how Prepare to Thrive can help your student stand firm.

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On a recent episode of the Creation Today Show, Eric Hovind and Rachel Mims looked back at some of the real conversations we’ve been having with students on college campuses. It has honestly been one of the most fun and rewarding parts of what we do. We set up the microphones, put out the $5 challenge, and invite students to sit down and talk. The five dollars may get their attention, but it doesn’t take long before the conversations turn toward God, creation, science, morality, and some of the toughest questions students have about Christianity.

One thing these conversations have taught us is that the question someone asks isn’t always the real issue underneath it. One student questioned the resurrection because science tells us dead people don’t naturally come back to life. But Christians agree that dead people don’t naturally rise. That’s exactly why the resurrection is a miracle. The deeper question is whether God exists. If the God who created the universe exists, then He isn’t limited by the ordinary processes He created. Sometimes the worldview behind the question needs to be addressed before the question itself can really be answered.

Science comes up constantly on these campuses as well. Students have challenged us about Adam and Eve, genetics, adaptation, and evolution. One student pointed to peppered moths changing color as evidence for evolution. Another pointed to similar bone structures in whales and humans as evidence of common ancestry. These discussions give us an opportunity to make an important distinction: the evidence we observe and the explanation we give for that evidence are not necessarily the same thing. Similar structures can be interpreted as common ancestry, but they can also make perfect sense under common design from a common Creator.

Other conversations get much more personal. Students ask about sexuality, morality, Hell, and the judgment of God. Those moments remind us that apologetics isn’t just about having the cleverest response. The person sitting across the table matters. Every one of us has sinned, and every one of us needs the same Savior. Our goal is to answer honestly from Scripture while pointing people toward Jesus Christ.

That may be one of the biggest lessons we’ve learned from doing these campus events: winning an argument isn’t the same thing as reaching a person. We can answer an objection without ever reaching the heart behind it. That’s why prayer matters. We want to listen carefully, understand what the student actually believes, and trust God to use the conversation in ways we may never see.

And that’s what has made going out on these campuses so much fun. You never know who is going to sit down or what question is coming next. Some students want to debate. Others seem genuinely curious and have simply never heard someone give them a biblical answer. Sometimes what begins as a quick $5 challenge turns into a much longer conversation about God.

Best of all, the conversation doesn’t necessarily end when the student walks away. We record these encounters and share them online, where one student’s question can reach thousands of other people who may be wondering the exact same thing. One conversation at one table can travel much farther than we ever could ourselves.

There was a lot more packed into this episode than we could cover here. Watch the full episode of the Creation Today Show with Eric Hovind and Rachel Mims to see more of these campus conversations for yourself and hear how we can respond when tough questions about God, creation, and Christianity come our way.

Because the questions are real. The students asking them are real. And every conversation is another opportunity to point someone back to the truth of God’s Word.

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For decades, we’ve been told that science is getting closer and closer to explaining how life emerged from non-living chemicals “millions and millions of years ago”. Headlines often suggest that the mystery is nearly solved. But is that really what the evidence shows?

On a recent episode of Creation Today, Eric Hovind welcomed Dr. Change Tan and Dr. Rob Stadler for a fascinating discussion about one of the greatest unanswered questions in science: the origin of life.

Dr. Tan is a chemist who spent years as an atheist and evolutionist before becoming a Christian in 2004. Even after placing her faith in Christ, she continued accepting evolution until her work in molecular biology forced her to take a closer look at the evidence. The more she studied the incredible complexity of living systems, the more convinced she became that life points to an intelligent Creator.

Dr. Stadler is a chemist, engineer, and alongside Dr. Tan, co-authored the book The Stairway to Life: An Origin-Of-Life Reality Check. Although he was raised in a Christian home, his faith grew stronger as he studied engineering, chemistry, and the remarkable design found within living cells. Today, he helps explain why the origin of life remains one of the greatest challenges facing evolutionary theory.

One of the most compelling parts of the discussion is Dr. Stadler’s and Dr. Change’s “Stairway to Life” illustration used in the book. Rather than asking how one simple molecule became life, they show that there are at least thirteen essential hurdles that must all be overcome before the first cell could ever exist. Information, molecular machines, cell membranes, repair systems, energy production, reproduction, and many other systems are all dependent upon one another. Remove just one, and life cannot function.

The conversation also explored just how complex even the simplest organisms really are. Scientists have attempted to reduce cells to their most basic form, yet even the simplest known cells still require more than 400 essential genes, many of which scientists still don’t fully understand. Far from revealing a simple starting point, research continues to uncover even greater levels of complexity.

Dr. Tan explains why life’s chemistry presents another enormous challenge. Living organisms require molecules with the correct “handedness,” known as homochirality, and the correct chemical linkages throughout DNA and RNA. In nature, chemistry produces mixtures that don’t satisfy these requirements, while living cells somehow achieve this precision every time. The question isn’t simply whether molecules can form. It’s how they become organized into a functioning living system.

The discussion doesn’t stop there. The guests also examine the astonishing engineering inside every cell. From ATP synthase, an incredibly efficient molecular motor that spins thousands of times per minute to produce the energy every cell needs, to highly selective cell membranes containing well over a hundred specialized proteins, the machinery of life looks anything but simple. These aren’t isolated parts. They are fully integrated systems that must work together from the very beginning.

Another important topic addressed during the episode is the growing misconception that scientists have already created life in the laboratory. Dr. Tan and Dr. Stadler explain why these claims often go far beyond what the experiments actually demonstrate. While researchers have produced some biological building blocks under carefully controlled laboratory conditions, every experiment depends on intelligent scientists selecting materials, controlling the environment, and directing each step of the process. Producing a few components is a very different claim from demonstrating that life arose through unguided chemistry.

Throughout the conversation, both guests encourage viewers to follow the evidence honestly, wherever it leads. Rather than avoiding difficult questions, they invite Christians and skeptics alike to examine the scientific challenges surrounding the origin of life and consider whether the evidence is more consistent with chance or with intentional design.

If you’ve ever wondered whether science really has explained the origin of life, or if you’ve heard claims that the problem has essentially been solved, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. It’s an engaging, understandable discussion that tackles one of the biggest questions in science while pointing to the God who gives life its ultimate explanation.

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Has psychiatry been dethroned?

That was the question Eric Hovind posed to counselor, pastor, author, and Aim Truth Cast host Dr. Daniel Berger on a recent episode of the Creation Today Show. The answer wasn’t a rejection of medicine, but it was an invitation to ask a much deeper question:

What is a human being?

Every diagnosis begins with assumptions. Before anyone can diagnose a problem, they must first decide what a person actually is. If we’re nothing more than biological machines produced by unguided evolution, then our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors will naturally be explained through chemistry and brain function. But if Scripture is true and we were created in the image of God, then any explanation that ignores the soul is already incomplete.

That simple difference in worldview changes everything.

Modern psychiatry did not develop in a vacuum. During the episode, Dr. Berger examined influential figures such as Benjamin Rush, Wilhelm Wundt, Emil Kraepelin, and Sigmund Freud, discussing how evolutionary thinking, Darwin’s influence, and even the eugenics movement helped shape many of psychiatry’s earliest assumptions about mental illness and human behavior. The discussion served as an important reminder that no field of study is free from the worldview on which it is built.

One question kept resurfacing throughout the conversation: What is normal? You cannot identify disorder unless you first know what order is. You cannot define abnormality without first defining normality. Dr. Berger informs us that evolution provides no objective standard for humanity because it offers no Creator-given purpose for mankind. Scripture, however, begins with a God who intentionally created humanity in His image, providing the standard by which health, brokenness, and restoration can be understood.

The episode also challenged viewers to think carefully about the difference between describing symptoms and actually explaining their cause. Psychiatric diagnoses often classify observable behaviors, but classification is not always explanation. Dr. Berger emphasized the importance of looking for genuine physical causes such as sleep deprivation, metabolic disorders, postpartum changes, autoimmune disease, substance abuse, neurological conditions, and nutritional deficiencies before assuming a purely psychiatric explanation.

At the same time, Scripture presents a model that neither ignores the body nor overlooks the soul. James 5 describes believers calling for the elders when someone was sick, recognizing that suffering may involve physical illness, spiritual issues, or even both. Rather than reducing every struggle to biology alone, the Bible calls God’s people to exercise wisdom and discernment.

Ultimately, the discussion returned to the issue that lies beneath so many cultural debates: creation versus evolution. If mankind is merely the accidental product of natural processes, one understanding of mental health naturally follows. But if we were created by God in His image, then any system that ignores the spiritual dimension of humanity will always offer an incomplete picture of who we are.

This wasn’t simply a conversation about psychiatry. It was a conversation about worldview, the nature of man, and why our starting point matters. Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, this episode will challenge you to think more deeply about the assumptions behind modern mental health care and why Scripture must remain our ultimate authority for understanding the human condition.

Watch the full episode of the Creation Today Show with Dr. Daniel Berger to hear the complete discussion. If you found it helpful, share it with a pastor, counselor, teacher, family member, or friend. These are important conversations, and we’d love to hear what you think after you’ve watched it.

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250 years ago, our forefathers declared something the world had rarely heard from any government. In the Declaration of Independence, they proclaimed that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, and that governments exist to secure those rights.

These ideas may sound familiar today, but in 1776 they were revolutionary.

For thousands of years, most nations were ruled by kings, emperors, or dictators who believed power flowed downward from the throne. Rights belonged to rulers, not to ordinary people. Justice was often reserved for the wealthy and powerful. The average citizen existed to serve the government rather than the government serving the people.

America introduced a radically different idea. While our founders were imperfect men, they recognized that lasting liberty could only exist if there was an authority higher than the government itself. Rather than grounding freedom in the will of a king, they grounded it in the God of the Bible. The founders introduced the radical idea that because God is the Creator, three imperatives followed:

1. Every ruler is accountable to God.
2. Every person possesses inherent value because they bear God’s image.
3. Governments are limited because they answer to a higher law, God’s law.

These ground rules made America unique then and today. It was not that these truths had never existed before. They had actually been written in Scripture for thousands of years. What was unique was that an entire nation attempted to build its system of government upon these biblical principles.

Although America has not always lived up to these ideals, the principles themselves remain just as true today as they were when Moses wrote them thousands of years ago, and when our founders recognized their value 250 years ago.

These ten biblical principles helped forge the foundation of the United States.

1. Rule of Law

One of the defining characteristics of the United States is that no one is supposed to be above the law. Whether someone is a judge, president, governor, police officer, or ordinary citizen, everyone is accountable to the same standard. That idea did not originate with the Constitution. Thousands of years earlier, God commanded Israel’s kings to keep a personal copy of His law and obey it every day so they would remember they were not above the people or above God. America’s founders understood that liberty can only survive when rulers themselves are restrained by law rather than ruling according to personal power or political influence.

“And it shall be with him, and he shall read in it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God by keeping all the words of this law… that his heart may not be lifted up above his brothers.”
Deuteronomy 17:19-20

2. Equal Justice

Throughout history, justice has often been influenced by wealth, social status, race, or political connections. God’s standard is very different. The Bible commands judges to show favoritism toward neither the rich nor the poor but to judge every case with fairness. America’s ideal of “equal justice under law” reflects this biblical principle. Although our nation has not always applied it perfectly, the goal itself comes directly from Scripture: every person should stand equal before the law because every person ultimately stands equal before God.

“You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor.”
Leviticus 19:15

3. All Men Are Created Equal

The Declaration of Independence boldly proclaims that “all men are created equal.” This was not a political invention but a biblical truth. Genesis teaches that every human being is made in the image of God. That means every life possesses equal worth and dignity regardless of race, nationality, wealth, intelligence, age, or social position. Governments may classify people differently, but God does not. The belief that every person has equal value became one of the cornerstones upon which America was founded.

“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”
Genesis 1:27

4. Our Rights Come from God

Perhaps the most revolutionary sentence in the Declaration of Independence is that our rights are “endowed by their Creator.” If rights come from the government, then the government can remove them whenever it chooses. But if rights come from God, then governments exist to protect those rights rather than create them. This principle stands in sharp contrast to nearly every monarchy and dictatorship throughout history, where rulers claimed authority over the freedoms of their people. America’s founders recognized that our liberties ultimately belong to us because they were given by the One who created us.

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” Psalm 24:1

5. Limited Government

The Bible never presents civil government as all-powerful. God established several institutions with different responsibilities, including the family, the church, and civil government. Each has a God-given role, and none were intended to control every area of life. America’s founders reflected this understanding by creating a government with limited powers rather than unlimited authority. They recognized that because all people are sinful, power must be restrained and divided. Only God possesses absolute authority.

“Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.”
Matthew 22:21

6. Consent of the Governed

One of the defining ideas of the American experiment was that a legitimate government derives its authority from the consent of the governed rather than from birthright or conquest. While Scripture teaches that governing authorities are established under God’s sovereign rule, it also repeatedly shows leaders being publicly recognized, affirmed, and held accountable by the people they serve. Authority is never portrayed as a license for tyranny but as a stewardship entrusted by God for the good of others.

“Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate dishonest gain, and place such men over the people…”
Exodus 18:21

7. Honest and Accountable Leadership

The Bible consistently teaches that leaders are servants, not masters. They are expected to lead with integrity, humility, and justice rather than pursuing wealth or power for themselves. America’s founders likewise understood that public office was a public trust. A free nation depends not only on good laws but also on leaders who recognize that they are accountable to both the people and ultimately to God.

“When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.”
Proverbs 29:2

8. Owning Private Property

The Bible recognizes the right of individuals to own property and enjoy the fruit of their labor. The commandment, “You shall not steal,” only makes sense if individuals have a legitimate right to possess what God has entrusted to them. Respect for private property became one of the foundations of American liberty because it protects personal responsibility, rewards honest work, and limits the power of government to unjustly seize what belongs to others.

An interesting historical connection is found in the Declaration of Independence. English philosopher John Locke described mankind’s natural rights as “life, liberty, and property.” When Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration, he famously wrote “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Many historians believe Jefferson intentionally broadened Locke’s idea, with the pursuit of happiness encompassing not only property ownership but the freedom to live, work, worship, and flourish according to one’s God-given rights.

“You shall not steal.”
Exodus 20:15

9. The Dignity of Work

Long before there were governments or nations, God gave mankind meaningful work. Adam was placed in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and care for it before sin ever entered the world. Work is not merely a way to earn money. It is part of God’s design for humanity. America’s work ethic, innovation, and prosperity grew from the biblical understanding that honest labor is honorable and that people should enjoy the fruit of what they produce.

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.”
Genesis 2:15

10. Religious Liberty

Throughout history, many governments have attempted to control religion by forcing citizens to worship according to the state’s demands. America rejected that model because genuine faith cannot be compelled. God calls people to choose whom they will serve, and true worship must come from the heart rather than government coercion. Religious liberty became one of America’s defining freedoms because it reflects the biblical truth that allegiance to God is ultimately a matter of conscience before Him.

“Choose this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Joshua 24:15

A Foundation Worth Remembering

America’s greatness has never rested in perfect leaders or perfect citizens. It has rested in the recognition that there is a perfect God whose authority stands above every president, every judge, every legislature, and every generation.

The principles of equal justice, human equality, God-given rights, limited government, private property, honest leadership, religious liberty, and the rule of law were not invented in Philadelphia. They were revealed centuries earlier in the pages of Scripture.

As our nation celebrates 250 years, the greatest way to honor our nation’s founding is not merely by celebrating its history but by returning to the source of the truths that shaped it. America’s founders looked beyond themselves to the God of the Bible as the ultimate Lawgiver and Judge. If we want future generations to enjoy the same blessings of liberty, justice, and opportunity, then we must once again recognize the authority of the One from whom those blessings ultimately flow.

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!”
Psalm 33:12

It’s Shark Week at Creation Today!

Dun dun… dun dun…

If you’re heading to the beach this summer, there’s a pretty good chance those famous notes from Jaws have already played through your mind. Ever since the movie hit theaters decades ago, sharks have been cast as the villains of the sea. Then came Shark Week, captivating millions of viewers every year with incredible footage of one of the ocean’s most fascinating and misunderstood predators.

Recently, on the Creation Today Show, we decided to put our own spin on Shark Week. But instead of another show built around fear, we took a fascinating and educational dive into the incredible design of sharks and many of the amazing creatures that call the oceans home. The deeper you explore life beneath the waves, the more obvious it becomes that these animals weren’t assembled through millions of lucky accidents. They were created with remarkable purpose by an incredibly creative Designer.

Joining Eric Hovind were Bill and Merilee Clifton, a couple who have been married for 57 years and have spent more than 50 years teaching science from a biblical worldview. Bill’s story alone is worth hearing. Once an evolutionist, he eventually became the head of SeaWorld Orlando’s Education Department. But the more he studied marine life up close, the more impossible it became for him to ignore the fingerprints of design found throughout God’s creation. That realization completely changed the course of his life.

Of course, we had to talk sharks. Bill explained that while Hollywood has made billions convincing us sharks are mindless killing machines, the numbers tell a very different story. Worldwide, only about six people die from shark attacks in an average year. Meanwhile, humans kill an estimated 100 million sharks every year, largely through the cruel practice of shark finning. Fishermen slice off the fins, throw the sharks back into the ocean alive, and the animals slowly sink to the bottom where they die. The real tragedy isn’t sharks attacking people. It’s people devastating one of God’s most remarkable ocean predators.

One of the most fascinating moments came when Bill explained why whales are normally born tail first. Unlike land mammals, a whale calf must reach the surface before taking its first breath. If it were born head first, it could inhale water before ever reaching the air. Even more surprising, hippos, which also give birth underwater, are born tail first for the very same reason. Purposeful design like that isn’t something you’d expect from blind, unguided processes.

Another unforgettable example was the humble horseshoe crab. Most people never give it a second thought, yet its unique blue blood is used to test virtually every injectable medicine and vaccine for harmful bacteria before they’re used on patients. Then Bill held up a horseshoe crab fossil that looks virtually identical to living horseshoe crabs today. If these creatures have supposedly been around for hundreds of millions of years, where are all the evolutionary transitions? They still look exactly like… horseshoe crabs.

Those were just a few of the incredible creatures featured on the show. We also explored blue whales with hearts weighing hundreds of pounds, giant squid with enormous eyes designed for life in the darkness of the deep, upside-down jellyfish that position themselves to harness sunlight, and countless examples of breathtaking engineering throughout the oceans. Everywhere we looked, we found purpose, complexity, and design that consistently point back to an intelligent Creator.

So yes… enjoy Shark Week. Smile when you hear that famous “dun dun… dun dun…” But don’t stop at the suspense. The greatest story beneath the waves isn’t about fear. It’s about the breathtaking craftsmanship of the God who filled the oceans with life.

If you missed this special Shark Week episode of the Creation Today Show, we think you’re going to love it. Grab the family, watch it together, and then share it with someone else. Whether you’re fascinated by sharks, whales, jellyfish, or the countless wonders hidden beneath the waves, this episode will leave you with a deeper appreciation for God’s incredible design and a stronger confidence that creation proclaims the glory of its Creator.

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Addiction rarely kicks the front door down.

It tends to creep in slowly. It may even begin as something that seems useful. At first, it feels like something you’re choosing, something you can walk away from whenever you decide. Then one day you discover the choice isn’t really yours anymore. You promise yourself you’ll stop. Just one more drink. One more pill. One more glance. One more time. You mean every word, but if nothing changes beneath the surface, tomorrow often looks a lot like yesterday.

What if addiction isn’t the disease?

What if it’s the symptom?

In a powerful recent episode of the Creation Today Show, Eric Hovind sat down with former addict, Horizon Christian Fellowship pastor, and author Matt Schroeder to discuss his book, The Biblical Cure for Addiction. After spending years trapped in alcohol, prescription opioids, and heroin, Matt eventually discovered that lasting freedom wasn’t found in trying harder or embracing the world’s recovery methods. It came through a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ.

Growing up in Wisconsin, Matt was surrounded by a culture where binge drinking was simply considered normal. Although his parents became believers, Matt turned away from God after seeing hypocrisy among professing Christians and eventually immersed himself in the party lifestyle. Sports gave way to alcohol, drugs, prescription painkillers, and eventually heroin. Like so many others, he found himself making promises he couldn’t keep and trapped in a cycle he couldn’t escape.

After years of addiction, legal trouble, and hopelessness, Matt reluctantly agreed to attend church with some friends. During one service, several young women from Teen Challenge shared how Jesus Christ had transformed their lives. Until that moment, Matt believed God only helped “good people.” He never imagined Christ could rescue someone like him. That testimony changed everything. He cried out to God, asking not only for forgiveness but for the new life those young women described. Looking back, Matt says he didn’t fully understand what had happened, but God had already begun replacing his heart of stone with a heart of flesh. His desires changed. His perspective changed. The old life no longer looked the same because God had begun transforming him from the inside out.

Throughout the conversation, Eric and Matt explain why so many modern approaches to addiction ultimately fall short. Our culture often treats addiction primarily as a physical problem to be managed through chemicals, medications, or behavior modification. While those things may address outward symptoms, Matt argues they often miss the real issue altogether. Scripture teaches that mankind is more than a physical body. We are body, soul, and spirit. If the problem begins in the heart, then the cure must reach the heart as well.

One of the most encouraging parts of the discussion is Matt’s greenhouse analogy. A young plant isn’t immediately exposed to the harshest conditions. It first grows in a greenhouse where it can develop healthy roots before facing the outside world. In the same way, new believers often need intentional discipleship, biblical teaching, and a healthy church family to grow strong in Christ before facing life’s greatest battles. The goal isn’t isolation from the world but preparation to faithfully live in it.

That naturally leads to another important part of the conversation: accountability and the local church. Matt explains that recovery was never designed to be a solo journey. The church isn’t simply another recovery program. It is God’s design for discipleship, encouragement, accountability, and spiritual growth. Through biblical community, believers help one another renew their minds, bear one another’s burdens, and continue growing in the grace that Christ provides.

Eric and Matt also unpack the beautiful picture found in the parable of the prodigal son. The gospel isn’t about earning our way back to God after we’ve cleaned ourselves up. It’s about a Father who runs to embrace broken sinners who come to Him in humility and repentance. That picture of grace stands in sharp contrast to the world’s endless cycle of trying harder and failing again.

Whether the struggle is drugs, alcohol, pornography, or any other form of addiction, this conversation points to something far deeper than behavior modification. It points to the transforming power of Jesus Christ, who doesn’t simply help people manage their bondage but makes them new creations.

If you or someone you love has ever struggled with addiction, don’t miss this conversation. Because no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace, and that real freedom is found not by looking within ourselves, but by surrendering to Jesus Christ.

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Ever notice how quickly we recognize design everywhere else?

Build a faster computer, and we praise the engineer. Create a robot that can perform a difficult task, and we celebrate the intelligence behind it. But when it comes to the most sophisticated machine any of us will ever inhabit, the human body, we are told nobody designed it. We are told blind mutations and natural selection somehow built it all step by step.

That was the challenge at the heart of an incredible recent conversation between Eric Hovind and Professor Stuart Burgess: Does the human body really look like the product of evolution, or does it reveal deliberate engineering?

Burgess brought a powerful perspective to that question. His engineering work has included projects connected with the European Space Agency and elite Olympic cycling teams. In his book Ultimate Engineering, he examines the human body through the same principles engineers use to evaluate mechanisms, precision, and integrated systems.

Take the human knee. It is far more than a simple hinge. Burgess explained how the cruciate ligaments work within a remarkable four-bar mechanism that guides the joint as it moves. Engineers understand that coordinated mechanisms require multiple parts to be present, correctly positioned, and working together. That creates a serious problem for step-by-step evolution. An incomplete mechanism does not survive because natural selection somehow knows what it may become millions of years later.

Even the lubrication inside our joints is astonishing. Burgess cited a comparison in which the natural system performs around 5,000 times better than engineered lubrication, while carrying tremendous loads with remarkably low friction. Human engineers still struggle to reproduce what your joints do naturally every day.

Then there is the human foot. With 33 joints and an extraordinary triple-arch structure, it allows us to balance, absorb force, run, jump, pivot, and instantly change direction. Watch a soccer player move, then compare that with our advanced humanoid robots. Despite enormous investment, robots still struggle to reproduce what the human foot does naturally. And the chimpanzee foot is built very differently for grasping. Simply saying one evolved into the other does not explain the enormous coordinated transformation required.

One of the most important points in the conversation was top-down architecture. Engineers know that highly integrated systems must be planned with the whole system in view. The human body displays exactly that kind of coordination. Muscles, sensors, nerves, bones, joints, blood vessels, organs, and the brain all depend on one another.

This means it all had to work together from the start!

The heart makes the case even stronger. It is not merely a pump. Blood, vessels, lungs, valves, electrical controls, and pressure regulation form an integrated system. Engineers have spent millions trying to reproduce the heart artificially, yet still struggle to match its geometry, muscle performance, durability, and function. Our difficulty copying it only highlights the engineering of the original.

The conversation also addressed a common evolutionary objection: if the body was designed, why is there disease? But disease and design are not the same thing. A damaged machine does not prove there was no engineer. The Bible teaches that God’s original creation was “very good,” while the world we now inhabit is fallen and subject to corruption, genetic damage, disease, aging, and death.

Even the human voice reveals extraordinary engineering. A pair of vocal folds works with airflow, muscles, resonance, hearing, and neurological control to let us whisper, speak, laugh, shout, and sing. Burgess discussed how this system surpasses instruments deliberately designed by human intelligence.

This conversation should cause serious doubt for anyone who believes the human body is merely the accidental product of evolution. The knee, foot, heart, voice, and countless systems working together do not look like blind trial and error. They reveal coordination, purpose, and engineering that our best technology still struggles to imitate.

We strongly encourage you to watch this incredible conversation and share it. Send it to someone who believes they are an accident or someone who doubts there is a Creator God or has never seriously questioned the evolutionary story.

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As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, it’s the perfect time to look back and ask an important question: Was America’s founding simply a remarkable chain of historical events, or can we see the providential hand of God guiding the course of history?

Recently, on the Creation Today Show, Eric Hovind was joined by Dr. John Reese, professor of history at Pensacola Christian College, for a fascinating discussion about America’s providential history. The conversation was filled with remarkable accounts that many Americans have never heard, reminding us that history is far more than names, dates, and battles. When viewed through the lens of Scripture, history becomes the story of a sovereign God working through ordinary people and extraordinary circumstances to accomplish His purposes.

For generations, historians openly recognized that God was actively involved in the affairs of men and nations. Today, that way of thinking has largely disappeared. Modern history tends to explain everything through politics, economics, military strategy, or coincidence while dismissing the possibility that God was directing events all along. As Dr. Reese explained, many historians no longer even consider God’s involvement a legitimate way to understand history. Yet Scripture repeatedly teaches that God raises up kingdoms, removes rulers, and directs the course of history according to His will.

The examples shared during the show were incredible.

One of the most fascinating was the story of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Spain wasn’t simply sending ships to conquer England. On board were priests, friars, and even instruments of torture intended to force England back under Roman Catholic rule. Had that invasion succeeded, history may have unfolded very differently. Instead, powerful storms devastated much of the fleet. Even King Philip II of Spain reportedly admitted, “I sent my ships to fight against men, not against the winds and waves of God.” Looking back, it’s hard not to see God’s providence preserving Protestant England at a critical moment in history.

Another unforgettable account was the life of Captain John Smith. Long before helping establish Jamestown, Smith survived one impossible situation after another. At one point, while crossing the Mediterranean, fellow passengers discovered he was a Protestant and threw him overboard during a storm. Amazingly, he survived and reached a nearby island. During the discussion, Eric jokingly said that whenever someone says “Lady Luck,” we ought to replace it with “the grace of God.” That lighthearted moment captured the entire theme of the episode. Was it really luck, or was God preserving one man for a purpose far greater than he could have imagined?

Those are just two of the many remarkable stories discussed during the program. Dr. Reese also explored the Pilgrims, Jamestown, the role of prayer in America’s founding, the Great Awakening, the Declaration of Independence, and countless other examples that point to God’s providential hand throughout our nation’s history. There simply isn’t room to include them all here.

The conversation also examined one of the most important principles upon which America was built: our rights come from God, not government. The Declaration of Independence boldly declares that we are “endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable Rights.” That wasn’t empty political language. It reflected the conviction that our liberties originate with God Himself. Government doesn’t create our rights. Its responsibility is to protect the rights our Creator has already given us.

One of the highlights of the discussion came near the end. We don’t study history because the Founders were perfect. They weren’t. We study history because understanding where we’ve come from helps us understand where we need to go. As Dr. Reese reminded us, if you’re discouraged by the direction of our nation, don’t simply curse the darkness. Light a candle. Teach the next generation. Pass on the truth. Preserve the heritage we’ve been entrusted with.

If you haven’t watched this episode yet, we highly encourage you to do so. This article only scratches the surface. We simply couldn’t fit all of the fascinating stories, historical details, and biblical insights into one article. We think you’ll come away with a greater appreciation for America’s history, a deeper understanding of God’s providence, and a renewed gratitude for the blessings He has poured out on our nation.

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Every week, Creation Today brings viewers the latest discussions in creation science, apologetics, theology, archaeology, and culture. Over the first six months of 2026, we covered dozens of topics with some of the world’s leading creation scientists, researchers, pastors, and Christian thinkers.

This week, Eric Hovind was joined by Creation Today’s Social Media Manager, Rachel Mims, for a special six-month highlight reel. Together they looked back at some of the biggest moments, strongest arguments, and most memorable conversations from the first half of the year.

But there was a twist involved.

As they revisited clips from previous shows and sorted through thousands of comments left by skeptics online, they decided to play a game called “Atheist Bingo.”

The concept was simple. Every time a common atheist talking point appeared in the comments, they marked off a square on the bingo card. Before long, familiar phrases began showing up exactly as expected. “No Evidence for God.” “Christians Are Anti-Science.” “God of the Gaps.” “Peer Review.” “The Bible Is a Myth.” “You Deny the Facts.” “Death Is Natural.” 

One of the first clips revisited came from our conversation with geologist Dr. Andrew Snelling from our show Top 10 Evolution Arguments Debunked – Geology Edition (CreationToday.org/470)

Dr. Snelling discussed remarkable geological formations containing tree trunks that extend vertically through multiple sedimentary layers and coal seams. These trees were not growing where they are found today. They have no roots attached and belong to species that do not grow in swamps. Yet they pass through rock layers that, according to conventional interpretations, represent vast periods of time.

Dr. Snelling posed a straightforward question: How could those tree trunks survive long enough for all of those layers to slowly accumulate around them? The wood should have decayed long before the surrounding sediments were deposited.

For Eric, this was one of those examples that anyone can understand. The evidence is right there in front of you. If one tree extends through layers supposedly separated by thousands or millions of years, that deserves an explanation.

What surprised Eric and Rachel was not the evidence itself, but the responses.

One commenter simply wrote, “Please stop lying for money.”

Another responded, “Gobbledegook. Just created lies.”

Neither addressed the geological evidence. Instead of discussing the tree trunks or the sedimentary layers, they attacked the person presenting the argument.

The same thing happened when commenters began questioning Dr. Snelling’s education. One suggested his geology degree probably came from a seminary. Another mocked his intelligence entirely.

The irony, of course, is that Dr. Snelling holds multiple geology degrees, including a doctorate from the University of Sydney, and has spent decades studying the very rocks being discussed.

As Eric pointed out, many critics never interact with the actual evidence. Instead, they attack credentials, motives, or intelligence while leaving the argument itself untouched.

The next stop on the highlight reel was one of the most fascinating scientific discussions of the year: the origin of life.

Revisiting our interview with Dr. Paul Nelson, Finding The First Cell
(CreationToday.org/472), Eric and Rachel discussed the enormous gap between chemistry and biology.

Darwin once speculated that life may have arisen in a warm little pond containing a few chemicals and an energy source. Modern biology has revealed something far more complicated. Even the simplest living cell contains staggering levels of complexity.

According to Dr. Nelson, the distance between what unguided chemistry can produce and what living cells actually require has not gotten smaller. It has gotten larger.

Many commenters quickly objected that abiogenesis is not evolution.

Eric agreed that the two subjects are technically different, but pointed out that every worldview must explain how life got here in the first place. A theory describing how life diversified still depends on life existing before diversification can occur.

As Eric observed during the discussion, naturalistic worldviews often accuse Christians of invoking God whenever there is a gap in knowledge. Yet when it comes to the origin of life, the problem is frequently pushed backward rather than solved.

Researchers continue investing enormous amounts of intelligence, effort, funding, and laboratory resources into creating life from non-life. Even if such an experiment were successful, it would still involve intelligent scientists carefully directing every step of the process using pre-existing materials. Ironically, it would demonstrate the necessity of intelligence rather than eliminate it.

Another memorable segment featured one of our campus outreach conversations with evangelist John Harris from Living Waters UK.

Speaking with a university student, Harris observed that many people claim to follow evidence wherever it leads. Yet when evidence challenges deeply held assumptions, it is often rejected before being seriously considered.

He encouraged the student to recognize that rejecting evolution would not diminish her value. If humans are created in God’s image, then they possess intrinsic worth, purpose, and dignity that cannot be explained by a purely naturalistic worldview.

One atheist commenter responded by claiming that atheists are not making any positive claim at all. According to him, atheism is simply a lack of belief.

Eric challenged that position.

Using an illustration often shared by Ray Comfort, he explained that claiming there is no gold anywhere in China would require complete knowledge of China. Likewise, claiming there is no God would require complete knowledge of reality itself.

For that reason, Eric argued that many modern atheists have shifted toward agnosticism while continuing to use the label atheist. Rather than defending the claim that God does not exist, they redefine atheism as a lack of belief and attempt to place the entire burden of proof on Christians.

And that was only a small portion of the show.

The six-month highlight reel also revisited discussions on climate change with Dr. Calvin Beisner, dinosaur soft tissue with Dr. Joel Brown, death before the Fall with Dr. Marcus Ross, mathematics and God’s nature with Dr. Jason Lisle, biblical archaeology, peer review, flat earth, Genesis lifespans, and many other memorable moments from the first half of 2026.

Most importantly, the episode highlighted just how often the same objections appear regardless of the topic being discussed.

Whether the conversation involved geology, biology, theology, mathematics, archaeology, or philosophy, the same handful of talking points surfaced again and again.

If you’ve ever wondered how to respond to common atheist objections, if you’ve missed some of the best conversations from the first six months of 2026, or if you simply want to enjoy one of the most entertaining recap episodes we’ve ever done, you’ll definitely want to watch the full Highlight Reel.

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Spend enough time in the comment section of any Christian post on social media and you’ll quickly notice a pattern. Within minutes, the atheists arrive ready for battle. Not a physical battle, but a spiritual one. One by one they hurl what they believe are devastating objections to Christianity, like invisible spears aimed at God’s Word.

These objections appear again and again, repeated thousands upon thousands of times. Claims that science disproves God, that the Bible is just an ancient book, that Jesus never existed, or that there is no evidence for Christianity are so common that many people simply assume they must be true.

What’s interesting is that many of these objections are not even original. They often repeat one another, borrow from one another, or depend on the same underlying assumptions about God, miracles, truth, and the reliability of Scripture.

But no matter how many times an objection is repeated, repetition does not make it true.

Many of these arguments have been around for generations. While they are often presented as devastating challenges to Christianity, they frequently fall apart under closer examination.

Let’s look at ten of the most common atheist objections and see whether they really stand up to scrutiny:

1. “Science Disproves God”

This is perhaps the most common claim made against Christianity today, but it misunderstands what science actually does. Science is a method for studying the natural world through observation, experimentation, and testing. God, by definition, is not part of the natural world. He is the Creator of it. Science can tell us how chemical reactions work, how planets move, and how cells function, but it cannot determine whether a Creator exists behind the universe. Ironically, many of the pioneers of modern science  such as Johannes Kepler, Isaac Newton, Robert Boyle, and Blaise Pascal believed they were discovering the handiwork of God. This is not about whether science disproved God. It’s about whether the evidence points to a universe that arose through blind chance or one that reflects intelligence, design, and purpose.

2. “Evolution Explains Life Without a Creator”

Even if evolution could explain how living things changed over time, it would not explain how life originated in the first place. Evolution begins with living organisms already in existence. It does not explain the origin of DNA, the information encoded within it, or the complex molecular machinery required for life to function. Information does not write itself. Codes do not create themselves. The question of origins remains. The existence of a process does not eliminate the need for a Designer any more than explaining how a car engine works eliminates the need for an engineer.

3. “The Bible Is Just an Ancient Book”

The Bible is ancient. So are the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Tacitus, and countless other historical works that people trust every day. Age does not determine truth. The Bible is unique because it is not a single book but a collection of 66 books written by more than 40 authors across roughly 1,500 years. Despite that, it presents a consistent message about God, humanity, sin, and redemption. It contains detailed historical information, fulfilled prophecy, and has repeatedly been confirmed by archaeological discoveries. Calling it “just an ancient book” dismisses its claims without actually addressing them.

4. “Jesus Never Existed”

This claim is popular on social media but is rejected by the overwhelming majority of historians, including many who are not Christians. Jesus is mentioned not only in the New Testament but also by ancient writers such as Josephus, Tacitus, Pliny the Younger, and Suetonius. Historians debate many things about Jesus, but His existence is not one of them. The real question is not whether Jesus existed. The question is whether He was Who? He claimed to be and whether the evidence supports His Resurrection from the dead. More than 500 eyewitnesses saw Jesus after He rose, and many of them were alive when the Gospels were written.

5. “There Is No Evidence for God”

Evidence is only useful if we are willing to follow it where it leads. The universe displays remarkable fine-tuning. Life contains staggering amounts of coded information. Human beings possess consciousness, rational thought, creativity, and a sense of morality. The laws of nature themselves require explanation. None of these things automatically prove Christianity, but they are certainly evidence that deserves consideration. The debate is not over whether evidence exists. The debate is over what best explains the evidence we see.

6. “Faith Is Blind”

Biblical faith is not believing without evidence. It is trusting based upon evidence. We exercise faith every day. We trust pilots to fly airplanes, doctors to perform surgeries, and bridges to support our weight because we have reasons to trust them. Christianity is no different. The Bible repeatedly points to eyewitness testimony, fulfilled prophecy, historical events, and observable evidence as reasons for belief. Christian faith is not a leap into darkness. It is confidence based on what God has revealed.

7. “The Bible Contradicts Itself”

Most alleged contradictions disappear when the context is examined. Different eyewitnesses naturally emphasize different details. Different authors write with different purposes and audiences in mind. This is exactly what we would expect from authentic historical accounts. If every biblical author reported events with identical wording and details, skeptics would likely accuse them of collusion. Instead, we find independent accounts that complement one another while telling the same overall story. After centuries of criticism, no supposed contradiction has successfully overturned the core message of Scripture.

8. “Christianity Copied Older Myths”

This claim often appears in discussions about the Flood, the Resurrection, or other biblical events. Similarity does not equal plagiarism. If a real global Flood occurred, we would expect flood stories to appear in cultures around the world. In fact, they do. Hundreds of flood traditions exist across multiple continents. Likewise, many of the alleged parallels between Christianity and pagan religions are exaggerated or entirely fabricated. The fact that other cultures preserved distorted memories of real events does not undermine Scripture. It supports it.

9. “You Don’t Need God To Be Moral”

The question is not whether atheists can behave morally. Of course they can. The question is how morality can be objectively grounded without God. If humanity is simply the result of unguided natural processes, then moral values ultimately become personal preferences or social conventions. One person’s morality becomes no more objectively valid than another’s. Yet most people recognize that some actions are truly wrong regardless of culture or opinion. Child abuse, genocide, and slavery are not merely unpopular. They are objectively evil. Christianity explains this by grounding morality in the unchanging Character of God.

10. “If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering?”

This is one of the most emotional and difficult questions anyone can ask. The Bible does not ignore suffering or pretend it is easy to understand. Christianity teaches that suffering entered the world because of sin and humanity’s rebellion against God. But Christianity is unique in teaching that God did not remain distant from our pain. In Jesus Christ, God entered history and experienced suffering firsthand. He was betrayed, mocked, beaten, and crucified. The Christian hope is not that suffering is an illusion. It is that suffering will one day end and that God can redeem even the darkest moments of our lives for His purposes.

In Conclusion

After examining these common objections, you see a pattern emerging. Many of these arguments are not really arguments against Christianity at all. They are assumptions about Christianity and are based on misconceptions and assumptions. They assume miracles are impossible or that God already does not exist. They assume the Bible is unreliable, and they assume natural explanations should be the default explanation.

But assumptions are not evidence.

Christianity has survived two thousand years of scrutiny because it is rooted in something far stronger than repeated slogans. It is rooted in history and solid evidence. Most importantly, it is rooted in the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

We hope this article helps the next time you encounter one of these objections online. Instead of being intimidated by a confident-sounding atheist’s comment, take a moment to examine the claim. Ask whether it is supported by evidence or simply built upon assumptions. Learn to distinguish between truth and speculation, between sound reasoning and faulty logic, between what God’s Word actually teaches and what critics often claim it teaches.

Questions are not the enemy of Christianity. Honest questions can lead us closer to the truth.

For generations, parents have sent their children into classrooms believing they were places of learning where students would be taught the basics: reading, writing, and arithmetic.. But what if schools are doing far more than teaching academic subjects? What if they are also shaping how children think about God, morality, family, identity, truth, and their place in the world? The statistics show that they are.

That was the focus of our recent conversation with journalist and author Alex Newman. During one of the most eye-opening interviews we’ve had this year, Newman argued that America’s education system is not simply facing an academic crisis. It is facing a worldview crisis. He explains that many of the ideas now being taught in classrooms were never intended to be neutral. They were designed to shape how future generations think and what they believe.

The statistics alone should concern every parent. Alex brought the receipts! He cited data suggesting that roughly 80% of children from Christian homes who spend twelve years in government schools eventually leave the faith and leave the church. At the same time, less than one-third of students are proficient in core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and math. Mental health statistics paint an equally troubling picture. Forty percent of students report persistent sadness or hopelessness. Twenty percent have seriously considered suicide, and ten percent have attempted it. One California survey found that 94% of young people reported mental health challenges. These numbers raise an obvious question: if the system is succeeding, why are so many students struggling academically, emotionally, and spiritually?

As Alex went on to tell us, understanding the present requires understanding the past and how we got to this point.

You see, most Americans assume public education was simply created to educate children. But Newman traced the roots of the modern government school system back to Robert Owen, a nineteenth-century socialist who openly opposed Christianity, marriage, family, and private property. Owen believed society could be reshaped by influencing children at a young age through state-directed education.

The most shocking part of this came from Owen himself. Near the end of his life, he reportedly revealed that many of his ideas had been influenced through communication with spirits. According to historical accounts discussed during one interview, he described receiving guidance through tapping sounds in walls and furniture and through methods similar to Ouija boards. He believed these spirits were helping guide humanity toward a new future.

Those ideas eventually found their way into Prussia’s state-run education system and later into America through Horace Mann, who became one of the leading advocates for government-controlled education. Decades later, educational reformer John Dewey further transformed the system. Dewey openly embraced humanism, helped draft the Humanist Manifesto, and promoted a worldview that rejected biblical creation and elevated man rather than God as the source of truth.

Today, many parents are seeing the results. Students are increasingly taught that truth is subjective, evolution is fact, morality is fluid, and identity is self-defined. God is often treated as irrelevant to science, history, morality, and human origins. A generation searching for answers is being told that they are the product of unguided processes and that truth is whatever they choose it to be.

One thing became clear during this conversation: parents need to understand what is shaping the worldview of their children.

This was one of the most eye-opening and thought-provoking discussions we have had. The history, the statistics, and the documented statements from the architects of modern education raise questions that every parent should seriously consider.

If you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, pastor, or simply someone concerned about the next generation, we strongly encourage you to watch this conversation in its entirety.

And if you know another parent who needs to understand how these issues may be affecting their children, please share it with them.

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One of the most important questions Christians can ask is this: Was animal death part of God’s original creation, or did it enter the world because of sin?

Recently, on the Creation Today Show, Eric Hovind sat down with apologist Curt Blattman to discuss a debate between William Lane Craig and atheist Alex O’Connor. During this debate, Craig suggested that an evolutionary history filled with animal suffering, predation, disease, and death may have been part of God’s plan to bring about the greatest number of people who would freely choose salvation. So, did the original creation include death and suffering? Is it Biblical?

These are the kinds of questions Curt has spent years thinking about and writing on. During the show, he also discussed his book, Creation and Evolution: The Ongoing Conversation, a collection of 45 short essays examining creation, evolution, biblical authority, and many of the challenges Christians face as they seek to reconcile modern evolutionary ideas with the teachings of Scripture. Several of the topics explored in the book, including death before sin and theistic evolution, became central to our discussion.

Because, after all, if millions of years of animal death existed before Adam sinned, what exactly changed at the Fall? If suffering and death were already part of God’s “very good” creation, then what was the curse? And if death was already present long before mankind rebelled, what exactly did Christ come to defeat?

Scripture repeatedly connects death with sin. Romans 5:12 teaches that death entered the world through sin. The Bible describes creation as being subjected to corruption because of man’s rebellion. The gospel itself is built on the reality that Christ came to conquer the consequences of sin, including death.

During the conversation, Eric and Curt challenged the idea that God would use millions of years of suffering, extinction, and survival of the fittest as His method of creating the world. Does that sound like the God revealed in Scripture? Does that sound like a creation God would call “very good”?

The issue is bigger than the age of the earth. It touches the character of God, the meaning of the Fall, the purpose of Christ’s sacrifice, and the foundation of the gospel itself.

The atheist objection about animal suffering becomes especially powerful against old-earth and evolutionary views because those positions generally require death before sin. Biblical creation offers a different answer. God did not create a world filled with suffering and death. Those realities entered because of man’s rebellion against his Creator.

That does not mean suffering is meaningless today. God can and does use suffering for His glory. The cross itself is the greatest example of God bringing good from evil. But there is a difference between God redeeming suffering in a fallen world and claiming suffering was His original design for creation.

If you’ve never thought through these questions, we encourage you to watch this fascinating discussion. Whether you’re wrestling with the issue yourself or simply want to understand why this debate matters, you’ll come away with a deeper appreciation for the connection between Genesis, the Fall, and the gospel message.

The question is not merely, “How old is the earth?”

The question is, “What kind of world did God create?”

And the answer has profound implications for every Christian.

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Recently on The Creation Today Show, Eric Hovind attended the inaugural Heaven and Earth Conference hosted by the Cornwall Alliance in Memphis, Tennessee. What he found was not a gathering driven by fear and climate alarmism, but a room filled with scientists, theologians, economists, journalists, pastors, and educators asking a simple question: What happens when we examine climate and environmental topics through the lens of Scripture and evidence rather than headlines?

The result was one of the most fascinating conferences we have attended in years. Speaker after speaker challenged assumptions, presented data rarely discussed in mainstream conversations, and demonstrated why Christians do not have to choose between caring for creation and standing firmly on biblical truth.

Eric sat down with many of the presenters at the conference.

First up was Dr. Calvin Beisner. Dr. Beisner challenged many assumptions surrounding modern climate narratives. He pointed to observational data that he believes does not support many of the alarming claims commonly repeated in the media. He also reminded the audience that carbon dioxide is essential for plant life and highlighted satellite data showing significant increases in global vegetation. Beisner warned that many policies promoted in the name of saving the planet often end up hurting the poor, developing nations, and even natural ecosystems.

Investigative journalist Megan Basham explained how climate change became one of the earliest issues used to influence evangelical institutions. Drawing from her bestselling book Shepherds for Sale, she described how media campaigns, influential leaders, and major funding sources can create the appearance of widespread consensus, a practice known as astroturfing.

Patricia Engler connected climate activism to broader ideological movements. She argued that many climate initiatives are being used to advance ideas rooted in collectivism and centralized control. Contrasting this with the biblical gospel, she reminded attendees that lasting solutions are not found in political revolution but in the truth of God’s Word.

Dr. Michael Spradlin emphasized why Genesis remains foundational. Creation, sin, salvation, judgment, and redemption all begin in Genesis 1 through 11. If Christians are going to engage cultural issues faithfully, they must first stand firmly on the authority of Scripture.

Rev. Chris Neiswonger delivered one of the most memorable messages of the conference. Drawing from C.S. Lewis, he argued that Christianity offers the only worldview capable of fully explaining meaning, morality, purpose, and human dignity. Humanity longs for fulfillment because it was created for God, and there is ultimately no other stream from which to drink.

Last but not least, Dr. Gordon Wilson challenged Christians to reject both environmental alarmism and careless neglect of creation. The issue is not “the environment.” The issue is God’s creation. Biblical dominion means exercising wise stewardship over what God has made while refusing to surrender to fear-based narratives.

Throughout the conference, one theme surfaced repeatedly. Christians do not have to choose between caring for creation and standing on biblical truth. The speakers argued that both belong together. God’s world and God’s Word are not in conflict.

What made this conference unique was not simply the information being presented. It was the foundation beneath it all. Again and again, the speakers returned to the same truth: Scripture is trustworthy, creation belongs to God, and Christians can approach even the most controversial issues with confidence rather than fear.

This was more than a climate conference.

It was a reminder that every issue ultimately comes back to worldview.

And every worldview ultimately begins with Genesis.

We strongly encourage you to watch this special episode. Whether you are concerned about climate change, confused by competing claims, or simply want to hear respected Christian scholars address these issues from a biblical perspective, the conversations from this conference are too important to ignore.

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Eric Hovind recently sat down to have a conversation with Bradley Brandon, Founder and CEO of Across Nigeria, and it was one of the most sobering and heartbreaking discussions we have ever had.

Bradley gave a firsthand look into what is happening to Christians in Northern Nigeria right now, one of the most dangerous places in the world to follow Christ. Roughly 72% of Christians killed for their faith worldwide were killed within a roughly 300-mile radius in this region. More than 8,200 Christians were slaughtered last year alone. Over 3,500 have already been killed this year. Since 2009, an estimated 70,000 Christians have lost their lives, and more than 18,000 churches have been burned to the ground.

While not all Muslims are radical, extremist Islamist groups continue spreading violence, fear, and terror throughout Northern Nigeria and West Africa. These groups are actively targeting and pushing Christianity out of entire regions. The violence has intensified year after year, and this year was described as the worst yet.

The conversation also addressed the growing spread of radical Islamist ideology throughout parts of the world. In many places where Shariah law takes hold, freedoms disappear, women are treated as inferior, brutal punishments become normalized, and fear replaces liberty. Even many peaceful Muslims themselves oppose what these extremist groups are doing.

One thing we need to remember: this is ultimately a spiritual battle.

Ephesians 6 reminds us that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual wickedness. Even many of the persecutors themselves are deeply deceived and in desperate need of Christ.

Bradley also gave insight into how he ended up in this part of the world, in a place most people would never dare to go.

Years ago, after a near-death experience that left him in intensive care, he says God radically transformed his life and taught him complete dependence upon Christ. Not long afterward, God called him to Northern Nigeria.

He has witnessed countless atrocities and mass burials of Christians there. The Bible calls them martyrs.

But in the middle of all this darkness, something incredible has also been taking place.

Over time, he began building relationships inside Muslim communities through compassion, conversation, and the gospel. Boko Haram members have been prayed with. Radical Islamists have come to Christ. Multiple Muslims have turned to Jesus through relational evangelism.

One Fulani Muslim man told him, “I can see love in your eyes. My people do not know what love is.”

That is the difference Christ inside a person makes. Others can see the light in us. It is real. In the middle of one of the darkest and most violent places on earth, Bradley has seen hardened people encounter something they had never truly experienced before: genuine love, mercy, and forgiveness.

Jesus taught forgiveness, mercy, sacrificial love, and redemption. Even while being crucified, Christ prayed, “Father, forgive them.” The gospel changes hearts in ways violence never can.

We were also given a much-needed reminder that many of us in the West have forgotten: Christianity was never about being comfortable. It is about being uncomfortable. It is about carrying your cross, standing against evil, and remaining faithful no matter the cost.

Right now, Christians in Nigeria are proving with their blood that Jesus Christ is worth everything, even unto death.

Please pray for Bradley Brandon and the persecuted Christians in Nigeria. Pray for protection, endurance, courage, and provision. But also pray for the persecutors themselves, that God would open their eyes and lead them to Christ.

And please watch and share this program. Christians in the West cannot afford to look away from what is happening to the persecuted Church.

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Our culture constantly talks about “raising good kids,” but the real question is this: good according to whom?

The world has its own vision of manhood and womanhood, and it grows louder every year. It tells boys to avoid responsibility, suppress conviction, chase comfort, stay passive, and drift through life without purpose. It teaches them that strength is dangerous, leadership is oppressive, discipline is unnecessary, and sacrifice is weakness. At the same time, girls are increasingly raised in a culture of confusion that pushes identity instability, self-centeredness, and rebellion against God’s design for femininity, motherhood, purity, and family.

And if parents sit back passively, the world will gladly raise their children for them.

That is the reality many families do not want to face. Schools, entertainment, social media, celebrities, influencers, and secular ideologies are discipling children every single day. Culture is never neutral. It is constantly shaping beliefs, morality, identity, and worldview. If parents are not intentionally raising their children according to God’s truth, the world will shape them according to its own.

Scripture commands parents to take this responsibility seriously. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” That does not happen accidentally. Godly children are not produced through passivity. Raising sons and daughters who honor Christ requires intentional discipleship, prayer, correction, teaching, and example.

A godly man looks very different from the world’s version of a man, and here are 10 main differences between them:

1. Courage vs Passivity

A godly man stands firm in truth even when it is unpopular or costly. He is willing to defend what is right, protect others, and speak truth with boldness. The world encourages men to stay quiet, avoid conflict, and never take strong stands because conviction is often treated as offensive or dangerous.

2. Responsibility vs Avoidance

A godly man takes ownership of his actions, decisions, family, and responsibilities. He does not constantly blame society, his upbringing, or others for his failures. The culture teaches many men to delay maturity, avoid accountability, and escape responsibility through distraction, entertainment, or selfish living.

3. Leadership vs Indifference

A godly man leads with wisdom, humility, and purpose. He understands leadership is not about control or pride but about serving and guiding others well. The culture increasingly tells men to step back, disengage from leadership, and become passive observers instead of active spiritual leaders in their homes and communities.

4. Discipline vs Comfort

A godly man trains himself to do what is right even when it is difficult. He understands that growth requires sacrifice, consistency, and self-control. The world constantly pushes comfort, convenience, laziness, instant gratification, and endless entertainment rather than perseverance and discipline.

5. Conviction vs Compromise

A godly man stands firmly on biblical truth even when culture mocks or rejects him for it. He does not change his beliefs simply to gain approval or avoid criticism. The culture pressures people to compromise convictions, soften truth, and blend in with whatever society currently celebrates.

6. Strength vs Weakness

A godly man uses his strength to protect, provide, lead, and serve others. Biblical masculinity is not abusive or toxic. It is sacrificial, courageous, and responsible. Yet the world increasingly treats masculinity itself as a problem and often shames strength rather than directing it toward good.

7. Sacrifice vs Self-Interest

A godly man puts others before himself. He sacrifices for his wife, children, family, church, and community because love requires selflessness. The culture teaches the opposite: prioritize yourself, chase personal happiness above all else, and avoid inconvenience or sacrifice whenever possible.

8. Integrity vs Image

A godly man is consistent in both private and public life. His character matters more to him than appearances or popularity. The culture focuses heavily on image, status, social media approval, and outward success while ignoring honesty, purity, humility, and true integrity.

9. Purpose vs Drift

A godly man lives with direction and calling. He understands that his life has meaning because it was given by God for a purpose greater than himself. The world encourages men to drift aimlessly through life distracted by entertainment, addiction, comfort, and temporary pleasures instead of pursuing eternal purpose.

10. Faithfulness vs Instability

A godly man is dependable, loyal, steady, and committed even when life becomes difficult. He honors his word and remains faithful to God, family, and responsibility. The culture normalizes instability, broken commitments, abandonment, inconsistency, and quitting whenever things become challenging.

The next generation is being discipled every single day. The only question is who will disciple them.

If parents do not intentionally raise their children according to God’s truth, the culture will gladly shape them according to its own confused standards. We cannot sit back passively and hope the world somehow produces godly men and women on its own.

God has entrusted parents with an incredible responsibility. Whether you are raising children now or preparing for a future family one day, the calling remains the same: stand firm in truth, teach God’s Word boldly, and raise the next generation according to His design rather than the world’s ever-changing ideas.

We recently sat down for the second time on The Creation Today Show with author and founder of Liguori Productions, Nick Liguori, to discuss Echoes of Ararat Vol. 2: Legends of the Great Flood – East Asia and the Pacific. What followed was a fascinating journey through ancient flood traditions preserved across China, the Pacific Islands, Siberia, and surrounding regions that continue to echo the biblical account of Noah’s Flood.

These are not shallow stories borrowed from missionaries. Many of these flood legends were already deeply embedded into the religions, ceremonies, chants, weddings, and oral traditions of the people long before outside Christian influence ever arrived. The Miao people of China preserved flood chants describing humanity surviving a great deluge. The Nosu people carried traditions involving language confusion and the scattering of peoples after humanity attempted to unite together. The Neow people of southwest China tell of a man building a wooden vessel before a catastrophic flood and preserving animals, grain, and family members aboard.

Even tribes in the Pacific Northwest shocked early missionaries by already possessing flood traditions of their own. Some pointed to nearby mountains where their ancestors supposedly escaped rising waters on rafts and even offered sacrifices there in remembrance. These beliefs were not casually adopted ideas. They were deeply ingrained into the identity and worldview of the people.

Again and again, the same details appear across the world: a catastrophic flood, survivors escaping in a wooden vessel, animals preserved, mountain landings, birds sent out afterward, and humanity later scattered through language confusion. Some Pacific Island traditions even preserve stories of the first woman being formed from a rib. One chant from southwest China speaks of peoples becoming divided and unable to recognize each other’s language after building a great structure reaching toward the sky, echoing Babel itself.

Researchers have now documented over 800 flood stories worldwide. At some point the question becomes unavoidable: why do civilizations all across the earth preserve memories of the same event?

Nick explained that tribes within the same regions often preserve highly consistent details while still maintaining local variations, something that strongly points toward authentic historical memory rather than invention. Denying the Flood increasingly requires dismissing the testimony of countless peoples around the world whose cultures still carry these memories thousands of years later.

And this matters because the Flood is not merely an ancient disaster story. It points directly to the gospel. Noah’s Flood was a real judgment on sin, but it was also a picture of God’s mercy and salvation through the Ark. Jesus Himself treated the Flood as real history and warned that judgment would come again.

If you missed this powerful conversation, we encourage you to watch the full episode and pick up Echoes of Ararat Vol. 2. The nations remember. The echoes remain. And they continue pointing back to the truth of Genesis and the God who gave us His Word.

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Did Adam really live 930 years? Did Noah truly live to 950? Did Seth actually live to 912 years?

When Christians read the genealogies of Genesis 5 through 11, those are the questions that immediately come to mind. Most Christians today either read quickly past those numbers or assume they must contain some hidden symbolic meaning because modern culture has already declared such lifespans impossible. We are constantly told that science has disproven the biblical timeline, that Genesis cannot be read as real history, and that Christians need to reinterpret the text to fit millions and billions of years. But what if the real problem is not the text itself, but the assumptions we are bringing to it?

That is exactly why the recent conversation between Eric Hovind and Henry B. Smith Jr. was so important. Henry B. Smith Jr., who serves with Associates for Biblical Research and has spent years researching biblical chronology and Genesis genealogies, carefully walked viewers through the text itself and delivered a powerful and undeniable case that these ages cannot simply be dismissed as symbolic, exaggerated, or mythological without destroying the structure of Genesis itself. This was not merely a discussion about “people living a long time.” It was a direct challenge to the growing old earth reinterpretations that are spreading through the modern church and slowly eroding confidence in the plain meaning of Scripture.

As the conversation unfolded, we learned how the ages of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the patriarchs are woven directly into births, deaths, famines, covenants, journeys, genealogies, and historical events throughout Genesis itself. Near the end of Genesis, Jacob personally tells Pharaoh that he is 130 years old and that his years have been fewer than those of his fathers before him. Then Genesis records that Jacob lived another 17 years and died at 147. Henry pointed out how impossible it becomes to honestly claim these numbers are symbolic when Jacob himself naturally speaks about his literal age within the narrative. The same issue appears with Abraham. Abraham questions how a man of his age could still have a son. Sarah’s age is recorded precisely. Isaac’s birth is tied directly to Abraham being 100 years old. Ishmael is circumcised at 13 while Abraham is 99. Then Genesis concludes Abraham’s life at exactly 175 years old. The narrative continually builds around these ages in ways that make symbolic reinterpretations collapse once you carefully follow the flow of the text.

Henry repeatedly emphasized that these numbers are not isolated verses disconnected from the rest of Scripture. They are tightly integrated into the chronology of Genesis and interconnected with the Flood narrative, the post-Flood genealogies, the nations after Babel, and the lineage leading directly to Jesus Christ Himself. The genealogies are directly connected to the global Flood, the Tower of Babel, the nations of the earth, the promises to Abraham, the history of Israel, and ultimately the genealogy of Jesus Christ Himself. They form the chronological backbone of biblical history itself. Genesis 11 says Arphaxad was born two years after the Flood. Noah’s age is tied directly to the timing of the Flood itself by exact years, months, and days.

Jared was 162 years old when Enoch was born and then lived many years afterward. These are chronological anchors embedded throughout the narrative. Henry explained that once you begin turning these ages into symbols, the entire structure begins unraveling. Because if Abraham’s 175 years are symbolic, then what do we do with the years connected to Isaac’s birth? Or Jacob’s speech before Pharaoh? Or the “two years after the Flood” marker tied directly to Arphaxad? The chronology interlocks in ways that simply cannot be escaped.

One of the strongest parts of the conversation was Henry’s direct confrontation of the various old-earth interpretations Christians are being encouraged to accept today. Some scholars claim the ages are symbolic. Others argue they were inflated to honor patriarchs or borrowed from mythology. William Lane Craig has promoted a “mytho-history” approach to Genesis and treats the patriarchal lifespans as mythological in nature. Hugh Ross and other old-earth proponents attempt to place Adam deep into human history while harmonizing Genesis with evolutionary timelines and ancient hominid populations.

But as Henry powerfully demonstrated throughout the discussion, these views do not arise naturally from the biblical text. They are imposed onto the text because modern academia has already declared long lifespans and a young earth impossible. Christians need to honestly ask themselves whether they are allowing Scripture to speak for itself or filtering it through evolutionary assumptions first.

Because once you begin treating these ages symbolically, the problems spread everywhere. If Noah’s years are symbolic, then what do we do with the exact timing of the Flood down to the months and days? If Genesis 5 and 11 contain huge hidden gaps, then why does the text repeatedly connect births, years lived afterward, and generational chronology so tightly together? Henry explained that the syntax itself does not allow for the hidden ages or missing timelines many old-earth interpretations require. The only consistent way to understand the chronology is to read the years as real years exactly the way the text presents them.

The conversation also exposed the serious theological consequences that follow once Genesis is reshaped around deep time. Some old-earth views place Adam hundreds of thousands of years into human history while also maintaining that death, suffering, disease, and extinction existed long before Adam sinned. Others attempt to merge Adam’s descendants with pre-existing hominid populations. But as Henry and Eric discussed, these views create enormous tension with the biblical teaching that death entered through sin and that Adam stands at the beginning of humanity’s history. Once death exists before sin, the foundation underneath the Gospel itself begins to crack.

And that is why this conversation matters so much.

What Henry B. Smith Jr. presented was not a weak or secondary issue. It was a powerful defense of the clarity and authority of Scripture against old-earth compromise and evolutionary reinterpretation. The genealogies of Genesis are not meaningless filler text. They are chronological history given by God for a reason. And if Christians continue surrendering the plain meaning of Genesis to satisfy modern theories about the past, the unraveling will not stop there.

This was an incredibly important conversation that every Christian wrestling with Genesis, biblical chronology, evolution, old earth compromise, and the authority of Scripture needs to watch. Because ultimately, this is not just about ancient numbers. It is about whether God has spoken clearly, whether His Word can be trusted, and whether the church will stand on Scripture or continue reshaping it to fit the spirit of the age.

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The story of human history isn’t what we’ve been told.

For decades, we’ve heard the same deep time narrative. Civilization slowly developed over vast ages. Early humans were primitive, gradually discovering language, tools, medicine, and culture over tens of thousands of years. But when you actually look at the archaeological record, that story begins to unravel.

That’s exactly what we explored on our recent show, The Very Recent History of Man, with Dr. Titus Kennedy. Dr. Kennedy is a field archaeologist who has worked on excavations across the Middle East, studying ancient civilizations in the very regions where biblical history unfolds. He has examined the evidence firsthand, contributed to ongoing research in biblical archaeology, and authored multiple books addressing the historical reliability of Scripture, early human history, and the archaeological framework of the Bible. 

Throughout the discussion, we learned that the earliest civilizations don’t look primitive at all. They look advanced. In ancient Mesopotamia, the earliest writing systems appear around 3000 BC, not as crude beginnings but already structured and functional, with systems of record-keeping, trade, and governance in place.

In Egypt, we see hieroglyphics emerging around the same time, along with organized society and documented medical knowledge. The Edwin Smith Papyrus, often dated to around 1600 BC but reflecting much earlier knowledge, describes surgical procedures and detailed anatomical observations. These were not ignorant people stumbling forward. They were intelligent, capable, and operating with precision.

And that matters. Because it’s not what you would expect if humanity took massive amounts of time to develop. However, It’s exactly what you would expect if people started out intelligent, with knowledge already in place.

We also talked about something that shows up across cultures around the world, the memory of a global flood. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, especially Tablet 11, compiled around 1200 BC from earlier sources, we see a flood account with different names but the same core story. Widespread destruction, a preserved remnant, and survival through judgment. And it’s not just there. Variations of this same event appear again and again across ancient cultures. That’s not a coincidence. That’s a shared memory of a real event.

And right after that event, we see something else emerge quickly, metallurgy. Evidence of early bronze working appears in the ancient Near East by around 3000 BC, and iron working follows later. Scripture points to early metalworking in Genesis 4:22 with Tubal-Cain, and the archaeological record shows these technologies appearing rapidly and already in use, not slowly discovered over vast ages.

Dr. Kennedy’s work with Discovery Institute, along with his recent books and research, continues to show that intelligence, information, and design are foundational, not accidental. And when you follow the evidence honestly, it aligns far better with a recent origin of humanity than with the deep-time assumptions often placed on the data.

So what does all of this ultimately mean?

If human beings appear in the record already intelligent, already capable, already able to build, write, heal, and organize, then we are not looking at the result of a long, blind process. We are looking at the work of a Creator. The Bible tells us that mankind was made in the image of God, and that truth explains why intelligence, creativity, and innovation appear from the very beginning of history.

What we see in the ground is not the story of people slowly becoming human. It is the story of people who were created human, living in a world shaped by real events, including judgment and redemption. The archaeological record does not push us away from Scripture. It brings us back to it, confirming that the Bible is not myth, but history grounded in reality.

If you haven’t watched the episode yet, take the time to experience it. Once you see it, it doesn’t just change how you think about the past. It points you to the One who was there at the beginning, and who has revealed the truth about it.

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What if the biggest misunderstanding in Christianity today isn’t what the Bible says… but how we’re reading it? For generations, people have studied Scripture, but not always in the same way. Some start with topics and build systems, gathering verses into categories like angels, salvation, or creation. Others start at the beginning and follow the story as it unfolds. And where you start can change what you see. That was the heart of our recent conversation with Dr. Tim Chaffey, and it opened our eyes to the way we read and understand Scripture.

Most of us have been trained to think in terms of systematic theology. Give us all the verses on a topic and pull them together, then build a framework. That approach can be useful. It helps us see the full picture across the Bible. But there’s a danger. When we start with categories, we can end up forcing verses into boxes they were never meant to fit. We can pull statements out of context and interpret them through ideas we already carry. That’s where biblical theology steps in. Biblical theology asks a different question. Not “What does the whole Bible say about this topic?” but “What had God revealed at this point, and what should the original audience have understood?” It follows the story as it unfolds. It respects timing. It respects context. It refuses to read later knowledge back into earlier moments unless Scripture itself clearly does so.

When you begin to read this way, things start to come alive. Take Genesis as an example. We often defend six literal days of creation using Hebrew grammar, the word “day,” evening and morning, and supporting passages like Exodus 20. Those are strong arguments. But biblical theology adds something even more powerful. The Israelites didn’t read Genesis in a vacuum. Before they ever heard “day one, day two, day three,” they had already been given a pattern directly from God. Six days of work. One day of rest. That was established in Exodus before Genesis was ever read to them. So when they heard the creation account, they weren’t wondering if the days were long ages. God had already defined the pattern for them. They didn’t reinterpret Genesis. They understood it exactly the way it was meant to be understood. That realization alone shifts the conversation.

And it doesn’t stop there. Consider Genesis 6:3, where God says man’s days will be 120 years. Many have assumed this is a countdown to the Flood, that Noah had 120 years to warn people. But when you read the text as it unfolds, that idea isn’t actually stated. Instead, this comes right after a chapter listing lifespans of 900 years and more. The natural question is why people lived so long. Then suddenly God says man’s days will be 120 years. From there, lifespans begin to drop generation by generation until you reach Moses, who dies at exactly 120. Read in context, it flows as an explanation for human lifespan, not a countdown clock we’ve read into it later.

Or take one of the most debated moments in Genesis, what Ham did to Noah. At first glance, it sounds like he simply saw his father uncovered. But the passage repeatedly reminds us that Ham is the father of Canaan before describing the act, and then Canaan is the one who is cursed. When you trace how Scripture itself uses the phrase “father’s nakedness” later in the Law, it becomes clear it can refer to something far more serious involving the father’s wife. Suddenly the repeated mention of Canaan makes sense, the curse makes sense, and even the later conflicts with the Canaanites, Moabites, and Ammonites fall into place. What once seemed confusing becomes clear when Scripture is allowed to interpret itself within its own unfolding story.

And then there’s one that really stops people in their tracks. For years, many of us have confidently pointed to Isaiah 14 as the place that describes Satan’s fall, even using the name “Lucifer” as if it were his original name. But when you slow down and read the passage in context, it’s clearly a judgment against the king of Babylon. The language about rising up, exalting oneself, and being cast down is tied directly to that king’s pride and downfall. Even more striking, the Old Testament itself says very little about Satan at that point in history. Without the New Testament, you wouldn’t automatically connect the serpent in Genesis to Satan, and you wouldn’t have a detailed narrative of his fall. What this shows is how easily later ideas, even familiar ones, can be read back into earlier texts. It doesn’t mean Satan didn’t fall. It means we need to be careful about where we say Scripture actually describes it.

Dr. Tim Chaffey led us through so many examples. Passages that once seemed confusing suddenly lock into place. Questions we didn’t even realize we had begun to answer themselves. So many of us have layered assumptions onto the text instead of letting the text speak for itself. And that’s the real issue. Are we letting Scripture define itself, or are we quietly redefining it through what we’ve been taught? Systematic theology is not the enemy. It’s valuable. It helps confirm what the whole Bible teaches. But if it’s not grounded in careful, contextual reading, it can drift. Biblical theology anchors us. It slows us down. It forces us to ask what the text actually says, right there, to those people, at that moment.

This conversation with Dr. Tim Chaffey is one of those moments that can genuinely change how you approach Scripture. It’s not just information. It’s a shift in perspective. It will open your eyes to a whole different way of reading the Bible. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Watch the full episode, then go back to your Bible and read it again. This time not through the lens of what you’ve always heard, but through the lens of what God actually said.

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People are told over and over that the evidence for millions of years and evolution is overwhelming. They say that it’s settled; that it shouldn’t even be questioned.

But when you stop repeating phrases and actually compare those claims to what we observe in the real world, a different picture starts to emerge.

Not one based on speculations and assumptions. But based on observation.

Here are 10 of the most common arguments, and what happens when you put them to the test.

1. THE FOSSIL RECORD SHOWS GRADUAL EVOLUTION

That’s the claim.

But what do we actually see?

Life appears suddenly in the fossil record, fully formed and fully functional. This is known as the Cambrian explosion. Complex creatures like trilobites appear with advanced systems already intact.

And they don’t gradually change into something else. They stay the same. This is called stasis.

Even evolutionist Stephen Jay Gould admitted this pattern.

We also find “living fossils” like the coelacanth, unchanged from what are claimed to be millions of years old layers.

That’s not gradual evolution. That’s what we would expect to find as creationists!

2. EROSION RATES PROVE A VERY OLD EARTH

We’re told slow erosion over millions of years shaped the earth.

But real-world events show something very different.

At the Oroville Dam in 2017, water tore through solid rock and concrete in a short time. At Mount St. Helens, rapid mudflows carved canyon-like features in days.

Fast-moving water under the right conditions is incredibly forceful.

Multiply that force many times over, and you get catastrophic erosion in a fraction of the time.

You don’t need millions of years. You need the right conditions.

3. PLATE TECTONICS TAKE MILLIONS OF YEARS

We’re told continents moved slowly over vast time.

But look at the Himalayas. The rock layers are bent, not fractured. That means they were soft when they were formed and moved rapidly.

Slow movement would snap rock.
Rapid movement bends it.

Like two cars colliding. At 1 mile per hour, nothing happens. At high speed, everything changes instantly.

4. ICE CORES SHOW HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF YEARS

Scientists count layers in ice and say each layer equals a year.

But that assumption breaks down.

Layers can form from individual storms, not years. In a post-Flood world, storms could have been frequent, even weekly.

In fact, a World War II squadron buried in Greenland was found decades later under what appeared to be “hundreds of years” of ice layers.

That’s not theory. That’s observation.

5. CORAL REEFS REQUIRE LONG AGES

We’re told coral grows too slowly to form reefs quickly.

But that’s not what we see today.

Some coral grows rapidly. Shipwrecks become covered in coral in a short time. The Great Barrier Reef shows cycles of destruction and rapid regrowth.

It doesn’t take tens of thousands of years.

6. THE GRAND CANYON TOOK MILLIONS OF YEARS

We’re told the Colorado River slowly carved the canyon.

But if that were true, we would see massive buildup of eroded material downstream.

We don’t.

Instead, we see evidence of rapid, catastrophic erosion. Huge amounts of material removed quickly.

Not a little water over a long time.
A lot of water over a short time.

7. CARBON DATING PROVES GREAT AGE

Carbon-14 decays quickly. It should not be found in materials claimed to be millions of years old.

Yet it is found in:

• dinosaur bones
• coal
• diamonds

If these were truly millions of years old, the carbon would be gone.

The dating methods rely on assumptions about the past, not direct observation.

8. ROCK LAYERS REPRESENT MILLIONS OF YEARS

We’re told layers formed slowly over time.

But many layers stretch across entire continents with the same composition and fossils.

We also see ripple marks and flow patterns showing fast-moving water.

Where do we see that happening today?

Nowhere.

9. COAL TAKES MILLIONS OF YEARS

We’re told coal forms slowly from swamp vegetation.

But coal seams often contain:

• leaves
• bark
• twigs
• trees without roots

That’s not a slow swamp buildup.

That’s rapid burial.

Even more, coal can be produced in a lab in days under the right pressure and temperature.

The problem isn’t the evidence.
It’s the assumptions.

10. CLAMS AND FOSSILS FORMED SLOWLY

Clams naturally open when they die.

But many fossilized clams are found closed.

That means they were buried alive.

We also see polystrate fossils, trees standing upright through multiple layers. That requires rapid deposition, not slow accumulation.

WHAT DOES THIS ALL POINT TO?

When you strip away the assumptions of “millions of years” and actually look at the evidence, something becomes clear:

The patterns match catastrophic processes.

Rapid burial. Rapid erosion. Rapid formation.

Exactly what you would expect from a global Flood.

THE REAL ISSUE

This isn’t just about rocks or fossils.

It’s about whether we trust the eyewitness account given in Scripture.

“Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers… willingly ignorant…” (2 Peter 3:3–5)

The evidence is not hidden.

It’s everywhere.

And just like in Noah’s day, there was only one way of escape.

Jesus said,
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)

This isn’t just about the past.
It’s about truth.

And truth still matters.

In a recent episode of the Creation Today show, Dr. Paul Nelson joined us to take on one of the most foundational questions in all of science: where did the first living cell come from? Not evolution after life already exists, but the starting point itself. This is where everything either stands or falls, and the conversation made it clear just how serious that question really is.

Dr. Nelson began by drawing a line that often gets blurred. Science and naturalism are not the same thing. Science follows evidence. Naturalism is a rule some scientists adopt ahead of time, saying only material explanations are allowed. That distinction matters, because when it comes to the origin of life, it can quietly limit the conclusion before the evidence is even fully considered. This is especially important in light of one of the most consistent observations in biology: life comes from life. That principle, established through the work of scientists like Louis Pasteur, has never been overturned. Yet the standard origin story requires the opposite, that nonliving chemistry somehow produced the first living cell.

To show why that is such a problem, Dr. Nelson walked through what he called the “Humpty Dumpty” principle. When a living cell is broken apart, all the pieces may still be present, but the life is gone. And those pieces do not naturally come back together into a functioning system. This is something we rely on every day, from sterilizing medical tools to basic biology. It demonstrates that life is not just a collection of parts. It is a system of relationships, where everything must be present and working together at the same time. Once that organization is disrupted, it does not rebuild itself.

From there, the conversation moved into what scientists call the minimal cell. Even the simplest free-living cells require hundreds of coordinated components. Experiments show there is a real lower limit. Remove too much, and the system collapses completely. That means there is no gradual path from simple chemistry to life that we can observe or reproduce. In fact, as research continues, the gap between what chemistry can do on its own and what a living cell actually requires has become more defined, not less.

The discussion also highlighted something many people never hear. Some leading scientists have openly acknowledged these challenges. Figures like Richard Lewontin, Christian de Duve, Stuart Kauffman, and Eugene Koonin have all recognized serious unresolved problems in origin-of-life research. In some cases, they even admit that design is excluded not because the evidence rules it out, but because their framework will not allow it. That is not the evidence forcing a conclusion. That is a starting assumption guiding it.

Another major point was how the traditional tree of life is being challenged. Genetic evidence shows that essential cellular systems are not universally shared the way a single common ancestor model would predict. Different organisms often use entirely different biological solutions for the same core functions. That creates real tension with the idea of one simple starting point and points to a much more complex picture than what is commonly presented.

Dr. Nelson also exposed something subtle but important. Origin-of-life theories often rely on a kind of built-in foresight. Scientists start with the fully functioning cell they are trying to explain, then work backward to imagine how it could have formed. But chemistry itself has no foresight. Left to itself, it produces a chaotic mix of compounds, not the precise, organized systems required for life. The very act of aiming at a functional goal reflects design, not blind processes.

And that brings everything into focus.

The evidence does not show non-life becoming life through chemistry. What we consistently observe is life coming from life, and systems that require full coordination from the start. When you follow that pattern back to the beginning, it does not point to matter organizing itself. It points to a source of life that is already living, already intelligent, and capable of creating.

That is exactly what the Bible has claimed from the beginning. Not that a cell randomly appeared, but that God has always existed, and is the Author of life itself.

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History does not whisper. It testifies.

For years, critics have treated Scripture like a relic of imagination, something detached from the real world of stone, soil, and cities. But as our recent conversation with Dr. Scott Stripling made unmistakably clear, the ground keeps telling a different story. Archaeology is not guesswork. It is the moment a shovel cuts into the earth and exposes something that has been waiting there all along. Names, places, and events make themselves known. Not theory or speculation, but physical remains that demand to be reckoned with. Again and again, those remains align with the biblical record in ways critics once said were impossible.

Take King David for example. Once dismissed as legend, now confirmed by four known inscriptions outside the Bible. Even secular scholars have had to concede his existence. They may try to shrink him down to a minor tribal leader, but they can no longer deny that David existed. Another example is the Merneptah Stele that places Israel in history early, exactly where Scripture says it should be. And yet the debate continues, not because the evidence is absent, but because it pushes back against a worldview that resists the authority of God’s Word.

Dr. Stripling walked through site after site where this tension is unfolding. Jericho is a perfect example. Critics long pointed to the wrong layer of the city and declared there was no evidence for Joshua’s conquest. But when the focus shifts to the correct city level, the evidence lines up remarkably well with the biblical account. The issue was never the absence of evidence. It was a misinterpretation. The same is true for nomadic evidence in the wilderness. Skeptics ask where the millions of Israelites are in the archaeological record, but nomadic people do not leave behind cities and monuments. Even so, there are traces. Subtle, but real. Enough to confirm movement, presence, and patterns consistent with Scripture.

Then there is Mount Ebal. A site tied directly to the covenant renewal described in Joshua. There, in a dump pile, buried and overlooked, a folded lead tablet was discovered. Inside, an inscription invoking the name Yahweh. The script dates to the very period of Joshua. This is not centuries removed. This is early, direct, and powerful. It is exactly the kind of find that critics said should not exist.

And the discoveries do not stop in the Old Testament. Near Megiddo, what is now recognized as the earliest known church building was uncovered. Inside, an inscription referring to Jesus Christ as God. Early. Clear. Unmistakable. For years, many claimed there were no formal Christian worship spaces before later church councils. That claim has now been buried under the weight of real evidence. The early believers were not vague or uncertain. They were declaring the identity of Christ boldly, and they were doing it far earlier than skeptics were willing to admit.

Even methodology itself has been challenged. One secular Israeli archaeologist, once mocked for taking the Bible seriously as a historical source, used it to guide her excavation in Jerusalem. She was ridiculed for it. Yet her work led to the identification of what is now widely recognized as the palace of David. The very text critics dismissed became the roadmap to discovery. That is not coincidence. That is confirmation.

Here is the reality. Only a small fraction of the biblical lands has been excavated. Around six percent. Think about that. Critics build sweeping conclusions on a tiny sample of the available evidence, then declare the rest of the record silent. But the silence is not from history. It is from unturned ground.

This matters because it exposes the real issue. The debate is not about whether evidence exists. It is about how that evidence is interpreted. Every artifact, every inscription, every wall, every tablet must be understood through a lens. And when that lens is rooted in human assumptions instead of God’s Word, the conclusions will always drift.

Our conversation with Dr. Stripling was not just about archaeology. It is about authority. It is about whether Scripture is treated as a reliable record of real events or dismissed until forced back into the conversation by undeniable discoveries.

The rocks are speaking. The question is whether people are willing to listen.

If you have not watched the full discussion yet, you need to. For your own truth and knowledge about God’s Word. This is where the ground meets the Word. This is where history refuses to stay buried. And this is where the truth stands, not because it needs defending, but because it cannot be erased.

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As a geologist, Dr. Andrew Snelling has spent decades studying the Earth’s layers firsthand, not just in theory, but as physical evidence across continents. To debunk the most common evolution soundbites, we sat down with him and compared what is actually observed in the field with the top claims evolutionists repeat.

These phrases are everywhere: “The fossil record proves evolution.” “Rock layers take millions of years.” “Oil, coal, and diamonds take millions of years to form.” They’re seeded into people’s thinking early and rarely questioned. But when you compare those claims to real-world observations, the story starts to break down.

Take the fossil record. We’re told it shows gradual evolution, but what we actually see is sudden appearance and stability. Even Stephen Jay Gould acknowledged this pattern. Creatures appear fully formed in the Cambrian explosion and remain the same. Trilobites show up with complex eyes immediately. The coelacanth was supposed to be extinct for millions of years, yet it’s still here, unchanged. Fossils themselves point to rapid burial. Clams found closed were buried alive. Whale carcasses today disintegrate within weeks, yet we find preserved whale fossils. Polystrate fossils cut through multiple layers, meaning those layers had to be laid down quickly, not slowly over time.

The same pattern shows up in rock layers. You find sand, silt, lime, and ripple marks that record fast-moving water. These layers can be traced across continents with the same composition and fossils. From the Grand Canyon across to other regions of the world, the consistency is striking. You don’t see continent-wide, uniform layers forming today under normal conditions. What you do see are signs of rapid, high-energy deposition, exactly what we would expect from a catastrophic event.

Coal is another example. We’re told it takes long periods of time, requiring thick peat deposits slowly compressed. But coal seams often lack root systems and instead contain transported material like bark, leaves, and twigs. The compression ratios are not what people are told. Add in a pre-Flood world with far more vegetation, floating log mats, and oceans covering large portions of land, and the amount of plant material available changes completely. Under the right heat and pressure, coal can form rapidly. The issue isn’t the material. It’s the assumptions about time.

Erosion tells the same story. We’re told slow processes shaped the land over millions of years, but real-world events show how quickly erosion can happen. The Oroville Dam incident and flooding at Lake Powell demonstrated how fast moving water can tear through rock and concrete. Cavitation acts like a jackhammer under high flow. Scale that up to a global Flood with massive water movement and earthquakes, and you’re looking at rapid, large-scale erosion, not slow change.

The Grand Canyon fits this perfectly. The Colorado River today cannot carve it, and there is very little debris left behind, which you would expect if it formed slowly. Instead, it looks like a large volume of water moved through quickly and carried the material away. It was a lot of water in a short time, not a little water over a long time.

Across all of this, the pattern is consistent. The observations point to rapid processes, massive water movement, and catastrophic conditions. The long ages are not coming from what we see. They are being added through assumptions about the past. As Dr. Snelling pointed out, secular scientists operate from the idea that the present is the key to the past, but that framework itself shapes the conclusion. Two people can look at the same evidence and come to different conclusions based on their starting point.

Scripture warned this would happen. In Second Peter chapter 3, it speaks of people being willingly ignorant of creation, the Flood, and the coming judgment. Creation establishes the origin, the Flood explains the geological record we see, and the coming judgment reminds us this world is not without accountability.

And this is where it matters most. If we cannot trust God’s Word at the very beginning, then what happens to the rest of it? If Genesis is treated as flexible or symbolic to fit outside ideas, it weakens the foundation the Gospel stands on. But if God has spoken truth about the beginning, then we can trust Him about everything else, including salvation.

This isn’t just about rocks and layers. It’s about whether we trust God and His Word as the authority from the start.

If what you’ve been told by people around you doesn’t match what’s actually observed, it’s time to take a closer look. 

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We recently sat down to talk about scientific facts in the Bible with Chad Hovind (seen through the eyes of David), and it didn’t take long before we were genuinely blown away by how much is actually there. Not vague language or poetic filler, but real observations about the world that line up with what we now understand through science.

Think about this. David had no telescope, yet he wrote, “The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1). He had no microscope, yet he said he was “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). And in Psalm 94:9, he makes a statement that is both simple and profound: “He who planted the ear, shall He not hear? He who formed the eye, shall He not see?” That is not blind faith. That is someone looking at the world and recognizing design.

As Chad began breaking down the human eye, the weight of that statement became impossible to ignore. The eye sits perfectly in a pear-shaped socket. The optic nerve is placed exactly where it needs to be. Eyelashes protect it. Tears clean and maintain it. The surface repairs itself. And it all functions constantly, every moment of every day. On top of that, we don’t just see in basic tones. We see in full color, depth, and detail. We could have lived in a gray world, but we were given the ability to experience beauty. The more you examine the eye, the more complex it becomes. It never simplifies.

Even Charles Darwin recognized the problem. He admitted that the complexity of the eye made his theory difficult to reconcile. That’s not a small issue. That’s foundational.

And this is where it turns personal. You don’t need a better self-image. You need a better understanding of God. Because when you see the level of detail built into the human body, it becomes clear this is not accidental. This reflects intention, care, and value.

The same is true of the ear. Scripture says it was “planted,” like something cultivated with purpose. And when you look at it, that language fits.The ear gathers sound, filters harmful particles through earwax, regulates pressure, maintains balance through a system of canals and crystals, and converts vibrations into signals your brain can understand. It’s been compared to a finely tuned system, even like a rolled-up keyboard translating input into meaning. All of it working together without you ever thinking about it.

Then Chad brought up something that put it all into perspective. There’s a quote often attributed to Werner Heisenberg: the first sip from the glass of natural science can make you an atheist, but at the bottom of the glass, God is waiting. That’s exactly what we were seeing. A surface-level glance might lead someone to dismiss design, but the deeper you go, the more undeniable it becomes.

What stood out most in this conversation is how much we miss today, not because the evidence isn’t there, but because we’re distracted. We’re constantly looking down instead of up. And Jesus speaks directly to that when He says, “The eye is the lamp of the body” (Matthew 6:22). Think about that. Like an oil lamp, whatever fuels it determines what it gives off. Your eyes are the entry point. What you allow in shapes what comes out. Light or darkness.

That makes this deeply practical. What we look at matters. What we focus on matters. It shapes how we think, how we treat people, and what we become. Whether it’s lust, power, or reducing people to objects instead of seeing them as image-bearers, it all traces back to what we’re allowing in. No wonder the warning is so simple and so direct: be careful little eyes what you see.

By the end of the conversation, one thing was clear. This isn’t about forcing science into the Bible. It’s about realizing how much is already there. Chad brought out layer after layer of detail that most people read right past, and once you see it, you can’t ignore it.

You need to watch this episode. Sit down and go through it. The way these connections are laid out will challenge how you read Scripture and how you look at the world around you.

David didn’t have what we have, but he saw clearly. The real question is whether we will.

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Walk into almost any secular museum today and you’ll hear a confident narrative about millions of years, evolution, and a world explained without God. What most people don’t realize is that the evidence doesn’t interpret itself. Scientists do, and they do it through a worldview. Everyone has one.

That’s exactly what Ben LaCorte, our recent guest on the Creation Today Show, is confronting head-on.

Through his organization, Creation Tours, Ben is taking the conversation into the very places that have been dominated by one-sided interpretations for decades. He leads groups through secular museums, not avoiding the exhibits, but engaging them directly and explaining them through the truth of God’s Word. Same rocks. Same fossils. Same displays. But completely different conclusions because of a different starting point.

As Ben explains, it’s like putting on a pair of colored glasses. What you see depends on the lens you’re using. Evolution is one lens. Scripture is another. And Scripture is grounded in the only One who was actually there, God Himself.

What makes this even more powerful is how it began. No platform. No permission. Ben simply stepped out in faith, gathered a group, walked into a museum, and started teaching. That act of obedience has now grown into nearly 100 tours, with more continuing to spread as people realize this is exactly what’s been missing.

The response has been strong. Homeschool families, Christian school teachers, and parents consistently say the same thing, “I didn’t know anyone was doing this.” They’ve been looking for help explaining what their children are seeing, and Creation Tours comes alongside them like an advocate, helping make sense of complex topics without compromising the truth.

During the tours, they go straight to the exhibits kids are most drawn to, especially dinosaurs. But instead of repeating the standard narrative, they ask better questions. Questions about soft tissue that shouldn’t still exist if fossils are millions of years old. Questions about radiometric dating and the assumptions behind it. Questions about how dinosaurs would have fit on the Ark, pointing out that young animals, not fully grown ones, would have been brought aboard.

These are great starting points that get people to think more clearly.

And the conversation doesn’t stop at science. It leads to the gospel. A butterfly’s metamorphosis becomes a picture of transformation from Romans 12:2. The physical world points to spiritual truth. That’s the heart behind Creation Tours, not just answering objections, but removing obstacles so people can clearly see the truth of God’s Word and the need for Christ.

Ben is doing exactly what Christ commanded. He is stepping outside his comfort zone and going into the world where the hardest questions exist, removing obstacles to faith and pointing people back to the truth.

Because Jesus didn’t just say go. He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore.” We are not going in our own strength or our own authority, but in His. That changes everything.

You do not have to accept the lie that creation is nonsense or anti-science. God created it all. Genesis 1:1 is not a myth, it is the foundation.

This episode of the Creation Today Show captures that mission clearly. If you want to understand how to engage in these conversations, equip your family, and step into places that have been dominated by one-sided narratives, this is a conversation you need to hear.

If you’d like to learn more about Creation Tours, or find out how you can support; even be a part of the mission go to CreationTours.org 

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Every year on Pi Day, people celebrate mathematics with formulas, puzzles, and of course a lot of pie. But behind the fun is something much deeper. Mathematics is not just a tool humans invented to solve problems. It is a language written into the fabric of creation itself.

Long before the first human mind ever wrote an equation, the universe was already operating according to precise mathematical laws. Planets move in predictable orbits. Light travels at measurable speeds. Matter behaves according to exact relationships. We did not create these laws. We discovered them. The question is simple and profound at the same time. Why does the universe follow mathematical laws at all?

Here are five ways mathematics points directly to the mind of God.

Mathematics Exists Independent of Humans

Numbers are not physical objects. You cannot touch the number three or weigh the number seven. Mathematics is the study of relationships between quantities, yet those relationships are real and universal.

Two plus two equals four everywhere in the universe. That was true long before humans existed and it will remain true long after we are gone.

If numbers are conceptual truths, then they must ultimately come from a mind. The question becomes obvious. Whose mind? The best explanation is the eternal mind of God.

Mathematical Laws Are Unchanging

The universe changes constantly. Stars explode. Galaxies move. Life grows and dies. Yet mathematical truths never change.

Pi has always been the ratio between the circumference of a circle and its diameter. The value does not evolve. It does not drift. It does not adapt.

Mathematics is timeless and unchanging. That perfectly reflects the nature of God, who declares in Malachi 3:6, “I the Lord do not change.”

The Universe Is Built on Mathematical Order

Everything from the motion of planets to the structure of atoms follows precise mathematical patterns. Engineers rely on equations to build bridges. Astronomers predict eclipses decades in advance using mathematics alone.

If the universe were the result of blind chaos, we would expect disorder and unpredictability. Instead we find astonishing order that can be expressed through equations.

A universe governed by mathematical laws strongly suggests it was created by an intelligent Lawgiver.

Mathematics Reveals Unexpected Truths

Throughout history, mathematicians have repeatedly discovered numbers and relationships they did not expect.

Ancient Greek mathematicians were disturbed when they discovered irrational numbers like the square root of two. The decimal expansion never ends and cannot be expressed as a simple fraction. Later discoveries introduced imaginary numbers and complex numbers that opened entirely new areas of mathematics.

These discoveries were not inventions. They were realities waiting to be uncovered.

Mathematics behaves like something that already exists, independent of human thought.

Mathematical Beauty Appears Everywhere

Mathematics is not only precise. It is beautiful.

Fractals, for example, are shapes generated by simple equations that produce endlessly repeating patterns. These structures appear in clouds, coastlines, trees, and even the branching patterns of blood vessels.

Mathematical constants like pi show up throughout the universe in waves, circles, and orbital motion. The deeper scientists explore the natural world, the more mathematical elegance they discover.

Beauty, order, and harmony are exactly what we would expect from the handiwork of a Creator.

Mathematics Makes Sense in a Christian Worldview

The existence of mathematical laws, logical reasoning, and a universe that can be understood all make perfect sense if the world was created by a rational God.

Scripture tells us that “the heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1). The deeper we study creation, the more clearly we see the fingerprints of the One who designed it.

Mathematics is not just numbers on a page. It is evidence that the universe was crafted with order, purpose, and intelligence.

And the same God who authored the laws of mathematics has revealed Himself through His Word and through Jesus Christ, offering redemption to the very people He created.

The language of mathematics points beyond equations and constants. It ultimately points to the mind of the Creator.

In our recent discussion with Pastor Rick McGough, founder of Local Church Apologetics and a pastor of more than 34 years, we set out to examine something many people overlook when they talk about the Bible.

Not just what it says.

But how it is built.

Because what you find when you step back and look at Scripture as a whole is not just a collection of religious writings. It is something far more connected, far more structured, and far more difficult to explain than most people realize.

Every age has tried to dismiss or discard God’s Word. Kings have burned it. Critics have mocked it. Scholars have dissected it. Skeptics have declared it obsolete, and yet here it stands, cutting through centuries of doubt with a precision no human book could ever sustain.

Scripture says it is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword. That is not poetic exaggeration. It is reality. The Bible does not just speak truth. It aligns. It connects across time, across continents, across dozens of authors who never met each other. It locks together in a way that forces you to stop and ask how something like this even exists.

Words written in one era match events in another. Prophecies made centuries earlier are fulfilled in exact detail. Names, promises, and covenants echo back and forth across the Old and New Testaments with a level of consistency no empire, no committee, and no religious movement could ever fake.

Try to remove one passage, and a hundred others have to shift. That is not how human literature behaves. That is how something designed behaves.

One of the points Pastor Rick made during our conversation is that people often misunderstand how Christians view the Bible. There is a common criticism that it is like plugging a surge protector into itself, generating its own authority. But that is not what is happening.

Truth does not originate from the book. It comes from the source, God.

The Bible is the delivery system.

Like electricity from a power station, truth is transmitted through prophets, preserved through history, carried across languages, and passed down through generations. What we are reading is not self-generated. It is revealed. When you understand that, the internal consistency of Scripture becomes even more remarkable.

This was not written by a committee trying to stay on the same page. It was written by over 40 authors, across 3 continents, in 3 different languages, over a span of 1,500 to 1,600 years. Their cultures were different. Their lives never overlapped. Their perspectives were shaped by completely different circumstances.

Under normal conditions, that produces contradiction.

Instead, it produces unity.

Even the timeline itself shows this. There is a 400-year gap between the Old and New Testaments, and yet the Old Testament ends with the promise of one who will come before the Messiah, and the New Testament opens with John the Baptist fulfilling that exact role. It reads less like two separate books and more like one continuous message picking up exactly where it left off.

During our discussion, we also looked at how the New Testament constantly points back to the Old Testament as its foundation. The word “Scripture” appears over 50 times in the New Testament, but the New Testament did not exist yet. Every time that word is used, it is referring back to the Old Testament.

Jesus Himself said, “Search the Scriptures… they testify of Me” in John 5:39. Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 3:15 that those same Scriptures were able to make someone wise unto salvation through faith in Christ.

In Luke 24, after His resurrection, Jesus walked with two men who did not recognize Him and explained how everything written in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms pointed to Him. Later, He did the same thing with the disciples.

The Old Testament was not separate from Christ. It was pointing to Him the entire time.

One of the clearest ways this shows up is through types and shadows. These are real historical events that also foreshadow something greater. The Passover in Exodus 12 is a clear example. An innocent lamb is killed, its blood is placed over the door, and judgment passes over those who trust in it. That is a direct picture of Jesus.

In Numbers 21, people are dying under judgment, and God tells Moses to lift up a bronze serpent. Anyone who looks at it is healed. Jesus later explains this in John 3:14, saying He would be lifted up in the same way. Galatians 3:13 explains why. Christ became a curse for us. The serpent, already cursed since Genesis, becomes the symbol.

Even details that seem small carry meaning. In Exodus 17, Moses strikes a rock and water flows. Later, in Numbers 20, God tells him to speak to the rock, but instead he strikes it again and is judged for it. That only makes sense when you read 1 Corinthians 10, which says that rock was Christ. He was to be struck once. After that, life comes by speaking, by faith.

The Old Testament also contains hundreds of specific prophecies about the Messiah, many of which were fulfilled in exact detail:

• Born in Bethlehem
  
• Born of a virgin
  
• Teaching in parables
  
• Riding into Jerusalem on a donkey
  
• Betrayed for thirty pieces of silver
  
• Hands and feet pierced
  
• Soldiers gambling for His garments
  
• Rising from the dead

Even details like Rachel weeping over her children connect directly to events in Bethlehem during Herod’s attempt to kill Jesus. These are not vague predictions. They are precise, and they were written centuries in advance.

Pastor Rick also pointed out something many people never notice. The structure of the Bible builds on itself over time. A powerful example is Melchizedek. He appears briefly in Genesis, then is referenced again in the Psalms, and finally becomes central in the book of Hebrews, where his role explains why Jesus is part of a greater, eternal priesthood.

Three short verses in Genesis end up supporting a major doctrine in the New Testament.

That is not coincidence.

That is design.

The same consistency shows up in the message of salvation itself. Genesis 15 says Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness. Romans 4 builds directly on that. Salvation by faith was not introduced later. It was there from the beginning.

Even the law fits into this system. It was never meant to save. It was meant to reveal the problem. As Galatians explains, it acts as a tutor, showing us our sin and pointing us to our need for a Savior.

And then there are the details that tie everything together. In Genesis, the ground is cursed with thorns. At the crucifixion, Jesus wears a crown of thorns. That is not random. It is part of the same story being told from beginning to end.

For over 2,000 years, people have tried to tear the Bible apart. And they have not succeeded, not because no one tried, but because it was not built like a normal book. It was built to stand.

Once you see how deeply it is woven together, you begin to understand why.

If you have not watched the full discussion with Pastor Rick McGough, it is worth your time whether you are wrestling with doubts or simply want to strengthen your faith.

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Mathematics is everywhere. Long before any human wrote an equation, the universe was already operating according to mathematical laws. The motion of planets follows precise patterns. Light behaves according to exact relationships. The structure of matter itself can be described with numbers and equations. We did not invent these laws. We discovered them.

That raises an important question. If the universe came from blind chance, why does it obey immaterial mathematical laws at all?

During a fascinating conversation with Dr. Jason Lisle, astrophysicist and director of the Biblical Science Institute, we explored this topic on a much deeper level. Mathematics is the study of relationships between numbers. But what are numbers? They are not physical objects. They are concepts of quantity, and concepts require a mind.

Yet mathematical truths existed before human minds were around to think about them. We discover them, but we do not create them. That means the foundation of mathematics must ultimately come from a mind greater than our own. The mind of God!

Dr. Lisle also walked through the fascinating history of numbers themselves. Early mathematicians began with counting numbers, but over time new types of numbers had to be discovered in order to make sense of reality. Negative numbers were recognized when subtraction produced values below zero. Rational numbers described fractions between whole numbers. Then the Greeks discovered irrational numbers like the square root of two, which cannot be written as a simple fraction. Later mathematicians discovered imaginary numbers when dealing with the square root of negative values, which led to complex numbers used widely in physics and engineering. Even higher-dimensional number systems such as quaternions, are now used in scientific calculations.

Each step revealed that mathematics is far deeper and more structured than anyone expected. These number systems were not invented because we wanted them. They were discovered because the mathematical framework required them.

Dr. Lisle also discussed the beauty that emerges from mathematics. In his work on fractals, including his book on the subject, he shows how certain equations generate stunning shapes and patterns that repeat endlessly at deeper levels. These fractal structures display intricate order and beauty that can be explored indefinitely without ever exhausting their complexity.

This raises another important question…

Why should pure mathematics produce beauty at all?

From the Christian worldview, the answer makes sense. Logic reflects the consistent nature of a rational Creator. Mathematics works because the universe was designed to be understood. When skeptics rely on logic and mathematics to argue against God, they are borrowing from the very foundation they are trying to deny.

A brilliant Physicist Eugene Wigner wrote a famous paper titled The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural Sciences

In that article, Wigner openly acknowledged that science cannot explain why the physical universe follows mathematical laws so perfectly. He had no answers. But as Christians, we DO know the answer to that question.

This conversation reminds us that Christianity does not retreat from science or mathematics. It provides the very framework that makes them possible.

As Dr. Lisle said during this conversation, In many ways, studying math and understanding it is learning more about the mind of God.

If you want to explore these ideas further and see the examples Dr. Lisle shared, we encourage you to watch the full episode. It may change the way you look at mathematics and the universe itself.

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We just experienced a fantastic conversation going through the latest research on Dinosaur Soft Tissue! Eric Hovind sat down with Dr. Joel Brown, Director of the Creation Research Society. What he shared was not speculation or sensational headlines, but careful scientific work examining one of the most surprising discoveries in paleontology today: soft tissue preserved inside dinosaur bones.

This conversation truly matters—and here’s why.

For decades, the scientific community has operated under a very clear assumption: organic material cannot survive tens of millions of years. Proteins break down, blood vessels decay, and cells disintegrate.

But that assumption began to crumble when researchers started finding these exact same things in dinosaur bones that are assumed to be millions of years old.

As of 2026, soft tissue structures have now been reported in over 100 scientific

 papers and more than 150 fossil samples worldwide. These discoveries include vessel-like structures, collagen fragments, flexible fibrous material, and cell-like features inside dinosaur bones.

Some of the examples discussed during our conversation include:

• Collagen recovered from an Edmontosaurus bone
• Soft tissues discovered in a Thescelosaurus fossil
• Soft sheets of fibrillar bone from a Triceratops horn

In several of these cases, the tissues were reported to be so pliable that they could be stretched and would return to their original shape, behavior consistent with biological material rather than fully mineralized rock.

At this point, it’s not about whether soft tissue exists. Even many researchers acknowledge that these structures are present.

The real question is why they are still there at all.

To understand why this discovery matters so much, it’s important to recognize that two very different worldviews interpret the fossil record differently.

The evolutionary worldview teaches that dinosaurs lived and died around 66 million years ago on a very bad day, long before humans existed. In this view, fossils formed slowly over vast ages of time through gradual geological processes.

The biblical creation worldview, however, understands the fossil record differently. According to Scripture, dinosaurs and other land animals were buried during the global Flood described in Genesis, approximately 4,400 years ago. In this scenario, the massive catastrophe rapidly buried plants and animals in layers of sediment.

Rapid burial in water is actually one of the best possible ways to preserve organisms, which helps explain why fossils exist at all. Under normal circumstances, dead organisms decay quickly and are recycled back into the environment. Fossilization is rare unless something is buried quickly and protected from scavengers and decay.

The Flood provides a mechanism that explains both the enormous number of fossils around the world and the conditions necessary to preserve them.

During our conversation, Dr. Brown explained that collagen is the most abundant protein in bone and has a  structural component similar to steel rebar in concrete. Because collagen is a protein, it naturally breaks down over time through chemical processes, especially when exposed to water and heat.

To test how long it can realistically survive, Dr. Brown’s team conducted a laboratory study that took nearly a year to complete. They analyzed modern bone samples and used controlled heating experiments to accelerate the natural breakdown process. By measuring collagen bonds at multiple temperatures, they were able to calculate how long collagen could survive under normal environmental conditions.

The results were striking.

Their findings showed that collagen’s half-life is measured in thousands of years, not millions. Even when extrapolated to cooler burial conditions that slow decay, the maximum realistic survival time reached hundreds of thousands of years at most—far short of the 66 million years commonly assigned to dinosaur fossils. That number drops even further when factors like bacteria and fluctuating temperatures are considered.

This creates a major problem for the evolutionary timeline. If original collagen and soft tissue are present, then the timeline assigned to those fossils must be reconsidered.

Yet as Dr. Brown pointed out, the response within much of the scientific community has not been to question the timeline, but to search for new preservation explanations that might protect it.

This mindset was captured clearly by paleontologist Mary Schweitzer, whose work helped bring the issue to global attention in 2005 when she discovered soft tissue in a T-Rex fossil. In discussing the finding, she acknowledged how surprising it was, stating that the persistence of these structures “is unexpected,” and suggesting that some other mechanism must exist to explain their preservation.

In other words, if the evidence contradicts the timeline, the assumption is that there must be another explanation somewhere.

At that point, we begin to see how evolutionary origins can function more like a belief system protecting an assumption, rather than a model willing to follow the evidence wherever it leads. This is not how science is supposed to work. When the data no longer supports the claim, the timeline should be re-examined.

Conversations like the one we had with Dr. Brown reminds us that faith and science are not enemies, and careful research can strengthen confidence in the reliability of Scripture and the Creator who designed the world around us.

If you want to understand the evidence for yourself, watch the full episode and share it with someone who has been told the age of dinosaurs is beyond question.

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That was the central question in our most recent Creation Today Show with Eric Hovind and special guest Nate Loper.

Nate has traveled the world studying this very topic, not just in theory, but on location. From the halls of ancient Egypt to museums, cathedrals, and universities, he has examined pieces of evidence long held up by creationists as proof that dinosaurs lived alongside man.

But that raises the obvious question.

How could that be true?

After all, the secular world, built on an evolutionary timeline, insists dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago, long before humans ever existed. So who’s right?

As creationists, we must begin where truth begins, with Scripture.

Genesis makes it clear that God created all land-dwelling animals on Day 6, along with man. That would include dinosaurs. There is no separation in the biblical timeline.

Scripture even gives us direct descriptions.

In Job 40, God describes Behemoth, a massive land creature, the “chief of His ways,” with a tail like a cedar tree and incredibly strong bones. This is not a hippo or an elephant. The description points to something far larger. According to Nate, the closest known match is a sauropod dinosaur.

Then in Job 41, we read about Leviathan, a powerful sea creature capable of terrifying ships. While harder to identify precisely, it fits well with the idea of a massive marine reptile, possibly something like a mosasaur.

It’s also important to remember that the word “dinosaur” wasn’t invented until 1841. Before that, these creatures were commonly referred to as dragons, a term the Bible itself uses.

So what about evidence outside of Scripture?

There is strong evidence worth considering:

✓ Marco Polo recorded accounts of large reptilian creatures pulling carts in ancient China

✓ Ancient Peruvian pottery and burial masks depict dragon-like animals

✓ Dragons appear across cultures worldwide, even on national symbols like the Welsh flag

✓ The carvings at Carlisle Cathedral show what appear to be two long-necked creatures intertwined, resembling sauropods

✓ Historical accounts like St. George slaying a dragon

✓ The story of Beowulf, describing a massive reptilian creature

And these are only a small fraction of what exists.

But this is where the conversation becomes critical.

Not all evidence is good evidence.

For example, the supposed sauropod carving at Natural Bridges Monument in Utah. When viewed in isolation, it looks convincing. Butwhen examined in full context, the entire panel is actually a map of the surrounding landscape. What appears to be a dinosaur matches the topography. This is not a dinosaur carving, and we should be willing to let that claim go.

The Ica stones in Peru are another example. While many depict humans and dinosaurs together, they lack proper documentation. Some were admitted to be carved for the tourist trade, and the markings appear too fresh to be ancient. Is it possible that out of the many thousands, a few may be authentic? We can’t say for sure.

And this matters.

Holding onto weak or questionable evidence does more harm than good. It makes it seem like we need it to support what we believe, when we don’t.

So what did we conclude from this discussion?

Nate helped answer three key questions:

Does letting go of bad evidence weaken our faith? No.
Do we need artifacts to prove dinosaurs lived with man? No.
Does rejecting weak evidence mean dinosaurs didn’t live with man?

Absolutely not.

In fact, it does the opposite.

It shows integrity. It shows that we are committed to truth, not just winning an argument. Our foundation is Scripture, and the evidence that aligns with it strengthens that foundation, it doesn’t create it.

This was an incredibly insightful and important discussion for anyone wondering what evidence is truly worth using, what should be set aside, and whether we can trust Scripture as our ultimate Authority.

You won’t want to miss this conversation.

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If dinosaurs really lived millions of years before humans on the “evolution timeline”, then we should expect something very specific. There would be no reliable human accounts of them. No consistent descriptions across cultures. No historical records. Just bones in the ground and imagination filling in the gaps.

But that’s not what we find.

Instead, we find something very different. Cultures all over the world recorded creatures we would today call dinosaurs. Back then they were known as dragons since the word dinosaur was not invented until 1841. They drew them. They wrote about them. They feared them. They fought them. They remembered them. Not as fossils, but as living creatures.

If dinosaurs lived with man, this is exactly what we would expect to see.

And that is exactly what we find.

Here are the 10 best pieces of evidence among many, which prove without a doubt they did, and that the bible is correct.

1. THE BIBLE DESCRIBES DINOSAURS

The most important evidence is the Bible itself. In Job 40, we read about Behemoth, a massive creature called the “chief of the ways of God.” It has a tail that moves like a cedar tree, not a small animal, but something enormous and powerful. In Job 41, Leviathan is described as a terrifying, untamable creature with incredible strength. These are not myths or symbols. They are described as real animals that existed alongside man. Before the word “dinosaur” was invented in the 1800s, people had a different word for these creatures. They called them dragons.

2. DRAGONS IN EVERY CULTURE

Nearly every major civilization in history has records of dragons. Europe, China, the Middle East, and the Americas all describe similar creatures with remarkable consistency. These accounts were not connected cultures sharing stories. They were separated by distance and time. Yet they describe the same types of creatures. That is not how imagination works. That is how memory works.

3. HISTORIA ANIMALIUM (1500s)

In the 1500s, a well-known scientific work called Historia Animalium stated that dragons were not extinct, only rare. This was not mythology. This was considered natural history at the time. The author treated dragons as real animals, not legends. That means even into relatively recent history, people believed these creatures still existed. That is not what you would expect if they had been gone for millions of years.

4. THE CITY OF NERLUC

The city of Nerluc in France was reportedly renamed after the killing of a dragon. The creature was described as larger than an ox, with horns and a massive body. The description sounds strikingly similar to a horned dinosaur like Triceratops. This was not a vague story. It was tied to a specific place and event. People believed it happened because they saw these creatures as real.

5. GILGAMESH AND THE DRAGON

A Sumerian account from around 2000 B.C. tells of Gilgamesh encountering a massive dragon while traveling through a forest. He kills it and removes its head as a trophy. This is one of the oldest written records in human history. It shows that early civilizations were already familiar with these creatures. They didn’t describe fossils. They described encounters.

6. ANCIENT ROMAN MOSAICS

A Roman mosaic from the 2nd century A.D. clearly depicts long-necked dragon-like creatures. These are not random shapes or symbols. They resemble what we would call sauropod dinosaurs today. Ancient artists were not reconstructing fossils with modern science. They were drawing what they knew. That strongly suggests these creatures were known and recognized.

7. MARCO POLO’S ACCOUNT

When Marco Polo traveled through China, he described dragons being used to pull carts. This was not written as fantasy, but as observation. China has a long history of dragon records, often describing them as real animals. These accounts include details about behavior and use, not just appearance. That moves the discussion out of mythology and into history.

8. ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON

The account of St. George killing a dragon was recorded as a public event witnessed by many. This was not written as fiction, but as something that actually happened. The story includes location, people, and consequences. Whether someone accepts the account or not, it reflects a time when people believed dragons were real, dangerous creatures. That belief had to come from somewhere.

9. THE IRISH “STEGOSAUR”

An Irish record from around 900 A.D. describes a creature with a tail covered in spike-like structures and a body resembling a large reptile. The description closely matches what we now call a stegosaur. The details are too specific to be random. It includes physical features that align with known dinosaur anatomy. That suggests direct observation, not imagination.

10. DRAGONS AND ELEPHANTS

Throughout the Middle Ages, there were accounts of dragons attacking elephants. These were described as real encounters, not symbolic stories. The idea that such large creatures interacted suggests both were alive at the same time. People recorded behavior, not just appearance. That is consistent with eyewitness testimony, not mythology.

CONCLUSION

When you step back and look at the full picture, the pattern is clear. The Bible describes them. Cultures remember them. History records them. Artwork depicts them. These are not isolated stories. They form a consistent global memory.

The word “dinosaur” is new. The creatures are not.

What people once called dragons, we now call dinosaurs.

And if dinosaurs lived with man, then the timeline of millions of years begins to fall apart. It means the Bible’s account of creation is not myth, but history. A real record of a real world, created by God, judged by the Flood, and remembered by those who lived through its aftermath.

And that brings us to the most important truth. The same Bible that records these events also tells us why the world is broken and how it can be restored. Through Jesus Christ. Put your faith in Him today.

Is the Earth a globe, or is it flat?

We just had a great conversation with Eric Hovind and astrophysicist Dr. Danny Faulker, to discuss one of the most talked-about and controversial ideas spreading across the internet today. Flat Earth Theory.

This is no longer some fringe topic. There are millions of views, countless Youtube videos, and entire communities built around the claim that everything we’ve been told about the Earth is wrong. And it’s not just outsiders. Christians are being drawn into this, often being told that believing in a globe means compromising Scripture. That is exactly why this conversation was needed.

At the heart of this discussion was a real-world test known as “The Final Experiment.” No CGI. No NASA involvement. Just people on both sides of the debate traveling to Antarctica with cameras, instruments, and one goal. Observe reality. What they discovered changed everything. At a location near the South Pole, the sun remained visible for a full 24 hours. It never set. That single observation is something the globe model predicts and the flat earth model cannot account for. When you have continuous daylight circling the southern region, the flat model breaks apart.

And they didn’t stop there. Just to be sure the flat earthers could not accuse them of fakery or falsehood, they documented sunspots and matched them with observers around the world at the same time. They measured shadows, recorded time-lapse footage, and gathered data that could be tested and verified.

And despite all this, many still hold on to flat earth. Why? Because this isn’t just about evidence. It’s about how people think. Some are drawn in by the idea of hidden knowledge and conspiracies. Others are told this is what the Bible teaches and want to stay faithful. But Scripture does not require a flat earth. That idea is being added to the text, not drawn from it. Many point to verses in the bible that are not literally saying the earth is flat, it is being written in a poetic language. Context matters.

This wasn’t just about maps or models. When Christians tie the authority of God’s Word to something that can be directly tested and shown false, it creates confusion and gives critics a reason to dismiss everything we say. What starts as curiosity can become a distraction that pulls people away from what actually matters. We don’t need conspiracies to stand on the truth of God’s Word.

For many, this experiment stands as the final nail in the flat earth coffin. Not because of opinions or debates, but because of direct, observable reality that cannot be ignored.

This episode was not about winning arguments. It’s about clearing away confusion so people can think clearly, stand confidently, and not get pulled into ideas that weaken their witness. If you’ve ever wondered about flat earth arguments, if someone you know is caught up in it, or if you want to be equipped to respond without getting lost in the noise, this is a conversation you need to watch.

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We just finished an incredibly important conversation with Jay Seegert, founder of the Starting Point Project, about something many Christians get wrong – how to reach skeptics about God and the Bible. You see, the goal here is not to win arguments. The goal is to win PEOPLE. Jay said early on in his walk with God, he was a “facts machine.” He thought if skeptics just learned what he had learned, they would change their minds. But guess what? That almost never happened! Not because the facts were weak… but because the issue was deeper than information itself. We have to keep in mind that every skeptic comes to the table carrying life experiences, pain, distrust of authority, and a backstory. When Christians rush straight to facts and data, we often miss the real battlefield… Their soul!

Jay said everything shifted when he began focusing on worldview starting points. That is why he founded The Starting Point Project. Everyone has an authority. Christians stand on two foundational truths: God exists and the Bible is His Word. Skeptics stand on their own opinions and self truths. Until you uncover that starting point, you are often arguing surface claims while the foundation remains untouched. He emphasized listening first. Ask questions. Let them explain what they believe and why. You are not trying to trap them. You are helping them think.

He even gave a simple example of how this works in real life. Suppose someone says, “Evolution is a fact and the Bible is a myth.” Instead of launching into a lecture, you calmly ask questions and let them do the talking:

• “How do you know evolution is a fact?”
• “How do you know all scientists believe it?”
• “How do you define a real scientist?”
• “What is the evidence that’s so convincing to them?”

If someone claims, “The Bible has tons of contradictions,” simply ask, “Can you give me one?” Not aggressively. Just sincerely. Often they cannot. And if they cannot name one, it gently exposes that they may be repeating something they have heard rather than something they have examined.

Jay also reminded us that we are dealing with a spiritual issue. You cannot throw facts at someone and expect immediate surrender. He shared a story about an evangelist speaking with an atheist physicist. The physicist said he did not believe in God. The evangelist calmly replied, “You know He exists, and you hate Him because you fear His judgment.” The physicist responded, “You’re the smartest man I’ve ever met.” Many objections are smokescreens. Beneath intellectual resistance is often something spiritual.

He warned believers not to get dragged into technical weeds. Jay used an illustration of a car salesman bragging about a bolt while the car has no engine and no wheels. The bolt does not matter if the foundation is missing. In the same way, minor evolutionary examples do not answer the larger question of how life and information originated in the first place.

At the end of the day, Jay said this is about obedience and love. When we fail to share our faith, it communicates either that we do not truly believe it or that we do not care enough about others to tell them. Neither is acceptable. Biblically, we are commanded to speak, but to do so with patience, wisdom, and courage. Truth does not need to be abrasive. It needs to be communicated clearly and compassionately. When we listen well, ask thoughtful questions, and gently expose faulty assumptions, the gospel stops sounding like an argument and starts sounding like the answer it truly is.

Because in the end,Truth does not need to shout to win, it only needs a heart willing to hear it.

If you want to understand this approach more deeply and see how to reach skeptics effectively without compromising truth, take the time to watch the full conversation. It will equip you not just with information, but with wisdom on how to engage hearts as well as minds.

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We just finished a powerful and informative conversation with Dr. Calvin Beisner, founder of the Cornwall Alliance and one of the leading Christian voices on biblical stewardship, economics, and environmental policy. Dr. Beisner has spent decades studying Scripture, science, and public policy, and his work has consistently exposed how modern environmental narratives drift far from both biblical truth and scientific integrity.

This conversation mattered because it cut through the noise, panic, and fear that bombards us almost daily about climate change.

So much of what Christians hear about climate change today is framed as settled science and unquestionable morality. We are told that faithfulness now means fear, restriction, and sacrifice, even when those sacrifices disproportionately harm the poorest people on earth. But what Dr. Beisner helped us see is that the climate alarmist message is not simply a scientific claim. It is the product of a worldview.

And that worldview stands in direct contrast to Scripture.

At the heart of climate alarmism is a deeply unbiblical view of humanity. Instead of people being created in the image of God, endowed with dignity, creativity, and responsibility, humans are increasingly portrayed as evolutionary accidents, late arrivals in a long natural process. When humanity is framed that way, it becomes easy to label people as the problem and nature as the victim.

That shift changes everything.

In the climate alarmist worldview, nature is treated as primary and sacred, while humanity is treated as expendable and dangerous. Growth becomes guilt. Energy becomes sin. Prosperity becomes exploitation. Stewardship is no longer about wise dominion but about enforced restraint. The fewer people, the better. The less development, the better. The less freedom, the safer the planet is presumed to be.

Scripture teaches the opposite.

The Bible begins by declaring that God created the heavens and the earth and that His creation was very good. Humans are not intruders. They are image bearers. God commands them to be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and exercise dominion over it. That dominion is not exploitation. It is responsible care rooted in God’s authority and goodness.

Psalm 24:1 reminds us that the earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. Creation belongs to God, not governments, not ideologies, and not fear-driven movements. Humans are stewards, not enemies.

Dr. Beisner emphasized that once you remove God from the equation, confusion is unavoidable. Many modern environmental movements are rooted in materialistic or naturalistic worldviews that deny the Creator altogether. Some drift toward pantheism, treating nature itself as divine. Others openly reject God while still borrowing moral language about good and evil, responsibility and guilt, without any coherent foundation for those concepts.

This worldview problem shows up clearly in climate science itself.

Climate alarmism depends on the claim that tiny changes in atmospheric chemistry will trigger catastrophic outcomes. But the climate system is extraordinarily complex, governed by countless variables that cannot be fully measured or modeled. Natural systems tend toward balance, not runaway destruction. Scripture affirms this when God declares His creation very good. A wise Creator does not design a system so fragile that minor disturbances lead to collapse.

That does not mean humans have no impact on the environment. Dr. Beisner was clear that carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas and that human activity contributes to some warming. But “contribution” is not “catastrophe.” Models that exaggerate CO₂’s influence while ignoring stabilizing factors consistently fail to match real-world data.

Meanwhile, real-world evidence tells a different story.

Carbon dioxide is also plant food. Increased CO₂ has led to increased crop yields, greater plant efficiency, and global greening observed by satellite measurements. Human ingenuity, energy use, and stewardship have lifted billions out of poverty, increased life expectancy, and improved living conditions worldwide. These are not signs of a planet being destroyed by people. They are signs of stewardship working.

The biblical order matters. God first. Humanity second. Creation third. When that order is reversed, people suffer. When the environment is elevated above humans, the poor are harmed first. When fear replaces faith, control replaces wisdom.

Scripture gives us a better path.

Micah 6:8 calls us to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Genesis calls us to steward creation faithfully. Jesus reminds us not to live in fear, because God is sovereign and good. The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Christ brings life and truth.

Climate alarmism thrives on fear. Biblical stewardship thrives on confidence in the Creator.

Trying to save the planet from people who are called to steward is not wisdom. It is deception. And like every deception, it promises good while delivering harm.

Our conversation with Dr. Calvin Beisner reminded us of something essential. Christians do not need to choose between faith and science, or between caring for the earth and caring for people. When Scripture sets the foundation, both fall into place.

God is Creator. Humanity is His image bearer. The earth is His possession. And biblical stewardship, grounded in truth, remains the only framework that actually works.

If you want to dig deeper into this issue and see the data for yourself, we encourage you to take the next step. Our friends at the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation are offering a resource that lays this out in detail.

When you make a donation of any amount, no matter how small, you can request a free copy of Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism. This is a 464-page work put together by multiple experts in climate science, energy, and economics, all working to present a clear and balanced perspective.

All you need to do is visit cornwallalliance.org/donate, and when you fill out the form, enter the promo code C&E. They’ll send you a copy so you can examine the information firsthand and think through these issues with clarity.

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People often think the case for Noah’s Flood rests on blind faith. In reality, it rests on multiple lines of evidence. The geological record shows massive sediment layers, marine fossils on mountains, and rapid burial across continents that point to catastrophic water. But geology is only part of the story.

There is also archaeology. When we examine the earliest written records of humanity, we find something just as powerful. Ancient cultures did not just invent a flood story. They recorded a real event that shattered their world and forced civilization to begin again.

The rocks tell us water covered the Earth. The tablets tell us people survived it. Together they point to the same history, a global Flood that changed everything.

Here are 7 of the most compelling pieces of archaeological evidence for a global flood:

1. The Epic of Gilgamesh Flood Tablet

Tablet XI of the Epic of Gilgamesh was found in the ruins of Nineveh in the royal library of the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal. This tablet now sits in the British Museum. It records the story of Utnapishtim, a man warned of a coming flood that would wipe out all life. He is instructed to build a massive boat, seal it, bring animals inside, and ride out the destruction of the world.

The tablet describes violent storms, rising waters, the release of birds to see if dry land has appeared, and a sacrifice when the vessel comes to rest. These details are not vague. They are precise. This is a historical account recorded by pagan scribes who had no interest in promoting the Biblical account. They preserved a slightly distorted memory of the same catastrophe Genesis records accurately.

2. The Atrahasis Tablet

The Atrahasis tablets, discovered in Babylon, date back to around 1800 BC. They tell the story of humanity being destroyed by a flood and one man being warned to build a boat to save life. The text includes instructions for construction, the sealing of the door, and the overwhelming destruction of the world.

This is crucial because it is independent of Gilgamesh. Two separate written traditions from the same ancient region record the same global catastrophe. That tells us this was not a literary invention. It was something these people remembered.

3. The Sumerian King List

The Sumerian King List is one of the most important historical documents ever found. It lists kings who ruled before and after a great Flood. It literally says the Flood swept over the land, ending one era of civilization and beginning another.

This is not myth. This is a political record used by scribes to legitimize dynasties. Genesis places the Flood in the exact same role. It separates the ancient world from the world we live in now.

4. The Eridu Genesis Tablet

Found at Nippur, the Eridu Genesis tablet records a god warning a righteous man about a coming flood and instructing him to build a boat to preserve life. This tablet is one of the earliest flood records ever written.

What matters here is its age. It shows the Flood was already embedded in human memory at the dawn of writing. This was not a late invention. It was part of history.

5. Egypt’s Ogdoad of Eight

In ancient Egyptian inscriptions, especially in the Pyramid Texts and Coffin Texts, Egypt records that after a primeval watery catastrophe, the world was restored by the Ogdoad, meaning the Eight. These eight emerged from the waters of chaos and brought order back to creation.

This is extraordinary. Egypt did not just remember a flood. It remembered eight survivors. Genesis says eight people came through the Flood. Noah, his wife, his three sons, and their wives. That number preserved in Egyptian stone is one of the most powerful archaeological echoes of Noah’s account.

6. Berossus the Babylonian Historian

Berossus was a Babylonian priest writing in the third century BC. His works survive through Greek historians. He recorded Babylon’s Flood history, including a man who survived a global flood by building a vessel and preserving life.

What makes Berossus important is that he confirms the tablets. He is not writing myth. He is writing Babylonian history. And it matches Genesis.

7. The Names of Noah’s Sons in the Origins of Nations

The Bible records that after the Flood, humanity descended from Noah’s three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. What is remarkable is that the names of these sons appear again and again in the earliest historical and geographical records of the ancient world.

Ancient peoples did not name nations after abstract ideas. They named them after patriarchs. The Assyrians called their ancestors the “sons of Shem,” which is where the word Semitic comes from. In Egypt and Africa, the people groups associated with Ham appear in early records as the founders of those regions. The Greeks traced their ancestry to Japheth, whose name appears in early Indo European genealogies.

These are not Bible inventions. They are preserved in ancient ethnic names, royal genealogies, and national origins. The ancient world remembered that it descended from three founding fathers who came from a post flood family. That is exactly what Genesis records.

These archaeological records only scratch the surface. There are over 200 Flood traditions from cultures around the world. They do not all match the biblical account in every detail because memories change over time. They become distorted, paganized, and wrapped in legend. But they all point back to one real event. The Flood recorded in the Bible’s book of Genesis. That is why we can stand firmly on God’s Word, knowing it is true from the very beginning in Genesis.

We just finished an incredible, information-packed episode with Eric Hovind and researcher Gavin Cox, and it is one of those conversations that reshapes how you see the ancient world. Gavin has spent years studying Egyptian texts, temple reliefs, king lists, funerary writings, and religious symbolism, asking a question few scholars are willing to entertain seriously: what if ancient Egypt did not invent flood myths at all, but instead preserved distorted memories of a real, world-altering event? In our previous conversation, we explored Adam and Eve in Ancient Egypt, where we examined how Egyptian creation accounts, name pairings, and serpent imagery closely mirror the opening chapters of Genesis. That discussion laid critical groundwork. In this follow-up episode, we move forward in history to Noah and the Flood, and the evidence only becomes more striking.

From the biblical perspective, Noah is never treated as a symbolic or mythological figure. Jesus Himself spoke of Noah as a real man and the Flood as a real event when He said, “As the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be… they knew not until the flood came, and took them all away” in Matthew 24. Luke records Jesus saying the same thing: “As it was in thedays of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. They did eat, they drank, they married wives… until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.” Luke then places Noah directly in Jesus’ genealogy alongside Adam, Abraham, and David, listing him as a real ancestor in Luke 3. The apostle Peter follows the same pattern, referring to “the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water,” and later calling Noah “a preacher of righteousness” when God “brought in the flood upon the world of the ungodly.” Scripture makes no distinction between “historical” people and “mythical” people. Noah belongs to the same historical framework as everyone else.

Genesis itself spans roughly 2,198 years of history, and when you trace the patriarchs carefully, something remarkable emerges. From Adam to Noah, and from Noah to Abraham, the patriarchs overlap for approximately 1,656 years. This means these men lived contemporaneously. They did not rely on distant oral legends passed down like a game of telephone. They handed history down directly, living side by side across generations. And those Flood patriarchs did not vanish after the waters receded.

Genesis tells us exactly where their descendants settled. “The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.” Mizraim is Egypt. In fact, the Hebrew Bible refers to Egypt as Mizraim hundreds of times and repeatedly calls it “the land of Ham.” The Psalms say, “Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham,” and again, “Wondrous works in the land of Ham.” If Noah’s descendants carried pre-Flood knowledge into the post-Flood world, Egypt should be one of the first places where that memory would survive. And that is exactly what we find.

Egyptian religious tradition speaks of a group known as the Ogdoad, eight primeval figures associated with floodwaters, chaos, and the rebirth of the world. These eight are consistently depicted as four male-female pairs and are often shown with snake-headed males and frog-headed females, animals closely tied to water and inundation. They are not treated as abstract concepts but as ancient fathers, culture-bringers, and restorers of order. There is even a City of the Eight and temples dedicated to them. Why eight? Because Genesis tells us eight people survived the Flood.

Egyptian texts reinforce this memory repeatedly. The Coffin Texts openly declare, “I made a great flood… I forbade them to do wrong, but their hearts disobeyed what I had said.” The Egyptian Book of the Dead, used by everyday people who could afford to place a papyrus in their tombs, continues this theme. One well-known passage states, “I shall indeed destroy all that I have made, and this land shall turn into Nun, as floodwater, as its original condition.” Nun is the primordial floodwater from which land emerges again.

This same idea appears visually throughout Egypt. The pyramids themselves symbolize land rising out of the waters. The benben stone, a pyramid-shaped mound associated with creation and renewal, represents the first dry land to appear after the waters receded. That imagery closely parallels Genesis, where God says, “Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear,” and later, after the Flood, “the ark rested upon the mountains of Ararat… and the waters continued to abate… and the tops of the mountains were seen.”

The names of the Ogdoad figures are equally arresting. Nu and Naunet, Amun and Amunet, Kek and Keket, Heh and Hauhet appear repeatedly in Egyptian texts. When examined linguistically, these names align closely with Noah and his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, including wordplay tied to water, rest, and renewal. Genesis itself plays on Noah’s name when it says, llk Egyptian texts do the same thing. Nu is associated with primordial waters, while Hebrew writing about Noah is saturated with water imagery. Even the dove Noah sends from the ark appears in Egyptian texts using related terms for dove and pigeon. These are not random coincidences. They are consistent thematic fingerprints.

Genesis tells us Shem, Ham, and Japheth lived into the time of Abraham. They outlived entire civilizations. They carried pre-Flood knowledge into a reset world and helped restart civilization. Egypt remembers them not merely as ancestors but as deified founders. Tombs from the 26th Dynasty, papyri from the 19th and 21st Dynasties, and even imagery in King Tut’s funerary chapel reference a great flood and a group of eight. At Medinet Habu, inscriptions speak of “the noble fathers who brought into being the beginning… when the land was in utter darkness and every existing thing was flooded.” That is not abstract mythology. That is memory.

So why has this evidence been overlooked? Gavin explains that modern scholarship operates within a materialist framework that assumes Genesis borrowed flood stories from Babylon during the exile. This assumption, rooted in the Documentary Hypothesis, leads scholars to dismiss Egypt outright. But when the actual data is examined, the direction of influence reverses. The Atrahasis Epic, the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Sumerian King List, and Egyptian texts all preserve flood accounts centered on a single figurehead and a restart of civilization. Genesis does not borrow from them. They echo Genesis.

Egypt does not contradict Noah. Egypt remembers Noah. The ancient world preserves his memory in names, temples, texts, and stone. The Flood is not an invention. It is the most remembered event in ancient history.

If you want to see how Scripture, archaeology, and ancient texts converge in a powerful and unexpected way, you need to watch this episode. Egypt does not stand against the Bible. It stands as a witness to it.

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The church is facing a crisis of confidence. Far too many believers are being overwhelmed by questions they were never equipped to answer. We need clarity, we need truth, and we need tools that anchor us when the culture tries to shake our faith. If we do not equip God’s people with real answers, the world will gladly fill the gap with confusion and compromise. That was the focus of today’s conversation with Dave Glander, founder of Equip You and Reasons for Hope. This was a fun show but even more than that, it was an alarm call for the Church, and a roadmap for believers who want to stand firm in a world that is asking harder questions than ever, because the next hard discussion is coming. We need to be prepared for it.

Dave has spent years working with students, parents, and churches through youth camps, online courses, and live Equip retreats. What he has seen is sobering. The number of Christians who can clearly explain what they believe and why has dropped sharply over the past few decades. Many pastors feel unprepared. Parents feel overwhelmed. Students feel confused. The questions are coming faster than the answers, and too many believers are being left without the tools they need.

Dave knows this struggle personally. Before coming to Christ, he was an atheist himself, who genuinely wanted answers. He read books, challenged Christians, and searched everywhere for truth. But the believers he encountered could not respond to the questions he was asking. They believed, but they could not explain. It was not until he encountered thoughtful Christian resources like Lee Strobel’s The Case for Christ that the pieces began to come together. That journey eventually led him from skepticism to faith and then to a passion for equipping others so they would not be left defenseless the way he once was.

That burden is what gave birth to Equip Retreats and later EquipYou.org. Dave started by helping his own son, who came home from church camps encouraged but unequipped. The students were hungry, but they went back to families and churches that could not help them process what they were learning. Dave realized something critical. If the parents were not equipped, the impact on the kids would not last. So he took the training out of conference rooms and into homes through an online platform that anyone could access.

On the show, Dave shared how today’s students are not just asking surface level questions. They want to know who they are, how to read the Bible, how to think, and how to live as Christians in a hostile culture. One of the most common questions he hears is not about atheism or evolution. It is simply, “How do I study the Bible for myself?” They are hungry for truth and desperate for clarity.

Equip You now offers full courses that walk people through the core of the Christian faith. Topics include dealing with doubt, the impossibility of relativism, evidence for God, intelligent design, the reliability of Scripture, the identity of Jesus, the Resurrection, miracles, Islam, and how to defend the faith with confidence and grace. These are not academic lectures. They are practical tools built for everyday believers.

One of the most moving parts of Dave’s story is how far he had fallen before God rescued him. After abuse, loss, addiction, and homelessness, he reached a point where he cried out, “If You are real, You need to do something.” God did. Through Scripture, through the words of Jesus, and through years of seeking, Dave found not only truth, but peace. That transformation now fuels everything he does.

This episode is for parents who want to be heroes in their children’s story. It is for pastors who feel the weight of unanswered questions. It is for students who want to stand boldly. And it is for anyone who knows that encouragement is not enough. We need clarity that does not collapse under pressure.

If you are tired of a quiet, uncertain faith, this conversation will give you something solid to stand on. We strongly encourage you to watch it and share it with someone who needs to be equipped for the world we are living in.

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We just had a powerful conversation about Moses vs John Walton on Genesis on the Creation Today Show with Eric Hovind and Zach Hardison (Book Zach Here), author of Stay Right There, and it could not have been more timely. At a moment when more and more churches are being encouraged to rethink and reinterpret the opening pages of the Bible, Zach stepped in to explain why Genesis matters far more than most people realize. This was not about winning a debate. It was about whether God’s Word is allowed to define its own meaning, or whether modern scholarship and ideas, like those promoted by John Walton, get to reshape it. 

Zach walked us through something many believers have never been taught even though it fills the Bible from cover to cover. It is called intertextuality. It means that God repeatedly explains what He says in one place by saying it again somewhere else. Scripture is not a loose collection of religious thoughts. It is one unified, interconnected message. There are more than 340,000 cross references throughout the Bible, and Genesis alone connects to the rest of Scripture 381 times. Zach compared it to a massive grove of aspen trees where what looks like thousands of separate trees above ground is actually one living organism below the surface. Tug on one tree and the entire grove moves. That is how God designed His Word.

The conversation then turned to a growing movement in seminaries and churches that teaches a very different way of reading Genesis. Modern theologian John Walton argues that Genesis is not about God creating the world, but about God assigning roles to a world that already existed. In his view, creation is functional rather than material, and Genesis is theology instead of history. But Moses, the author of Genesis, presents something far clearer. God creates the heavens and the earth. He speaks light, land, plants, animals, and mankind into existence. Adam is formed from dust. Eve is formed from Adam. Death enters only after sin.

Walton builds his framework by turning to ancient Near Eastern pagan texts from Egypt and Babylon, cultures that rejected the God who revealed Himself to Moses and produced their own counterfeit origin stories. Zach compared it to DFC, a counterfeit of KFC he discovered while visiting Japan. If you want the original, you have to go to KFC, not DFC!

Zach showed why that approach cannot stand, because Scripture itself keeps repeating what God did in Genesis throughout the rest of the Bible. Luke traces humanity back to Adam, who had no human father. Paul calls Adam the first man formed from the dust. Revelation identifies the serpent of Genesis as Satan. The Bible keeps saying the same thing again and again. God created. Man fell. Death entered. Christ came to reverse it.

That is why this matters. If Genesis is not real history, the gospel becomes unmoored. But if Genesis is true, then the Cross and the resurrection make sense. The Bible begins with no death and ends with no death, and everything in between tells the story of how God restores what sin broke.

Zach’s message was simple and strong. Stay right there. Do not move the foundation. Let God interpret His own Word.

We strongly encourage you to watch this episode. It will give you clarity, confidence, and a deeper trust in the unity and power of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.

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A deception is spreading through the church, not shouted but whispered. It moves quietly through seminaries, footnotes, and soft spoken sermons that claim death existed before sin, that bloodshed, disease, extinction, and suffering were always part of God’s “very good” design. We are told the world was brutal from the beginning and that God somehow called it good anyway. This is not biblical theology. It is capitulation. It is secular naturalism baptized in Christian language. God said His finished creation was very good. Death says otherwise. And far too many Christians have chosen to side with death.

That is why our recent conversation about death before the fall on the Creation Today Show with Dr. Marcus Ross, owner of Cornerstone Educational Supply, was so important and timely. Dr. Ross brings a rare combination of biblical depth and firsthand experience with the fossil record. As a paleontologist and a committed Christian teacher, he understands how claims about millions of years of death are constructed, and is able to evaluate them through the lens of Scripture, helping believers think clearly about when death enters biblical history, and why that timing matters for the gospel.

In short, this was not a technical lecture or an abstract discussion. It was a clear, Scripture anchored conversation that exposed where modern thinking has quietly drifted away from the Bible’s foundation. Dr. Ross helped connect the dots between Genesis, the gospel, and the future restoration Scripture promises. His clarity made the issue impossible to ignore. Once you see it, you cannot unsee it.

“Death before the fall” is not a side issue. It is the fault line. Because if death existed before Adam sinned, then death is not the penalty for sin. If creation was always groaning, then the Fall explains nothing. If nature was always savage, then the Cross solves nothing. You cannot have millions of years of death before sin and a Savior who came to defeat death because of sin. That contradiction collapses the entire biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation.

During the conversation with Eric Hovind and Dr. Marcus Ross, we walked through why death is not a creative tool but a consequence of rebellion. Scripture is consistent. The wages of sin is death. Death is called the last enemy. Through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and death spread outward into all creation. Romans tells us the whole creation is in bondage to decay and is waiting for redemption. Jesus did not come to explain death away. He came to conquer it.

We also explored God’s original design for humanity and why it matters. Human beings were not cursed in Genesis. The curse fell on the serpent, the ground, and creation itself. Adam and Eve were given two clear roles. They were given dominion, and they were told to subdue the earth. Kings and queens over creation, bearing God’s image. Yet this dominion was not violent in nature. God brought the animals to Adam not to be hunted or destroyed, but to be named and see what he would call them. Naming was an act of authority, care, and order. It was honor, not bloodshed. Subduing the earth meant cultivating, tending, ordering, and stewarding a good world, not conquering it with weapons and death.

When Adam and Eve failed to obey, they did not subdue the land properly. They ate of the wrong fruit that God told them not to. And because of that rebellion, the curse flowed outward. The serpent was cursed. The ground was cursed. Creation itself fell into decay. That is why death enters the story where it does. Abel’s death. The genealogies marked by death. Death is not part of God’s original design, yet it becomes the dominant theme of a fallen world. Not because God created it that way, but because sin shattered what was once good.

This also clarifies what Scripture means by “very good.” A world built on predation, cancer, parasites, and extinction is not very good. Genesis describes animals as nephesh, living creatures with the breath of life. Plants are not described this way. A world where animals consume plant material and plants regenerate is fully coherent with Genesis. A world driven by survival of the fittest is not. In fact, Jesus taught us the opposite. To love others and be kind and care for others. 

One of the most powerful moments of the discussion was showing how the Bible’s ending mirrors its beginning. No death in the original creation. No death in the new creation. Isaiah speaks of a restored world where the lion lies down with the lamb. Revelation promises a future where the curse is broken and death is no more. Scripture does not end with evolution. It ends with restoration. The middle explains why we needed a Savior.

This conversation also exposed the pastoral cost of compromise. When churches tell young people they can keep millions of years, evolution, and death before sin and still keep the Gospel, the message eventually collapses under its own weight. You end up with two very different views of God. One who calls suffering very good, and the God of Scripture who calls death an enemy and promises to destroy it.

This was not an academic exercise. It was a moment of clarity. A reminder that the authority of Scripture matters from the very first chapters in Genesis. A reminder that the goodness of God is not negotiable. A reminder that the Cross only makes sense in a world where death is an intruder, not a feature.

If you’ve ever wondered why this topic is so important, or you’ve been told it’s just a secondary issue, we strongly encourage you to watch this conversation. Dr. Marcus Ross brings clarity, history, and biblical depth that will strengthen your faith and sharpen your discernment.

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This week, Eric Hovind and Rachel Mims wrapped up a special highlight reel episode, reflecting on six months of challenging Creation Today conversations that defended the authority of God’s Word and confronted cultural confusion head on. The show revisited major moments from past episodes, replayed defining clips, read real social media reactions, and explained why these conversations matter now more than ever.

Our opening clip revisited a conversation with Brian Osborne from our show, Is Our Culture Sick? The Symptoms of Woke Thinking. It addressed the Israel and Hamas conflict. In this clip, Brian explained that moral categories like justice, evil, and atrocity only make sense if there is an objective moral authority. Without God, outrage over terrorism or genocide collapses into personal opinion. The clip emphasized that the issue is not politics but worldview. If God does not exist, there is no ultimate basis for condemning evil.

One Facebook commenter dismissed the discussion by referring to God as an “invisible toga-wearing, bearded sky wizard.” Eric responded by pointing out the irony. The very act of condemning atrocities assumes a moral law. Mocking God while appealing to moral outrage is self-contradictory. Without God, there is no standard by which atrocities can be judged as truly wrong.

Our next clip, also with Brian Osborne, spoke of the cultural U-turn that America has experienced ever since Trump took office. Should we give this credit to Trump or something else?

Eric explained that no political leader is a savior and that Christians must never place their hope in politicians. However, he also stressed that removing biblical morality from public life does not create neutrality. Every law reflects a moral judgment, and morality always comes from somewhere.

One commenter responded by calling Trump the literal Antichrist and accusing Christians of supporting a false peacemaker who denies Christ. Eric and Rachel clarified that Christianity is not about defending Trump or any leader. The issue is discernment. When Scripture is no longer the authority, political emotion replaces biblical thinking, and labels like “Antichrist” are thrown around without theological grounding.

Next, we revisited a clip with Ken Ham, where the discussion centered on atheism, belief in a creator, and biblical authority. Ken explained that many atheists are possibly willing to concede that a creator exists, but that does not mean they are moving toward the God of the Bible. Believing in “a creator” is not the same as submitting to God’s revealed Word.

One commenter suggested that people must first move beyond atheism by accepting a creator before worrying about Scripture. Rachel asked why it is so important to identify who God is, not just that a creator exists. Eric explained that authority must come first. Even intelligent design arguments can lead people to invent a god in their own image. Some atheists will accept a creator while explicitly rejecting the biblical God. Apologetics that stop short of Scripture leave people without truth.

We moved on to a conversation with Bruce Malone from our Teaching Creation Made Easy- Real Science, Real Faith, that asked a foundational question. If evolution were true, would it have any bearing on Jesus and Christianity? Eric explained that it absolutely would. He expanded on this by asking where Jesus came from and why He died. The Bible teaches that death entered the world through sin and that Christ came to pay that penalty. Removing Genesis gives no foundation for where it all began.

Bruce explained that many Bible-believing Christians have been trained to accept millions and billions of years as unquestionable fact. When this happens, Scripture quietly loses its authority. The Bible is clear that humans were made at the beginning of creation, not millions of years later. Jesus affirmed this. If humans existed for millions of years before Adam, that means millions of years of cancer, disease, and death before sin. That does not reflect the God of the Bible. It distorts His character and undermines the reason Jesus came.

After one comment claiming evolution was a fact, Eric emphasized the need to define terms. Observable variation within kinds is real. Dogs produce different dogs. Cats produce different cats. What has never been demonstrated is vertical evolution, where one kind turns into another through unguided processes. Rearranging existing genetic information does not explain molecules-to-man evolution.

One commenter argued that evolution is simply a mechanism God could have used. Others pointed to mutations, genetic transfer, and other processes. Eric responded that if these processes are not random, then they are designed. This is “adaptation” which is observable and designed by God Himself.

Another powerful clip from our show with Dr. Terry Mortensen and the Geological Lie that Hijacked Science, revisited Eric’s unfiltered and stern warning about inserting millions of years into Genesis. Eric explained that faithful Christians warned decades ago that compromising Genesis would lead to confusion in doctrine. Today, the church is confused about marriage, sexuality, gender, and even the definition of sin. When Genesis is abandoned, the foundation of biblical authority erodes. This is a serious problem.

Some commenters cautioned against criticizing well-known Christian leaders, the Lord’s servants, who hold old-earth views. Eric clarified that this was not a personal attack. Many of these individuals do good work in other areas. But abandoning Genesis is a slippery slope, and warning about that slope is an act of love, not division.

Our final clips featured John Harris addressing Islam, jihad, and deception. In one clip, John explained that many Muslims, especially in the West, do not know what Islam actually teaches. The most violent actors are often those who have read the Quran closely. Peaceful verses came early, when Islam lacked power. Later commands instruct violence and subjugation.

And in the other clip with John, he addressed the definitions of the terms taqiyya and kitman which allow Muslims to lie about their faith to advance their religion and lie about what jihad means.

Comments challenged these definitions, claiming they only apply to avoiding persecution. Eric responded that deception in Islam has historically been used to advance religious goals by whatever means, and this doesn’t change the meaning of the terms at all. Rachel then contrasted this with Christianity, where believers are taught to expect persecution and remain faithful even unto death. Christians do not spread truth through deception. They are called to suffer for it.

Eric emphasized the core difference. Christianity spreads through truth and sacrifice. Islam spreads through conquest and deception. The issue is not hatred of people, but honesty about belief systems.

This highlight reel only begins to capture the depth of conversations we’ve had over the past six months. As we look toward 2026, Creation Today will continue with great conversations, engaging tough questions, releasing new shows and reels that confront deception and point people back to the authority of God’s Word, one conversation at a time.

Happy New Year and blessings, from Creation Today!

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We just wrapped up a fascinating and genuinely fun conversation about why the platypus is a paradox for evolution with Dr. Brian Thomas of the Institute for Creation Research. 

The platypus is one of God’s most mischievous masterpieces and reads like divine comedy written in flesh and fur. A duck billed, beaver tailed, venomous, egg laying mammal that refuses to cooperate with evolutionary storytelling. What scientists once thought was a hoax ended up exposing the joke as being on them. The platypus does not bend evolutionary rules. It ignores them entirely.

Dr. Thomas showed us that the platypus does not fit any proposed evolutionary pathway. It is fully formed, fully functional, and packed with systems that only work if they arrive together. Its electroreceptive bill allows it to hunt underwater with eyes and ears closed – only seals do this! Its venom contains a unique cocktail of toxins found separately in scorpions and snakes. Its tail stores fat, aids swimming, and functions as a nest building tool. None of these features exist in isolation, and none have a fossil trail explaining how they appeared piece by piece.

Even its 0 digestion exposes the flaw of evolutionary thinking. The platypus has no stomach and no genes for stomach acid. Evolution claims it lost its stomach, but an animal transitioning away from digestion would starve. Instead, the platypus has a completely different, fully integrated system that grinds food into paste before swallowing. That system only works if anatomy, instinct, and behavior appear together. This is not gradual improvement. This is engineering.

Evolution offers stories stitched together after the fact. But creation expected creatures like this all along. According to Scripture, God created animals according to kinds, capable of variation but never transforming into something else. Fundamental traits always remain intact.

And this is where the real issue surfaces. The problem is not the platypus. It is the heart. If evolution is true, there is no Creator to answer to. If creation is true, there is accountability. That is why the story keeps changing no matter what the evidence shows.

The platypus is a mic drop moment. It does not merely challenge evolution. It exposes it. And it quietly points back to a Creator who designs with purpose, precision, and even humor.

We encourage you to watch the full conversation with Dr. Brian Thomas. It will strengthen your confidence, sharpen your thinking, and remind you why God’s creation continues to speak loudly, even when theories do not.

Because sometimes the truth is not just profound. It is impossible to ignore.

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We just wrapped up a thoughtful and encouraging conversation about if Christmas is pagan with Shea Houdmann, the founder of GotQuestions.org, a ministry that has been faithfully serving believers for 24 years and has now answered over 2.6 billion questions for Christians around the world. With Christmas here, there is hardly a better time to bring in someone whose entire ministry is built around clarity, biblical grounding, and helping believers navigate tough or confusing questions.

Shea walked us through the issues that many Christians wrestle with this time of year. Was Christmas borrowed from pagan traditions? Is Jeremiah 10 condemning Christmas trees? Should we avoid December 25 since Jesus may have been born in a different month? Shea addressed each question with Scripture, history, and common sense. Jeremiah 10 describes idol worship, not decorating a tree. Ancient festivals do not determine the meaning of a Christian’s celebration. And while Jesus may not have been born in December, Shea reminds us that the central truth remains untouched: the Son of God truly became flesh, was born of a woman, lived a sinless life, died for sinners, and rose again victorious over the grave. None of that could have happened if He had not first been born.

This stands in sharp contrast to voices like John Shelby Spong, who wrote on Belief.net that modern society must reject the Christmas accounts as “miracle and magic,” insisting that “no reputable biblical theologian today” defends their historical accuracy. Shea reminded us that claims like these are not new. They resurface every generation, but they collapse when tested against the combined weight of Scripture, history, archaeology, fulfilled prophecy, and the unbroken testimony of the church. The issue has never been a lack of evidence. It has always been a condition of the heart.

We also explored topics like Saturnalia, the origins of the Christmas tree, the role of St. Nicholas, and whether saying “Xmas” is wrong. Shea explained that the Greek letter Chi (X) has been used as shorthand for “Christ” for centuries. The real question is not what letters we use, but who we are honoring. Even the placement of the wise men in nativity scenes came up, and Shea pointed out that while they likely arrived later, they remain part of the beautiful story God is telling.

Most importantly, Shea reminded us that faith is not the absence of evidence. The birth of Jesus is supported by Scripture, history, archaeology, prophecy, and the testimony of countless believers throughout time. But ultimately, if someone’s heart is hardened, no amount of evidence will open their eyes. Only God can reveal truth to the seeking heart.

With 2.6 billion questions answered over 24 years, GotQuestions.org has become one of the most trusted resources for Christians worldwide. And this Christmas themed episode captures exactly why. It is biblical, balanced, and centered not on traditions or controversies, but on the miracle of God made flesh.

From all of us… Merry Christmas, and may Jesus be the focus of your celebration.

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Have you noticed how everyone suddenly believes in the alien myth? The news can say, “We are not alone,” and people nod like it is proven science. But what if the alien craze is not a discovery at all. What if it is a distraction? From the beginning, Satan’s strategy has been to replace the Creator with creation, to convince people they are not made in God’s image but are cosmic leftovers from an extraterrestrial experiment. Many accept this instantly because it removes accountability to their Maker.

We just had a powerful, biblically grounded conversation with John Harris from Living Waters Europe about the alien phenomenon. He took us through the numbers and showed why life on other planets is not just unlikely, it is mathematically impossible. Even with 70 sextillion stars, and even if each star had one single planet, the 322 fine tuning factors required for life make the odds collapse instantly. When you multiply the probability of even a handful of these factors together, things like the correct oxygen level, a stable magnetic field, a large moon, plate tectonics, water availability, a protective gas giant, and perfect placement in the habitable zone, the math reaches one chance in 10^282. According to the universal probability bound, anything rarer than 1 in 10^150 is scientifically impossible.

Add to that the scientific law of biogenesis, demonstrated by Pasteur, that all life comes from life, and the idea of spontaneous life elsewhere becomes nothing more than blind faith.

John also addressed the theological side. If aliens existed as physical beings, they would be under Adam’s curse. Jesus would have to die repeatedly across the cosmos. Yet Scripture says He suffered once for all. Humanity is the special creation God designed the universe for.

So what do we make of UFO encounters? John showed that these experiences are spiritual in nature, not extraterrestrial. Abductions consistently cease when the name of Jesus is invoked. Christians are almost entirely absent from abductee reports, and cult movements like Raelism openly preach counterfeit revelation, even claiming aliens carry Buddha, Jesus, and Allah on board and plan to land in Jerusalem. Scripture warns that false signs will deceive many, and this fits that pattern perfectly.

Eric Hovind chimed in that these UFO sightings must be either unknown government technology or demonic.

The truth is clear. Either life began by blind accident or by intentional design. Evolution demands coincidence. Creation affirms purpose. When you examine the evidence honestly, the probability of life existing elsewhere is less than one in ten to the two hundred eighty second power. That is scientific impossibility. More importantly, it is unbiblical.

Life did not come from aliens. It did not appear by chance. It was created by God for mankind on Earth. Everything else is a distraction.

This was an eye opening conversation you do not want to miss.

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We just finished a compelling and eye-opening conversation with Dr. Douglas Petrovich. As a historian, archaeologist, epigrapher (You don’t even know what that is, do you! :-) ), and professor of history, he brought clarity to one of the most important debates in biblical studies: Was Moses the first historian, or is that just religious tradition? Dr. Petrovich walked us through evidence that most Christians never hear and most skeptics cannot answer. By the end, it becomes painfully obvious why this discussion matters.

For more than 3,300 years, Moses was recognized as the man God used to record the earliest history of mankind. Yet in the last century, a new wave of experts has declared that Moses never existed and that Genesis is nothing more than tribal poetry patched together by anonymous storytellers. This hollow myth circulates through universities and media with academic polish, repeated like a creed. Even voices such as Neil deGrasse Tyson confidently claim that Moses is a fictional character. It all sounds impressive until you press these claims against the hard stone of history. They crumble like dust between your fingers.

First, Dr. Petrovich brought us the evidence from the bible itself.

Biblically, the evidence is clear and consistent. Deuteronomy 31:9 says Moses wrote the Torah and delivered it to the priests. That statement comes at the end of the fifth book, which shows the entire Pentateuch was viewed as one unified work. Joshua 8:31 speaks of the Book of the Law of Moses, confirming the next generation believed Moses wrote all five books. Four hundred years later, King David told Solomon to obey the laws given through Moses. By the time of Jesus, Mosaic authorship was treated as an established fact. Mark 7:10, Luke 24:27, and Acts 3:22 all affirm Moses as the author. Even the Apostle Paul was grounded in Mosaic authorship. Scripture cross references itself with a consistency that modern skepticism cannot dismiss.

Then Dr. Petrovich goes even further and brought archaeology into the picture.

Historical and archaeological evidence aligns with the biblical record. He explains how chronology matters. When you trace the biblical numbers carefully, the date for the Exodus lands at 1446 BC. From there the historical markers fall into place. One of the most compelling discoveries is inscription Sinai 361, found in a turquoise mining camp and dated to the middle of the fifteenth century BC during the reign of pharaohs in the Eighteenth Dynasty. The inscription speaks of the Hebrews as slaves, records a year of great astonishment, and refers to Moses by name. This is an actual artifact from the time of the Exodus describing real events witnessed by people who lived through them.

Even the reference to “the Lady” in the inscription fits the biblical narrative. Egyptians worshiped a cow headed goddess, and God later told the Israelites they had worshiped false gods in Egypt. The golden calf incident in Exodus mirrors this cultural background perfectly. None of this comes from myth. It comes from archaeology, pottery, epigraphy, and firsthand cultural context.

Meanwhile many modern skeptics who declare Moses a fiction cannot read Egyptian hieroglyphics or ancient Hebrew inscriptions. They simply trust the academic rumor mill. But God is raising up careful, trained scholars like Dr. Petrovich who can read the original languages and handle the evidence with integrity. And the evidence points powerfully to one truth: Moses was real, and the Exodus was an actual event rooted in real time and real history.

Why does this matter? Because if skeptics can shake your confidence in Genesis, the rest of Scripture begins to unravel. But when you anchor your faith to the truth God spoke through Moses, every book that follows stands firm. The Bible is not a collection of tribal legends. It is the inspired record of God’s revelation to mankind.

If you want to understand why Christians can trust Genesis as history, and how solid the evidence for Moses truly is, you will want to watch this conversation.

Do not miss this powerful episode. Your confidence in Scripture will grow.

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Thanksgiving is more than a holiday. It is a moment to stop, breathe, and remember what God has done. It is the table where gratitude rekindles faith and where families rediscover what really matters. And this week on Creation Today, we sat down with Dr. Tim Riordan to talk about something the modern Church desperately needs to recover: a thankful heart that leads to a healthy church.

Because somewhere along the way, the Church forgot the fire it once carried. We became thankful for blessings, but not for the mission. Thankful for comfort, but not for calling. The early Church was not built on clever programs or marketing—it was built on believers who were grateful to belong to Jesus, grateful to serve, grateful to bear fruit, and grateful to be part of a living, breathing body designed by God Himself.

Dr. Riordan reminded us that when gratitude fades, so does spiritual health. Churches stop thriving not because they lack potential, but because they lose sight of the very things God intended to shape them. That is why he uses Natural Church Development, a process that helps churches look honestly in the mirror and ask the right questions:

Are we spiritually alive?
Are we loving one another well?
Are we serving from our God-given gifts?
Are we reaching our community with compassion and purpose?

At Thanksgiving tables across America, families pass plates and share stories of God’s goodness. Dr. Riordan shared that healthy churches do something similar. They “pass” discipleship from believer to believer. They “share” spiritual gifts instead of hiding them. They “serve” one another instead of competing for influence. They “remember” that worship should ignite the soul, not simply fill an hour. And they “give thanks” not only for what God has done, but for what He is still calling them to do.

He told us about a time when his own church realized they were out of balance—active, but not alive. Busy, but not bearing fruit. Instead of pretending everything was fine, they chose gratitude-fueled honesty. They asked God to reveal the weakest part of their ministry and strengthen it. What followed was nothing short of transformation. Worship caught fire again. Small groups became spiritual families. Evangelism became a natural overflow instead of a forced event. And the church started to thrive—not because they chased growth, but because they pursued health.

Jesus said in John 15:8, “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit.”
Fruit is the evidence of health.
Health is the evidence of obedience.
Obedience is the evidence of gratitude.

And that is what Thanksgiving should remind every believer and every church: a grateful church is a growing church. A thankful church is a thriving church. A church that remembers Whom it belongs to will never drift into maintenance mode.

Dr. Riordan calls this journey NDC, but at its core it is much simpler than that. It is the Church rediscovering what it should have never forgotten. It is believers returning to the basics—worship that inspires, relationships that heal, service that flows from gifting, leadership that empowers, and evangelism that meets people where they are.

This Thanksgiving, as families gather around tables, maybe the Church needs to gather around its mission with the same gratitude. Maybe revivalbegins with thankfulness. Maybe the spark returns when God’s people stop trying to manufacture growth and simply grow healthy again.

If your church feels tired, stuck, or drifting, this conversation will stir something deep inside you. It will remind you what the early believers instinctively knew:

The Church was never meant to survive.
It was meant to thrive.

Watch the episode of The Creation Today Show with Dr. Tim Riordan and rediscover what a healthy church looks like when gratitude becomes its heartbeat.

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We just finished an eye-opening and impactful conversation with Dr. Terry Mortensen from Answers in Genesis. It was one of those talks that will make you sit up and take notice. Dr. Mortensen walked us through the origin of old-earth thinking, the deception behind it, and the devastating impact it has had on the church and the world. It was clear, powerful, and anchored in Scripture. What became undeniable by the end of the discussion is this: the battle over the age of the earth is not about science at all. It’s a battle over worldviews, and the stakes are spiritual.

For two centuries, the church has been fighting a war many never recognized. Not a war of swords, but a war of ideas. Second Corinthians 10:4 warns that our weapons are for tearing down speculations raised against the knowledge of God. Colossians 2:8 tells us not to be taken captive by the philosophies and empty deceptions of men. Yet those very deceptions slipped into the church through the back door, disguised as geology, and they reshaped the faith of millions.

Where did old-earth thinking begin? Not with Moses. Not with Jesus. Not with any prophet. It began with James Hutton and Charles Lyell, two men who approached the rocks with hearts already determined to exclude the Bible. Hutton insisted that the past must only be interpreted through processes observed in the present, which automatically rejects creation and the flood before the evidence is even examined. Lyell openly said he wanted to free geology from Moses. He told scientists to leave their Bibles at home. That is the foundation of the millions of years idea. A lie at the root produced a forest of confusion that still blinds people today.

From that faulty premise came a counterfeit history. From that counterfeit history came a counterfeit science. And from that counterfeit science rose a counterfeit church that tries to blend the word of God with the opinions of men.

Next, Darwin borrowed directly from Lyell. He admitted that his theory depended entirely on the millions of years. And once the timeline shifted, seminaries followed. Today some of the most influential evangelicals William Lane Craig, John Lennox, Wayne Grudem, Norman Geisler, Hugh Ross, John Collins, Davis Young, William Dembski promote old earth timelines without ever tracing where those timelines came from. They have not only trusted the conclusions of secular geologists who rejected God in their methodology from the beginning, but they have built entire methods of theology on this faulty foundation. That is not neutral. THAT, my friends, is compromise.

And the theological cost of compromise is enormous. If millions of years of death happened before Adam sinned, then death is not the punishment for sin. If the fossil record existed before the fall, God called millions of years of carnage very good. If natural processes explain the rocks, the global flood did not happen. Yet Jesus affirmed the flood. Peter affirmed the flood. Genesis records its catastrophic power with precision. You cannot uphold Scripture while tearing out the foundation beneath it.

This is not a debate about sediment rates. This is a war between worldviews. One begins with the word of God. One begins with the word of man. There is no neutral ground. Jesus said in Matthew 12:30 that whoever is not with Him is against Him.

And look at the fruit of rejecting Genesis.Take Europe as an example, which abandoned the literal history of Scripture in the mid-1800’s. Fast forward to today less than five percent of England attends church. When the foundation falls, morality collapses. The millions of years timeline gave birth to Darwinism. Darwinism gave birth to the mass abandonment of Scripture, eugenics, abortion, secular humanism, gender confusion, and identity chaos people struggle with today. When a culture rejects Genesis, it rejects everything built upon it.

Dr. Terry Mortensen laid bare the truth. Old earth geology is not built on science. It is built on naturalistic assumptions designed to keep God out of history, or erase Him altogether. It is time for the church to stop pretending this does not matter.

So to every old-earth creationist, here is the challenge today. Not tomorrow, but today. No more hiding behind theologians who never examined the origins of the theory they defend. No more blending the assumptions of naturalism into the book of Genesis. No more pretending you can affirm a global flood and accept the millions of years that deny it.

The God who spoke creation into existence in six days, or the men who tried to erase Him from the rocks. The choice is not between science and faith. The choice is between God’s eyewitness account and the imaginations of men.

The lenses are on the table. One says God is true. The other says man is. Put on the wrong pair and the world is random chaos and confusion. Put on the right pair and creation snaps into clarity and you finally see the world the way the Creator intended you to see it.

As Joshua said, choose this day whom you will serve. The hour is late. The foundation is shaking. It is time to stand.

If you hold to an old-earth view, or if you have ever wondered where the idea came from, or if you simply want clarity in a world drowning in confusion, you need to watch this conversation with Dr. Terry Mortensen. Not to score points. Not to argue. But to see the history uncovered, the assumptions exposed, and the truth laid bare.

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We recently had a fascinating and revealing conversation about Pagan Myths Pointing to the Truth of the Bible with Gavin Cox from Answers in Genesis UK, a researcher and Egyptologist who has spent years studying ancient languages, hieroglyphs, and the sacred writings of Egypt. His work bridges the gap between Scripture and archaeology, showing that ancient cultures did not invent their stories… they remembered them. Gavin’s research asks one of the most startling questions of our time: What if the Egyptian “myths” of creation and the flood were not legends at all, but fading memories of real events recorded perfectly in Genesis?

When Noah’s son Ham migrated into Africa, his descendants founded Mizraim, known throughout Scripture as “the land of Ham.” From there rose the mighty civilization of Egypt, carrying with it the earliest knowledge of Creation, Adam and Eve, and the Flood. Over generations, the truth became buried under layers of pagan worship, yet the foundation still shines through. The Egyptian god Atum sounds almost identical to Adam, the first man. In Egyptian temple art, Atum rises from the watery abyss onto the first mound of dry land, just as Genesis 1 records when God caused the land to appear from the waters and man to be made from the dust of the earth.

Inside the Temple of Heliopolis, Atum is shown cutting off the head of a serpent beside a sacred tree. The Papyrus of Khensumose portrays a cat-headed deity standing over a serpent with legs beside a fruit-bearing tree, with a man and three couples before a twin-peaked mountain that mirrors Mount Ararat. The Pyramid Texts of Saqqara describe divine creation, judgment, and renewal through water. These are not artistic coincidences. They are cultural memories—ancient fragments of a story the world once knew to be true.

During the show, Gavin presented eight biblical predictions that we should expect to find if Egypt truly descended from the line of Ham and preserved distorted memories of Genesis:

1. Creation concepts recorded in their earliest writings.
   
2. Flood concepts described through their gods and symbols.
   
3. A name pair resembling Adam and Eve in Egyptian records.
   
4. Very old texts containing these truths near the dawn of Egypt’s history.
   
5. Deified ancestors treated as gods, paralleling the early patriarchs.
   
6. Pharaonic references to original creation and divine origin.
   
7. Temples of worship dedicated to these supposed “gods” who were actually real people like Adam, Eve, and Noah.
   
8. A clear idea of temptation and the fall, shown through serpent imagery and sacred trees.

Every one of these predictions is fulfilled in ancient Egyptian literature and art. The Ished Tree parallels the Tree of Life. The primeval mound rising from the waters mirrors the dry land of Genesis 1. Even the serpent’s defeat and the flood imagery show the Egyptians still remembered what their ancestors had seen.

While modern scholars claim Genesis borrowed from pagan myths, the evidence shows the opposite. The Flood tablets, Egyptian hymns, and temple carvings were all written long after the events they describe. Genesis is the original eyewitness record, told by those who lived it. The “myths” found in Egypt are actually the corrupted memories of Ham’s descendants. 

When you think about it, it makes sense. History can easily become myth when truth is forgotten, but myth can never become true history.

However, even in its paganized form, Egypt’s story still points back to the truth of Genesis. Their carvings confess it. Their language preserves it. Their monuments echo it. The real history of Creation, the Fall, and the Flood began with God’s Word. Every distortion we see from cultures around the world prove that the truth came first.

“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God shall stand forever.” Isaiah 40:8

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Let me encourage you to watch the episode, see the evidence, and discover how the sands of Egypt still whisper the truth of Genesis.

Something powerful happens at each Creation Research Society conference. When you gather scientists who believe the Bible is the foundation of all truth, something deeper forms than a conference. It becomes a battleground of ideas wrapped in fellowship, conviction, and worship. It is scientists sharpening scientists. Veterans with 30+ years of research standing beside young men and women just beginning their scientific journeys. All of them are driven by the same mission: to lift the name of Christ by showing that real science does not fight Scripture. It confirms it.

This week on The Creation Today Show, Eric sat down with several of these research presenters at CRS 2025, and what they shared was nothing short of eye opening. While secular science struggles to explain origins by stripping God from the equation, these men and women are fearlessly uncovering evidence that points back to the Creator. Believe it or not, the founders of modern science in the mid-1800’s were Bible-believing Christians, and the torch has not gone out. In fact, we are starting to reclaim science for where it all began, right in Genesis.

Dr. Joel Brown, the Director of CRS, set the stage by sitting with Eric first. He spoke about the passion behind the research, the heart of the people doing it, and the incredible quality pouring out of the thirty six speakers this year. One of the leading fields is baraminology, the study of created kinds. How do we divide all living things into their original created groups. Which cacti belong to one kind. How much diversity did God build into His design. The work is astonishing, and Joel believes we will eventually recover DNA from fossils that will open the door to even more clarity.

Nate Loper reminded us why careful scrutiny matters. He examined the famous sauropod petroglyph and demonstrated that it is not a dinosaur drawing at all, but a regional map carved long ago. His work is a needed warning. Sometimes we want things to fit so badly that we stop thinking. Creation science must be done with integrity, not wishful thinking.

Carl Werner delivered another blow to evolutionary storytelling. He explained that DNA cannot form naturally and that the fossil record does not match the evolutionary tree, but it is perfectly consistent with the global Flood. The so-called missing links fall apart under scrutiny. Many are frauds. Many are inaccessible. Many have already been disproved. The few that remain are weak and constantly being replaced because the system needs a new one to keep funding alive.

Jake Ramgren offered insight into diversification after the Flood. If the Ark landed on Ararat and released the original kinds, how did we arrive at millions of species in only four thousand years. His research on adaptation shows that change is shockingly fast. Conservation scientists now use a strategy called contemporary evolution because species adapt in decades, not millennia. Adaptation happens quickly, but he reminded us, it will never turn an ape into a man.

Ellie Johnston brought lab data that cuts straight into one of evolution’s most cherished claims. She studies collagen degradation and bone preservation. Her experiments show that collagen breaks down with a half life between 300 and 1500 years. That means dinosaur bones cannot be 65 million years old. The math does not allow it. The iron preservation hypothesis offered by evolutionists failed her testing. The evidence simply does not support deep time.

Dr. Deweese carried this further by asking the question many avoid. Can we recover DNA from fossils. Dr. Mary Schweitzer found soft tissue. Could there also be genetic material left behind. The assumption has always been no, but a growing number of researchers are pursuing that possibility. The challenge is great, but the potential is enormous.

Dr. Frank Sherwin entered the scene with something atheists love to weaponize against creationists. Parasites. Yet he explained perfectly how they fit the biblical model. God created the world good. After the Fall came corruption. Some organisms that were once free living or beneficial lost systems and functions and became parasitic. The broken world explains their existence far better than evolution does. He reminded us of natural limits in biological change. Dogs stay dogs. Fruit flies stay fruit flies. Bacteria stay bacteria. This is exactly what Scripture predicts. He also pointed to soft dinosaur tissue, the geological column, and events like Mount St. Helens as reminders that rapid processes can change the earth far faster than secular timelines allow.

Diane Anderson drove home a key truth. Science is not some mystical force. Science is a tool. A hammer in the hands of the person using it. What matters is not the tool, but the worldview of the scientist holding it.

Don Stenberg explored accelerated radioactive decay during the Flood and the heat problem that follows. His conclusion is bold. The original earth likely did not have a molten core and volcanoes were not part of the world before the Flood. The Flood itself reshaped the earth in catastrophic ways.

What unites all of these scientists, is very simple – they stand firmly on the Word of God. Science was born from people who believed that if God created the universe, then studying it was an act of worship. These researchers stand in that same heritage. Their work is not guesswork. It is not a myth. It is not an attempt to force Scripture into science. It is the conviction that the Bible gives us the framework to understand the world rightly.

This is the front line of creation research.
This is where truth pushes back and reclaims the narrative.

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We just finished an incredible and thought-provoking conversation about the biblical view of nature with Dr. Gordon Wilson, author and host of The Riot and the Dance books,films, and TV series. What makes this series truly groundbreaking is that it is the first-ever nature series to look at the world through a biblical creation perspective; not through the lens of evolution or secular science. It’s nature narrated through truth. Instead of crediting time and chance, The Riot and the Dance points to the intelligence, artistry, and power of the Creator behind it all.

Few people have explored the wild side of nature with such depth and honesty. Dr. Wilson has filmed predators feasting, walked among cobras, and studied creatures that look more designed for destruction than for beauty, yet he somehow walked away with a deeper awe for the Creator..which raises a powerful question: if God’s world was created “very good,” why is it so brutal, and why does there seem to be a natural evil in the world? How can we look at death, parasites, extinction, and disease and still call this a good creation? Did God design the world this way, or did something go terribly wrong?

Dr. Wilson points us straight back to Genesis. Before Adam’s rebellion, God declared His creation “very good.” There were no thorns, no predators, no disease, and no death. Every living thing was vegetarian, existing in harmony. But when Adam sinned, he didn’t just fall himself; he took all of creation with him. The ground was cursed. Thorns and thistles appeared. Death entered a world that had never known it before. The Apostle Paul explained it clearly in Romans 8:22–23, “For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now… waiting eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.”

Creation’s groaning is real. The predators, parasites, and pathogens we see today are constant reminders that something went terribly wrong. Yet none of this is beyond God’s control. In Job 38–41, God tells Job that He set the boundaries for the seas, commands the storms, and even sustains fierce creatures like Leviathan. God didn’t deny the chaos; He reminded Job that He rules over it. The curse was not accidental; it was designed with purpose, judgment, and mercy intertwined, so that redemption could one day reverse it.

This is where many believers stumble. Old-earth creationists and theistic evolutionists try to merge the Bible with the idea of millions of years of death before Adam, but that simply doesn’t fit. If death existed long before sin, then death isn’t the enemy; it’s part of God’s original plan. And if death was already normal, then Jesus’ death loses its meaning.

Scripture is clear. Death came through Adam’s sin (Romans 5:12). Jesus came to destroy death itself, not just spiritual separation. If death were only symbolic or spiritual, then Christ would not have needed to die physically. Yet He did, bearing the full curse of sin on His body so that both spiritual and physical death could be defeated. The cross only makes sense if the curse and the Fall were real historical events that introduced real physical death into the world.

That’s why millions of years don’t fit with the gospel story. If the fossil record represents eons of suffering before Adam ever sinned, then the world was already filled with death long before God called it “very good.” That interpretation forces you to change your view of God’s nature, turning the Creator of life into the author of death.

Dr. Wilson’s work helps us see that truth clearly. The Riot and the Dance captures both sides of creation: the riot of chaos that came through sin, and the dance of order and beauty that still reflects God’s brilliance. Even in a fallen world, His design is everywhere.

And creation’s story doesn’t end in decay. Revelation 21:4–5 promises that one day God “will wipe away every tear… and death shall be no more.” The lion will lie down with the lamb. Creation will be freed from its bondage and restored to its original glory.

That’s the heartbeat of this episode. Nature isn’t meaningless. It’s not proof of evolution or survival of the fittest—it’s a living sermon of judgment and hope. It shows both what sin destroyed, and what Christ will one day restore.

This conversation with Dr. Gordon Wilson is more than a look at nature and wildlife; it’s about the One who created it. And it is one you don’t want to miss. It’s a “Darwin Detox”, a chance to shake off the lies of secular storytelling and rediscover the real story behind the natural world. Creation isn’t random, it’s intentionally designed. And even now, in all its groaning, it still declares the glory of its Creator.

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We live in a time where truth has been traded for tolerance and conviction for comfort. What was once sacred is now mocked, and what was once shameful is now celebrated. The culture claims freedom while chaining itself to confusion. Classrooms teach doubt, pulpits avoid truth, and families struggle to stand firm in a world that no longer knows what it believes.

In this week’s episode of The Creation Today Show, we sat down with Ken Ham, founder of Answers in Genesis, The Creation Museum, and The Ark Encounter, for a deeply rich and challenging conversation about cultural apologetics. We talked about how believers can engage today’s identity crisis, defend truth, and respond to moral confusion with the authority of God’s Word.

Ken made it clear: it all begins in Genesis. Once the foundation of Scripture is abandoned, every biblical truth begins to unravel. “Secularism,” he explained, “is not neutral—it’s a religion. It’s anti-God at its core.” From gender to marriage, from morality to meaning, every cultural crisis today finds its root in a rejection of Genesis.

He called out the Church for growing lukewarm and passive while generations have been handed over to a secular education system that replaces truth with relativism. Fathers have stopped leading. Churches have stopped warning. “We’ve allowed the world to educate our children,” he said, “and then wonder why they leave the Church.”

When asked what the average believer can do, Ken reminded us that the solution should always begin with the Gospel. Starting with this foundation is key to having an effective message for the unbeliever.

Eric Hovind stated, “You have to be ready to go to battle, standing up and pushing back. This isn’t a cruise ship, it’s a battleship.”
Ken agreed with an important verse and a reminder: “Put on the whole armor of God. We are in a spiritual war against principalities and powers. We can’t sit back; we’re called to contend for the faith.”

In one of the most powerful moments, Ken said, “We’re called to roll the stone away—but only Jesus can raise the dead.” Our role is faithfulness: to equip, to train, and to stand firm on the unshakable truth of God’s Word.

If we want to see cultural transformation, it must begin where the fall began; in Genesis. Cultural apologetics isn’t about winning arguments; it’s about rebuilding the foundation so that truth can once again be seen clearly through the lens of God’s Word.

This was a meaningful and eye-opening discussion that every believer should hear—and one you won’t want to miss.

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We just had a powerful and deeply moving conversation with American historians William and Michael Federer from American Minute about Courageous Christianity, the kind of faith that doesn’t hide when culture crumbles but stands up, speaks out, and changes history.

They told the story of a young London lawyer named George Williams, a man who saw the spiritual emptiness in the streets of industrial England. Men were working themselves to death, families were torn apart, morality was decaying, and he couldn’t stay silent. He gathered a few men together to pray, study the Word, and live boldly for Christ. From that small gathering, the YMCA was born in 1844. What started as a handful of faithful men became a worldwide movement that transformed millions.

The ripple effects were astounding. Out of the YMCA’s discipleship model rose men like D.L. Moody, who went from selling shoes to preaching to thousands, sparking revivals across America and Europe. The YMCA also birthed James Naismith, a believer who wanted to create a wholesome, godly activity for young men, so he nailed up two peach baskets and invented basketball. Not to entertain, but to train the body and the soul.

Then there was William Morgan, another YMCA leader who thought basketball was too rough for some of his students. He strung up a net and created volleyball, a game that soon spread around the globe. Even Teddy Roosevelt was impacted by YMCA leaders who instilled in him the discipline and spiritual grit that shaped his character and presidency.

The YMCA’s influence even reached into unexpected places. Before the Civil War, it brought black and white men together in fellowship and worship, a quiet act of courage that defied the racial barriers of the time. And believe it or not, even Father’s Day traces its roots back to a YMCA effort to honor godly fatherhood and rebuild the strength of the home.

The Federers reminded us that when men return to God’s call, entire nations are revived. That same spirit of courage is needed today because our culture is doing everything it can to tear down biblical manhood. Families are wandering without direction. Young men are being told to be passive, silent, and ashamed of who God made them to be. But history shows that when even one man says “yes” to God’s call, everything changes.

We see it happening again in our generation. Look at Charlie Kirk, one young man who refused to stay silent, and now over 60,000 requests have poured in for Turning Point USA chapters. One act of courage can multiply a thousandfold when it’s done for God’s glory.

This is our time to rise. Get involved in your community. Speak truth in your schools. Start or support a TPUSA chapter. Don’t let the world define manhood; let the Word of God do it. Because silence in times like these is consent.

We will not consent.
We will not bow.
We will rise.
We will speak.
We will answer the call of Courageous Christianity.

Episode #445: “Courageous Christianity” 

This isn’t just another history lesson … it’s a rally cry. Eric Hovind, with American historians William and Michael Federer, uncover how one man’s obedience to God sparked a movement that reshaped culture — the YMCA. What began with a young lawyer’s prayer in London ignited revivals for Christ, birthed men like D.L. Moody, and even inspired the creation of basketball, volleyball, and the Red Cross.

From the prayer meetings of 1844 to the battlefields of World War II, this episode tells the story of men who lived their faith with grit and conviction; men who built hospitals, led nations, and stood for truth when the world mocked it.

If you’re tired of seeing manhood torn down and faith silenced, this conversation will stir your heart. It is one you do not want to miss. It’s time to remember that courage isn’t born from comfort — it’s born from conviction.

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Discover the bold, world-changing movement that shaped sports, missions, and revival! From the origins of the YMCA and the Muscular Christianity movement to the global impact of leaders like D.L. Moody, Billy Sunday, and Billy Graham, this inspiring journey traces how faith-fueled courage transformed culture, history, and millions of lives. Learn how sports became a tool for evangelism, and be challenged by the lives of men who lived fearlessly for Christ.

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Something’s seriously wrong with our world — and no, it’s not just politics. As Eric Hovind said on our latest Creation Today Show, “Common sense has caught a virus… and that virus is wokeness.”

We’re living in a time when “men” can supposedly get pregnant, math is “racist,” and you need a Ph.D. just to figure out which bathroom to use. It’s not just confusion — it’s a worldview meltdown. Eric sat down with Answers in Genesis speaker, and author of the book “Woke Injustice” Bryan Osborne for a powerful talk about what’s really behind all this madness, and where it began. Spoiler alert: it’s not new.

This isn’t just a culture problem. It’s a spiritual sickness that started the moment humanity decided it didn’t need God.

Tracing the Infection Back to Its Roots

From schools rewriting history books, to corporations waving rainbow flags for an entire month, to pastors trying to “deconstruct” Scripture — the symptoms are everywhere. But the disease itself? It started all the way back in Genesis 3, when man decided to define truth for himself.

That was humanity’s first “I identify as…” moment. Adam and Eve wanted to call the shots, and ever since then, the human heart’s been in open rebellion against the Creator.

How Sick Are We, Really?

Let’s just say the fever’s high.

Our culture says there’s no right or wrong anymore — just “your truth” and “my truth.” Listen,  you can believe gravity is oppressive all you want; if you jump off a building, you’ll still hit the ground. Truth doesn’t care about feelings.

As Eric and Bryan pointed out, woke ideology has turned logic upside down. We’re told men can compete in women’s sports, kids can choose their gender, and that “equity” means punishing some people for the color of their skin. It’s not justice. It’s neo-Marxism dressed in moral language.

When Justice Isn’t Justice

In the woke worldview, everything is about power — who has it, who doesn’t, and how to flip the script. “White”? You’re the oppressor. Male? Double the guilt. Christian? Definitely the problem.

Their so-called “justice” isn’t about fairness; it’s about revenge. Take from one group, give to another, and call it righteousness. But that’s not justice — that’s recycled Marxism. And it’s designed to divide.

Even some churches are falling for it. Sermons about sin and salvation are being replaced with lectures about privilege and social equity. But God’s Word doesn’t need to borrow ideas from the world. The Gospel already unites every tribe, tongue, and nation under Christ.

A Culture in Rebellion

At the root of it all is the same old sin: man trying to play God.

We’ve replaced “Thus says the Lord” with “Follow your heart.” And now our world can’t tell the difference between love and lust, equality and chaos, freedom and moral freefall.

When a society cuts itself off from its Creator, it loses its compass. That’s why we see so much confusion, division, and despair. But as Eric and Bryan reminded us, we don’t need to panic. When culture drifts, we don’t drift with it — we anchor deeper into God’s Word.

The Cure Is Still the Gospel

If the problem started in Genesis, the cure starts there too. Genesis 1–11 gives us the foundation for everything — who we are, why we matter, what went wrong, and how to make it right.

The real cure for wokeness isn’t political, it’s spiritual. It’s the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Because this isn’t a skin issue or a social issue — it’s a sin issue.

Only when we return to the truth of Scripture, will we find the standard that doesn’t shift with the headlines. God’s truth doesn’t evolve. It stands forever.

A Conversation Worth Hearing

Episode #444 “Is Culture Sick” wasn’t just a discussion — it was a diagnosis and a prescription.

Eric Hovind and Bryan Osborne pull no punches. They expose how woke culture distorts justice, mocks truth, and replaces God with self — and they point us right back to the cure that never fails.

If you’ve been watching the chaos and wondering, What happened to common sense?, this episode will help you see that it all goes back to one thing: our view of the Creator.

If you want to feel encouraged, equipped, and ready to stand on truth — even in a world gone woke, we highly recommend watching this and other episodes of the Creation Today Show where God’s Word never gets canceled.

We recently had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Louis Markos on the Creation Today Show to discuss a topic that might sound intimidating at first– understanding hermeneutics. Dr. Markos is a professor, author, and Christian apologist who has dedicated his life to helping believers think deeply and faithfully about Scripture. With his rich background in literature, theology, and apologetics, he brings incredible clarity to how we can better understand God’s Word—not as a confusing puzzle, but as living truth for our lives today.

When you hear the word hermeneutics, you might think: Herman-what?! It sounds like a strange, complicated term—but it’s actually one of the most important concepts for anyone who wants to read the Bible faithfully.

At its core, hermeneutics is the art and science of understanding the Word of God. It’s not about memorization tricks or solving hidden puzzles. Instead, it’s about discovering the many layers of beauty and truth God has placed within His Word, and interpreting it the way He intended.

Interestingly, the word hermeneutics comes from the name Hermes, the messenger of the gods in pagan mythology. Hermes was thought to be the bearer of the divine word. Over time, Christians borrowed this term to describe the process of interpreting Scripture—opening it, reading it, and drawing out its meaning.

And that’s the key: drawing out, not reading in. Too often, we approach the Bible with our own ideas, preferences, and agendas. Instead of practicing exegesis—pulling truth out of the text—we slip into eisegesis, forcing our own meaning into it.

History shows us the danger of this. C.S. Lewis once noted that every time scholars put together a new study on who Jesus is, He starts to look suspiciously like the scholars or cultural trends of their day. It’s a warning: don’t make Jesus who you want Him to be. Let Him speak for Himself through the Word.

Take Philippians 4:13 as an example: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Many use this as a name-it-and-claim-it verse—proof that God will empower you to accomplish any dream you choose. But in its context, Paul was talking about the strength God gave him to endure suffering and carry out his mission. God empowers us for His purposes, not ours.

Or consider Matthew 7:1: “Judge not.” Taken out of context, people say this means you can never call out sin. But Jesus didn’t forbid righteous judgment. After all, we are called to lovingly confront sin, not ignore it. You can “love the sinner while hating the sin.” That is not hate; that is compassion: speaking truth to those who need to hear it.

We also need to be wise about different genres in Scripture. The Bible contains history, poetry, parables, and prophecy—each written with different styles and purposes. Hyperbole (intentional exaggeration) and figurative speech appear often. For example, when Jesus said we must “hate” our father and mother to follow Him, He wasn’t calling us to literal hatred. He was emphasizing the supremacy of our love and loyalty to Him above all else.

The problem is, we live in a culture full of competing interpretations, where the Bible is often dismissed as irrelevant. People twist Scripture to say what they want it to say: God hates what they hate, loves what they love, and justifies their lifestyle choices. But that flips everything upside down. We’re not meant to use Scripture to avoid accountability. We’re meant to let it shape us, correct us, and draw us closer to God’s truth.

That’s why hermeneutics matters. A proper understanding of the Bible protects us from misusing God’s Word and helps us discover its real power and clarity.

So the next time you hear the word hermeneutics, don’t let it intimidate you. On this episode of the Creation Today Show, Eric Hovind and Dr. Markos explored how proper hermeneutics — the careful, thoughtful interpretation of God’s Word, which helps us understand Scripture as it was meant to be understood. Dr. Markos emphasized that approaching the Bible with humility and discernment allows it to speak truth into our lives, rather than us twisting it to justify our own ideas.

When we apply hermeneutics properly, we start to see not ourselves, but God — His wisdom, His character, and His purposes in creation and in our lives. To hear the full depth of this conversation and how Eric and Dr. Markos unpack these principles, the full episode is a rich resource for anyone wanting to understand God’s Word more faithfully.

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For decades, the claim that humans and chimpanzees are “98% genetically identical” has been repeated like a mantra in classrooms, textbooks, and popular science media. It has become such a cornerstone of evolutionary teaching that many accept it without question. But what if that number isn’t based on straightforward science, but rather on biased assumptions and selective reporting?

Recently on the Creation Today show, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Jeffrey Tomkins of the Institute for Creation Research (ICR), who has spent years examining the data behind the human–chimp comparison. What he revealed challenges the very foundation of the evolutionary narrative.

The Inflated 98% Claim

The popular “98% similarity” statistic comes not from an objective comparison of the entire human and chimp genomes, but from selective methods that stack the deck in favor of similarity. Evolutionary scientists often use the human genome as a scaffold when attempting to piece together chimpanzee DNA. This approach automatically biases the outcome, filtering results through the lens of what they expect to find.

Furthermore, researchers tend to highlight similarities while minimizing or disregarding differences. But as Dr. Tomkins points out, even the similarities contain far more problems than they appear on the surface.

What the Data Actually Shows

In a 2015 peer-reviewed paper, Dr. Tomkins reported that the human–chimp DNA similarity is closer to 80%, not 98%. More recent studies have adjusted this estimate to around 85%, but even this may be generous.

Why? Because DNA samples are prone to contamination—from the air we breathe, the surfaces we touch, and even the sequencing process itself. These factors can artificially inflate similarity percentages, making humans and chimps appear more alike than they truly are.

Cherry-Picked Science

Evolutionists, committed to preserving Darwin’s framework, tend to cherry-pick the data that supports their narrative while discarding inconvenient results. This selective science is not the pursuit of truth, but the defense of a worldview that insists humans are simply another animal in the evolutionary chain.

But the consequences of believing this narrative go far deeper than biology. If evolution is true, then the Bible’s account of Adam and the Fall collapses, and with it, the very reason for Christ’s coming.

The Theological Stakes

Scripture is clear:

• “And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind…” (Genesis 1:24).
• “And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.” (1 Corinthians 15:45).

If humans are simply the product of evolution, then death, disease, and sin existed long before Adam. That undermines the work of Jesus Christ—the “Last Adam”—who came in human flesh to redeem us from sin and death. Believing the evolutionary narrative is, at its core, an attack on Jesus Himself.

Conclusion: The Real Story of Our DNA

The so-called “DNA evidence” for evolution is not only overstated, but deeply flawed. The human genome and chimp genome reveal profound differences that cannot be explained by random mutation and natural selection. Instead, they point to intentional design by a Creator, exactly as the Bible declares.

Dr. Tomkins’ research unmasks the “DNA deception” for what it is: a desperate attempt to prop up a failing evolutionary story. The truth is that humanity is not 98% chimp—we are 100% made in the image of God, with eternal purpose and divine worth.

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If you liked this show on the 98% similarity myth…

You’ll love our episode on Haldane’s Dilemma. We called it “How to Destroy Evolution in Five Minutes.” It’s definitely worth the watch, because it takes the problems with evolutionary assumptions even further—showing just how impossible the math really is for evolution to explain life as we know it.

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This week, the University of West Florida (UWF) campus became the site of a powerful memorial honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA. Despite attempts to sow division, the memorial remained UNSILENCED, standing as a testament to faith, boldness, courage, and the enduring impact of one man who lived boldly for truth.

Charlie Kirk was a passionate advocate for faith, freedom, and personal responsibility. He believed in the power of truth grounded in Scripture, encouraging people—especially young Americans—to stand boldly for their convictions. He championed limited government, individual liberty, and traditional values, and sought to equip the next generation to engage culture thoughtfully and courageously.

Beyond politics, Charlie emphasized the importance of faith in God, moral integrity, and using one’s influence to make a positive impact. He inspired many to live courageously, speak boldly, and stand for truth, even in the face of opposition.

Eric Hovind, one of many to address the crowd, highlighted the deeper reasons behind societal division. He emphasized that much of the conflict stems from a worldview that teaches humans are “nothing but animals,” a perspective that begins in Genesis. When people are taught they have no inherent worth, it shapes how they act toward one another. Hovind reminded attendees that true knowledge, purpose, and value come from God, and that understanding this foundation is key to living faithfully and acting with integrity.

Many pastors and Christian leaders took to the microphone to speak about Charlie’s life. While some students openly disagreed with Charlie on certain points, all were moved by the outpouring of love for Charlie and his ongoing, and enduring legacy. The leaders of the rally addressed dissenters in the crowd with calmness and grace, encouraging prayer for those who opposed what Charlie stood for. On the sidelines, a group of believers quietly prayed for several  involved, exemplifying Christ’s love in action…no shouting, no hostility, only love. This was exactly how Charlie would have wanted it.

Though Charlie may be gone from this world, his influence continues to grow. Many attendees at the memorial committed to standing for truth in their own lives and to carry on Charlie’s mission, inspired by his courage and faith. Remarkably, more than 32,000 new branches of Turning Point USA are now being organized, a testament to how God can use tragedy to bring glory and spark action for His kingdom.

The UWF memorial was more than a gathering—it was a demonstration that love, prayer, and truth cannot be silenced. Charlie Kirk’s life and legacy continue to inspire, reminding all who follow him that even in a world full of division and darkness, faithful voices and actions can shine brightly.

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Last time on The Creation Today Show, Bruce Malone didn’t just talk about science — he turned our studio into a science lab! With nothing but a few everyday objects, he showed how real science points straight back to the very first verse of the Bible: “In the beginning, God…”

This wasn’t boring science class. It was faith-building, mind-blowing, “I-can-try-that-at-home” science that kids (and parents!) will never forget.

Experiment #1: Nothing Always Produces… Nothing!

Picture this: Bruce holds up a jar and pretends to vacuum out every molecule. Then he asks, “What will appear after ten minutes? Ten years? Ten million years?”
Answer: NOTHING. Because nothing always produces… nothing. (Sorry, Big Bang, you just failed Science 101.)

Experiment #2: Pressure Loves to Escape!

Out comes a can of cleaner. Bruce sprays it — pfffft! — and shows how pressure always moves from high to low. Always! He even pulls out a balloon to prove it.

But evolutionists claim the Big Bang crammed all matter and energy together — by itself. Sorry, physics says no way. Gas doesn’t just decide to squish itself. You need a Squeezer — and His name is God.

Experiment #3: The Blindfolded LEGO Challenge

Then Bruce grabs a blindfold and a pile of Legos. “Try to build something amazing — without looking!” he dares. Even if you succeed, at least you had the blocks to start with. But nature didn’t have pre-made building blocks.

Proteins — the real building blocks of life — are incredibly complex. Even one mistake in the order of amino acids and boom — no protein. And you need over 100,000 perfectly-formed proteins just to make YOU!

Random chance didn’t do this. God did.

Experiment #4: The Flood and Fossils

Bruce takes us back to Noah’s Flood, pointing to rock layers stacked by water and fossils buried in massive graveyards. These rocks don’t whisper “millions of years.” They shout, “GLOBAL FLOOD!”

Three Truths to Remember:

1. The universe could never make itself.
   
2. Life could never come from non-living chemicals.
   
3. Bacteria will never evolve into people.

These aren’t just Bible truths — they are scientific facts!

Why This Matters

Our kids are being told a story that leaves God out. But Bruce showed us that when you look at science honestly, it leads us back to the Creator who made it all — the God who wants us to know Him.

Want More?

1. Grab Bruce Malone’s book A Christian’s Guide to Refuting Evolution — a must-have for every student!
2. Explore his other books like Censored Science, Brilliant, and Inspired Evidence — each one packed with illustrations and experiments that make science FUN again.

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Was the first man a knuckle-dragging ape without a loin cloth—or a fully formed, hand-crafted human molded from dust by divine hands? That was the driving question behind our recent Creation Today show interview with Dr. Marcus Ross, Ph.D. in geoscience, where we tackled the controversial topic: The Adam Question: Mythology or Mankind?

Dr. Ross stands firmly on the biblical record: He declares that Genesis is definitely telling us about an original couple—and this is the Truth. While prominent voices like William Lane Craig argue that Genesis is “mytho-history,” Dr. Ross made it clear that Adam was not a poetic placeholder, not a campfire tale, and not a symbolic stand-in. He was a real, historical man—directly connected to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Stakes: Adam and the Gospel

Dr. Ross highlighted that the Bible itself makes Adam’s existence non-negotiable. Paul, in Romans 5:12, declares: “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.” And in 1 Corinthians 15:22: “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.”

If Adam never existed, Paul’s argument about Christ’s victory over sin totally collapses like a deck of cards. The New Testament’s most extensive discussion of Adam in Romans, ties him inseparably to the death and resurrection of Jesus. Adam’s first sin was real—so Christ’s redemption of sin for mankind is also real.

Dr. Ross pointed out that Paul mentions Abraham as a real historical man, not a figurative symbol. Why would he then treat Adam differently? The repetition specificity in Paul’s letters emphasizes that Adam cannot be read as myth.

Competing Views

In the book Perspectives on the Historical Adam and Eve: Four Views, scholars present their positions:

• Kenton Sparks (Errant View): Rejects inerrancy, treating Genesis as spiritually helpful but historically unreliable.
• William Lane Craig (Reinterpretation / Revisionist View): Argues Genesis is mostly mythology with some historical value, speculating Adam may have lived 700,000 years ago.
• Andrew Loke: (Reinterpretation / Revisionist View) Suggests a “genealogical Adam,” a distant ancestor within an evolutionary framework.
• Dr. Marcus Ross (Inerrant View): Defends the historical, literal Adam as Scripture presents him.

Dr. Ross stressed that the push to reinterpret Adam always comes from trying to reconcile Scripture with evolutionary theory. Without that pressure, no one would naturally read Genesis this way.

Does Science and Human Origins Disprove Adam’s Existence?

What about science? Dr. Ross reminded us that real science doesn’t contradict the Bible—it confirms it. The various “human-like” fossils—Homo erectus, Homo ergaster, Neanderthals, and others—do not prove human evolution. In fact, skulls of Homo erectus found in Georgia show wide variation within the group, yet still closer similarities than the differences between modern humans and Neanderthals. It is important to remember that variation within a species does not equal molecules-to-man evolution. Dr. Ross emphasized that these groups were fully human, post-Flood, and post-Babel—different tribes within humanity, not pre-human ancestors.

Ultimately, the fossils affirm what Scripture has always said: humanity began with one real man—Adam—not a population of pre-human creatures. The story of Eden is not myth or allegory, but the true foundation for understanding who we are and why Christ came.

Why It Matters

In the late 20th century, many theologians made a “gentlemen’s agreement” to accept an old earth while still affirming Adam’s reality, recognizing how central he is to the gospel. But as evolutionary thought crept further into the church, doubt spread among Christians about what parts of Scripture they could trust. Dr. Ross argued this uncertainty has left many believers unsure of their faith’s foundation.

Yet the message is clear: Adam was not mythology. He was mankind—the first man, through whom sin entered the world, and whose story connects directly to the cross and the empty tomb. If Adam was real, then Jesus’ work is real. If Adam was a myth, then the gospel itself unravels.

Dr. Ross, a scientific rebel against the mainstream evolutionary narrative, concluded: Science, Scripture, and history all affirm the truth of Genesis.

The Bottom Line:

The Adam question is not just academic—it is foundational to the gospel. As Paul taught, the reality of Christ’s resurrection is inseparably tied to the reality of Adam’s sin. Deny Adam, and you undermine the cross.

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– Browse more articles and interviews right here at CreationToday.org to discover why Genesis stands as a true historical narrative.

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On a recent episode of Creation Today, we welcomed Pastor Emilio Ramos, pastor of Red Grace Church and founder of Red Grace Media. Pastor Ramos offered a sobering and deeply biblical perspective on the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in shaping the future. While many in our world are dazzled by AI’s potential, Pastor Ramos challenged us to see it through the lens of Scripture and spiritual discernment.

Technology as Mass Conditioning

Over the last several decades, society has been gradually conditioned to accept each wave of new technology—smartphones, tablets, Wi-Fi, and now AI. According to Pastor Ramos, this is no accident. It is part of a massive social experiment in conditioning, getting humanity ready to embrace advanced technologies that have the potential of being used during the end times. We are being told that without AI, we are missing out, when in reality, this could be shaping us for deception.

Satan Will Use AI for Himself

The Bible is clear that Satan cannot create, only pervert what God, the Creator, has created. Pastor Ramos pointed out that AI itself is not inherently bad—it depends on how it is used. Just like bricks can be used to build a temple in Jerusalem or to build a Tower of Babel, every technological advance counts toward an ultimate future. The danger comes when Satan takes what God has allowed man to create and twists it for his own kingdom. AI could be another counterfeit of God’s creation. While some will see it as a “savior of mankind,” offering healing, prosperity, and near-miraculous abilities, it could ultimately serve to expand Satan’s rule and receive the praise he craves. What Christ accomplished in truth, AI will attempt to mimic.

The Illusion of a Techno-Utopia

Some Christians hold optimistic views of AI, hoping it will lead to a brighter, even utopian future. But Pastor Ramos reminded us: Scripture never promises a utopia before Christ’s return. Instead, the Bible forewarns of darker times, the rise of an antichrist, and a global system of deception. Any dream of AI ushering in peace and prosperity is not biblical—it is a distraction. We must guard against gullibility and be prepared for hardship, not seduced by fantasies of a world perfected through machines.

Pseudo-Miracles and Counterfeit Humanity

Pastor Ramos described how AI may manifest in ways that seem miraculous: nanotechnology embedded under the skin, neural implants to cure blindness, and machines appearing to merge with human consciousness. These “tech-miracles” will be received as authentic by the masses, even though they are nothing more than imitations of Christ’s true miracles. As technology advances, the line between human and machine may blur, but Scripture reminds us that humanity cannot be redefined by silicon or code. We are the crown of God’s creation, given value, purpose, and eternal worth.

Echoes of Babel and God’s Sovereignty

In his analysis, Pastor Ramos drew striking parallels between AI and the Tower of Babel. Just as mankind once united to build a tower to the heavens, exalting themselves as gods, so too will humanity use AI to construct a false future, a counterfeit kingdom. Yet, as Revelation 17:13–17 reminds us, it is ultimately God’s purpose that is unfolding. Even when world leaders unite in deception, they do so under God’s sovereign hand until His Word is fulfilled. This should give the Church confidence and faith, even as we see darkness rise.

The Call to Pilgrim Living

Pastor Ramos urged believers not to be deceived by the promise of prosperity or technology’s glittering appeal. Instead, we must live as pilgrims, remembering that “here we have no abiding city” (Hebrews 13:14). This world is passing away, and no utopia engineered by men—or machines—will last. Our hope is not in technological progress, but in the return of Jesus Christ.

Humanity 2.0? A False Redefinition

Transhumanists and futurists openly speak of “Humanity 2.0,” where man merges with machine to create a new essence, a new body, and a new humanity. Pastor Ramos made it clear: this is nothing less than an assault on God’s image in us. To redefine humanity is to reject the Creator. The Church must establish firm principles and “draw lines in the sand” against merging with AI, lest we fall prey to one of the greatest deceptions of our time.

Conclusion: Stand Firm in Christ

As believers, we must recognize the coming deception of AI for what it is: a counterfeit kingdom designed to steal glory from God. Technology may promise healing, wisdom, and even immortality, but only Christ gives true life, true meaning, and eternal hope. Machines may simulate intelligence, but they can never breathe life. That belongs to God alone.

The Church must not be naïve. We must be discerning, grounded in the Word, and ready for the return of Christ. As the world rushes toward an AI-driven future, let us not be dazzled or deceived. Instead, let us stand firm in the truth that Jesus Christ is Lord, and that His Kingdom—not man’s machines—will prevail forever.

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If you’d like to dive deeper into these topics and hear more from Pastor Emilio Ramos, we encourage you to explore his work at Red Grace Media. Pastor Ramos continues to equip believers to think biblically about culture, technology, apologetics, and the end times.

• Visit the New Apologetics section at Red Grace Media
  
• Subscribe to the Red Grace Media YouTube Channel
• Explore more resources at redgracemedia.com

Pastor Ramos is committed to helping the church stand firm in the truth of God’s Word while engaging the challenges of our modern world. Don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your faith and sharpen your understanding.

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In a recent conversation with Dr. Andy McIntosh—a world-renowned thermodynamicist with a Ph.D in combustion theory—we explored one of God’s most astonishing biological wonders: the bombardier beetle. This little insect, approximately 1 to 2 cm in size, doesn’t just surprise scientists—it challenges the entire narrative of evolution.

What may seem like just another beetle is, in fact, a mobile chemical defense unit with an advanced combustion system, a precise sensory mechanism, and directional targeting—all functioning in miniature perfection. It screams one message loud and clear: design.

What Makes the Bombardier Beetle So Extraordinary?

• Micro-Combustion System
  Within the beetle’s tiny body lie two combustion chambers, working in harmony with an inlet and outlet valve system. When threatened, it mixes hydroquinone and hydrogen peroxide, along with a catalyst, to create an explosive chemical reaction. The result? A boiling-hot, vaporized spray that exits its body with astonishing precision—and all without harming the beetle itself.
• High-Speed Defensive Firepower
  This defensive spray can reach up to 20 cm—ten times the beetle’s body length—and fires at a rapid rate of 400–500 explosions per second. Dr. McIntosh vividly describes it: “You’ve got a ‘machine gun’ coming out of its backside.”
  
• Aiming with Intent
  What truly elevates this system is its moveable exhaust turret—a flexible nozzle that allows the beetle to aim its boiling spray in multiple directions. Combined with a built-in sensory mechanism, the beetle can detect and track an attacker’s position and fire with surprising accuracy.
• Combustion Engineering in Nature
  This system functions like a miniature combustion engine: fuel, valves, controlled ignition, and exhaust. And it all fits within a creature smaller than your thumbnail.
  

Dr. McIntosh rightly concludes: “All beetles give glory to God.”

Irreducible Complexity in Action

This is not a mechanism that could evolve gradually. Each component—chemical reservoirs, ignition catalysts, heat-resistant tissue, valves, sensory input, and the moveable turret—must exist and function together. Remove one part and the system collapses, often fatally. There’s no room for evolutionary trial-and-error.

Evolutionists, including Richard Dawkins, have attempted to offer gradualistic explanations—but notably omit crucial elements like hydroquinone or overlook the timing and control required for safe chemical detonation inside a living organism. The beetle’s existence is an ongoing challenge to evolution theory.

Blueprint for Innovation – Biomimetics in Practice

Dr. McIntosh and his research team were so inspired by this system that they developed a biomimetic spray device, mimicking the beetle’s combustion process. The resulting technology won the 2010 Times Higher Education Innovation Award and has applications in fuel injectors, medical sprays, fire extinguishers, and aerosol propulsion systems!

Why This Beetle Screams Design

This beetle’s systems aren’t the random outcome of blind mutations. They’re the mark of intentional, thoughtful design—fully functional from the beginning. There is no room for chance here.

This is a miniature masterpiece. Just one of these design features would be amazing. All of them combined in a living creature? That’s not biology-by-accident. That’s engineering by a Creator.

A Final Word: Beyond Evolution—Satan’s Biggest Lie

The bombardier beetle doesn’t just make us marvel at nature—it refutes the lie that life came from time and chance. Satan’s deception, echoing through evolutionary theory, says there is no Creator and no purpose. But even the smallest explosions in creation testify otherwise.

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made.”
—Romans 1:20

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• Read Dr. Andy McIntosh’s book, Genesis for Today, for an in-depth look at how real science supports the biblical creation account.
  
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In a time when young people are overwhelmed by anxiety, identity confusion, and constant digital noise, three brothers from North Carolina are offering something different—hope rooted in the Gospel.

Meet Gage, Kaden, and Till Helms: 18-year-old identical triplets who’ve turned their living room into a launchpad for revival. Through their online ministry, @3n1trilogy, they’re using social media to reach their generation with a simple, powerful message: Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

What started in 2023 as a casual back-to-school encouragement video on Instagram has grown into a thriving ministry with over 150,000 followers across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Their content ranges from devotionals and Scripture readings to heartfelt encouragement for those walking through fear, doubt, and loneliness.

Real Faith, Real Life

Unlike many polished influencers, the Helms brothers don’t pretend to have it all together. Their honesty about their own struggles is part of what makes their message connect. Whether they’re talking about doubt, identity, or finding courage in Christ, they speak from real experiences—and their generation is listening.

They’ve made it clear: this isn’t about chasing likes or building fame. It’s about calling their peers to bold, unashamed faith in Jesus, even in a culture that often pushes Him out.

Born for a Purpose

Their story of faith began early—very early. Born prematurely at just 28 weeks, each weighing around two pounds, the triplets’ survival is a testimony in itself. Their family believes God has had His hand on them from the beginning—and now, as they step into ministry, that purpose is becoming even more evident.

Reclaiming the Feed for Christ

It’s no secret that social media can be a toxic place—filled with comparison, confusion, and shallow messages. But these brothers are proving that it can also be a tool for truth. They’re not preaching from a stage or backed by a big organization. Just three young men in a living room, sharing Jesus with the world—one post at a time.

And people are responding. Every day, they hear from followers around the world who say their content arrived at just the right moment, bringing peace, clarity, or a reminder of God’s love.

Why It Matters

Let’s be real: Gen Z is growing up in a world that constantly tells them they’re not enough—that their value depends on their appearance, performance, or popularity. Some are even told they’re just the result of random chance, with no purpose beyond survival.

But the Gospel tells a different story:

• That you were created on purpose.
• That you are fully known and deeply loved by God.
• That your life matters—eternally.

That’s the truth the Helms brothers are sharing—and it’s resonating more than any algorithm ever could.

How You Can Be Part of It

The Great Commission—“Go and make disciples of all nations”—wasn’t given just to preachers or missionaries. It’s a call for all believers to step up and share the truth of Jesus.

Just like the Helms Triplets are using social media to speak life into a confused generation, Creation Today is equipping believers to do the same—not only with the Gospel, but with solid answers to the tough questions that often keep people from embracing it.

We want to help people know that God’s Word can be trusted—from Genesis to Revelation—and we’re committed to reaching the next generation with truth, clarity, and boldness.

If you want to be part of this outreach:

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On July 20th, 2025, Milt Marcy went home to be with his Lord and Creator—a moment that marks both a loss for us here on earth and a joyous reunion in heaven. A tireless defender of biblical truth, Milt spent his life pointing others to the glory of God through His creation, equipping believers to see evidence of the Creator in every creature and ecosystem.

His groundbreaking book, Exposing the Hidden Roots of the Evolutionary Agenda, challenged popular misconceptions about evolution while inspiring readers to marvel at God’s wisdom, power, and intentional design. Through his writing, lectures, and personal mentorship, Milt left an enduring mark on creation science, helping countless people grow in faith and understanding.

Milt’s legacy goes far beyond his work. He modeled courage, conviction, and unwavering devotion to God’s Word, reminding us that a life fully surrendered to the Creator bears eternal fruit. Though he is no longer with us physically, we rejoice knowing he now beholds the fullness of God’s glory, free from the struggles of this world.

As we celebrate his life, we continue his mission: to proclaim the majesty of God’s creation, to seek truth, and to share the hope we have in Christ. Milt Marcy’s life reminds us that every living thing—and every life surrendered to Jesus—reflects the brilliance of the Creator.

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We recently had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Randy Guliuzza, President of the Institute for Creation Research and a leading voice in thefield of theory of biological design. In our conversation, Dr. Guliuzza laid out a powerful, evidence-based critique of the evolutionary claim that life arose through unguided, random mutations. Contrary to this deeply entrenched dogma, cutting-edge research—even from secular scientists—is now confirming that mutations are often non-random, targeted, and responsive to environmental input. This revelation is devastating to classical Darwinism, which relies entirely on random mutation and natural selection as its creative engines. If mutations are non-random, then evolution by chance collapses.

A striking example Dr. Guliuzza referenced involves male wild guinea pigs that were exposed to higher temperatures for just two months. In response, their bodies made targeted epigenetic modifications—adjustments to how their DNA is expressed, not randomly, but in direct response to environmental stress. Even more remarkably, these changes were passed on to their offspring in just one generation, without any change to the actual DNA sequence. This rapid, inherited adaptation is exactly the kind of designed, internal control system Dr. Guliuzza predicts—one that allows organisms to respond purposefully to their environment, not through blind chance, but through intelligent engineering built into their biology by the Creator.

Main Points from Dr. Guliuzza’s Interview:

1. Mutations Are Not Random
   New scientific findings show that organisms can regulate when and where mutations occur—meaning they’re guided, not accidental. This aligns perfectly with a creationist model, but undermines evolutionary theory at its core.
2. Organisms Appear Engineered Because They Are
   Evolutionists regularly admit that living systems “appear designed.” Richard Dawkins famously said life looks as if it was “designed for a purpose.” Yet evolutionists deny the Designer. Why? Because accepting design implies a Designer—and thus accountability to God.
3. Creationists Do Make Testable Predictions
   Dr. Guliuzza predicts we will continue to uncover identifiable control systems within organisms—akin to software or regulatory networks—that direct biological functions. These internal systems mirror the intentional engineering found in human-designed machines.
4. Design Confirms the Bible
   These discoveries are consistent with Genesis, which says organisms were created “after their kind” with built-in abilities to adapt. This is not evolution—it’s engineered adaptability programmed by the Creator.

Reclaiming the Narrative

The evolutionary worldview is not just flawed scientifically—it’s a spiritual deception, one of Satan’s oldest lies: “Did God really say?” (Genesis 3:1). By framing life as a product of chance and denying the Creator, evolution leads people away from truth and into moral confusion. But when we show that biology is filled with purposeful design, we point people back to the authority of Scripture.

Creationists like Dr. Guliuzza are helping to shift the conversation by offering a predictive, testable, and God-honoring model of biology. This is more than just good science—it’s a ministry. When people understand that life is designed, they are confronted with the reality of a Designer—and that truth has eternal implications.

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Today, I had the absolute honor of being visited by one of Creation Today’s most faithful viewers—Mr. Don Loose. At 96 years old (soon to be 97!), Mr. Loose is not only full of wisdom and life experience, he’s also full of passion for the truth of God’s Word.

He stopped by our ministry office with one simple goal: to encourage us.

“I watch the Creation Today show on television all the time,” he said with a smile that could light up a room. “It’s changed my life. The creation message opened my eyes to the authority of Scripture in a whole new way.”

It’s not every day you get to sit with someone who’s seen nearly a century of God’s faithfulness. And it’s certainly not every day someone like that offers to pray over your ministry. But that’s exactly what Mr. Loose did. With a heart tuned to eternity and a voice seasoned by decades of walking with the Lord, he lifted up Creation Today in prayer—asking God to continue using our team to reach the world with the truth of Creation and the power of the Gospel.

I’ll be honest: I was humbled. Deeply. And reminded once again that behind every episode, every video, every blog, and every Gospel conversation… there are people praying.

Mr. Loose’s visit is a picture of what sustains this ministry: faithful saints, near and far, lifting us up before the throne of grace.

So today, I just want to say thank you—to all of you who pray for us, support us, and stand with us in proclaiming the truth of God’s Word from the very first verse.

God is using your prayers.
Just ask Mr. Don Loose.

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P.S. If you’ve been encouraged by the Creation Today Show, would you take a moment to pray for us like Mr. Loose did? Your prayers matter—more than you know.

This past June, the Creation Today & Living Waters Evangelism Summit brought together 48 passionate believers for four unforgettable days of equipping, encouraging, and engaging in Gospel outreach. But this wasn’t just a conference—it was a launching pad for bold evangelism!

Participants came from across the country, eager to learn, grow, and step out in faith. What happened next was nothing short of powerful:

• 22,134 Gospel Tracts Distributed!

That’s just an estimate of how many tracts were given away, but each one represents a seed planted for eternity. 

• Hundreds of Gospel Conversations

From downtown Pensacola to Pensacola Beach, believers engaged in meaningful conversations that pointed people to Jesus. 

• First-Time Open-Air Preachers!

Several attendees who never thought they’d get on a box to proclaim the Gospel actually did! 

• Powerful Equipping to Defend the Faith

Through dynamic teaching sessions, participants learned how to answer tough questions and respond biblically to objections from atheists, Muslims, Mormons, and skeptics alike.

• New Friendships Formed

Strangers became teammates. Friends committed to holding each other accountable and encouraging one another to keep sharing the Gospel long after the Summit ended. 

Throughout all the preparation for this conference, we prayed that attendees would gain a new passion for the lost. And by God’s grace, that’s exactly what happened! 

As the Summit came to a close, one thing was clear: God is stirring hearts to take the Great Commission seriously. The boldness that was sparked in those four days is already spreading to neighborhoods, to workplaces, and to campuses. And the best part? This is just the beginning. 

Let this be your reminder: know that the resources we offer at Creation Today aren’t just tools—they’re testimonies. Every tract, booklet, and course is designed to help you do exactly what we did at the Evangelism Summit: share the Gospel with boldness and love. 

Let’s keep the momentum going. You don’t need a stage to make an impact. All it takes is a willing heart, a clear Gospel message, and the courage to speak. The world needs Jesus. And you were born for such a time as this. 

By Pastor Rich Bitterman of RichBitterman.com

Genesis 1:1-13

I remember the first time I read Genesis 1 aloud.

I read the words slowly: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

I didn’t understand the science. I didn’t need to. I just knew something bigger than me had spoken. And everything obeyed.

Before the noise, before the fall, before nations and war and Sunday morning sermons, there was silence. And then, there was a voice.

Let there be light.

Like a match dropped in pitch-black eternity, that sentence sparked the first horizon.

This Is Not Just the Beginning

This is not a gentle prelude. It’s the sound of a universe waking up. The foundation beneath everything else. If these first words fall, the rest of Scripture crashes with them.

This isn’t a warm-up for the Gospels. This is the stage, the script, the curtain rising. And the actor who steps forward is not man, but God.

You Are Not at Liberty

You may examine this chapter. You may study it, pray over it, ask hard questions of it. But you may not twist it. You are not free to edit it with your preferences. If Genesis 1 says one thing and your worldview says another, one of them must bend. And it won’t be the Word of God.

The Lord Jesus referred to these words as Scripture. The apostles said they were breathed…not imagined, not inspired like poetry, but exhaled by God. These are not Hebrew campfire stories. They are sentences soaked in glory and authority.

To reshape Genesis is not just to misinterpret it. It is to stand as God’s rival.

One Page in a World of Noise

There are creation stories older than Genesis. Babylon had its myths. Egypt too. They spoke of gods birthing the world through violence or lust or accident. Their heavens were bloodied. Their gods, petulant.

Then there is Genesis. A stillness. A voice. A world made not with violence, but with speech. Not born, but spoken.

Seven Hebrew words open the page. Twenty-eight letters. Balanced. Weighted. Mathematically elegant. Not a single stutter.

The sentence does not scramble. It lands.

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

Not Poetry, Not Metaphor

Moses wasn’t just composing beauty. He was documenting reality. Genesis is not a collection of moral fables or spiritual metaphors. It is a ledger. A history.

Again and again, the book lists generations. Names. Dates. Locations. It does not wink at us. It does not ask to be interpreted allegorically.

And every time Scripture references Genesis 1, it does so as history. Not once as metaphor. Not once as myth.

He Created and Made

Two words. One reveals power, the other reveals process. To create is to make something from nothing. To make is to shape something from what already exists.

God did both. He created the heavens and the earth. He made man from dust. But He created man’s soul. He didn’t shape it. He spoke it.

Evolution, as it stands, cannot hold these truths. It cannot accept creation ex nihilo. It cannot accommodate a world without death before Adam. It cannot account for a God who speaks, and a universe that forms in response.

And man did not crawl from the mud by random chance. He was lifted from it by design.

And God Said

Ten times, the chapter tells us: “And God said.”

Not once does it say He debated. Not once does it say He tried. He spoke. And it was.

Let there be light. Let there be a firmament. Let the earth bring forth. Let us make man.

The universe was not persuaded. It was commanded. God’s voice does not plead. It performs.

And that same voice, the one that hung the stars, has spoken to you.

It Was Very Good

Seven times, God pauses and surveys what He has made. Each time, He calls it good.

Until the end. When He sees it all…sky and sea, tree and creature, man and woman…He calls it very good.

Not just acceptable. Not just functioning. Good.

There were no cracks. No groans. No entropy. No dying. The world exhaled in harmony. The creation stood in tune with its Maker.

And now?

Now we ache under a sky that remembers Eden. Creation groans not because it is broken, but because it was once whole.

What One Sentence Can Do

You can read a thousand books on cosmology and never find peace. You can study science, and history, and philosophy and still wake up with a question burning in your soul:

Why does any of this exist?

Only one sentence answers.

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

If that sentence lives inside you, it rearranges your bones. You are not a mistake. You are not alone. You are not without purpose.

This world has a Maker. And He is not silent.

Begin Again

Genesis 1 is not just a text. It is a turning point. If you read it with open eyes, you’ll see your own origin. You’ll hear the voice that made you.

And maybe, just maybe, that voice will speak again.

Let there be light.

And in the dead place of your soul, something will flicker. And for the first time, you’ll see.

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“Could it be that the loudest voices against God are actually the closest to finding Him?”

That question echoed through a recent episode of the Creation Today Show—an episode that took an unexpected and deeply moving turn.

Meet Bill Kluck.

For decades, Bill was a devout churchgoer—until he wasn’t. After nearly 40 years in church, he walked away, disillusioned and unconvinced. For years, Bill identified as an atheist and co-led the Atheist & Christian Book Club, engaging regularly in respectful but pointed debates against Christian beliefs.

But something changed.

Not overnight. Not with one conversation. Not with a clever meme or a one-liner.

It changed through six years of honest, consistent, faithful conversations.

And that’s the point.

Evangelism and apologetics are rarely about quick results. They’re about faithfulness.

In our conversation, Bill shared what ultimately caused the cracks in his atheism: the scientific evidence for fine-tuning in the universe. When he realized the structure of matter, the forces of nature, and the constants of physics were precisely calibrated for life, he had to ask: Why?

No longer could he accept the atheist’s fallback of “brute fact” or the hand-waving comfort of “multiverse” theory. It was Daniel Ray from Watchman Fellowship who introduced him to the book A Fortunate Universe—a turning point that, combined with dozens of other God-ordained moments, led Bill to finally say, live on our show:

“I am a theist. I do believe in God. Full stop.”

That statement floored me.

This wasn’t a staged conversation. I didn’t know he would say it. But it shows the power of truth spoken in love—again and again.

The Truth? You Don’t Know Who’s Listening.

You might wonder if your efforts are making a difference. You’ve had conversations with skeptics. You’ve shared your faith with that friend, coworker, or relative—only to get silence, sarcasm, or stiff resistance in return.

But here’s what this episode proved:

You never know when your words will be the ones God uses to awaken someone’s heart.

Bill didn’t become a theist because someone “won” a debate. He became a theist because people kept showing up. Because people loved him, respected him, and challenged him to think deeply and honestly.

The Work of Evangelism and Apologetics Is Worth It.

We often say “turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones.” But sometimes, those stones are laid one by one—over years.

Your consistent witness matters. Your apologetics training matters. Your support of ministries that equip believers to defend their faith matters.

We want to challenge and encourage you:

Don’t stop sharing.

Don’t stop praying.

Don’t stop speaking truth.

The Gospel is powerful. The evidence is compelling. And hearts are still being changed.

Let this story be a reminder: God is still in the business of reaching hearts—even those that seem farthest away.