As Paul and Todd continue their series on natural evil, join them as they chat with Nate Labadorf about curses in the Bible. In the Ancient Near Eastern culture of the Bible, curses went hand in hand with blessings. You can't understand the one without the other. As we look to the curse pronounced in Genesis 3, it's important to look even closer to…

Join Paul and Todd as they chat with Joel Brown, the director of the Van Andel Creation Research Center at Arizona Christian University in Phoenix, Arizona. With a PhD in genetics, Joel became a high school teacher in St Louis and then felt led to take on the leadership of the VACRC, the historic research lab of the Creation Research Society. How d…

The entire surface of the earth is broken up into pieces bounded by massive cracks called faults. Join Todd and Paul as they chat with geologist Ryan Thompson about these massive cracks and how they relate to earthquakes, the Flood, and even the Holy Land! Why does the Jordan River flow where it does? Find out on this episode of Let's Talk Creation…

In this fascinating episode, Paul and Todd resume their discussion of natural evil with special guest Dr. Rahel Wells. If the world we live in is the same way God made it in the beginning, what does this tell us about God's care for the animals? On the other hand, if God really does care for the animals, how might that care shape our view of creati…

Paul and Todd welcome Stephen Lloyd back to the show to talk about the Cambridge House project. This past year, Biblical Creation Trust launched a student ministry in downtown Cambridge with the goal of building a residential study center to help train a new generation of thoughtful creation researchers. In this episode, Paul and Stephen discuss th…

If creation was originally free of disease and suffering, why do we have such an immune system? Our defense against dangerous germs is intricate, elaborate, and effective, and clearly it was part of God's design for our bodies. So what was the point? Paul and Todd are joined by creation immunologist Joe Francis to discuss the wonders of the immune …

Join Todd and Paul as they finish their conversation about cometswith astronomer Bob Hill. Where do these "dirty snowballs" come from?Learn all about the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud in this episode, and find out whether comets testify to the recent origin of the solar system. Join Todd and Paul as they finish their conversation about comets with…

What are comets, and where do they come from? Can they tell us anything about the history of the solar system? Join Todd and Paul as they chat with astronomer Bob Hill about these magnificent astronomical wonders! Send questions to [email protected] Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Support Core’s Christmas campaign at …

As we close out 2024, Paul and Todd comment on their ten most viewed episodes from the first 100. From dead sharks to transitional forms to canopies and beyond, check out what YOU the viewers really clicked with. What do Todd and Paul think of all this? You'll hear all about it as they kick off their next 100 episodes! Send questions to podcast@cor…

Paul and Todd celebrate their 100th episode with special guest Darrel Falk! Darrel believes that God used the evolutionary process to create the world, and he and Todd have been talking about their differences for more than a decade now. You undoubtedly know all about the arrogant and scornful way that creationists and evolutionists typically inter…

Todd and Paul visit the Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee and chat about a host of biological ideas, from created kinds to natural evil. What do turtles and penguins tell us about creation? What secrets of speciation do the African Great Lakes hold? Why would God make harmful creatures likejellyfish? Join our hosts as they explore all these topics…

Paul and Todd continue their conversation about the Lucy skeleton as they wrestle with the evidence for evolution. Why was Lucy such a big deal to evolutionists? Does she PROVE human evolution? After reviewing evidence of upright walking in Lucy, Todd presents a creationist interpretation of the Lucy skeleton and the circumstances of her burial. Wh…

This year is the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the Lucy skeleton in the remote Afar region of Ethiopia! Celebrated by evolutionists and scorned by creationists, what is the story of this skeleton? In the first part of this two-part series, Paul and Todd take a long, hard look at the Lucy skeleton. Is it really all that similar to humans?…

You've heard of Flood geology, but what about Flood THEOLOGY? Join Todd and Paul as they chat with Dustin Burlet about the account of the Flood and what it teaches about God's provision and care even in times of judgment and fear. Through the process of rhetorical critical analysis, Dr. Burlet helps us to see the Flood in new ways that emphasize Go…

Paul and Todd pick up on their biblical chronology series again as they explore the question everyone's been asking: Could the numbers in Genesis 5 and 11 just be symbols or ways to honor the ancestors or have other nonliteral meaning? After all, if the numbers aren't real lifespans, then there's no point in adding them up to create a chronology. S…

Hans Madueme is back for round two as Paul and Todd continue their conversation over his book Defending Sin. In this episode, they get down to really deep issues as they wrestle with the actual relationship of science and faith. How do believers go about reconciling what they see in science and in Scripture? Is there a right way? What do our anxiet…

Paul and Todd visit Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA (in person!) to chat with Hans Madueme about his new book "Defending Sin: A Response to the Challenges of Evolution and the Natural Sciences." After talking about the book itself, they get into the deeper issues. What is biblical realism? How should we talk about the "conflicts" between s…

In the latest installment of the biblical chronology series, Paul and Todd look for ancient witnesses to the content of Genesis 5 and 11. From the Jewish historian Josephus and the peculiar book of Jubilees, we can get glimpses of ancient Genesis manuscripts long since lost. Can these books clear up the Genesis chronology? Or will we be more confus…

You asked, and we answered! Join Paul and Todd at the new Core Academy offices for rapid-fire replies to your questions. What's the problem with human species? What about other Flood boundaries? What in the world is the Younger-Dryas??? They're trying to answer as many questions as they can in a single episode (that's what makes it JUMBO). Enjoy th…

In this latest installment to their Creationism 101 series, Paul and Todd cover creationist beliefs about the days of creation. From the formation of the universe on day one to the culmination of God's rest on the seventh, we describe what is known and unknown. What is the firmament? How are there days without a sun? What kind of event could make a…

Centuries ago, Augustine of Hippo said it was "disgraceful and dangerous" for a nonbeliever to hear Christians spouting nonsense about science. Today, as young age creationists work to promote their views, many Christians think we're nothing but an embarrassment to the cause of Christ and a stumbling block to the gospel. In this episode, Paul and T…

Dr. Monte Fleming continues the journey we started in our last episode exploring our rapidly eroding continents. Last time, we talked at length about the oceans eroding the shoreline, and this time, it's storms and rivers chipping away at the continents' interiors. How long do we have until there are no continents left? Can the earth really be bill…

"Solid" ground under our feet is gradually slipping away as the oceans of the world relentlessly erode the coastlines. It might surprise you to discover just how fast that's happening! In this episode, special guest Monte Fleming explains the evidence of coastal erosion that indicates the continents couldn't be much more than a few million years ol…

Are young age creationists just hung up on Genesis 1 or is there more to this story? Paul and Todd tackle this vital question by looking through the rest of the Bible to figure out if young age creationism is just an error inflated from one passage or if recent creation is the counsel of the entire scripture. In a hypothetical Bible missing Genesis…

What are viruses? Why do they cause disease? Paul and Todd revisit their natural evil series with a new installment on some of the most mysterious residents of our planet: viruses. If you're interested in creationist thought on the nature of life and the goodness of the creator, this episode is right up your alley.Send questions to podcast@coresci.…

Our biblical chronology series continues with Nate Labadorf chatting with Paul and Todd about the Samaritan Pentateuch. Did you know that the Samaritans had their own temple, and the Jews came in and destroyed it? Andthat their copy of the Pentateuch records yet another set of begetting ages in Genesis 5 and 11? Find out all about the Samaritans in…

What is this creation week in Genesis 1? Lots of scholars have lots of strong opinions on this question. In this episode, Paul and Todd summarize the young-age creationist view of Genesis 1 as the first week of time. Along the way, they explain how we know the days are just 24 hours, how we have days without the sun, and how the order of creation d…

Apologist Gavin Ortlund is one of many who have suggested that maybe the Flood wasn't a global catastrophe after all. Maybe it was just a regional catastrophe that destroyed all the people alive at the time? Paul and Todd take a look at the evidence for the Flood's universality and just how well the local flood model explains the evidence it claims…

LET’STALK CREATION Episode 81: Total Eclipse of the Sun with Ron Samec Paul and Todd talk to creation astronomer Ron Samec about the upcoming total solar eclipse. Why do eclipses happen? What can you expect to see during totality? Where should you go to see the eclipse? Find out all about eclipses in the latest episode of Let's Talk Creation! Ron S…

Join Todd and Paul as they chat with Steve Austin about his life and career. From his childhood on TV to the depths of the Grand Canyon and the shores of the Dead Sea, Steve Austin's career has inspired creationists the world over. In this episode, you'll hear his story in his own words! Send questions to [email protected] Support the podcast by …

Come along on this special episode as Paul and Todd go "back to basics" to explain the most fundamental questions of creationism. They explain reasons from the Bible and theology why young age creationists read the Bible the way they do. From Paul's discussion of the last Adam to Peter's discussion of the Flood to Jesus' citation of the blood of Ab…

In this episode, Paul takes Todd on a surprise tour of creation/evolution memes, those little pictures and captions that get shared around social media. Watch Paul share memes from the mildly benign to the awkwardly wrong-headed, while Todd squirms the entire time! How should Christians interact with social media? Is it a good idea to share memes o…

If all the wonders of God's creation show his attributes, what do rattlesnakes show? Paul and Todd interview Dr. Aaron Corbit of Southern Adventist University to learn all about these scary snakes and what they can tell us about creation and the fall. Dr. Corbit worked on rattlesnakes as part of his dissertation work and shares his insight into the…

Paul and Todd take a deep dive into the genealogies of Genesis 5 and 11. Comparing the numbers from the Masoretic Hebrew text to the Septuagint Greek text, they discuss all the numbers and manuscript variations. How much of a difference do the numbers in these manuscripts make? Find out in this episode! Send questions to [email protected] Support…

Paul and Todd return to their radiometric dating series with this interview with Russ Humphreys, who was part of the original RATE project. Dr. Humphreys describes his study of helium, an element produced when radioactive elements break down. What clues will helium give us about the age of the earth? Find out in this episode!…

'Tis the season of giving, and Paul and Todd share their thoughts on books that creationists ought to read. They've narrowed their big libraries down to just a few books they think every creationist should read, on subjects ranging from hard science to Christian living. If you're still looking for a last minute (or late) Christmas gift, or if you'r…

Paul and Todd revisit the fascinating subject of the Nephilim in Genesis 6. Who were they? Were they children of fallen angels? Were they giant cannibal babies that ate everything in sight? Were they aliens with advanced alien technology? In this episode, we'll explore all of these questions and more, as we examine biblical and nonbiblical referenc…

Join Todd and Paul as they talk to Nate Loper of Canyon Ministries and discuss the beautiful Grand Canyon and how it is evidence of God’s judgment and redemption.

In their very first episode-in-the-field, Paul and Todd take a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains to learn about Plate Tectonics. After learning the basics of plate tectonics and the geography of eastern Tennessee, Paul and Todd venture into the mountains. They explore the geology from crystalline basement rocks to coarse sandstone to an astonishing…

Paul and Todd are back in the cabin answering your questions! Can we rely on creationist books about dinosaurs? Did you ever say whether people walked WITH dinosaurs? Are you sure about behemoth? Could the universe be old and young AT THE SAME TIME? Find out their thoughts on these questions and more in this episode! Do you have more questions? Sen…

Paul visits Dayton, TN, the site of the notorious Scopes Monkey Trial. In 1925, famed politician William Jennings Bryan faced prominent lawyer Clarence Darrow over the teaching of evolution in public schools. After checking out the courthouse, Paul and Todd talk to local historian Tom Davis and get the full scoop. Paul then attends a performance of…

How could Noah fit all those animals on the Ark? From the earliest critics of Genesis to the most recent estimates of the ark's capacity, Paul and Todd take a deep look at the ways Christians have understood the reality of Noah's Ark. Could it really be true that the Ark could easily carry everything described in Genesis? Find out in this episode o…

What exactly is the Hebrew text that gives us our Old Testament?In this episode, Todd and Paul talk to Hebrew scholar Doug Smith about Masoretic texts and learn about scribes, alphabets, and the history of ourBible. How can we be sure we're reading the right words in Genesis? Find out in this episode!…

It's another episode of audience questions! What do we think of dinosaur soft tissue? Where are all the human fossils from the Flood? Was the fall cosmic? Will we ever debate someone? WHAT IS THE SMITHSONIAN HIDING? Find out answers to these questions and more in this episode of Let's Talk Creation.

Todd and Paul are together in person at the International Conference on Creationism at Cedarville University! Nine different folks stop by the Let's Talk Creation booth to tell us all about what they're doing at the ICC. From post-Flood lakes to feathered dinosaurs to human history and the Bible, you can get a tiny taste of the ICC in one convenien…

Join Paul and Todd as they discuss the latest creation research on fossil hominins! What can we learn about our own humanity from these ancient people? What do these fossils mean for the image of God? And what about all those apes? This is the first part in our series on the 2023 International Conference on Creationism.…

Todd and Paul discuss a viewer/listener request to talk about the amazing geology of Joshua Tree National Park. The unique geology provides some wonderful opportunities to talk about important creationist research in granite. How does granite formation fit in a young-earth scenario? Join Todd and Paul at Joshua Tree to find out! www.letstalkcreatio…

What does it mean to be created in the Image of God? Genesis tellsus that humans are made in God’s image, but Christians hold different viewsabout what this means. In this episode, Todd and Paul explore the Image of Godwith Dr. Daniel Wilson, Pastor and Professor of Bible and Church History atBrookes Bible College in St. Louis, MO. Show Notes…

Todd and Paul chat with producer Thomas Purifoy about his new film Is Genesis History: Mountains after the Flood. Thomas explains the surprising birth of the film and his passion for explaining how creation science actually works. The film follows geologists Andrew Snelling and John Whitmore as they study the remarkable folded layers in the Grand C…

Continuing our series on natural evil, Todd and Paul discuss the apparent design of creatures such as bears and pit vipers. Why do they look like they are designed to kill? How do they fit in a pre-Fall world? What did they look like before the Fall? Should we call it natural evil when a good God created it? Paul and Todd tackle these questions and…