Let's Talk Creation

The world began in 4004 BC, or that is what Bishop Ussher believed. How do we know? Join Todd and Paul as they begin a series on the genealogies of Genesis and how they calculate the age of the Earth. Also, check out our new website at https://letstalkcreation.org/ See Show Notes

In the Book of Job, the creatures Behemoth and Leviathan are mentioned. Some people have interpreted these creatures as purely mythological. Others, have equated them with modern or extinct creatures. Todd and Paul address a listener's request to weigh in on the discussion. What were Behemoth and Leviathan? Resources mentioned in the podcast: Please note that none of the resources mentioned below reflect Todd and Paul’s views. Dinosaurs: Those Terrible Lizards by Duane T. Gish is an older creationist book that discusses Behemoth and Leviathan God's Conflict with the Dragon and the Sea by John Day is a higher criticism book that talks about the mythological view of behemoth and leviathan. The Ugaritic Tablets-tablets found north of Israel with many stories of myths and legends of the Canaanites. HG Wells- The Undying Fire- modern story that refers to extinct creatures as behemoths and leviathans. Taming the Beast by Mark Sneed. Gives the history of interpretation throughout church history. He also takes a mythological view of behemoth and leviathan. https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Beast-Reception-Behemoth-Leviathan/dp/3110579316 Vist us at letstalkcreation.org Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org Check us out on social media and consider donating to support this podcast Core Academy of Science Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coresci.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreacademyofscience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoreacadInfo Website: https://coresci.org/ Biblical Creation Trust Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biblicalcreationtrust Twitter: https://twitter.com/bct_origins Website: https://www.biblicalcreationtrust.org/ For questions and comments email podcast@coresci.org Please consider supporting this work by going to https://coresci.org/connect or https://biblicalcreationtrust.org *Disclaimer: Things mentioned in the Show Notes are not endorsements of people, places, or things discussed in the podcast, but rather a record of what was spoken about and helpful links to material for our listeners.

With Special Guest Dr. Jeremy Blaschke, Assistant Professor of Science at Union University, Todd and Paul discuss the wonders of the parasite world. What we see as gross and disgusting are possibly beautiful from God’s point of view. Todd and Paul learn about how some creatures thought to be parasites can be beneficial to their hosts. Special Guest Dr. Jeremy Blaschke is an Assistant Professor of Science at Union University in Jackson, TN. He is an entomologist who studies parasitoid wasps and other parasites found in God’s creation. He has several publications and enjoys supervising undergraduate research projects. https://www.uu.edu/dept/biology/faculty/jeremy-blaschke.cfm Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Jeremy Blashke. 2022 Parasite Soup: Faith and Science in the History of Parasitology. Zygon. https://doi.org/10.1111/zygo.12770 Biography of Francesco Redi. https://www.britannica.com/science/spontaneous-generation Support the Podcast Donate to Core Academy at https://coresci.org/donate Donate to Biblical Creation Trust at: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=XQhAUAAopLFEGls1aTiU1YItTqIRJ2SuBgrGZt-b_Z4ZQuvm8kN3tLB82CDpIxFE_Q--aiVB7PyF0cf1 Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org Check us out on social media and consider donating to support this podcast Core Academy of Science Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coresci.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreacademyofscience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoreacadInfo Website: https://coresci.org/ Biblical Creation Trust Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biblicalcreationtrust Twitter: https://twitter.com/bct_origins Website: https://www.biblicalcreationtrust.org/ For questions and comments email podcast@coresci.org Please consider supporting this work by going to https://coresci.org/connect or https://biblicalcreationtrust.org *Disclaimer: Things mentioned in the Show Notes are not endorsements of people, places, or things discussed in the podcast, but rather a record of what was spoken about and helpful links to material for our listeners.

Are the Paluxy footprints in Glen Rose, Texas evidence of humans and dinosaurs living together, a hoax, or a case of mistaken identity? Todd and Paul discuss the history of the world-famous dinosaur tracks found in Texas limestone and how they’ve been interpreted and re-interpreted over the history of creationism in the twentieth century.  Show Notes

LET’S TALK CREATION  EPISODE 50: Let’s Talk about the International Conference on Creationism  Since 1986, the International Conference on Creationism (ICC) has been a place for creationists to meet together and present their latest work. This episode celebrates the 37th year of ICC. Though it only meets every 5 years, past conferences have seen some of the most important creation research ever presented. Paul and Todd and special guests Dr. Bob Walsh, Dr. John Whitmore, and Dr. Steve Gollmer share favorite papers and how they influenced their work. They also discuss what they are looking forward to seeing this year.  For more information about the International Conference on Creationism please visit: https://www.internationalconferenceoncreationism.com/ Show Notes at coresci.org/podcast

The question of natural evil is often a stumbling block for believers and non-believers. Todd and Paul discuss different sorts of natural evil and how the Young-Age Creation Model can help us understand these things. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Thank God for Microbes (Let’s Talk Creation podcast episode featuring Dr. Joe Francis) https://youtu.be/YWpfprKSPy0 Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm; Farrer, Austin (2005). Theodicy Essays on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil. Translated by Huggard, E. M. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17147 William Paley. Natural Theology; or Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity. Collected from the Appearances of Nature. 1809. http://darwin-online.org.uk/content/frameset?itemID=A142&pageseq=1&viewtype=text Alvin Plantinga. God, Freedom, and Evil. 1989. https://www.amazon.com/God-Freedom-Evil-Alvin-Plantinga/dp/0802817319 Alfred, Lord Tennyson, In Memoriam A.H.H.  This poem includes the famous phrase. “Nature red in tooth and claw” https://www.theotherpages.org/poems/books/tennyson/tennyson04.html Donate to Core Academy at https://coresci.org/donate Donate to Biblical Creation Trust at:  https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=XQhAUAAopLFEGls1aTiU1YItTqIRJ2SuBgrGZt-b_Z4ZQuvm8kN3tLB82CDpIxFE_Q--aiVB7PyF0cf1 Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org Check us out on social media and consider donating to support this podcast Core Academy of Science Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coresci.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreacademyofscience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoreacadInfo Website: https://coresci.org/ Biblical Creation Trust Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biblicalcreationtrust Twitter: https://twitter.com/bct_origins Website: https://www.biblicalcreationtrust.org/ For questions and comments email podcast@coresci.org Please consider supporting this work by going to https://coresci.org/connect or https://biblicalcreationtrust.org *Disclaimer: Things mentioned in the Show Notes are not endorsements of people, places, or things discussed in the podcast, but rather a record of what was spoken about and helpful links to material for our listeners.

In their first Astronomy episode, Todd and Paul talk to Dr. Bob Hill from Bob Jones University and President of the Creation Research Society. Hear about the design of the universe and the starlight and time problem. They also learn about the Star of Bethlehem.

BONUS 1: Caveman Make Fire?? A recent announcement about the hominin Homo naledi suggests that they might have been making extensive use of fire, for light, heat, and possibly cooking.  Join Paul and Todd as they discuss what this means for the ongoing creationist discussion about whether Homo naledi is human or not. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Evidence of Fire in the Rising Star Cave https://www.bradshawfoundation.com/rising_star_cave/the_future_of_exploration_in_the_greatest_age_of_exploration/index.php Lee Berger’s presentation on fire in Rising Star Cave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOtX_Bcs_F4 Let’s Talk Creation episode 21: Hominins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLnvF2PIpJw Todd’s Blog: Homo naledi with controlled FIRE! http://toddcwood.blogspot.com/2022/12/homo-naledi-with-controlled-fire.html Todd’s Blog: Let’s talk about Homo naledi http://toddcwood.blogspot.com/2016/05/lets-talk-about-homo-naledi.html Donate to Core Academy at https://coresci.org/donate Donate to Biblical Creation Trust at:  https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=XQhAUAAopLFEGls1aTiU1YItTqIRJ2SuBgrGZt-b_Z4ZQuvm8kN3tLB82CDpIxFE_Q--aiVB7PyF0cf1 Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org Check us out on social media and consider donating to support this podcast Core Academy of Science Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coresci.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreacademyofscience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoreacadInfo Website: https://coresci.org/ Biblical Creation Trust Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biblicalcreationtrust Twitter: https://twitter.com/bct_origins Website: https://www.biblicalcreationtrust.org/ For questions and comments email podcast@coresci.org Please consider supporting this work by going to https://coresci.org/connect or https://biblicalcreationtrust.org *Disclaimer: Things mentioned in the Show Notes are not endorsements of people, places, or things discussed in the podcast, but rather a record of what was spoken about and helpful links to material for our listeners.

The creation/evolution debate can be pretty rough and tumble, and sometimes that can lead to anger and even bitterness.  Jesus calls us to love our enemies and pray for those who use us.  How can we do that in the world of debates when emotions get heated and our integrity is always questioned?  Join Paul and Todd as they chat about this vital topic.   Articles mentioned in the podcast:   Paul's Old Blog  Todd's Current Blog    Donate to Core Academy Donate to Biblical Creation Trust  Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org   Check us out on social media and consider donating to support this podcast   Core Academy of Science   Facebook    Instagram   Twitter    Website    Biblical Creation Trust   Facebook    Twitter    Website   For questions and comments email podcast@coresci.org  Please consider supporting this work by going to https://coresci.org/connect or https://biblicalcreationtrust.org   *Disclaimer: Things mentioned in the Show Nates are not endorsements of people, places, or things discussed in the podcast, but rather a record of what was spoken about and helpful links to material for our listeners.

On this episode of Let's Talk Creation, Todd and Paul interview special guest Dr. Joe Francis about the good, the bad, and the ugly microbes God has gifted the world.   Dr. Joe Francis is Chairman of Biological and Physical Sciences at The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, CA. Dr. Francis talks about what microbes are and how we interact with them on a daily basis. Microbes are everywhere and while there are really bad ones, there are also microbes that we and other creatures need to survive. They introduce the idea of symbiosis and why we should be thankful for microbes.  Books and articles mentioned in the podcast:   🎇Lynn Margulis: This 1967 paper introduced what Margulis called endosymbiosis.  Note: Lynn Margulis was married to Carl Sagan, but later remarried and went by the name Lynn Margulis.   🎇Cristina Sánchez-Porro; Bhavleen Kaur; Henrietta Mann; Antonio Ventosa (2010). "Halomonas titanicae sp. nov., a halophilic bacterium isolated from the RMS Titanic"  Articles by Dr. Joe Francis   🎇The Organosubstrate of Life: A Creationist Perspective of Microbes and Viruses   🎇The Matrix—Life's Support System   📗Donate to Core Academy 📗Donate to Biblical Creation Trust  Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org   Check us out on social media and consider donating to support this podcast  Core Academy of Science   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coresci.org   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreacademyofscience/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoreacadInfo   Website: https://coresci.org/    Biblical Creation Trust   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biblicalcreationtrust   Twitter: https://twitter.com/bct_origins   Website: https://www.biblicalcreationtrust.org/  For questions and comments email podcast@coresci.org   Please consider supporting this work by going to https://coresci.org/connect or  https://biblicalcreationtrust.org   *Disclaimer: Things mentioned in the Show Nates are not endorsements of people, places, or things discussed in the podcast, but rather a record of what was spoken about and helpful links to material for our listeners.