Let's Talk Creation

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? Or is it more like a chimpanzee? And what's the d...

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 God's covenantal provision. You'll gain a new perspe...

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. Scholars for years have proposed all sorts of schem...

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 anxieties have to do with this? Struggling through these...

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 science and faith? What about d...

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 confused than ever? Find out in the latest episode of &q...

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 these thoughtful and quick responses to...

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 continent? Find out in this latest episode! S...

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 Todd chat with Stephen Lloyd of Bibli...

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 billions of years old? Or is it a young world...

"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 old, just a tiny fraction of the b...

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 1, would Paul and Todd still be young age creatio...

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.org Support the podcast by going to https://l...

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? And that their copy of the Pentateuch records yet another set of begetting ages in Genesis 5 and 11? Find out all about the Samaritans in this episode! Send questions to podcast@coresci....

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 does not match the fossil record. Check this whole...

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 to explain. Does the local flood hold wat...

LET’S TALK 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 Samec is a former astronomy professor at Bob...

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 podcast@coresci.org  Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org

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 Abel, Paul and Todd explain a...

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 on the internet? How can we avoid making the proble...

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 these fascinating creatures. Our Guest is Aaron C...

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 podcast@coresci.org   Support the podcast and access the show notes by goin...

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're looking for an interesting book...

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 references to the Nephilim and their place in modern p...