Evidence and Answers

Is beauty just “in the eye of the beholder,” or is it something real and objective? For centuries philosophers and theologians have wrestled with this question. This week on Evidence and Answers, Dr. Brian Nixon joins us to explain how beauty, truth, and goodness are connected – and how beauty provides a powerful argument for the existence of God.

When you see a breathtaking sunset, stand on a majestic mountaintop, or hear a beautiful piece of music, something deep within you is stirred. Why does beauty move us so powerfully? Is beauty simply a human preference, or does it point to something greater? Join us on Evidence and Answers as we explore how beauty may actually point us to the Creator Himself.

Is the Exodus fact or fiction? Most Old Testament scholars believe the Exodus is folklore because they allege that there is no archaeological evidence. Is there evidence for the Exodus. Top biblical archaeologist Steven Collins states that if you get the correct date of the Exodus, there is compelling archaeological evidence for this great event. Discover how the right date and right pharaoh prese...

In a culture that is pulling students away from faith, Pat’s guest, Brett Kunkle shares his own story of having his beliefs dismantled in college – and how that shaped his passion for apologetics and worldview training. In this episode, he explains why the church often misses what young people are really facing. This conversation explores how parents and pastors can engage issues like technology,...

Why are so many young people walking away from the church – and how can we respond? In this episode,Pat’s guest Brett Kunkle, founder of MAVEN, examines the cultural, technological, and worldview pressures shaping today’s students. Drawing from his experience he offers practical strategies for parents and churches to disciple the next generation with truth and grace.

What does the Bible really say about Jesus’ burial – and does it match what we see on the Shroud of Turin? From Roman crucifixion wounds to ancient Jewish burial customs, Pat presents some of the strongest arguments for and against the shroud’s authenticity. We’ll also look at early historical references and challenges to its credibility. You’ll hear why scholars remain divided – and why the discu...

Is the Shroud of Turin the actual burial cloth of Jesus – or a brilliant medieval forgery? In this episode, Pat explores the strange image imprinted on the cloth, why it still defies scientific explanation, and what modern testing has revealed. We’ll examine the biblical, historical, and scientific evidence on both sides of the debate. Join us for a fascinating look at one of Christianity’s most m...

Guest Speaker: Habermas, Gary Ph. D | Guest Speaker Many revere the Shroud of Turin as a sacred object while many doubt its authenticity. Is the Shroud of Turin the very piece of cloth that was used to wrap the body of Jesus Christ? Is the image that is imprinted on the shroud the actual image of Jesus Christ? How did that image get onto the shroud? Listen as Pat interviews Dr. Gary Habermas on “T...

Archaeologists digging at Tal el-Hamam in Jordan have uncovered stunning evidence that may identify the true location of Sodom. Dr. Steven Collins has found that this massive ancient city met a sudden, catastrophic end – just as described in Scripture. Explore the facts behind this extraordinary discovery and how it aligns with the biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Guest Speaker: Habermas, Gary Ph. D | Guest Speaker Many believe the Shroud of Turin was the shroud that covered the body of Jesus and has the imprint of Jesus upon it. Many revere the shroud as a sacred object but many believe it to be a fake. Is the Shroud of Turin authentic or a sham? Listen as Pat interviews Dr. Gary Habermas on “The Mystery of the Shroud.”

The death and resurrection of Christ transformed the lives of Christ’s disciples as well as his enemies and those who witnessed Jesus’ final moments. Join Pat and his guest Daniel Darling as they discuss the impact of Christ’s death and resurrection on the key characters of the Easter story and how the resurrection impacts us even today on this episode of Evidence and Answers.

Most studies on the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ focus on Jesus but how about the characters around Christ? What were they like and how were they transformed by the resurrection? Join Pat and his guest Daniel Darling as they discuss the Characters of Easter and gain new insights into the other key figures of the Easter story.

How compatible is the biblical creation account and Darwin’s theory of evolution? Can we bring the two together?  Most Christians in the sciences are theistic evolutionists but how strong is the support from the bible and science for this position?  Join Pat and Dr. Fazale Rana as they discuss theistic evolution and why they are not theistic evolutionists.

There are three views Christian scientists and theologians hold regarding the age of earth and universe: Young earth creationism, Theistic evolution and Old Earth creationism. Many are familiar with the Young earth creationists view. However, there is some confusion between old earth creationism and theistic evolution.  What are the differences between these two? Join Pat and Dr. Fazale Rana as th...

Is the story of Sodom history or legend? While most scholars have long treated it as folklore, the discoveries at Tal el-Hamam tell a different story. Dr. Steven Collins, leading the excavation, lays out powerful evidence pointing to this city as Sodom – supporting the historical reliability of Genesis and the Bible itself.

If God is the perfect creator, how do we explain “Junk DNA? Do beneficial mutations prove Darwin’s theory? Do similar biological structures point to a common ancestor? These are some of the alleged proofs scientists point to in supporting Darwin’s theory of evolution. How do we address these challenges? Join Pat and fellow Evidence and Answers research staff Dr. Evan Kawamura as they address commo...

Darwin’s theory of Evolution dominates the sciences. Students in high schools and college are steeped in Darwin’s Evolutionary theory. Many of us remember it was in high school biology that we began to doubt the truth of the Genesis account and even the existence of God. What does Darwinian evolutionary theory teach? How do we answer the arguments of Darwinists? Join Pat and fellow Evidence and An...

Atheist and best selling biologist Richard Dawkins states that the origin and diversity of life is not the result of an intelligent creator but the result of natural selection and natural processes. However, could the mechanism of natural selection account for the diversity of life we see on the earth? Scientist Dr. Paul Nelson puts this theory to the test and discovers natural selection falls sho...

Atheists argue that Darwin’s theory provides the best and most comprehensive explanation for the origin and diversity of life. Is this the case or are there major flaws in Darwin’s theory? Does Intelligent Design offer a better scientific explanation to the origin of life? Many argue Intelligent design is religion and not science. Does philosophy and theology have a role in the world of scientific...

For centuries, most scholars dismissed the story of Sodom and Gomorrah as nothing more than ancient mythology. Even many Christians assumed there was no evidence and accepted it only by faith. But recent excavations at Tal el-Hamam in Jordan are shocking the world and changing this conclusion. Dr. Steven Collins, leader of the excavation presents compelling archaeological evidence that this site i...

How do Science and the Christian faith relate to one another? Many believe that science deals with facts and Christianity deals with emotion and faith. Many believe science and Christianity are at odds but is this really the case? Does the Christian worldview best explain the scientific data? Join Pat and his guest Dr. Fazale Rana as they address some of the most challenging questions and issues r...

Who are the Oneness Pentecostals? Are they another charismatic denomination or are their teachings contrary to the Bible? Known by names such as the United Pentecostal Church or Jesus Only churches, many are puzzled about these churches and denominations. Join Pat as he presents a basic overview of the Oneness Pentecostal doctrines and see if they should be embraced as another Christian denominati...

From the Savior’s testimony to the Stones of archaeology, from the Dead Sea Scrolls to supernatural prophecies, the evidence for the divine inspiration of the Bible is overwhelming. Each line of proof reinforces the truth that God has spoken, preserved, and confirmed His Word for every generation. Join us as we uncover why no other religious text can compare, and why the Bible alone is the ultimat...

Lisa was a sixth generation Mormon who grew up believing that the Mormon Church was the true church and that Mormons were indeed true Christians. Most Mormons believe as Lisa did that they are true Christians. How did Lisa eventually learn that Mormonism is very different and contradictory to biblical teaching? Listen to Lisa’s story and gain insights from a former Mormon as she shares not only he...

As a sixth-generation Mormon, Lisa believed that the Mormon Church was the one true church of God and that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. By age six, she was convinced that having a temple marriage and faithfully obeying Mormon laws would qualify her to spend eternity in the highest heaven—the Celestial Kingdom. There, she believed she would exalt into godhood and bear spirit children. Th...