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Faith and Science

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Presented by Dr. John Ashton, a professor of chemistry and biomedical science and author of 14 books. Listen to Dr. John Ashton explain how science is challenging evolution and supporting the Biblical account of creation

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Your Appendix Isn't Useless — Here's What Evolution Got Wrong - FAS2627 09.07.2026

Are human body parts like the appendix and tailbone actually useless? Explore why these structures serve critical functions in human anatomy. In this episode of Faith and Science, hosts Kaysie Vokurka and Dr. John Ashton examine the common claim that certain organs are merely evolutionary remnants. By analysing biological evidence, they challenge the idea that these parts have no purpose. Instead,...

These Evolution Examples Are Staged | Textbooks Still Use Them - FAS2626 02.07.2026

Are classic evolutionary examples like the peppered moth actually staged? Learn why scientific evidence is being questioned. Haeckel's embryo drawings and the peppered moth are two of the most iconic examples used to teach natural selection and darwinism — both now questioned by scientists themselves. In this Faith & Science conversation, Kaysie and Dr. John Ashton examine what the evidence ac...

Scientists Admit Natural Selection Can't Explain Life's Start - FAS2625 25.06.2026

Rethinking chemical evolution, life chemistry, and the origin of life, this Faith & Science episode explores the limits of natural selection and the mystery of biological information in living cells. What if natural selection only explains survival, not the arrival of new genetic information? In this conversation, Kaysie Vokurka and creation scientist Dr John Ashton unpack why classic chemical...

The Miller-Urey Experiment Didn't Explain THIS - FAS2624 18.06.2026

We revisit the classic "miller urey experiment" from the 1950s, which initially offered hope for understanding the "origin of life on earth" by creating amino acids. Despite this early success, the challenge of explaining "chemical evolution" from random chemicals to the specific information in DNA remains a significant hurdle in the study of "abiogenesis". Join us as we consider what it truly tak...

The Biochemical Juggling Act: What Really Makes Us Alive? - FAS2623 11.06.2026

Explore the astonishing chemistry of biology and the zombie cell paradox. We dive deep into the fascinating science of carbon based lifeforms, DNA, and the incredible complexity of a living organism. In this episode of Faith & Science, Kaysie Vokurka and Dr. John Ashton unpack the breathtaking reality of what actually keeps a cell alive. Even with every single chemical and component perfectly...

The Staggering Complexity of a Single Cell - FAS2622 04.06.2026

Join Dr. John Ashton as we explore the staggering complexity of cell biology. Discover the intricate chemistry and DNA required for life, revealing why the "simple cell" is a scientific masterpiece. In this episode of Faith & Science, we dive deep into the microscopic world of E. coli to understand the profound biological engineering required for life to exist. Blending philosophy and science,...

The Astonishing Complexity of Spontaneous Generation - FAS2621 28.05.2026

Explore the fascinating biochemistry of early earth and the mystery of abiogenesis with Dr. John Ashton. We uncover why the history of spontaneous generation and the complex chemistry of DNA reveal a profound reality. In this episode of the Faith & Science series, we dive into the microscopic world of molecular machines and the scientific laws of biogenesis. From the historical experiments of...

The Astonishing Fine-Tuning of the Universe - FAS2620 21.05.2026

Explore the astonishing fine-tuning of the universe and the exact precision of the cosmological constant. Dr. John Ashton reveals how the laws of physics and the origin of time point to a grand design. In this episode of Faith & Science, we dive into the incredible mathematical probabilities of our existence. From the exact calibration of gravity to the relationship between matter and time thr...

The Octopus Eye: A Case for God - FAS2619 14.05.2026

Explore the fascinating intersection of science and faith as Dr. John Ashton reveals the engineering found in biology. Discover how intricate biological systems point to the existence of god. In this episode of Creation Conversations, we dive into the incredible biological systems that challenge gradual, step-by-step development. From the microscopic motor of the bacterial flagellum to the highly...

The Echolocation Ability That Points to a Creator - FAS2618 07.05.2026

Discover how bat echolocation works as bats use high‑frequency sound, sonar, and the Doppler effect to hunt in total darkness. This science documentary–style interview explores bat echolocation, wildlife, animal facts, and the astonishing design built into these nocturnal creatures. In this episode of Creation Conversations, creation researcher Dr John Ashton explains how bats send out rapid sound...

Ancient Animal Vision: What the Fossil Record Shows - FAS2617 30.04.2026

Animal vision reveals astonishing evidence in the fossil record. From trilobite eyes to the Cambrian explosion, ancient life points to extraordinary design. Explore the paleontology of eye complexity. In this episode of Faith and Science, Kaysie Vokurka speaks with Dr. John Ashton — author of The Big Argument: Does God Exist? — about the remarkable diversity of animal eyes and what fossils reveal...

Octopus Eye vs Human Eye: Powerful Evidence for Design - FAS2616 23.04.2026

Does the octopus eye reveal intelligent design? In this Faith & Science episode we compare the octopus eye vs human eye, exploring octopus vision, blind spots, biological design and what this means for creation and evolution. Join host Kaysie Vokurka as she talks with creation researcher Dr John Ashton about why the octopus eye is often more advanced than the human eye. You’ll hear how its sph...

From Caterpillar to Butterfly – How Did This Even Happen? - FAS2615 16.04.2026

Butterfly metamorphosis is far more than a cute nature story. The caterpillar‑to‑butterfly transformation, the “liquid soup” inside the chrysalis, and the precise genetic programming all challenge blind evolution and point to intelligent design. In this Faith & Science episode, Kaysie Vokurka talks with creation scientist and author Dr John Ashton about what really happens when a caterpillar b...

DNA: The Code That Points to a Creator - FAS2614 02.04.2026

How does the “code of life” point to a Creator? In this Faith & Science episode, we explore DNA as a sophisticated information system, the limits of random mutation, and what leading chemists say about origin of life. DNA is often called the “code of life” – but just how advanced is this code compared to human technology? In this conversation, Kaysie Vokurka talks with scientist and author Dr...

Your Body Has Backup Systems for Everything—Here's Why - FAS2613 02.04.2026

Are the redundant systems in the human body just a coincidence, or powerful evidence of intelligent design? In this Faith & Science episode we explore biological redundancy, creation science, and design in nature. From the Cori cycle in your muscles to the Circle of Willis in your brain, your body is filled with built‑in backup systems that keep you alive when things go wrong. Are these life‑s...

Brain vs Mind: The Evidence Pointing to a Creator - FAS2612 26.03.2026

Is your mind more than your brain? This Faith & Science episode explores brain complexity, mind vs brain, consciousness, and intelligent design, asking whether our incredible neural networks point to a Creator. Join Kaysie and her guest as they unpack:• How about 100 billion neurons and 100 trillion connections work together in the human brain• Why the brain’s processing power, multitasking, a...

ATP Synthase: Nature's Rotary Motor Decoded - FAS2611 19.03.2026

Are molecular machines like ribosomes and ATP synthase powerful evidence for intelligent design ? In this Faith & Science episode, we explore how protein synthesis , molecular machines , and cellular motors challenge a purely materialistic story of life. How do ribosomes read DNA like coded instructions? Why is ATP synthase called the “engine of life”? And can undirected evolution really build...

Blood Clotting & The Case for Intelligent Design - FAS2610 12.03.2026

Can the 12‑step blood clotting cascade and our immune system really arise by random evolution? In this Faith & Science episode we explore irreducible complexity, probability, and intelligent design in the human body. Join Kaysie as she talks with a scientist about how the blood clotting cascade works, why every clotting factor must be present at the same time, and how our immune system depends...

The Science of the Soul: Mind vs Brain - FAS2609 05.03.2026

Is consciousness just a chemical reaction? We explore the Mind vs Brain debate and how Information Theory challenges Materialism. Discover the scientific evidence for the non-material and a non-material Creator. In this episode of Creation Conversations, we dive deep into one of the biggest questions in science and philosophy: Are we just physical bodies, or do we have a non-material component? We...

Evolution’s Fatal Flaw: The Information Problem - FAS2608 26.02.2026

Does Evolution violate the laws of science? We explore how Information Theory and the origin of life present a mathematical impossibility for random chance, pointing instead to Intelligent Design. In this episode of the Faith & Science series, we break down the complex arguments against the spontaneous generation of life. We discuss why DNA is considered non-material information and how the la...

DNA Proves God Exists Using Information Theory - FAS2607 19.02.2026

Can science prove God exists? Discover how DNA and information theory provide undeniable scientific evidence for intelligent design. In this episode of Faith & Science, we explore why the complex code found in our cells could not have arisen by random chance and why evolution is scientifically impossible according to the laws of information. Discover Werner Gitt’s laws of information, demonstr...

Big Bang vs God: The Truth About The Beginning of the Universe - FAS2606 12.02.2026

Does God exist? Discover the powerful scientific evidence for God found in the Kalam cosmological argument. We explore why the universe had a beginning and how faith and science point to a Creator. In this episode of Faith and Science, we unpack the logic that challenges atheistic perspectives on the universe's origin. From the laws of entropy to the fine-tuning of gravity, we examine why a "creat...

The Multiverse vs. Design: Scientific Evidence for a Fine-Tuned Universe - FAS2605 05.02.2026

Dive into a thought‑provoking conversation exploring the anthropic principle, the multiverse theory, and the fine‑tuning of the universe as evidence for a Creator. Kaysie Vokurka and Dr. John Ashton unpack why some scientists embrace untestable cosmological ideas, the metaphysical assumptions behind modern materialism, and the growing challenges facing the Big Bang model. From redshift anomalies a...

Is the Universe Fine-Tuned for Life? Scientific Evidence for God - FAS2604 28.01.2026

Scientific evidence for God is revealed in the fine-tuning of the universe and the mathematical impossibility of chance. In this episode, we explore intelligent design, expose Big Bang theory problems, and analyze why the cosmos cannot be accidental. Discover why the precise laws of physics—from Newton’s gravity to entropy—point directly to a Creator. In this video, we cover: The Fine-Tuning Argum...

Einstein Quote Reveals God? How Christians Founded Modern Science - FAS2603 21.01.2026

Einstein's famous quote about universe comprehensibility accidentally reveals intelligent design exists. Discover how Christian scientists like Newton, Maxwell and Bacon founded modern science by believing in a Creator God who established natural laws. This Faith and Science episode exposes the shocking truth about scientific materialism versus biblical worldview, Darwin's impact on removing God f...

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