The Winsome Creationist

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Dan Biddle, a fascinating individual who became a creationist later in life. He shares his personal journey, challenges, and discoveries that led to a profound shift in his faith. We delve into topics like dinosaur soft tissue evidence, the Genesis account, and the upcoming flood movie, "The Ark in the Darkness." Get ready for an insightful and thought-provoking...

In this video, we engage in a comprehensive discourse addressing Gavin Ortland's views on the biblically narrated flood's extent - was it global or merely local? Our response dissects Ortland's argument and counters it with textual, historical, and scientific evidence, as well as ancient flood legends, to reinforce the idea of a global flood as caused by cosmic sin. We underscore the importance of...

Join me in this thought-provoking episode as we delve deep into the debate over the age of the Earth, exploring the significance of genealogies in Genesis chapters five and eleven. Young earth creationists argue for a 6,000-year-old Earth based on these genealogies and unravel the challenges posed by skeptics. Could a fascinating account in Genesis 47 where Jacob converses with Pharaoh, raising qu...

Should we reinterpret Scripture to align with scientific discoveries? In this brainstorming session, with a focus on separating the realms of understanding scripture and science, this episode examines historical missteps and current controversies in understanding Scripture, science, and how they relate to one another. 

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, I engage in a captivating conversation with Dr. Phil Dennis, a retired physicist with expertise in various scientific disciplines. Together, we explore the Anisotropic Synchrony Convention (ASC) and its impact on our understanding of time, space, and the universe. Delving into the historical roots of ASC, its philosophical connections, and adoption by not...

Gavin Ortlund from @TruthUnites (on YouTube) is a gracious and kind Christian brother. I disagree with his take on origins though, and I think a response to his latest video critiquing Is Genesis History? is warranted. I hope all who see this understand my heart toward the situation and find this to be a helpful (even if long!) contribution. Links mentioned:   Gavin's video: https://www.youtube.co...

Join me and guest Mark Ward in the Winsome Creationist podcast as we delve into New Testament passages supporting creationism. Explore Matthew 19 and Mark 10:6, where Jesus references Adam and Eve, with insights on Greek nuances. We discuss the moral responsibility of Bible readers and the challenges of demanding exhaustive precision from Scripture. Then, journey through Romans 5 and 8, exploring...

In this episode of "The Winsome Creationist" podcast, we're excited to welcome Pat Mingarelli, the author of the devotional book "Drawing Near: Experiencing God and His Creation." Pat is a seasoned photographer with a background in photojournalism and a career with "Worldwide Challenge" magazine. He has traveled the world, capturing ministries for Campus Crusade for Christ and various college camp...

Welcome to another intriguing episode of "The Winsome Creationist." In this candid and thought-provoking discussion, we delve into the complexities of ancient Near Eastern worldviews and their implications for our understanding of the Bible. I take you on a journey through the nuances of this subject, exploring questions like, "How much is too much?" and "Does an ancient Near Eastern worldview inv...

In this episode, we delve into the ongoing debate in the creationist community about their relationship with evolutionary ideas. Our guest, Christian Ryan, a geology student and writer for the New Creation blog, sheds light on the historical evolution of creationist thought. We discuss species fixity's evolution, early hybridization ideas, and historical figures like José de Acosta who questioned...

Does the Bible REALLY teach Young Earth Creationism? In this episode, we're responding to the top biblical objections raised by Michael Jones with Inspiring Philosophy.

Does the Bible REALLY teach Young Earth Creationism? In this episode, we're responding to the top biblical objections raised by Michael Jones with Inspiring Philosophy. 

Creationists have far too long been focused on the wrong questions. If we spend all of our time demanding answers from God, instead of openly exploring his creation, we will craft answers that satisfy our doubts rather than expand our thinking about who God really is and what he is trying to do.

Was Adam real or just an archetypal figure that we can refer to as a character of literature, but who never really lived? That question is at the forefront of many people's minds today. Some people think that we're even reading Adam back into Genesis from our own modern worldview. In this video, we're going to discuss that and see if it holds up to historical scrutiny.

There is promising creation research happening across many disciplines, but more resources and education are needed to advance these fields further. I was encouraged by the caliber of researchers and young people I saw at the conference! Tune into this episode to hear some of my biggest points and takeaways from the conference.

In this episode, I discuss the claim that distant starlight poses a problem for a young creationist view. I answer a listener's question about passages that say God "stretched out the heavens."    I argue there are important considerations when interpreting these poetic passages. Overall, I advocate a non-concordist, phenomenological reading of such poetic passages, rejecting a literal concordist...

In this episode, we examine the question of whether believing in supernatural creation does away with the need for science. Some argue that if God created the world miraculously, then scientific study is pointless. However, we argue that believing in creation actually provides the inspiration and foundation for scientific discovery. We discuss the possibility that God may have altered the laws of...

In this episode, I speak with computational engineer Dr. Ticho Tenev about his proposed solution to the distant starlight problem from a young earth creation perspective. His paper was coauthored by Drs. John Baumgardner and Mark Horstemeyer. Ticho walks us through special relativity and how it relates to the distant starlight problem. He then explains his proposed solution of Creation Time Coordi...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Winsome Creationist podcast. This week, we're revisiting an interview from the archive, featuring my friend Pat Mingarelli. An ardent creation enthusiast and a skilled photographer, Pat has a unique perspective on witnessing God's beauty in nature. Our conversation delves into the concept of objective beauty in God's creation, encouraging listeners to ful...

In this episode of the Winsome Creationist, I discuss an article by Todd Wood titled "Give Me a Break - Ken Hams Hyper Evolution", which defends Ken Ham against the accusation of being a hyper-evolutionist. We delve into Wood's arguments, especially his explanation of different definitions of evolution. I also touch on the recent criticisms from Answers in Genesis aimed at a large section of creat...

Struggling to bridge the gap between creationist academics and everyday believers? In this episode of the Winsome Creationist podcast, Steve is joined by Zach Klein, a software engineer with a passion for creationism. Zach is involved with the Missouri Association for Creation, where he serves as a speaker, organizes field trips, and writes about creationism. Together, they tackle the importance o...

Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of The Winsome Creationist Podcast. I truly appreciate your support and I hope you're enjoying these episodes as much as I am bringing them to you! In today's episode, we're going to discuss the attitudes and mindsets in the creationism debate. I've titled this episode "Do Old Earth Creationists Hate God?" While I understand that not all creationi...

In this episode of the Winsome Creationist, we dive into the intriguing debate surrounding the historical figure of Adam. We discuss different perspectives on Adam's existence, from young age creationism to evolutionary viewpoints, and explore recent developments like Dr. William Lane Craig's book "In Quest of the Historical Adam" and Dr. Joshua Swamidass's concept of the genealogical Adam and Eve...

In the apologetics community, there's a lot of talk about the evidential aspects of Noah's flood. And in church, often the fact of God's judgment is emphasized. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Dustin Burlet who presents a sort of "middle ground" and sheds new light on how God viewed the flood and what it means for us today.

Hebrew Bible/Old Testament scholarship has undergone a major shift in recent decades. More and more, we hear that the Bible was written by just another culture in the ancient Near East, and that lots of borrowing and sharing of ideas between cultures have taken place. Has this happened? How? And if so, does that mean Genesis is not unique in its own right? How should Christians make sense of this...