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.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Join Todd’s Patreon at https://www....
May 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 84
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 series out for a basic introduction to young-age creationist thought. Send questions to podcast@core...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 83
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 water? Or is it all washed up? Find out in this episode! Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podc...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 82
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 Jones University. He is hosting an Eclipse viewing party at: New Palestine Bible Church Eclipse Viewing E...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 80
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 nuanced and thoughtful approach to reading Genesis 1-11 that is far beyond just "literalism." Send questions to podcast@co...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 79
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 problem worse (hint: just don't share memes!). Find out in this episode of "Let's Talk Creation!" Contact ...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 78
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 Corbit of Southern Adventist University. His biography can be found here. https://www.southern.edu/people...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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 going to https://letstalkcreation.org...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 14 min
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!
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 75
'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 to read, they've got just the list! Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://le...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 74
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 pop culture.
Dec 04, 2023•59 min•Ep. 73
Join Todd and Paul as they talk to Nate Loper of Canyon Ministries and discuss the beautiful Grand Canyon and how it is evidence of God’s judgment and redemption.
Nov 20, 2023•58 min•Ep. 72
In their very first episode-in-the-field, Paul and Todd take a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains to learn about Plate Tectonics. After learning the basics of plate tectonics and the geography of eastern Tennessee, Paul and Todd venture into the mountains. They explore the geology from crystalline basement rocks to coarse sandstone to an astonishingly massive overthrust, where you'll get a quick tour of mountain geology and how it all relates to the great Flood. This episode was recorded in the p...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Paul and Todd are back in the cabin answering your questions! Can we rely on creationist books about dinosaurs? Did you ever say whether people walked WITH dinosaurs? Are you sure about behemoth? Could the universe be old and young AT THE SAME TIME? Find out their thoughts on these questions and more in this episode! Do you have more questions? Send them to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Check out the show notes at https://letstalkcreation.org...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Paul visits Dayton, TN, the site of the notorious Scopes Monkey Trial. In 1925, famed politician William Jennings Bryan faced prominent lawyer Clarence Darrow over the teaching of evolution in public schools. After checking out the courthouse, Paul and Todd talk to local historian Tom Davis and get the full scoop. Paul then attends a performance of the annual Scopes Trial Play and gets a little surprise! Go to https://letstalkcreation.org to check out all our past shows and access this week's sh...
Oct 09, 2023•50 min•Ep. 69
How could Noah fit all those animals on the Ark? From the earliest critics of Genesis to the most recent estimates of the ark's capacity, Paul and Todd take a deep look at the ways Christians have understood the reality of Noah's Ark. Could it really be true that the Ark could easily carry everything described in Genesis? Find out in this episode of Let's Talk Creation! Visit us at https://letstalkcreation.org Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org...
Sep 25, 2023•56 min
What exactly is the Hebrew text that gives us our Old Testament? In this episode, Todd and Paul talk to Hebrew scholar Doug Smith about Masoretic texts and learn about scribes, alphabets, and the history of our Bible. How can we be sure we're reading the right words in Genesis? Find out in this episode!
Sep 11, 2023•54 min
It's another episode of audience questions! What do we think of dinosaur soft tissue? Where are all the human fossils from the Flood? Was the fall cosmic? Will we ever debate someone? WHAT IS THE SMITHSONIAN HIDING? Find out answers to these questions and more in this episode of Let's Talk Creation.
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Todd and Paul are together in person at the International Conference on Creationism at Cedarville University! Nine different folks stop by the Let's Talk Creation booth to tell us all about what they're doing at the ICC. From post-Flood lakes to feathered dinosaurs to human history and the Bible, you can get a tiny taste of the ICC in one convenient episode! to check out the Show Notes.
Aug 14, 2023•49 min
Join Paul and Todd as they discuss the latest creation research on fossil hominins! What can we learn about our own humanity from these ancient people? What do these fossils mean for the image of God? And what about all those apes? This is the first part in our series on the 2023 International Conference on Creationism.
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 64
Todd and Paul discuss a viewer/listener request to talk about the amazing geology of Joshua Tree National Park. The unique geology provides some wonderful opportunities to talk about important creationist research in granite. How does granite formation fit in a young-earth scenario? Join Todd and Paul at Joshua Tree to find out! www.letstalkcreation.org
Jul 17, 2023•56 min
What does it mean to be created in the Image of God? Genesis tells us that humans are made in God’s image, but Christians hold different views about what this means. In this episode, Todd and Paul explore the Image of God with Dr. Daniel Wilson, Pastor and Professor of Bible and Church History at Brookes Bible College in St. Louis, MO. Show Notes
Jul 03, 2023•51 min
Todd and Paul chat with producer Thomas Purifoy about his new film Is Genesis History: Mountains after the Flood . Thomas explains the surprising birth of the film and his passion for explaining how creation science actually works. The film follows geologists Andrew Snelling and John Whitmore as they study the remarkable folded layers in the Grand Canyon. Their research takes them from the bottom of the canyon to the tops of the Rocky Mountains, and Thomas's cameras follow them all the way. Get ...
Jun 19, 2023•50 min
Continuing our series on natural evil, Todd and Paul discuss the apparent design of creatures such as bears and pit vipers. Why do they look like they are designed to kill? How do they fit in a pre-Fall world? What did they look like before the Fall? Should we call it natural evil when a good God created it? Paul and Todd tackle these questions and more in this episode. https://letstalkcreation.org/ Other episodes in this series: Episode 46: On Microbes Featuring Dr. Joe Francis: https://youtu.b...
Jun 05, 2023•59 min
What is the Septuagint? Where did it come from? Join Todd, Paul, and their special guest Henry Smith as they discuss the origin of ancient Greek translations of the Old Testament and how those translations relate to biblical chronology. About our Guest: Henry Smith works for the Associates for Biblical Research. He is the dig director for the Shiloh excavations. He hosts the TV show Digging for Truth. https://www.youtube.com/@DiggingForTruth Visit us at https://letstalkcreation.org/...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min
EPISODE 58: Which Rocks are Flood Rocks Part 4: Parting Thoughts Join Paul and Todd as they wrap up their four-part series on the Flood boundary. Todd recaps previous episodes in the series, and Paul gives his perspective from his own research. As creationists work to better understand the fossil record, Todd and Paul encourage humility and kindness to work through disagreements....
May 08, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 58
How many rock layers were formed by the Flood? Paul and Todd chat with Dr. Marcus Ross, paleontologist, and president of Cornerstone Educational Supply, about the Flood and the fossil record. Dr. Ross has a Ph.D. in paleontology and has spent a great deal of time studying the rock record. This is part three in a four-part series. About our Guest Dr. Marcus Ross is a former professor at Liberty University, appeared in the documentary Is Genesis History, and is president of Cornerstone Educational...
Apr 24, 2023•57 min
How many rock layers were formed by the Flood? Paul and Todd chat with Dr. Tim Clarey of the Institute for Creation Research about the Flood and the fossil record. Dr. Clarey has a Ph.D. in geology and has spent a great deal of time studying the rock record. This is part two in a four-part series.
Apr 10, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 56
If the Flood was a global disaster that made new rock layers, which rock layers were made by the Flood? This is a question that has occupied the minds of Christians for centuries, well before the modern creationist movement. In this episode, Todd and Paul introduce us to the history of Flood geology and the quest to identify the Flood in the fossil record.
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 55
