In this interview Heinz Lycklama, a nuclear physicist, discusses his background and the importance of believing the Bible’s historical account of creation. He also talks about the day his daughter came home from school and mentioned that the teacher said we came from monkeys. The post Heinz Lycklama, a nuclear physicist appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Nov 29, 2016•30 min•Ep. 95
Answering biblical challenges (Who did Cain marry? How could Adam name all the animals in one day?) The post Answering Biblical Challenges appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★
Oct 17, 2016•22 min•Ep. 94
Mike Riddle is talking about Evolution and the Fossil Record. Is the evidence really daunting in support for Evolution? Let’s find out! The post Why the Fossil Record Does Not Support Evolution appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Oct 17, 2016•24 min•Ep. 93
Is the Big Bang compatible with the Bible? Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe? Mike Riddle is in talking about the scientific and scriptural evidence for and against the Big Bang. Also, what does Apologetics mean? Should we apologize for our faith? The post Is the Big Bang Biblical? appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Oct 17, 2016•24 min•Ep. 92
Today on Defending the Faith, Mike Riddle is talking about Evolution and seriously considering the scientific evidence and process for Evolution. Can Evolution really be called a Scientific Fact? The post Is Evolution a Fact, Theory or Faith? appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Oct 17, 2016•24 min•Ep. 91
“Battle for the Next Generation” Mike did this talk in the Boise, ID area in Sept. 2016. In this audio presentation, Mike presents a compelling case against secular education and how it has indoctrinated many Christian youth to doubt the Bible. Mike also presents a solution to help win the battle for our youth against … Continue reading The post Battle for the Next Generation -Audio talk appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Sep 29, 2016•53 min•Ep. 90
In this video Mike interviews New York Times bestselling author, Randy Alcorn, on the sanctity of human life and how to defend tough questions. Randy has a Bachelor of Theology and Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Multnomah University and an Honorary Doctorate from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He blogs, is active daily … Continue reading The post Sanctity of Human Life with Randy Alcorn appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Sep 16, 2016•27 min•Ep. 89
Mike Riddle interviews Joseph Kezele M.D. In this video, medical doctor and professor of human anatomy and genetics, Joseph Kezele, discusses the miracle of a new life when a child is born. Most people are unaware of the processes that are absolutely necessary for the fetus to develop and the newborn to live at all. … Continue reading The post Miracle of a new life when a child is born appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Aug 02, 2016•20 min•Ep. 88
In this short 6-minute video, Mike (former Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps) talks about why we celebrate July 4th. He concludes with a powerful prayer to the only one who can save this country, the Creator of the Universe, Jesus Christ. The video is accompanied with graphics and music. The post Why we celebrate July 4th appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jun 27, 2016•7 min•Ep. 87
Martin Luther on Education The post Martin Luther on Education appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★
Apr 26, 2016•1 min•Ep. 86
There is a heated battle within the church about the age of the earth. Does it really matter if it is old or young? Is the age of the earth an important issue for Christians? Watch this 6-minute video and find out the answer. The post Is the age of the earth an important issue for Christians? appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Apr 15, 2016•7 min•Ep. 85
In this video Mike shows how to use critical thinking methods to analyze statements made by evolutionists. Mike reveals four different types of words to look for in books and conversations: 1. Magic words 2. Fuzzy words 3. Red-flag words 4. Logical fallacies The post Critical Thinking Examining Their words appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Dec 31, 2015•28 min•Ep. 84
Listen to Mike Riddle give a powerful 5-minute talk about the church today called: Courage, Honor and Commitment. We encourage you to support this ministry with your finances. To do this go to Support CTI, or send a gift to: CTI P.O. Box 2415 Eagle, ID 83616 To download an audio copy of this talk … Continue reading The post Courage, Honor and Commitment appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Dec 29, 2015•5 min•Ep. 83
In part 2 of “Responding to Foolish Statements,” Mike answers the following challenges: Why are Christians against a woman’s right to choose (abortion)? Why are Christians so intolerant of other viewpoints? We shouldn’t teach creation because it is too divisive. God could have used evolution. Life must be on other planets. It’s arrogant to … Continue reading The post Responding to Foolish Statements -Part 2 appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ...
Nov 30, 2015•26 min•Ep. 82
Christians are often challenged with foolish statements. There are three elements that make these statements foolish. 1. The challenge shows the person’s lack of knowledge of the Bible. 2. The challenge has inconsistent elements. 3. The challenge is arrogant. In this session Mike not only answers the challenges but also shows why each is a … Continue reading The post Responding to Foolish Statements appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Nov 10, 2015•25 min•Ep. 81
The Gap Theory has been used to explain how to add millions of years into the Bible. The Gap Theory places a large gap of time (millions of years) between the first two verses of the Bible. During this gap the original creation was destroyed by Satan and this catastrophe was responsible for most … Continue reading The post The Gap Theory appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Oct 26, 2015•27 min•Ep. 80
In this session Mike covers 4 topics: The Bible makes it clear that God did not make ape-man. Two misconceptions commonly found in textbooks that are used to support human evolution. Some of the famous characters that have been used in textbooks to promote evolution. Piltdown man Nebraska man Ramapithicus Lucy Neanderthals Four ways to … Continue reading The post The Origin of Humans appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Oct 06, 2015•30 min•Ep. 79
Are Apes and Humans Cousins Did Humans evolve from ape-like creatures? Mike uses understandable language to examine three of the main genetic arguments evolutionists use to support their claim. Human and chimp DNA is only 3% different. Junk DNA: 97% of human DNA is junk. Fusion of chromosome 2 is prove of evolution. The post Genetics and Evolution appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Sep 21, 2015•26 min•Ep. 78
Mike interviews professional musician Scott Weckerly. Scott talks about the church he attended as a youth and how he began to have questions about the Bible and was not getting answers from within the church. As a result he began to have doubts about the Bible. It wasn’t until someone from another church showed him … Continue reading The post Mike interviews professional musician Scott Weckerly appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Sep 07, 2015•26 min•Ep. 77
In this session, Mike discusses four philosophies that are attacking the church and Christian families. (1) evolutionism, (2) moral relativism, (3) abortion, and (4) same sex marriage. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent to promote these philosophies. The important question that is asked in the video is, “Who should Christians blame for all … Continue reading The post Who Should Christians Blame? appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast...
Aug 19, 2015•22 min•Ep. 76
In this short 6-minute video, Mike (former Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps) talks about why we celebrate July 4th. He concludes with a powerful prayer to the only one who can save this country, the Creator of the Universe, Jesus Christ. The video is accompanied with graphics and music. The post Why we celebrate July 4th appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Aug 03, 2015•7 min•Ep. 75
Why all Christians should know and practice apologetics What it means to be sanctified (1 Peter 3:15) Two things all Christians must believe to have a biblical worldview The difference between evidential and presuppositional apologetics The two questions Dr. Silvestro gets asked most often The post Apologetics with Dr. Anthony Silvestro appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jul 21, 2015•25 min•Ep. 74
In this session Dr. Anthony Silvestro (dentist, evangelist and creation speaker) discusses how he shares the Gospel at his office. Dr. Silvestro talks about the reactions of his patients and the legal aspects of promoting religion in the workplace. The post Sharing the Gospel at Work appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jul 06, 2015•22 min•Ep. 73
In this talk, Mike answers some counter challenges commonly used by evolutionists about the immense problem of the origin of life by naturalistic processes. Mike’s answers include responses to these seven counter challenges: Probability is not an issue with evolution. The origin of life has nothing to do with evolution. Scientists will figure out how … Continue reading The post Evolutionists’ Responses to the Problem of the Origin of Life appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike ...
Jun 22, 2015•24 min•Ep. 72
Deb Badeer from Lincoln, Nebraska has created a program for Christian youth that is making a difference. If your church or community is interested in training youth to defend their faith and share the Gospel watch this video and contact Deb for getting started. The post Creating a winning youth program appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jun 08, 2015•25 min•Ep. 71
Evolutionists have spent over 50 years creating scenarios for how life originated by naturalistic processes. However, every attempt has failed scientifically. In this talk, Mike demonstrates that the origin of life is not possible scientifically which means evolution must be accepted by faith. The post Why the Origin of Life Is a Showstopper for Evolution appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 26, 2015•23 min•Ep. 70
This video takes a logical and scientific approach to answer the question. The first step is to establish the proper definitions of both a scientific fact and a scientific theory. The second step is to compare what has been observed to these definitions. Mike uses the big bang, star formation, the origin of life, information … Continue reading The post Is Evolution Both a Fact and a Theory? appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 04, 2015•18 min•Ep. 69
Genesis is a book about beginnings, a book about doctrines and a book about answers. The book of Genesis is critical to understanding the character of God, the consequences of sin, the doctrine of salvation and the doctrine of marriage. It also establishes the beginning of space, time and matter as well as the foundation … Continue reading The post Why the Book of Genesis is Important appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Apr 13, 2015•26 min•Ep. 68
Does the Bible give enough information to determine how long the days of creation were? Have scientists really proven the earth is billions of years old? What should Christians believe about creation? Should the age of the earth really matter to Christians? To help us determine the answer to these questions Mike examines two … Continue reading The post Does the Age of the Earth Matter? appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Mar 30, 2015•25 min•Ep. 67
Creation Apologetics Teachers College Watch this 6-minute video about how to: Get equipped to train Christian youth to defend their faith. Become a teacher/speaker on biblical creation. The post Preparing Laborers for the Harvest (Luke 10:2) appeared first on Creation Training Initiative with Mike Riddle . ★ Support this podcast ★...
Mar 23, 2015•7 min•Ep. 66