Creation Answers

Latest Episodes:

Episode 20: Fantastic Flora Apr 21, 2020

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God provides for and sustains his world—from the flowers to the forest. In “Flowers—Not Just a Pretty Face,” take a look at how the structure of these beautiful, biological wonders brings glory to God. Next we’ll turn our attention to the forest in the article “God’s Seed Bank” and see how God restores trees after disaster and secures their futures. Even in a fallen world, the Creator has equipped his creation to persist.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

Flowers—Not Just a Pretty Face by Dr. Roger Sanders & Bethany McShurley
God’s Seed Bank by Tom Hennigan

The Creation Answers podcast, sponsored by Answers in Genesis, features professionally read audio editions of select articles from past issues.

Episode 19: Rejoicing in the Resurrection Apr 07, 2020

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1 Corinthians 15:17–19 reminds us that without the resurrection, our “faith is futile.” In this episode, rediscover the reality of this event. The first article, “Resurrection—No Doubt About It,” discusses the Bible’s historical reliability and assures us that we serve a risen Savior. In the next article, “Our Suffering Savior,” you’ll learn from a physician’s perspective just how Jesus suffered—a reminder of his great love for us.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

Resurrection—No Doubt About It by Tim Chaffey
Our Suffering Savior—A Physicians Perspective by Dr. Tommy Mitchell

The Creation Answers podcast, sponsored by Answers in Genesis, features professionally read audio editions of select articles from past issues.

Episode 18: What Creationists Really Believe Mar 24, 2020

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In this episode, Ken Ham sets the record straight about what it really means to be a creationist, starting with the first article, “The Old Testament Still Matters.” Keep listening to be equipped with articles that answer the questions “Do Creationists Change?” and “Does the Gospel Depend on a Young Earth?” In the final article, “Do All Creationists Go to Heaven?” we’re reminded that salvation comes by believing in Jesus Christ, not just by believing in creation.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

The Old Testament Still Matters by Ken Ham
Do Creationists Change? by Ken Ham
Does the Gospel Depend on a Young Earth? by Ken Ham
Do All Creationists Go to Heaven? by Ken Ham

Helpful Resources:

The Lie: Evolution/Millions of Years book by Ken Ham

The Creation Answers podcast, sponsored by Answers in Genesis, features professionally read audio editions of select articles from past issues.

Episode 17: Answers 15.2 Sneak Peek Mar 10, 2020

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Only by standing on God’s Word as our authority can we effectively defend our faith, properly discern truth from falsehood, and clearly see evidence of our Creator in nature. In this episode, get answers to important questions about biblical authority in the article “The Battle for Biblical Authority,” and uncover some common misconceptions about creation in the article “Common Misconceptions about Creation.” Finally, our third article is a reminder of the clear evidence we see of the Creator through his creation. “The Right Creature for the Job” shows how the cockroach, though small and misunderstood, is uniquely designed and equipped by God.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

The Battle for Biblical Authority by Avery Foley
Common Misconceptions About Creation by Dana Sneed
The Right Creature for the Job by Gordon Wilson

Helpful Resources:

Uncensored Science: Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham

The Creation Answers podcast, sponsored by Answers in Genesis, features professionally read audio editions of select articles from past issues.

Episode 16: Caves—Bringing Light into the Darkest Places Feb 18, 2020

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Evolutionists are beginning to recognize that caves formed quickly, not over millions of years. “Caves—Underground and Upside Down” shares recent findings that rising acidic water could have dissolved caves in as little as hours. “The Greatest Show Under Earth” explains how grand formations, such as stalactites, inside caves arise quickly too. “Designed to Go Blind” shares new discoveries that the features of cave animals are designed, not randomly evolved.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

Caves—Underground and Upside Down by Mike Matthews
Caves—The Greatest Show Under Earth by Buddy Davis
Designed to Go Blind by Jeanette Littleton

Helpful Resources:

Extreme Caving video by Buddy Davis

The Creation Answers podcast, sponsored by Answers in Genesis, features professionally read audio editions of select articles from past issues.

Episode 15: Winter Wonderland Feb 04, 2020

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Our Creator cares for his creation, including these creatures dwelling in distant, cold climates. In this episode, learn about the arctic fox, reindeer, and emperor penguin! In “How the Arctic Fox Got Its Winter Wardrobe,” discover how this furry critter stays warm in winter. The article “Reindeer—Thriving in a Winter Wonderland” reveals how reindeer are specially equipped for their challenging arctic environment. Then, “Emperor of the Ice” introduces you to a tuxedo-wearing, wobbly-walking bird, the emperor penguin, and its design for survival.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

How the Arctic Fox Got Its Winter Wardobe by Tom Hennigan
Reindeer: Thriving in a Wnter Wonderland by Stephanie McDorman
Emperor of the Ice by Melinda Christian

Helpful Resources:

Cool Critters of the Ice Age Children's Book by Buddy Davis

The Creation Answers podcast, sponsored by Answers in Genesis, features professionally read audio editions of select articles from past issues.

Episode 14: Sanctity of Life Jan 21, 2020

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We can have hope and answers about the sanctity of life because of God’s Word. The article “When Does Life Begin?” discusses the clear answers the Bible provides for this question. Next, “Healing in Even the Darkest Places” offers three personal stories about the hope that God offers even in the shadow of an abortion. And “An Unlikely Masterpiece” tells of one mother’s journey to understand the purpose in suffering and disability.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

When Does Life Begin? by Avery Foley
Healing in Even the Darkest Places by Melissa Webb
An Unlikely Masterpiece by Stacia McKeever

Helpful Resources:

The Sanctity of Life Video Series

The Creation Answers podcast, sponsored by Answers in Genesis, features professionally read audio editions of select articles from past issues.

Episode 13: Sneak Peak Creation Opens Doors of Discovery Jan 07, 2020

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Listen to two amazing stories showing how belief in God’s creation opens scientists’ eyes to new discoveries! “The Mystery of the Exploding Beetle” tells the story of Dr. Andy McIntosh, a UK professor whose belief in the Designer helped him make new discoveries about a beetle that makes explosions at will!In “The Case of the Bloodless Bullet Wound,” a medical pathologist recounts how his work in forensic autopsies has shown him the limits of sciencer, discusses how they could care for all those animals.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

The Mystery of the Exploding Beetle by Melissa Webb
The Case of the Bloodless Bullet Wound by Dr. David Demick

The Creation Answers podcast, sponsored by Answers in Genesis, features professionally read audio editions of select articles from past issues.

Episode 12: Getting Close to Gross Dec 10, 2019

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Disease and decay — what a strange launchpad for discussing God’s provision! In “Getting Close to Gross,” John UpChurch reminds us that mucus and other unpleasant bodily substances remind us that God is protecting us. His article “Death’s Cleanup Crew” explains how a whole ecosystem specializes in removing dead bodies. And Heather Bruce’s “Disgusting Designs” shows that vultures display God’s caring provision too.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

Getting Close to Gross by John UpChurch
Death’s Cleanup Crew by John UpChurch
Lesser Yellow-Headed Vulture—Disgusting Designs by Heather Bruce

Helpful Resources:

Death the Enemy video by Ken Ham

The Creation Answers podcast, sponsored by Answers in Genesis, features professionally read audio editions of select articles from past issues.

Episode 11: Thanksgiving for Gifts We Take for Granted Nov 26, 2019

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This Thanksgiving episode explores what science has uncovered about two of God’s most wonderful gifts: sleep and tasty foods. “Taste & See” by John UpChurch reminds us why we should thank our Maker every time we enjoy a bite to eat. And “God’s Gift of Sleep” by Jeanette Littleton reminds us to thank the Creator for another underappreciated gift: sleep.