Creation Answers

Latest Episodes:

Episode 10: Sneak Peek—Rethinking Conventional Science (Climate Change and the Evolution of Eyes) Nov 12, 2019

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Two articles in the latest issue of Answers magazine show how secular scientists can get off track when they leave out critical information from the Bible. In “What Scientists Ignore About Climate Change,” Dr. Alan White, a Harvard graduate, explains that God designed the earth to be habitable. In “An Eye for Every Occasion.” Dr. Stuart Burgess, an engineer at Bristol University, explains how animal eyes are perfectly designed for their unique needs.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

What Scientists Ignore About Climate Change by Alan White
An Eye for Every Occasion by Stuart Burgess

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

Episode 9: Environmentalism—Reasoning from God’s Word Oct 29, 2019

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Environmentalism is one of today’s hot-button issues. Tom Hennigan, perhaps the most widely respected ecologists among creationists today, cuts through the emotional hype with solid, heartfelt answers from God’s Word in “Caring About Creation for the Right Reasons.” He follows with “Seeing the Forest Amid the Trees,” showing how the Creator’s handiwork is evident in nature’s “web of life.”

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

Caring About Creation for the Right Reasons by Tom Hennigan
Seeing the Forest amid the Trees by Tom Hennigan

Helpful Resources:

The Ecology Book coauthored by Tom Hennigan
What Is Answers Bible Curriculum for Churches? Sunday school for the whole family

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

Episode 8: 24/7 Creation—It’s Not Even a Question Oct 15, 2019

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Why all the fuss about the “days” of creation? Dr. Jud Davis, a Hebrew scholar, asks the world’s leading scholars whether “six 24-hour days” is the only possible interpretation of Genesis 1 (“24 Hours—Plain as Day”). Ken Ham, founder of Answers in Genesis, tests church leaders’ claims that the fossil record was laid down millions of years before Adam (“Was Filet Mignon on Eden’s Menu?”)

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

Hebrew Scholars: 24-Hour Days in Creation by Jud Davis
Was Filet Mignon on Eden’s Menu? by Ken Ham

Helpful Resources:

Six Days book by Ken Ham
Creation Museum DVD Collection

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

Episode 7: Cavemen Were Real Oct 01, 2019

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Explore the fossil evidence for so-called “early man.” As usual, the Bible gives us the perspective we need! “Who Were Cavemen?” was cowritten by Dr. David Menton, a researcher at Answers in Genesis who specializes in human anatomy. The second article, “When Did Cavemen Live?” was cowritten by the head of research at Answers in Genesis, Dr. Andrew Snelling.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

Were Cavemen Real? by Dr. David Menton and John UpChurch
When Did Cavemen Live? by Dr. Andrew Snelling and Mike Matthews

Helpful Resources:

Three Ways to Make an Ape Man video
Bible Lessons with Answers Bible Curriculum: Sunday school for the whole fam

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

Episode 6: Grand Canyon—Seeing the Flood Up-Close and Personal Sep 17, 2019

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This episode is one of the most exciting projects that Answers magazine ever attempted. Every year, geologist Andrew Snelling leads nine-day rafting tours through Grand Canyon to see the overwhelming evidence of the flood. Since most people can’t join him, we sent our editor in chief, Mike Matthews, to record the adventure in “Nine Days Below the Rim.” You’ll feel like you’re actually there!

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

Nine Days Below the Rim by Mike Matthews

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

Episode 5: Rethinking the Moral Revolution Sep 03, 2019

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Hear a biblical perspective on two core issues in the sexual revolution—transgender and homosexuality. In “Cutting Through the Chaos,” Owen Strachan, associate professor of Christian theology, gives practical answers regarding transgender based on the creation account. In “Falling for Your Feelings,” Emily Thomes shares her personal testimony of deliverance after grasping the full impact of Adam’s fall.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

Gender in our Culture—Cutting Through the Chaos by Owen Strachan
Falling for Your Feelings by Emily Thomes

Helpful Resources:

Answers Bible Curriculum Sunday school for the whole family

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

Episode 4: We Need to Be Careful Aug 20, 2019

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When the topic of evolution comes up, it helps to acknowledge areas of agreement and even matters of uncertainty in science before getting into the deeper issues that really matter. Two creationists share tips from real life experience writer John UpChurch in his article “Surprising Similarities Between Creation & Evolution,” and apologetics educator Ken Ham, founder of the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter, in “Do Creationists Change?”

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

Surprising Similarities Between Creation & Evolution by John UpChurch
Do Creationists Change? by Ken Ham

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

Episode 3: The Miracle of Flight Jul 30, 2019

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One of the most recognized wonders of creation is flight. In the article “Miracle of Flight,” Heather Bruce, a bird lover and regular contributor to Answers magazine, explains the latest discoveries that defy evolution. In his article “Avian Acrobats of the Americas,” Tom Hennigan, an ecologist who has spent his life outdoors, talks about another marvel of flight—those tiny helicopters called hummingbirds.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

The Miracle of Flight by Heather Bruce
Hummingbirds—Avian Acrobats of the Americas by Tom Hennigan

Helpful Resources:

Ark Encounter Reserve a spot at the Ark Ziplines
Answers Bible Curriculum Sunday school for the whole family

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

Episode 2: A Brain for Everything Jul 23, 2019

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Recent discoveries show why the brain has been called “the most complex object in the universe.” In the article “Wired for Extremes,” award-winning science writer Heather Bruce explains how the brain is equipped with backup systems to respond to any emergency. In her article “My Bionic Ear,” biologist Dr. Georgia Purdom shares her personal story how the brain converts electronic “noise” from cochlear implants. In “What Memories Are Made Of,” neuroscientist Dr. David DeWitt describes how our brains sort through billions of meaningless details that bombard our five senses each second.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

Wired for Extremes by Heather Bruce
My Bionic Ear by Dr. Georgia Purdom
What Memories Are Made Of by Dr. David DeWitt

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

Episode 1: Noah’s Fantastic Voyage Jul 09, 2019

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Was the ark just a fantastic story? In his article “How Could Noah Build the Ark?” Tim Chaffey, content manager for the Ark Encounter attraction, explains how one family could have built such a massive ship. In another article, “How Could Noah Care for the Animals?” Mike Belknap, exhibit researcher for the Ark Encounter, discusses how one family could nurture all those animals.