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Jonathan McLatchie

Fellow and resident biologist at the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture; expert in eukaryotic cell division.

Top 5 podcasts with Jonathan McLatchie

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Jan 27, 2025 • 20min

McLatchie: Why Cell Division Challenges Darwinism

Jonathan McLatchie, a resident biologist at the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture, dives into the marvels of eukaryotic cell division. He explores how the intricate process of mitosis poses challenges to Darwinian evolution, emphasizing its irreducible complexity. McLatchie contrasts eukaryotes and prokaryotes, highlighting the sophisticated mechanisms in eukaryotic cells that defy gradual evolution. He advocates for the idea of intelligent design as a more plausible explanation for these complex biological systems.
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Dec 23, 2024 • 26min

McLatchie: Intelligent Design in the Eukaryotic Cell Cycle

Jonathan McLatchie, a biologist at the Discovery Institute, discusses the intricate design of the eukaryotic cell cycle. He contrasts prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, emphasizing the importance of cell division complexities. McLatchie delves into the critical phases of eukaryotic cell division and highlights the roles of condensins and kinetochores in mitosis. The conversation explores how these sophisticated processes suggest intelligent design rather than random evolution, particularly focusing on the essential contractile ring's role in cytokinesis.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 48min

He is Risen! Examining the Evidence for the Resurrection with Dr. Jonathan McLatchie

Dr. Jonathan McLatchie, a Christian apologist and evolutionary biologist, shares compelling insights into the resurrection of Jesus. He discusses historical evidence supporting Jesus' existence and the reliability of the New Testament. The conversation highlights the motivations of early witnesses, their unwavering faith amidst persecution, and the authenticity of Gospel accounts. McLatchie also tackles skepticism around the resurrection, examining theories like hallucination and emphasizing the significance of the empty tomb.
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Dec 22, 2023 • 23min

Jonathan McLatchie on the Gift of Hearing

Dr. Jonathan McLatchie explores the anatomy of the human ear, discussing its intricate components and why intelligent design is a more reasonable explanation than blind evolution. He explains the structure and function of the inner ear, different types of hearing systems in organisms, the complexity of the ear, and methods for determining irreducible complexity.
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May 16, 2019 • 2h 4min

A Bunch Of Reasons Christianity Is True: special guest Jonathan McLatchie

Jonathan McLatchie, an apologist and content creator, dives into the compelling reasons for believing in Christianity. He explores the validity of biblical prophecy, highlighting examples like Isaiah 53, and discusses the extraordinary unity of the Bible across diverse authors. The conversation touches on Jesus's divine status, historical contexts of biblical teachings, and the intersection of science and faith through concepts like genetic design. McLatchie emphasizes the transformative power of the resurrection and encourages further exploration of apologetics.