

Let's Talk Creation
Core Academy of Science & Biblical Creation Trust
Join Dr. Todd Wood, president of Core Academy of Science, and Paul Garner, speaker for Biblical Creation Trust, as they discuss issues of faith, science, origins, evolution, creationism, and biblical studies.
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Nov 18, 2024 • 51min
Episode 98: Todd, Paul, and the Lucy Skeleton Part 2!
Paul and Todd continue their conversation about the Lucy skeleton as they wrestle with the evidence for evolution. Why was Lucy such a big deal to evolutionists? Does she PROVE human evolution? After reviewing evidence of upright walking in Lucy, Todd presents a creationist interpretation of the Lucy skeleton and the circumstances of her burial. What this skeleton tells us might just surprise you! Hear all this and more in the latest episode of Let's Talk Creation!
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Nov 4, 2024 • 44min
Episode 97: Todd, Paul, and the Lucy Skeleton Part 1!
This year is the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the Lucy skeleton in the remote Afar region of Ethiopia! Celebrated by evolutionists and scorned by creationists, what is the story of this skeleton? In the first part of this two-part series, Paul and Todd take a long, hard look at the Lucy skeleton. Is it really all that similar to humans? Or is it more like a chimpanzee? And what's the deal with that knee??? Find out all this and more in this week's episode!
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Oct 21, 2024 • 57min
Episode 96: Flood Theology with Dustin Burlet
Dustin Burlet, an instructor at Miller College of the Bible and author of 'Judgment and Salvation,' dives deep into the theological implications of Noah's Flood. He shares how a rhetorical critical analysis can reshape our understanding of God's nature during judgment. The conversation highlights themes of divine mercy, redemption, and the significance of God’s covenant with Noah. Listeners gain insight into the interplay of justice and grace, as well as the flood’s enduring relevance to modern faith.

Oct 7, 2024 • 50min
Episode 95: Is it all just symbolic? (Biblical Chronology)
The discussion dives deep into whether the ages listed in Genesis are literal or symbolic. The hosts analyze fascinating numerical patterns, especially the significance of the number 60, and how these interpretations shape our view of biblical history. They explore connections between the Sumerian King List and biblical texts, suggesting deeper sacred meanings. The conversation also touches on the complexities of Methuselah's age and the intriguing possibility of coincidental numerical patterns influencing perceptions of divine design. Prepare for thought-provoking insights!

Sep 23, 2024 • 1h 7min
Episode 94: Hans Madueme DEFENDING SIN Part 2
Hans Madueme is back for round two as Paul and Todd continue their conversation over his book Defending Sin. In this episode, they get down to really deep issues as they wrestle with the actual relationship of science and faith. How do believers go about reconciling what they see in science and in Scripture? Is there a right way? What do our anxieties have to do with this? Struggling through these issues lead the guys to chat about being creationists
in a pluralistic church, where different people believe different things. If our most important goal is following Jesus, what does that look like when our personal beliefs are so very different from someone else's? We hope you enjoy the conversation as Todd and Paul wrap up their interview with Hans Madueme in this episode!
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Sep 9, 2024 • 57min
Episode 93: Hans Madueme DEFENDING SIN! Part 1
Paul and Todd visit Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA (in person!) to chat with Hans Madueme about his new book "Defending Sin: A Response to the Challenges of Evolution and the Natural Sciences." After talking about the book itself, they get into the deeper issues. What is biblical realism? How should we talk about the "conflicts" between science and faith? What about dogma and scientific fabilism? Haven't theologians gotten things wrong too? Find out all this and more as Todd and Paul talk to Hans Madueme on this latest episode of Let's Talk Creation!
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Aug 26, 2024 • 57min
Episode 92: Biblical Chronology: Josephus and Jubilees
In the latest installment of the biblical chronology series, Paul and Todd look for ancient witnesses to the content of Genesis 5 and 11. From the Jewish historian Josephus and the peculiar book of Jubilees, we can get glimpses of ancient Genesis manuscripts long since lost. Can these books clear up the Genesis chronology? Or will we be more confused than ever? Find out in the latest episode of "Let's Talk Creation!"

Aug 12, 2024 • 1h 7min
Episode 91: Todd and Paul Jumbo Q&A
You asked, and we answered! Join Paul and Todd at the new Core Academy offices for rapid-fire replies to your questions. What's the problem with human species? What about other Flood boundaries? What in the world is the Younger-Dryas??? They're trying to answer as many questions as they can in a single episode (that's what makes it JUMBO). Enjoy these thoughtful and quick responses to your questions on Let's Talk Creation!
(Maybe we can get Todd to elaborate on entropy in a future episode if you're interested??)

Jul 29, 2024 • 60min
Episode 90: Creationism 101: Days of Creation
In this latest installment to their Creationism 101 series, Paul and Todd cover creationist beliefs about the days of creation. From the formation of the universe on day one to the culmination of God's rest on the seventh, we describe what is known and unknown. What is the firmament? How are there days without a sun? What kind of event could make a continent? Find out in this latest episode!
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Jul 15, 2024 • 58min
Episode 89: Is Young-Age Creationism an EMBARRASSMENT?
Centuries ago, Augustine of Hippo said it was "disgraceful and dangerous" for a nonbeliever to hear Christians spouting nonsense about science. Today, as young age creationists work to promote their views, many Christians think we're nothing but an embarrassment to the cause of Christ and a stumbling block to the gospel. In this episode, Paul and Todd chat with Stephen Lloyd of Biblical Creation Trust as they push back on this negative stereotype. Stephen thinks young-age creationist beliefs can actually be an advantage in witnessing. Listen to this latest episode to find out how!