What is this creation week in Genesis 1? Lots of scholars have lots of strong opinions on this question. In this episode, Paul and Todd summarize the young-age creationist view of Genesis 1 as the first week of time. Along the way, they explain how we know the days are just 24 hours, how we have days without the sun, and how the order of creation does not match the fossil record. Check this whole series out for a basic introduction to young-age creationist thought. Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Join Todd’s Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports https://youtu.be/R6lv-BFlQr0

Apologist Gavin Ortlund is one of many who have suggested that maybe the Flood wasn't a global catastrophe after all. Maybe it was just a regional catastrophe that destroyed all the people alive at the time? Paul and Todd take a look at the evidence for the Flood's universality and just how well the local flood model explains the evidence it claims to explain. Does the local flood hold water? Or is it all washed up? Find out in this episode! Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Join Todd’s Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports

LET’S TALK CREATION Episode 81: Total Eclipse of the Sun with Ron Samec Paul and Todd talk to creation astronomer Ron Samec about the upcoming total solar eclipse. Why do eclipses happen? What can you expect to see during totality? Where should you go to see the eclipse? Find out all about eclipses in the latest episode of Let's Talk Creation! Ron Samec is a former astronomy professor at Bob Jones University. He is hosting an Eclipse viewing party at: New Palestine Bible Church Eclipse Viewing Event (scroll to the bottom of the page): https://tinyurl.com/dj8bja3p Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org

Join Todd and Paul as they chat with Steve Austin about his life and career. From his childhood on TV to the depths of the Grand Canyon and the shores of the Dead Sea, Steve Austin's career has inspired creationists the world over. In this episode, you'll hear his story in his own words! Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org

Come along on this special episode as Paul and Todd go "back to basics" to explain the most fundamental questions of creationism. They explain reasons from the Bible and theology why young age creationists read the Bible the way they do. From Paul's discussion of the last Adam to Peter's discussion of the Flood to Jesus' citation of the blood of Abel, Paul and Todd explain a nuanced and thoughtful approach to reading Genesis 1-11 that is far beyond just "literalism." Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org

In this episode, Paul takes Todd on a surprise tour of creation/evolution memes, those little pictures and captions that get shared around social media. Watch Paul share memes from the mildly benign to the awkwardly wrong-headed, while Todd squirms the entire time! How should Christians interact with social media? Is it a good idea to share memes on the internet? How can we avoid making the problem worse (hint: just don't share memes!). Find out in this episode of "Let's Talk Creation!" Contact us with questions at podcast@coresci.org Check out our website at letstalkcreation.org

If all the wonders of God's creation show his attributes, what do rattlesnakes show? Paul and Todd interview Dr. Aaron Corbit of Southern Adventist University to learn all about these scary snakes and what they can tell us about creation and the fall. Dr. Corbit worked on rattlesnakes as part of his dissertation work and shares his insight into these fascinating creatures. Our Guest is Aaron Corbit of Southern Adventist University. His biography can be found here. https://www.southern.edu/people/acorbit View Publications by Aaron Corbit here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aaron-Corbit-2 Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Join Todd’s Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports

Paul and Todd take a deep dive into the genealogies of Genesis 5 and 11. Comparing the numbers from the Masoretic Hebrew text to the Septuagint Greek text, they discuss all the numbers and manuscript variations. How much of a difference do the numbers in these manuscripts make? Find out in this episode! Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast and access the show notes by going to https://letstalkcreation.org

Paul and Todd return to their radiometric dating series with this interview with Russ Humphreys, who was part of the original RATE project. Dr. Humphreys describes his study of helium, an element produced when radioactive elements break down. What clues will helium give us about the age of the earth? Find out in this episode!

'Tis the season of giving, and Paul and Todd share their thoughts on books that creationists ought to read. They've narrowed their big libraries down to just a few books they think every creationist should read, on subjects ranging from hard science to Christian living. If you're still looking for a last minute (or late) Christmas gift, or if you're looking for an interesting book to read, they've got just the list! Send questions to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org

Paul and Todd revisit the fascinating subject of the Nephilim in Genesis 6. Who were they? Were they children of fallen angels? Were they giant cannibal babies that ate everything in sight? Were they aliens with advanced alien technology? In this episode, we'll explore all of these questions and more, as we examine biblical and nonbiblical references to the Nephilim and their place in modern pop culture.

Join Todd and Paul as they talk to Nate Loper of Canyon Ministries and discuss the beautiful Grand Canyon and how it is evidence of God’s judgment and redemption.

In their very first episode-in-the-field, Paul and Todd take a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains to learn about Plate Tectonics. After learning the basics of plate tectonics and the geography of eastern Tennessee, Paul and Todd venture into the mountains. They explore the geology from crystalline basement rocks to coarse sandstone to an astonishingly massive overthrust, where you'll get a quick tour of mountain geology and how it all relates to the great Flood. This episode was recorded in the park and therefore has road, cicada, and creek noise in the background.

Paul and Todd are back in the cabin answering your questions! Can we rely on creationist books about dinosaurs? Did you ever say whether people walked WITH dinosaurs? Are you sure about behemoth? Could the universe be old and young AT THE SAME TIME? Find out their thoughts on these questions and more in this episode! Do you have more questions? Send them to podcast@coresci.org Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org Check out the show notes at https://letstalkcreation.org

Paul visits Dayton, TN, the site of the notorious Scopes Monkey Trial. In 1925, famed politician William Jennings Bryan faced prominent lawyer Clarence Darrow over the teaching of evolution in public schools. After checking out the courthouse, Paul and Todd talk to local historian Tom Davis and get the full scoop. Paul then attends a performance of the annual Scopes Trial Play and gets a little surprise! Go to https://letstalkcreation.org to check out all our past shows and access this week's show notes. Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org Check us out on social media and consider donating to support this podcast

How could Noah fit all those animals on the Ark? From the earliest critics of Genesis to the most recent estimates of the ark's capacity, Paul and Todd take a deep look at the ways Christians have understood the reality of Noah's Ark. Could it really be true that the Ark could easily carry everything described in Genesis? Find out in this episode of Let's Talk Creation! Visit us at https://letstalkcreation.org Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org

What exactly is the Hebrew text that gives us our Old Testament? In this episode, Todd and Paul talk to Hebrew scholar Doug Smith about Masoretic texts and learn about scribes, alphabets, and the history of our Bible. How can we be sure we're reading the right words in Genesis? Find out in this episode!

It's another episode of audience questions! What do we think of dinosaur soft tissue? Where are all the human fossils from the Flood? Was the fall cosmic? Will we ever debate someone? WHAT IS THE SMITHSONIAN HIDING? Find out answers to these questions and more in this episode of Let's Talk Creation.

Todd and Paul are together in person at the International Conference on Creationism at Cedarville University! Nine different folks stop by the Let's Talk Creation booth to tell us all about what they're doing at the ICC. From post-Flood lakes to feathered dinosaurs to human history and the Bible, you can get a tiny taste of the ICC in one convenient episode! to check out the Show Notes.

Join Paul and Todd as they discuss the latest creation research on fossil hominins! What can we learn about our own humanity from these ancient people? What do these fossils mean for the image of God? And what about all those apes? This is the first part in our series on the 2023 International Conference on Creationism.