Creation Answers

Episode 20: Fantastic Flora

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400

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

Helpful Resources:

God’s Design for Life: The World of Plants Homeschool Curriculum

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

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400

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

Helpful Resources:

Risen: Without a Doubt DVD series by Eric Hovind an Tim Chaffey

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

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400

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

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400

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

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

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

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

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

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500

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

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500

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

Helpful Resources:

The Extraordinary Bombardier Beetle DVD by Dr. Andy McIntosh

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

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500

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

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500

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.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

Taste & See John UpChurch
God’s Gift of Sleep by Jeanette Littleton

Helpful Resources:

Check out the Ark Encounter

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

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

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500

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

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400

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

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400

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

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0400

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

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400

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

Helpful Resources:

Geology Box Set five DVDs featuring Dr. Andrew Snelling
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 5: Rethinking the Moral Revolution

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400

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

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0400

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

Helpful Resources:

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

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400

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

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400

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

Helpful Resources:

Wonders of the Human Body: The Nervous System book in a series emphasizing God’s design
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 1: Noah’s Fantastic Voyage

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400

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.

Original Answers Magazine Articles:

How Could Noah Build the Ark? by Tim Chaffey
How Could Noah Care for the Animals? by Mike Belknap

Helpful Resources:

Noah’s Ark: Thinking Outside the Box award-winning video
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.

What Is Creation Answers Podcast?

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400

Answers magazine announces our new podcast