Real science, real Bible, real history, real world. Enlightening discussions that will change the way you think about the ancient Old Testament.
The biblical accounts are not myth or legend; in fact they are more real than you ever imagined. Each month brings you Bible/science research results you won't hear anywhere else, and why it matters for you today.
Your hosts, Steve and Jennifer Hall, present a collage of topics from the research work of Dr. Gerald Aardsma (The Biblical Chronologist), providing a desperately needed data-rich apologetic for the foundations of the Christian faith.
[Season 5, Episode 3]
A young man who grew up in conservative Christianity and attended a conservative Christian university is now actively posting videos about how and why he has completely "deconstructed" and rejected Christianity. Among other issues, he names Young Earth Creationism (YEC) as inadequate to meet the scientific questions which resulted from his degree in biomechanics. Many deconstruction testimonies include similar references to YEC.
YEC is a belief system that attempts to reconcile the teachings of Genesis with the findings of modern science. Today, the most well-known YEC group is Answers in Genesis.
On this episode we discuss the following four problems of YEC:
Insisting that the earth/universe is 6,000 years old
The cataclysmic flood model
Ignoring chronology
Bad fruit; driving people away from the Christian faith
In spite of claims to the contrary, many of the tenets of YEC are neither biblical nor scientific.
Teaching false ideas as unquestionable truths from God ultimately yields bad fruit.
Also on this episode:
Research Update: Ice Cores
Helen's View: Preacher, Teacher, Father: The Jacob Allen Aardsma Story, Part Two
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31 Aug 2026
God's Covenant at Sinai: When and Where
[Season 5, Episode 2]
The work of the The Biblical Chronologist flows out in many directions. On today's episode, we share an enriching and enjoyable application of this Bible/science research. Certain biblical events can be reconstructed in their historical context, causing the Bible come to life in new ways.
We have a story to share with you today—the true story of Exodus 24:1-8, when God's covenant with Israel was ratified in the sight of all the people. Based on what is now known from archaeology and geography, because of modern biblical chronology, some aspects of the biblical narrative have been colored in, beyond the details provided in Exodus chapter 24.
Listen in to the story of God's covenant with Israel at Sinai.
Also on this episode:
Research Update: Comments from Customers on the New Formula
Helen's View: Preacher, Teacher, Father: The Jacob Allen Aardsma Story, Part One
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4 Aug 2026
Critique of BioLogos' Article on Biblical Lifespans
[Season 5, Episode 1]
BioLogos recently published an article titled Why Did People in the Bible Live So Long? (https://biologos.org/articles/why-did-people-in-the-bible-live-so-long) Of course, this got our attention.
After reading it, here is our summary of the argument:
The author begins by observing that the life span data contained in the early part of Genesis are quite surprising. (We agree at least on this one point.)
Could this be real, factual information about how long people lived? The author does not think so, in light of all that is currently known about aging today.
The best course of action, according to the author, is to examine other ancient genealogies to see how they might help us in understanding this information in Genesis. Various points are given about other ancient geneaologies (none nearly as complete or detailed as that contained in Genesis).
The author (who states that he "holds the Bible in high esteem") concludes that these people in Genesis didn't actually live hundreds of years. This information is most likely purely rhetorical and was never meant to be taken literally.
As you might imagine, we have a few things to say. It's astounding how some of the most precious data in the world is being thrown out, downplayed, glossed over, explained away, and even seen as embarrassing.
Get ready for a lively discussion!
Also on this episode:
Anti-Aging Vitamins Research Update - Increased RDI of Vitamin MePiA
Helen's View: A One Hour Masterpiece
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