The Bible Nerd Podcast

The Bible Nerd Podcast

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The Bible Nerd Podcast episodes

  • TCA Lesson 041: What on Earth is Science? (Goal Posts–Part 2)

    One of the most misunderstood and incorrectly used words in the origins debate today is none other than science. What does it really mean, and what other definitions get incorrectly lumped in with it? That’s the sole subject matter of today’s lesson.

    In this lesson, you’ll learn:

    1. What science actually is.
    2. How to know what methodological/philosophical naturalism are, and how they influence scientists.
    3. Historical science—is it a creationist invention, or a scientifically acceptable framework?

      4. Mentioned in this lesson:

      • Email Me Your Questions!

      • Why Trust God?

      • The Creation Academy

      • Preaching

        Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe and share on iTunes!

        Also, please consider donating to the ministry on Patreon. God Bless!

        The post TCA Lesson 041: What on Earth is Science? (Goal Posts–Part 2) appeared first on Steve Schramm Ministries.

        49 min
      • TCA Lesson 040: Stop Shifting the Goal Posts! (Part 1)

        “It’s just semantics!”, right? How we communicate with one another is vitally important. It has everything to do with our Christian witness, and also, our ability to get the ear of those we have important conversations with. Evolutionists, creationists, etc. need to heed the advice in this five-part series: STOP SHIFTING THE GOAL POSTS. Enjoy!

        In this lesson, you’ll learn:

        1. Why defining terms is a MUST in a debate setting, and how to make sure it gets done.
        2. How to define the term “literal” as meant by biblical creationists.
        3. Six helpful principles to use for understanding Scripture.

          4. Mentioned in this lesson:

          • A Biblical and Scientific Defense of Young Earth Creationism/A Debate Group

          • TCA Lesson 028: Does Believing in Billions of Years and/or Evolution Affect Someone’s Salvation?

          • Email Me Your Questions!

          • Why Trust God?

          • The Creation Academy

          • Preaching

            Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe and share on iTunes!

            Also, please consider donating to the ministry on Patreon. God Bless!

            The post TCA Lesson 040: Stop Shifting the Goal Posts! (Part 1) appeared first on Steve Schramm Ministries.

            1 hr 6 min
          • TCA Lesson 039: The Case for Cosmological Redshifts

            In a recent paper, Dr. Danny Faulkner has made the case for cosmological redshifts. While many young age creationists have argued that redshift (with respect to quasars, especially) can be reduced to Doppler phenomena, Faulkner believes this contention to be in error for numerous reasons—not the least of which is the potential denial of general relativity. In this lesson, we explore his paper and present the case for cosmological redshifts.

            In this lesson, you’ll learn:

            1. Why, as creationists, we should strive to maintain integrity.
            2. What the Hubble Relation is and why the universe is, in fact, expanding.
            3. The important evidence that suggests quasar redshifts are not local, but cosmological.

              4. Mentioned in this lesson:

              • TCA Lesson 011: Why Creationists Should Be EXCITED About New Mainstream Discoveries

              • The Case for Cosmological Redshifts

              • Email Me Your Questions!

              • Why Trust God?

              • The Creation Academy

              • Preaching

                Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe and share on iTunes!

                Also, please consider donating to the ministry on Patreon. God Bless!

                The post TCA Lesson 039: The Case for Cosmological Redshifts appeared first on Steve Schramm Ministries.

                1 hr 6 min
              • TCA Lesson 038: Scripture, Sin, and Defending Christianity

                In wrapping up this mini-series on Creation and Predation, we “zoom out” a bit and look at this issue in the wider context of Christian belief. Ultimately, if we’re to have a defense and a satisfying explanation for the way the world is, we’ll need to remain faithful to the Christian Story as presented in God’s Word.

                In this lesson, you’ll learn:

                1. Why it’s important to think correctly about the fall.
                2. The cosmic scope and impact of the fall.
                3. The implications of sin and death on defending Christianity.

                  4. Mentioned in this lesson:

                  • Email Me Your Questions!

                  • Why Trust God?

                  • The Creation Academy

                  • Preaching

                    Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe and share on iTunes!

                    Also, please consider donating to the ministry on Patreon. God Bless!

                    The post TCA Lesson 038: Scripture, Sin, and Defending Christianity appeared first on Steve Schramm Ministries.

                    1 hr 8 min
                  • TCA Lesson 037: Q&A: Creation and Predation

                    Last week, we began looking at the issue of creation and predation. Some natural questions for further discussion arose out of the study; this week’s podcast is a Q&A addressing those questions.

                    In this lesson, you’ll learn:

                    1. Where viruses and pathogens fit in the creation/fall model.
                    2. How carnivory developed post-fall.
                    3. Why Satan is not ultimately responsible for sin and death.
                    4. Why Jesus is better than the OT sacrifices.
                    5. Why the curse didn’t just make “bad things worse.”

                      6. Mentioned in this lesson:

                      • Email Me Your Questions!

                      • Why Trust God?

                      • The Creation Academy

                      • Preaching

                        Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe and share on iTunes!

                        Also, please consider donating to the ministry on Patreon. God Bless!

                        The post TCA Lesson 037: Q&A: Creation and Predation appeared first on Steve Schramm Ministries.

                        1 hr 8 min
                      • TCA Lesson 036: Creation and Predation—What Does the Bible Teach?

                        In the biblical account of earth history, an important distinction is made about the initial state of the creation. In fact, the Christian answer to death, pain, suffering, and objective evil in the world hinges on this important distinction. This week and next, we’ll examine the biblical teaching on this subject and answer some pressing questions.

                        In this lesson, you’ll learn:

                        1. Why Genesis 1:29-30 are important to theology and apologetics.
                        2. Why animal and human death/suffering are unique from plant life.
                        3. The four areas affected by our beliefs about predation.

                          4. Mentioned in this lesson:

                          • Related: Does the Punishment for Original Sin Fit the Crime?

                          • Email Me Your Questions!

                          • Why Trust God?

                          • The Creation Academy

                          • Preaching

                            Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe and share on iTunes!

                            Also, please consider donating to the ministry on Patreon. God Bless!

                            The post TCA Lesson 036: Creation and Predation—What Does the Bible Teach? appeared first on Steve Schramm Ministries.

                            1 hr 11 min
                          • TCA Lesson 035: A Universe From Nothing?

                            In an attempt to explain the universe without God, Dr. Lawrence Krauss and others have argued that, indeed, the universe came into existence on its own–yes, a universe from nothing! Does this theory hold up?

                            In this lesson, you’ll learn:

                            1. The actual definition of “nothing.”
                            2. The logical fallacies of scientism.
                            3. The real motivation behind denying design.
                            4. Why the universe didn’t create itself.

                              5. Mentioned in this lesson:

                              • The Creation Reveals the Transcendence of God
                              • Why Trust God?
                              • The Creation Academy
                              • Preaching

                                • Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe and share on iTunes!

                                Also, please consider donating to the ministry on Patreon. God Bless!

                                The post TCA Lesson 035: A Universe From Nothing? appeared first on Steve Schramm Ministries.

                                1 hr
                              • TCA Lesson 034: Is Young Age Creationism Pseudoscience? (Part 2)

                                Last week, we began looking at why young age creationism ought not to be considered a pseudoscientific discipline. We dealt with dinosaurs and the deluge (flood). This week, we look at the topics of dating and Darwin. What does it mean to be pseudoscientific, anyway? And, does starting with the Bible indeed make us pseudoscientists? These questions and more will be answered in the conclusion of this two-part miniseries.

                                In this lesson, you’ll learn:

                                1. Where the “deep time” philosophy originated (hint: It’s not in the lab!).
                                2. Do secular scientists really offer a better–or even the best–explanation?
                                3. The driving assumptions that control mainstream science and creation science.
                                4. The kinds of evolution and creationist’ acceptance of it.
                                5. Why creationists are not pseudoscientists for rejecting Darwinian evolution theory.

                                  6. Mentioned in this lesson:

                                  • https://www.steveschramm.com/historical-adam-authority-scripture/
                                  • https://www.steveschramm.com/5-myths-higher-education-peer-review/
                                  • https://www.steveschramm.com/flood-explain-geologic-column/
                                  • https://creation.com/scientists-wrong
                                  • Why Trust God?
                                  • The Creation Academy
                                  • Preaching

                                    • Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe and share on iTunes!

                                    Also, please consider donating to the ministry on Patreon. God Bless!

                                    The post TCA Lesson 034: Is Young Age Creationism Pseudoscience? (Part 2) appeared first on Steve Schramm Ministries.

                                    1 hr 8 min
                                  • TCA Lesson 033: Is Young Age Creationism Pseudoscience? (Part 1)

                                    Often, recent creationists endure ridicule from both the secular and Christian communities. Terms like “pseudoscience” are thrown around usually without regard for a proper understanding of the view, and our conclusions are rejected a priori. Is this criticism justified? What are the real differences between this view and the conventional theory? We’re answering that in this two-part series.

                                    In this lesson, you’ll learn:

                                    1. My thoughts on the new Christian nature documentary, The Riot and the Dance.
                                    2. The evidence that suggests dinosaurs are consistent with a young earth/universe.
                                    3. Why a global flood is not unscientific and may actually be the best explanation

                                      4. Mentioned in this lesson:

                                      • Echoes of the Jurassic
                                      • https://answersingenesis.org/fossils/dinosaur-tissue/
                                      • https://biblicalscienceinstitute.com/origins/dinosaurs-part-3/
                                      • https://isgenesishistory.com/product/igh-conference-videos/
                                      • Why Trust God?
                                      • The Creation Academy
                                      • Preaching

                                        • Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe and share on iTunes!

                                        Also, please consider donating to the ministry on Patreon. God Bless!

                                        The post TCA Lesson 033: Is Young Age Creationism Pseudoscience? (Part 1) appeared first on Steve Schramm Ministries.

                                        1 hr 7 min
                                      • TCA Lesson 032: A Historical Adam and the Authority of Scripture (BOH Series)

                                        We’ve seen throughout this series that the Bible has significant things to say about the origin of humanity. In this final lesson of the series, we look at what factors have undermined the authority and perspicuity of Scripture, and what we can and should do about it as committed Christians and young age creationists.

                                        In this lesson, you’ll learn:

                                        1. How the collapse of morality in our culture has contributed to the move away from Scriptural authority.
                                        2. Why the clarity of Scripture has been undermined in light of old age geology and cosmology.
                                        3. How we better articulate our position in this debate and help others to see the truth of the Bible as presented in Genesis 1-11.

                                          4. Mentioned in this lesson:

                                          • Searching for Adam: Genesis and the Truth About Man’s Origin
                                          • TCA Lesson 017: Is Adam the Real Deal?
                                          • Why Trust God?
                                          • The Creation Academy
                                          • Preaching

                                            • Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe and share on iTunes!

                                            Also, please consider donating to the ministry on Patreon. God Bless!

                                            The post TCA Lesson 032: A Historical Adam and the Authority of Scripture (BOH Series) appeared first on Steve Schramm Ministries.

                                            1 hr 2 min

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                                          A weekly show exploring the world of the Bible, helping you fall more in love with Jesus, and building a thoughtful defense for the Christian worldview. Episodes include topics like biblical studies,…