Two Fathers for Joseph? The Bible Genealogy ‘Contradiction’ Explained ft. Dr. Robert Carter

In this episode of The Science Dilemma, Allan CP sits down with Dr. Robert Carter (Creation Ministries International) to tackle one of the most common challenges skeptics raise about the Bible: the genealogies of Jesus.

Are Matthew and Luke really giving Joseph two different fathers? Is this a contradiction, or is there a deeper historical and theological explanation? Dr. Carter brings nearly two decades of research and ministry experience to unpack the complexity of genealogies, their importance in Scripture, and how they actually strengthen the reliability of the Bible rather than undermine it.

You’ll learn:

• Why genealogies matter for both prophecy and theology.
• How Matthew and Luke present different perspectives on Joseph’s lineage.
• Why the early church never “fixed” the genealogies, even though critics call them contradictions.
• How genealogies connect Jesus to both King David and Adam.
• Why resolving hard questions about the Bible leads to greater confidence in its truth.

This conversation is both eye-opening and faith-building, equipping families, churches, and students to see God’s Word as trustworthy in every detail.

👉 Resources

• Explore Dr. Carter’s work at creation.com
• Check out The Science Dilemma series (videos, guides, and more): thesciencedilemma.com