Episodes

  • These Evolution Examples Are Staged | Textbooks Still Use Them - FAS2626
    Jul 2 2026

    Are classic evolutionary examples like the peppered moth actually staged? Learn why scientific evidence is being questioned. Haeckel's embryo drawings and the peppered moth are two of the most iconic examples used to teach natural selection and darwinism — both now questioned by scientists themselves.

    In this Faith & Science conversation, Kaysie and Dr. John Ashton examine what the evidence actually reveals — and what top researchers say about the limits of natural selection and the origin of biological complexity. From embryology to staged photographs, discover why these famous textbook examples are now under serious scientific scrutiny.

    Dr. John Ashton draws from The Big Argument: Does God Exist? to explore what the scientific literature really says about these iconic evolution examples.

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    15 mins
  • Scientists Admit Natural Selection Can't Explain Life's Start - FAS2625
    Jun 25 2026

    Rethinking chemical evolution, life chemistry, and the origin of life, this Faith & Science episode explores the limits of natural selection and the mystery of biological information in living cells.

    What if natural selection only explains survival, not the arrival of new genetic information? In this conversation, Kaysie Vokurka and creation scientist Dr John Ashton unpack why classic chemical evolution models struggle to explain life’s origin, from the Miller-Urey experiment to complex biopolymers and metabolic pathways.

    They explore how life’s chemistry depends on precise, interdependent reaction networks and meaningful biological information that must be edited and selected, like letters forming real words in a sentence. Drawing on research, examples from E. coli, and the story of biochemist Dean Kenyon’s change of mind, they argue that undirected chemistry is not enough to account for the first living cell.

    If you’re interested in the science behind creation, intelligent design, and the information code at the heart of life, this episode will help you think more deeply about what life really is.

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    15 mins
  • The Miller-Urey Experiment Didn't Explain THIS - FAS2624
    Jun 18 2026

    We revisit the classic "miller urey experiment" from the 1950s, which initially offered hope for understanding the "origin of life on earth" by creating amino acids. Despite this early success, the challenge of explaining "chemical evolution" from random chemicals to the specific information in DNA remains a significant hurdle in the study of "abiogenesis". Join us as we consider what it truly takes for "life on earth" to begin.

    Could the intricate network of peptides, enzymes, and biopolymers really form by chance? In this episode of Faith & Science, we examine the limits of the Miller-Urey experiment and the "missing editor" of our genetic code. Discover why the precise disequilibrium of cellular chemistry points to an astonishingly complex design rather than random chemical processes.

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    15 mins
  • The Biochemical Juggling Act: What Really Makes Us Alive? - FAS2623
    Jun 11 2026

    Explore the astonishing chemistry of biology and the zombie cell paradox. We dive deep into the fascinating science of carbon based lifeforms, DNA, and the incredible complexity of a living organism.

    In this episode of Faith & Science, Kaysie Vokurka and Dr. John Ashton unpack the breathtaking reality of what actually keeps a cell alive. Even with every single chemical and component perfectly intact, a dead E. coli cell cannot simply be "restarted." True life is a miraculous biochemical juggling act—a continuous, non-equilibrium state requiring hundreds of precisely timed chemical reactions happening all at once.

    From Gibbs free energy to intricate enzyme functions, discover the mind-blowing scientific reality of cellular complexity that points toward incredible design.
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    15 mins
  • The Staggering Complexity of a Single Cell - FAS2622
    Jun 4 2026

    Join Dr. John Ashton as we explore the staggering complexity of cell biology. Discover the intricate chemistry and DNA required for life, revealing why the "simple cell" is a scientific masterpiece.

    In this episode of Faith & Science, we dive deep into the microscopic world of E. coli to understand the profound biological engineering required for life to exist. Blending philosophy and science, we examine the precise manufacturing of biopolymers, the interdependence of enzymes, and why the sheer mathematical probability of these structures forming by chance challenges our understanding of the universe.

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    15 mins
  • The Astonishing Complexity of Spontaneous Generation - FAS2621
    May 28 2026

    Explore the fascinating biochemistry of early earth and the mystery of abiogenesis with Dr. John Ashton. We uncover why the history of spontaneous generation and the complex chemistry of DNA reveal a profound reality.

    In this episode of the Faith & Science series, we dive into the microscopic world of molecular machines and the scientific laws of biogenesis. From the historical experiments of Redi and Pasteur to the modern headlines about the origin of life, we examine what the scientific evidence actually shows about life coming from non-living matter. Beyond the chemistry, we also explore the deep worldview implications of our origins—how it impacts morality, our trust in human reason, and our ultimate purpose.

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    15 mins
  • The Astonishing Fine-Tuning of the Universe - FAS2620
    May 21 2026

    Explore the astonishing fine-tuning of the universe and the exact precision of the cosmological constant. Dr. John Ashton reveals how the laws of physics and the origin of time point to a grand design.

    In this episode of Faith & Science, we dive into the incredible mathematical probabilities of our existence. From the exact calibration of gravity to the relationship between matter and time through the lens of relativity, we uncover the breathtaking complexity of cosmology.

    Join us for a fascinating conversation exploring how our world was perfectly calibrated for life, and why the deep mysteries of physics leave us in awe.

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    15 mins
  • The Octopus Eye: A Case for God - FAS2619
    May 14 2026

    Explore the fascinating intersection of science and faith as Dr. John Ashton reveals the engineering found in biology. Discover how intricate biological systems point to the existence of god.

    In this episode of Creation Conversations, we dive into the incredible biological systems that challenge gradual, step-by-step development. From the microscopic motor of the bacterial flagellum to the highly advanced structure of the octopus eye and the intricate anatomy of mammalian ear bones, we explore how interdependent parts must exist simultaneously to function.

    If you love exploring the mysteries of human origins and the engineering hidden within the natural world, this deep dive will leave you amazed.

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    14 mins