We apologize for the lateness of this episode. In this episode of "Let’s Talk Creation," hosts Todd Wood and Paul Garner are joined by returning guest Joe Francis for a deep look at the crazy world of viruses. Framed in the context of God's good design, Dr. Francis and our hosts explore the purposes and functions of viruses beyond just agents of disease. Because God made the world "very good," every oneof his creations must have had a part in that goodness. Based on surprising new research, you're sure to gain a new appreciation for viruses and the complexity of God's creation.

Plus: Upcoming events will be discussed. You won't want to miss these events.Materials Mentioned in this episode

Episode 85: Natural Evil: Viruses & Creationismhttps://youtu.be/F_xQ7onWuTs

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On this episode of Let's Talk Creation. Todd and Paul answer more of your questions. We've collected questions from YouTube comments, emails, and other social media, and Todd and Paul try to answer as many as they can in one episode. We didn't get through all of them! This episode covers the Lucy Skeleton, flood boundary, and more!

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Ken Coulson from @CreationUnfolding joins Paul and Todd to talk about his new book Creation is Fallen: The Curse, Animal Suffering, and the Problem of Natural Evil (https://amzn.to/4dpiOUe). As theologians continue to try to reconcile evolution and the Christian faith, more scholars advocate doing away with the traditional doctrine of the fall. In this episode, Ken explains in detail why that just won't work. Through careful study of the Bible and basic moral and philosophical reasoning, Ken's book helps us to understand the origin of the suffering in our world.Episodes Mentioned in this episodeKen's new book Creation is Fallen:https://amzn.to/4dpiOUeKen's channel:https://www.youtube.com/@CreationUnfoldingJon Garvey's God's Good Earth: The Case for an Unfallen Creationhttps://amzn.to/4tFR1VJ📫Send questions to podcast@coresci.orgSupport our work🔬📖Donate to Support the Mentoring of the Next Generation of Creation Scholars https://coresci.org/index.php/sanders-scholars/🔬Join Todd’s Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/researchreports🎁Give to the Core Academy general fund https://coresci.org/donate🎁Support the podcast by going to https://letstalkcreation.org🏫Support Paul’s work at Biblical Creation Trust and the Cambridge House Project at https://www.biblicalcreationtrust.org/⛺Come to the Core Academy Spring RetreatGet Tickets here: https://coresci.org/smokiesOr email info@coresci.org to get information on the next retreat 🎁Please consider supporting this work by going to https://coresci.org/connect or https://biblicalcreationtrust.orgSocial Media LinksLet’s Talk Creation Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LetsTalkCreationLet’s Talk Creation Instagram https://www.instagram.com/letstalkcreation/Core Academy of Science Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coresci.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreacademyofscience/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoreacadInfo Website: https://coresci.org/Biblical Creation Trust Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biblicalcreationtrustTwitter: https://twitter.com/bct_origins Website: https://www.biblicalcreationtrust.org/*Disclaimer: Things mentioned in the Show Notes are not endorsements of people, places, or things discussed in the podcast, but rather a record of what was spoken about and helpful links to material for our listeners.

Our Creationism 101 series continues with the tale of Cain, Abel, and Cain's family. Todd and Paul chat about the nature of an acceptable sacrifice, the personification of sin, and the way Cain's descendants are described. They also give a brief overview of the genealogy in Genesis 5. And yes, because everyone still wants to know, they talk again about the mysterious origins of Cain's wife, which really aren't that mysterious after all.

Episodes Mentioned in this episode

Creationism 101 Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOzn-NecEi8H0Io01TujqcmhPp98JTyaU

LTC Clip: Where did Cain get his wife?

https://youtu.be/MRiukGpfsZs

Episode 5: Where did Cain Get His Wife? And other questions.

https://youtu.be/fGzagB2uJk4

Biblical Chronology Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOzn-NecEi8GHpPrQLDL3ezxc7qJwUtkO

Episode 135: Creation theology with Rahel Wells

https://youtu.be/6Cn5RHRbnDE

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Before anyone gave the science of creation any thought, creation was a theological doctrine. In this 3-part series, Paul and Todd chat with theologians about the doctrine of creation and its importance to Christian theology. In part 2, the guys talk to Hans Madueme of Covenant College on what theology and the doctrine of creation are. Why is the doctrine of creation important to Christians? Find out in this episode of Let's Talk Creation!

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Defending Sin: A Response to the Challenges of Evolution and the Natural Sciences by Hans Madueme https://a.co/d/0hNnZjqB

Against Heresies by Irenaeus

https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0103.htm

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Before anyone gave the science of creation any thought, creation was a theological doctrine. In this 3-part series, Paul and Todd chat with theologians about the doctrine of creation and its importance to Christian theology. In part 1, the guys talk to Jud Davis of Bryan College on the relationship of creation to the biblical metanarrative. How does creation relate to our salvation and our ultimate hope in the future kingdom of God? Find out in this episode of Let's Talk Creation!

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Jud Davis's channel, Biblical Theology Today

https://www.youtube.com/@biblicaltheologytoday

The Splendor of Thorns

https://answersingenesis.org/biology/plants/the-splendor-of-thorns/

Let There be Light

https://answersingenesis.org/the-word-of-god/let-there-be-light/

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