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Presented by Dr. John Ashton, a professor of chemistry and biomedical science and author of 14 books. Listen to Dr. John Ashton explain how science is challenging evolution and supporting the Biblical account of creation

APR 2

DNA: The Code That Points to a Creator - FAS2614

How does the “code of life” point to a Creator? In this Faith & Science episode, we explore DNA as a sophisticated information system, the limits of random mutation, and what leading chemists say about origin of life. DNA is often called the “code of life” – but just how advanced is this code compared to human technology? In this conversation, Kaysie Vokurka talks with scientist and author Dr John Ashton about why DNA looks far more like engineered information than an accident of chemistry. Together they discuss: • Why DNA is a digital code vastly more complex than computer software • Why the chemical reactions needed to build and read DNA only occur inside living cells • The “chicken and egg” problem of DNA and the ribosome – a built‑in code reader • Why known mutations only modify existing genetic information instead of creating brand‑new code • How protein folding, chirality and 3D shape make “chance assembly” incredibly unlikely • Why many see DNA as powerful evidence for an intelligent Creator, not blind processes If you’re curious about the intersection of science, information, and faith – and want a calm, thoughtful look at DNA and origins – this episode is for you. Watch our companion series Science Conversations. www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6…O63aUlz98PEggxygq Discover more inspiring Christian content—browse all our video & audio podcasts here. www.youtube.com/@3abnaustraliaradio885/playlists

15 min
APR 2

Your Body Has Backup Systems for Everything—Here's Why - FAS2613

Are the redundant systems in the human body just a coincidence, or powerful evidence of intelligent design? In this Faith & Science episode we explore biological redundancy, creation science, and design in nature. From the Cori cycle in your muscles to the Circle of Willis in your brain, your body is filled with built‑in backup systems that keep you alive when things go wrong. Are these life‑saving redundancies really the product of blind mutations and natural selection – or do they point to a purposeful Creator? Join Kaysie as she talks with a scientist about: • How the Cori cycle lets your muscles keep working when oxygen is low • Why the Circle of Willis protects your brain if a blood vessel is blocked • Redundant organs like two kidneys and two lungs – and what happens if you lose one • The liver’s amazing regenerative ability and what that suggests about design • Brain plasticity and how other regions can take over after injury • Symmetry, coordinated development, and complex biochemical pathways • Whether random mutations can realistically build these integrated backup systems If you’re curious about the intersection of faith and science, this conversation will help you think more deeply about how your body works – and what that might say about its Designer. Watch our companion series Science Conversations. www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6…O63aUlz98PEggxygq Discover more inspiring Christian content—browse all our video & audio podcasts here. www.youtube.com/@3abnaustraliaradio885/playlists

15 min
MAR 26

Brain vs Mind: The Evidence Pointing to a Creator - FAS2612

Is your mind more than your brain? This Faith & Science episode explores brain complexity, mind vs brain, consciousness, and intelligent design, asking whether our incredible neural networks point to a Creator. Join Kaysie and her guest as they unpack:• How about 100 billion neurons and 100 trillion connections work together in the human brain• Why the brain’s processing power, multitasking, and reaction speed challenge purely evolutionary explanations• “Human computers”: elite athletes, concert pianists, and savants who showcase staggering mental and physical coordination• The crucial difference between the physical brain and the non‑material mind• How thoughts, creativity, morality, and free choice point beyond chemistry and neurons• Molecular codes and irreducible complexity inside our brain cells• Stories of answered prayer, premonitions, and supernatural guidance• What Scripture and creation science say about the mind, the soul, and our Creator If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re just “brain chemistry” or something more, this calm, evidence‑based conversation is for you. • Share in the comments: Have you experienced an answered prayer, a miracle, or a moment of clear supernatural guidance in your life? Watch our companion series Science Conversations. www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6…O63aUlz98PEggxygq Discover more inspiring Christian content—browse all our video & audio podcasts here. www.youtube.com/@3abnaustraliaradio885/playlists

15 min
MAR 19

ATP Synthase: Nature's Rotary Motor Decoded - FAS2611

Are molecular machines like ribosomes and ATP synthase powerful evidence for intelligent design ? In this Faith & Science episode, we explore how protein synthesis , molecular machines , and cellular motors challenge a purely materialistic story of life. How do ribosomes read DNA like coded instructions? Why is ATP synthase called the “engine of life”? And can undirected evolution really build these interdependent systems step by tiny step? Join Kaysie as she talks with a scientist about: • How ribosomes act like microscopic assembly lines • Why ATP synthase looks like a designed rotary motor • The role of DNA instructions in building proteins • Irreducible complexity in cellular systems • What this means for the debate over creation and evolution • How science can strengthen a biblical faith in a Creator Whether you’re a student, teacher, or just curious about how faith and science fit together, this conversation will help you think more deeply about the design we see in living cells. Watch our companion series Science Conversations. www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6…O63aUlz98PEggxygq Discover more inspiring Christian content—browse all our video & audio podcasts here. www.youtube.com/@3abnaustraliaradio885/playlists

15 min
MAR 12

Blood Clotting & The Case for Intelligent Design - FAS2610

Can the 12‑step blood clotting cascade and our immune system really arise by random evolution? In this Faith & Science episode we explore irreducible complexity, probability, and intelligent design in the human body. Join Kaysie as she talks with a scientist about how the blood clotting cascade works, why every clotting factor must be present at the same time, and how our immune system depends on precisely coded DNA instructions. We look at mutations, autoimmune disease, and the staggering probability barriers facing naturalistic evolution. You’ll hear how irreducible complexity in biochemistry challenges materialism and supports a Creator behind the design of life. This episode is ideal for students, educators, and anyone exploring the evidence for biblical creation and intelligent design. • What is the blood clotting cascade? • Why is it an irreducibly complex system? • How does DNA code for enzymes and clotting factors? • Do mutations create new systems or just damage existing ones? • What does this mean for evolution vs creation? Watch to the end for a clear, lay‑friendly explanation of how the human body points beyond chance to an intelligent Designer. Watch our companion series Science Conversations. www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6…O63aUlz98PEggxygq Discover more inspiring Christian content—browse all our video & audio podcasts here. www.youtube.com/@3abnaustraliaradio885/playlists

14 min
MAR 5

The Science of the Soul: Mind vs Brain - FAS2609

Is consciousness just a chemical reaction? We explore the Mind vs Brain debate and how Information Theory challenges Materialism. Discover the scientific evidence for the non-material and a non-material Creator. In this episode of Creation Conversations, we dive deep into one of the biggest questions in science and philosophy: Are we just physical bodies, or do we have a non-material component? We examine why thoughts, ideas, and creativity cannot be explained by material atoms alone, and how this points directly to the existence of an Intelligent Designer. From the complexity of DNA to the historical evidence for Jesus, join us for a logical journey from science to faith. Watch our companion series Science Conversations. www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6…O63aUlz98PEggxygq Discover more inspiring Christian content—browse all our video & audio podcasts here. www.youtube.com/@3abnaustraliaradio885/playlists

15 min
FEB 26

Evolution’s Fatal Flaw: The Information Problem - FAS2608

Does Evolution violate the laws of science? We explore how Information Theory and the origin of life present a mathematical impossibility for random chance, pointing instead to Intelligent Design. In this episode of the Faith & Science series, we break down the complex arguments against the spontaneous generation of life. We discuss why DNA is considered non-material information and how the laws of thermodynamics and probability challenge the Darwinian narrative. From the complexity of ribosomes to the statistical improbability of protein formation, we examine the scientific evidence that supports a Creator. Watch our companion series Science Conversations. www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6…O63aUlz98PEggxygq Discover more inspiring Christian content—browse all our video & audio podcasts here. www.youtube.com/@3abnaustraliaradio885/playlists #intelligentdesign #originoflife #creationism

14 min
FEB 19

DNA Proves God Exists Using Information Theory - FAS2607

Can science prove God exists? Discover how DNA and information theory provide undeniable scientific evidence for intelligent design. In this episode of Faith & Science, we explore why the complex code found in our cells could not have arisen by random chance and why evolution is scientifically impossible according to the laws of information. Discover Werner Gitt’s laws of information, demonstrating that non-material information requires a mental source. We break down the difference between matter, energy, and information, using the "writing in the sand" analogy to show why a Creator is the only logical explanation for the genetic code. In This Episode: • Scientific Evidence: Why DNA functions exactly like a language. • The Code Reader: Why a code is useless without a mechanism to read it (the ribosome). • The Probability Problem: Why random mutations cannot generate new information. Watch our companion series Science Conversations. www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6…O63aUlz98PEggxygq Discover more inspiring Christian content—browse all our video & audio podcasts here. www.youtube.com/@3abnaustraliaradio885/playlists

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Presented by Dr. John Ashton, a professor of chemistry and biomedical science and author of 14 books. Listen to Dr. John Ashton explain how science is challenging evolution and supporting the Biblical account of creation