Faith and Science

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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

  1. -1 j

    The Fossil Record's Biggest Problem: Trilobites

    Trilobite fossils found in the Cambrian explosion layers have become paleontology's greatest puzzle. Ancient sea life with extraordinary complexity — appearing suddenly in the fossil record. In this episode of Faith & Science, Kaysie sits down with Dr. John Ashton — scientist and author of The Big Argument: Does God Exist? — to examine one of the most remarkable discoveries in paleontology: the trilobite. These ancient sea creatures, found right at the bottom of the geological column, possessed an astonishing optical system — multi-lens eyes with built-in depth perception and near 360-degree vision. Far from being primitive, trilobites appear in the fossil record fully formed and extraordinarily complex, raising profound questions about the origins of life. Dr. Ashton unpacks the scientific implications: from the biochemical requirements for such complexity, to what the Cambrian explosion and the geological column reveal about early life on Earth. 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

    The Fossil Record's Biggest Problem: Trilobites

  2. 9 juil.

    Your Appendix Isn't Useless — Here's What Evolution Got Wrong - FAS2627

    Are human body parts like the appendix and tailbone actually useless? Explore why these structures serve critical functions in human anatomy. In this episode of Faith and Science, hosts Kaysie Vokurka and Dr. John Ashton examine the common claim that certain organs are merely evolutionary remnants. By analysing biological evidence, they challenge the idea that these parts have no purpose. Instead, the discussion proposes that a loss of function in these areas suggests a process of devolution rather than evolution. This analysis is for anyone interested in biology, human anatomy, and the ongoing debate between evolutionary theory and alternative scientific perspectives. You will walk away with a clearer understanding of the complex roles the appendix and tailbone play within the body and why their classification as vestigial organs is scientifically contested. Whether you are a student of science or simply curious about the design of the human body, this breakdown offers a fresh look at familiar biological concepts. Subscribe for weekly science and faith breakdowns, and comment below with which body part you want us to investigate next. 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

    Your Appendix Isn't Useless — Here's What Evolution Got Wrong - FAS2627

  3. 2 juil.

    These Evolution Examples Are Staged | Textbooks Still Use Them - FAS2626

    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. 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

    These Evolution Examples Are Staged | Textbooks Still Use Them - FAS2626

  4. 25 juin

    Scientists Admit Natural Selection Can't Explain Life's Start - FAS2625

    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. 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

    Scientists Admit Natural Selection Can't Explain Life's Start - FAS2625

  5. 18 juin

    The Miller-Urey Experiment Didn't Explain THIS - FAS2624

    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. 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

    The Miller-Urey Experiment Didn't Explain THIS - FAS2624

  6. 11 juin

    The Biochemical Juggling Act: What Really Makes Us Alive? - FAS2623

    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. 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

    The Biochemical Juggling Act: What Really Makes Us Alive? - FAS2623

  7. 4 juin

    The Staggering Complexity of a Single Cell - FAS2622

    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. 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

    The Staggering Complexity of a Single Cell - FAS2622

  8. 28 mai

    The Astonishing Complexity of Spontaneous Generation - FAS2621

    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. 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

    The Astonishing Complexity of Spontaneous Generation - FAS2621
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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

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