Genesis Science Report with David Rives

David Rives Ministries

Cutting-edge scientific discoveries are presented each week, explained simply from a Biblical historical perspective. America's leading voice in Bible and Science, David Rives reveals God's Fingerprints of Design throughout Creation in this one-hour program, inviting his colleagues, world-renown scientists, to break it down with him. Be educated, inspired, and encouraged as you deepen your Christian faith!

  1. MAR 2

    S03 Ep004 | Ancient Tools, Shared Origins, and a Biblical Blueprint

    In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a remarkable astronomical event, Nova Centauri 2025, a stellar explosion bright enough to be seen with the naked eye. As we explore what caused the nova and where it appeared in the sky, the discussion turns to why our own sun remains unusually stable and perfectly suited for life, reflecting a universe governed by order and purpose. Next, Dr. Carl Werner takes us inside the Smithsonian to examine how evolutionary ideas are presented in museum exhibits. Drawing attention to fossil displays, bird evolution claims, and DNA comparisons, he explains how selective storytelling and outdated assumptions can shape public understanding of human origins. Later, Dr. Rob Stadler returns to address bold headlines claiming that the building blocks of life have been found in space. He explains why finding scattered molecules is not the same as explaining the origin of life, and why chemistry continues to point to clear limits on what unguided processes can accomplish. Also featured are a Kids Corner on ancient stone tools and what they reveal about early human intelligence, a Genesis Science Q and A on post Flood rock formation, a Genesis Science Minute exploring the sense of smell, a Heavens Declare segment on human creativity, and a Ministry Report highlighting upcoming outreach and expeditions. Together, this episode encourages careful thinking, honest science, and a renewed appreciation for the God who designed both the heavens above and life on Earth. 

    58 min

  2. FEB 23

    S03 Ep003 | Energy, Eternity, and the Engineering of Life

    In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, we begin with a look at the powerful natural systems that shape our world, from hurricanes and volcanoes to the finely balanced processes that sustain life. While these systems can be both beautiful and destructive, they also reveal an underlying order that reflects intentional design. Next, Dr. Rob Stadler joins us to explore how living cells harness energy without destroying themselves. He explains why raw energy like heat or radiation is destructive unless carefully controlled, and why the complex machinery required to manage energy in life could not have developed gradually. Later, we turn to a deeper question with science writer David Coppedge as we ask, where is heaven? Drawing from Scripture, physics, and dimensional thinking, the conversation explores whether heaven exists beyond our observable universe and why modern science does not rule out a reality beyond what we can see. Also featured in this episode are a Kids Corner on ocean creatures found both living and fossilized, a Genesis Science Q and A on the meaning of “formless and void” in Genesis, a Genesis Science Minute highlighting the role of bumblebees, and a Ministry Report with upcoming events at the Wonders Center and Science Museum. Together, these discussions point to a world that is carefully ordered and a Creator who stands both above it and near to us. 

    58 min

  3. FEB 16

    S03 Ep002 | From Fossils to Genetics: Rethinking Where We Came From

    In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, we explore new discoveries that are reshaping conversations about science, history, and human origins. The program opens with a surprising scientific breakthrough involving ultra thin, two dimensional materials like graphene. Researchers are uncovering unexpected properties that challenge what we thought we knew about light and matter, pointing to a deeper and more complex structure within creation. Next, Dr. Jerry Bergman joins us to revisit one of evolution’s most famous fossils, Lucy. New research is raising serious questions about whether Lucy truly belongs on the human family tree. Dr. Bergman explains how limited fossil evidence and interpretation shaped the story, and why recent findings are forcing scientists to rethink long held assumptions. Later, geneticist Dr. Jeff Tomkins examines new genetic studies involving Neanderthals. Rather than representing a separate, primitive species, the data increasingly points to Neanderthals as fully human, closely related to modern populations, and part of the natural diversity within mankind. Also featured in this episode are a Kids Corner on mass fossil graveyards and rapid burial, a Genesis Science Q and A addressing common questions about Lucy, a Genesis Science Minute highlighting design in nature, and a Ministry Report from the Wonders Center and Science Museum. Together, these conversations challenge familiar evolutionary narratives and point back to the biblical teaching that humanity is uniquely created in the image of God.

    58 min

  4. FEB 9

    S03 Ep001 | Rising Continents, Ancient Clues, and the Limits of Science

    Season 3 of The Genesis Science Report begins with a closer look at science, history, and Scripture as David introduces a new season of deeper investigation. This episode opens with recent archaeological findings from Egypt’s eastern frontier that align with key details in the biblical account of the Exodus, reinforcing that the Bible describes real events in real places. Next, geologist Dr. Tim Clarey examines new satellite data showing parts of southern Africa rising above sea level. He explains how groundwater loss, tectonic movement, and post Flood geology may help explain these changes. Later, astronomer Dr. Don DeYoung tackles a deceptively simple question. How many solar systems are in our galaxy? Despite thousands of exoplanet discoveries, he explains why uncertainty still remains and what that reveals about modern cosmological assumptions. Also featured are a Kids Corner on plasma as the fourth state of matter, a Genesis Science Q and A on the origin of the laws of physics, and a Ministry Report highlighting outreach at the Wonders Center and Science Museum. This Season 3 premiere sets the tone for what is ahead, showing that careful science continues to support the truth of God’s Word.

    58 min

  5. JAN 5

    S02 Ep058 | Exoplanets, Fossil Secrets, And The Age Of Design

    In the final episode of Season 2, David takes viewers on a journey through NASA’s discovery of more than 6,000 exoplanets—lava worlds, water worlds, gas giants, and free-floating planets. Their breathtaking variety showcases the vastness of creation, yet none resemble Earth, the one world uniquely crafted to sustain life. Next, Dr. Carl Werner returns with new revelations about the human-evolution narrative. He explains how several influential ape-man fossils have been kept out of scientific reach, raising serious questions about transparency and the strength of evolutionary claims. Finally, Dr. James Tour brings the Age of Design series to a compelling close. He examines the intricate molecular machines required for even the simplest forms of life—systems so precise and interdependent that they cannot arise through unguided processes. Life, he concludes, demands intentional design. Also featured: Kids Corner, a Genesis Science Minute on the human eye, and a Ministry Report celebrating God’s handiwork on display at the Wonders Center. As Season 2 comes to a close, this episode reminds us once again that from distant planets to microscopic machines, creation continually points to its Creator.

    58 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    S02 Ep057 | Nature’s Superpowers: Owl Precision and Lizard Defenses

    In Episode 57 of The Genesis Science Report, David explores the mysterious quantum observer effect—the discovery that particles behave differently when watched. David reflects on how this phenomenon mirrors a biblical truth: awareness shapes outcomes, and living with an awareness of God’s presence transforms the way we view the world. Next, wildlife expert Michael Maughon introduces one of Earth’s most formidable raptors—the Eurasian eagle-owl. With silent flight, powerful talons, and remarkable sensory precision, this owl demonstrates purposeful design in every detail. Michael returns for a second segment highlighting the lizard kind, from skinks and geckos to uromastyx lizards. Camouflage, armor, tail-dropping escapes, and other built-in defense systems reveal a stunning variety of traits that help these creatures survive and thrive. Also featured: a Kids Corner on animal ingenuity, a Genesis Science Minute about Earth’s molten core, and a Heavens Declare segment exploring what genetics reveals about Earth’s past.

    58 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    S02 Ep056 | The Age Of Design Continues + Did Science Prove God?

    In Episode 56 of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a look at what some are calling a major turning point in science—a moment when discoveries in cosmology, physics, and molecular biology are pushing researchers to reconsider the idea of a created universe. From the fine-tuning of physical constants to the stunning complexity of DNA, David explores why many now see scientific evidence pointing not away from God, but back toward Him. Then, the Age of Design series continues with world-renowned chemist Dr. James Tour, who examines why natural processes cannot account for the origin of life. Dr. Tour explains why carbohydrates fall apart before they can form useful sugars, why proteins require impossible levels of purity and precision, why cell membranes cannot form on their own, and why DNA—even if its ingredients somehow existed—cannot arrange itself into meaningful, information-rich sequences. Together, these facts show that life requires not just parts, but purposeful order, pointing unmistakably to design. Also featured: a Genesis Science Q&A on the fine-tuning of the universe, a Kids Corner exploring insect marvels, a Ministry Report celebrating new growth at the Wonders Center, and a Genesis Science Minute on the beauty of bioluminescence. This episode blends chemistry, cosmology, and biblical insight—revealing that the deeper we explore creation, the more clearly it testifies to its Creator.

    58 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    S02 Ep055 | AI Supports the Bible, But Can It Save Humanity?

    In Episode 55 of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a compelling look at the laws of logic—the invisible rules that govern every thought, every conversation, and every scientific discovery. Are these laws merely human conventions, or do they point to something far deeper? David unpacks why logic cannot be explained by material processes alone and how its universality, immateriality, and unchanging nature point directly to the God who created an ordered universe. Even reasoning itself becomes evidence of design. Next, world-renowned engineering professor Dr. Andy McIntosh joins the program to explore the astonishing design of the human brain. Far more sophisticated than any computer system ever built, the brain operates through a network of chemical and electrical “circuits” that enable memory, language, creativity, and abstract thought. Dr. McIntosh explains how these systems couldn’t arise gradually through natural selection—but instead reflect purposeful engineering. From information processing to irreducibly complex neural pathways, the brain displays a level of ingenuity that mirrors the mind of a Creator. Finally, genomic researcher Dr. Jeff Tomkins addresses a troubling trend emerging from Silicon Valley: embryo screening for predicted IQ. With tech executives reportedly paying tens of thousands of dollars to select embryos with preferred traits, a new frontier of human customization is rapidly unfolding. Dr. Tomkins explains why IQ prediction from genetics is scientifically unreliable, why humans cannot be reduced to data points, and how attempts to “design” intelligence misunderstand the complexity of God’s design for life. He also examines the ethical dangers of treating children like products—and contrasts this attitude with the biblical truth that human worth is inherent, not engineered. Also featured: • A Kids Corner spotlighting the clever engineering of real-life shape-shifting animals • A Genesis Science Minute revealing how glaciers and pressure can fracture mighty rocks • A Featured Resource equipping viewers to engage with Scripture’s claims about creation • Ministry updates and a fresh look at God’s handiwork in the natural world This episode bridges logic, neuroscience, genetics, and ethics—reminding us that from our thoughts to our DNA, every part of creation testifies to intentional, purposeful design.

    58 min
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Cutting-edge scientific discoveries are presented each week, explained simply from a Biblical historical perspective. America's leading voice in Bible and Science, David Rives reveals God's Fingerprints of Design throughout Creation in this one-hour program, inviting his colleagues, world-renown scientists, to break it down with him. Be educated, inspired, and encouraged as you deepen your Christian faith!

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