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If Christian beliefs are true, then how can we believe in Science? And if Science is true, then what are we to do with Christian beliefs. My guest is Dr. Carrie Beal, a Biology Professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and she believes there is room, and evidence for both. In fact, they need each other to fully tell the truth.
A bibilical worldview informed by God's word and Science is a healthy worldview and that's what we're talking about here on the Clearly Christian Podcast.
Summary
Dr. Carrie Beal, a biology professor, discusses the impact of worldview on science education.
She addresses the concern that science is being taught in a way that is incompatible with Christianity, leading to intellectual skepticism among young people. Dr. Beal emphasizes the historical role of Christianity in scientific advancements and the importance of integrating faith into science education. She also highlights the common questions and struggles students have when trying to reconcile their faith with scientific theories, particularly regarding the validity of Genesis.
In this conversation, Carrie Beal and Dr. Cy Smith discuss the importance of asking questions and critical thinking in science education. They emphasize the need for students to understand the 'why' behind scientific concepts and how they relate to a biblical worldview. They also highlight the role of Christian education in providing a consistent and embedded understanding of God's hand in creation.
The conversation touches on the challenges parents face in teaching science and the importance of relationships in delivering truth. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of integrating faith and science in education.
Takeaways
Science education should not be taught in a way that is incompatible with Christianity.Christianity has played a significant role in scientific advancements throughout history.Students often struggle to reconcile their faith with scientific theories, particularly regarding the validity of Genesis.Christian colleges provide an opportunity to address these questions and present science through a biblical lens. Science education should encourage students to ask questions and engage in critical thinking.Understanding the 'why' behind scientific concepts is important for developing a strong biblical worldview.Christian education plays a crucial role in providing a consistent and embedded understanding of God's hand in creation.Parents should actively participate in their child's science education and ensure that it is rooted in a biblical worldview.Relationships are key in delivering truth and helping students navigate the complexities of science and faith.

Sound Bites
"The number one reason for young people not converting to Christ or leaving the faith was this idea of intellectual skepticism.""Kids are learning that science and Christianity are incompatible.""If we don't consciously equip this next generation with a biblical worldview, then they're gonna unconsciously absorb whatever worldview is being presented to them.""We should always be asking questions. That really is what science is all about.""We welcome questions in science and we want you to dig.""We have nothing to fear by teaching evolutionary biology because we can refute those claims."

Summary: In this "Extra Credit" episode, Dr. Cy Smith recaps and dives deeper into his recent discussion with Dr. Sean McDowell.
Here, he discusses the importance of understanding and connecting with the next generation, specifically Generation Z. He emphasizes the need to recognize the unique challenges and realities that Gen Z faces, such as social media engagement and constant pressure. Dr. Smith also highlights the importance of combining truth and relationships in Christian education, as Gen Z seeks reasonable explanations for their faith and authentic relationships. The episode emphasizes the role of Christian schools in providing a model that unites truth and relationship, law and grace, and justice and mercy.
Takeaways
To reach the next generation, it is crucial to have an accurate understanding of how they think, what they see, and how they feel.Generation Z faces unique challenges and realities, such as social media engagement and constant pressure.Christian education is built on the connection between truth and relationships, combining reasonable explanations for faith with authentic relationships.Christian schools provide a model that unites truth and relationship, law and grace, and justice and mercy.
Sound Bites
"If we're genuinely going to reach this next generation for Christ, we've got to have an accurate understanding of how they think."
"We are the first generation that can't escape our problems at all. We're like little volcanoes."
"If we as parents and leaders are gonna step up and lead this next generation, then we've got to work to understand them and their reality."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:17: Working to understand Generation Z
05:08: Truth and Relationships

Young people have access to more information and more ways to gain the information than at any time in history. It seems they don't need parents or churches or teachers anymore. But we all know that isn't true. Are we leading well to ensure they know what to believe, and how what they choose to believe will alter their lives?
Our guest on this episode of the Clearly Christian with Dr. Cy Smith podcast is Dr. Sean McDowell, Author, Speaker, Podcast host, Professor at Biola University, and one of the leading Christian Apologetics in our country. With Sean, we discuss our responsibility as Christian adult leaders to make the effort to understand young people, to meet them where they are, and to lead them where God intends them to go.
in today's society, a biblical worldview doesn't happen on it's own. The schools won't teach it, society won't teach it. It's up to all of us to make it happen.
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"Where are the next generation of Christian leaders? Why don't we see a meaningful number of young people actively influencing our culture for Christ? Where are the young, confident, vibrant Christians?" - Dr. Cy Smith
Recently on the Clearly Christian Podcast, we talked with Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University, about Leadership, showing up and standing up for what's right as a role model for young people today.
This Extra Credit Edition takes a deeper dive into that conversation, as Dr. Cy Smith points out many important observations. Such as:
Most young people have not been discipled wel, spending less and less time with parents and Christian leaders, and more time with social media and public schools. Government run public schools don't even bring up things like "creation", and 90% of our country's children are attending those schoolsMost Christian adults have never been trained to connect their faith and their public lives, rather keeping faith personal.
And may more ideas that you'll want to learn about, think about and perhaps make a change with. For more on these topics, catch the full episode with Dr. Thomas White at ClearlyChristianEduction.com

How are we training our next generation of leaders? Are we going to continue to allow them to figure it out on their own, trusting their feelings, and trusting society? Or are we going to give them training and the opportunity to choose a different path?
Our guest on this episode of the Clearly Christian with Dr. Cy Smith podcast is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. With Dr. White, we discuss the idea that our culture is at a crossroads. The newest generations are being allowed to "feel their way" through life, and make life-changing decisions based on what feels right, and not based on the truth that comes from the Bible.
We need to not only provide leadership, but convictional leadership to help the next generation live with a worldview based on biblical values and truth.
Thank you for listening to the Clearly Christian with Dr. Cy Smith podcast.

"We have a major crisis in this country, and that's filling teacher vacancies" - Dr. Cy Smith
Recently on the Clearly Christian Podcast, we talked with Scott Barron, the Chief Reinvention Officer at School Growth.LLC. The question? How can school leaders ensure teachers want to be a part of what you're doing?
This Extra Credit Edition takes a deeper dive into that conversation, as Dr. Cy Smith points out the amazing complexity that a school represents as an organization in today's society, and what a pivotal role teachers play in their success.