The Good Question Podcast Richard Jacobs

What happens when you bring science and spiritual faith together? The two can often contradict each other – but what happens when they coincide? In this episode, we discuss all things paleontology and creationism with Dr. Marcus R. Ross, an Associate Professor of Geology and Assistant Director of the Center for Creation Studies at Liberty University.
Dr. Ross is a young earth creationist and vertebrate paleontologist with a passion for science education. Given the lack of educational materials from this school of thought, he is committed to helping students better understand our world from a biblical young-Earth perspective. 
In addition to his work as a professor, he is also the CEO of Cornerstone Educational Supply, a company that designs, selects, and assembles quality science materials to fit specific educational needs…
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What mosasaurs are, and what makes them so historically interesting.  What fossils can reveal about the Biblical flood.  How Dr. Ross’s spirituality and scientific beliefs coincide with each other. What an unconformity is in geology.  Want to learn more about Dr. Ross and his work? Click here now!
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In the age of mass media, authentic content is getting harder to find. So, where can we turn to find the fundamentals missing from many economic and policy decisions occurring in modern media? A representative from Doomberg, an anonymous team of energy writers, sits down to explain.
Founded in 2021, Doomberg is a popular financial publication on Substack that provides insight from a background of heavy industry, private equity, and the hard sciences. With a passion for delivering innovative thinking and clarity to complex problems, this team of professionals may be the voice of reason you’ve been searching for…
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How Doomberg came to be. The benefits of reading content that is fact and science-based.  How Australia’s current diesel crisis may affect other industries.  To find out more about Doomberg and their content, you can subscribe to their Substack here!
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

What does it take to run a business sustainably and effectively? Ken McCarthy sits down with Richard Jacobs to discuss his secrets to personal and business success…
As the Founder and CEO of Speakeasy Marketing Inc., Richard has worked tirelessly to establish a stable foundation for his business. For over a decade, Speakeasy has provided SEO authority marketing services to attorneys nationwide – and continues to do so at a remarkably high level. 
In addition to his work with Speakeasy, Richard has written numerous books, hosts The Finding Genius Podcast, and speaks at numerous legal conferences.
In this episode, we cover:
How to achieve sustainable audience engagement.  Insight for how to manage a large amount of employees. Why having several layers of quality assurance is so critical for content generation.  How long it takes to build a website from the ground up.  Techniques for an effective interview.  You can learn more about Speakeasy Marketing by clicking here!
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

In this episode, we discuss religious dynamics in the U.S. with Robert Elder, an Associate Professor of History at Baylor University. Here, he teaches courses on the American South, the Early Republic, and the Civil War. Robert is also the author of two books: The Sacred Mirror: Evangelicalism, Honor, and Identity in the Deep South, 1790-1860, and Calhoun: American Heretic.
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The historical significance of religion in the American South. A history of honor culture in the South. How religion and faith can organize people.  So what makes Robert’s perspective on this subject so unique? Tune in now to see for yourself…
To learn more about Robert and his work, click here now!
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

Dinosaurs have intrigued scientists for hundreds of years. As we uncover more about them through fossil research, our planet's history is becoming more and more apparent. So, what are the latest geological, paleontological, and biological discoveries that scientists are making? Matthew A. McLain, Ph.D., an accomplished vertebrate paleontologist, joins us to explain. 
Dr. Mclain is an expert on dinosaurs, pterosaurs, phytosaurs, and other ancient species. Currently, he serves as the Interim Dean of the School of Science, Associate Professor of Biology and Geology, and Department of Biological and Physical Sciences Chair at The Master's University in Santa Clarita, CA. 
In this episode, we explore:
The difference between researching fossils in the field and a lab. How vertebrate paleontology has evolved over time.  What is needed to study ancient fossils effectively.  To learn more about Dr. McLain and his work, click here now!
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

Years after the emergence of COVID-19, the origins of the pandemic still remain unclear. With many theories being considered, getting to the bottom of the evidence has been challenging for scientists and reporters alike. 
So, what do the potential beginnings of COVID-19 look like? Alison Young, a veteran journalist with nearly fifteen years of experience covering safety breaches at U.S. laboratories, joins us to explain…
In April 2023, Alison released Pandora's Gamble: Lab Leaks, Pandemics, and a World at Risk, a book that dives into the history of safety errors in scientific labs – and how such errors could potentially have contributed to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. What has her research done to further our understanding of this complex subject? Tune in now to see for yourself!
In this episode, we cover:
Why it is dangerous to dismiss investigations as conspiracy theories.  Circumstantial evidence that supports the lab leak theory.  The long history of safety breaches in labs, and why they are often kept secret.  You can pick up a copy of Alison’s new book here!
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr