Changing the Narrative with David Rives: Recent Episodes
David Rives
Information to strengthen your faith using scientific discoveries that prove the Bible to be true. Join author, TV host, and researcher David Rives as he explores infinite wonders that point us directly to our Creator, the God of the Bible. We are special, created in God’s own image. We are not mere animals, the result of evolution, natural selection, or chance and time. David is one of the foremost authorities on Origins Science and as he interviews Ph.D. scholars, he breaks it down into easy to understand lessons that will help you defend your Christianity.
Where will an evolutionary worldview take you? Ever since the publishing of Charles Darwin’s book On The Origin of Species in 1859, we’ve gradually come to live in a world dominated by his ideas. The fruits of this evolutionary worldview have grown and taken on many forms over the last 150+ years. Learn from David Rives and Russ Miller what these fruits of Darwinism are and where they eventually lead. Russ Miller is president and founder of Creation, Evolution, and Science Ministries. Over the years he has taken thousands of people on tours of the Grand Canyon and is the author of the book COSt. A careful study of the Bible and geology brought him to the realization that the Bible is true, without the need to fit evolutionary theory into it. Now, Russ shares the evidence for God’s creation everywhere he goes.
The ‘ape men representations of Darwinian evolution are racist, inaccurate, and in some cases, complete frauds. Proponents of Darwinian evolution have come to bad conclusions – even worse, some have perpetuated bold frauds and forgeries in the attempt to push evolution. My guest Dr. Jerry Bergman has taught biology, biochemistry, anatomy, genetics and psychology in universities around the country. Dr. Bergman holds 9 degrees, including a Ph.D. from Wayne State University. With over 1,000 publications to his name, including over 20 books, his work has been translated into 13 languages.
Did Darwinism pave the way for Nazism? Discover secrets of Charles Darwin private life? Charles Darwin is often represented as a hero of science, but what was he really like? Learn the shocking truth about his barbaric ideas and their sad consequences. My guest Dr. Jerry Bergman has taught biology, biochemistry, anatomy, genetics and psychology in universities around the country. Dr. Bergman holds 9 degrees, including a Ph.D. from Wayne State University. With over 1,000 publications to his name, including over 20 books, his work has been translated into 13 languages.
How can scientists calculate the age of a rock? How do evolutionists arrive at the dates that they do? If you pick up a rock in your back yard, how can you figure out how long it has been there? You might try any number of methods, but no matter how which one you decide to use, you must make some assumptions. David Rives and Paul Taylor meet to discuss the many assumptions scientists use to calculate the age of our own (very large) rock…Earth. Paul Taylor is the director of Strong Tower Ministries. Originally from the UK, Paul does an excellent job analyzing Darwin’s life and legacy. He is author of the book “Where Birds Eat Horses” and has led hundreds of tours to Mount St. Helens, studying the impact and environmental regrowth that took place after its eruption in 1980.
I had the priviledge to join my friend Dr. Steve Greene on the Charisma podcast. "In this discussion with returning guest and researcher David Rives, you will hear how the stars, sky, planets, and matter prove God's existence. The farther astronomers go into space, the more it reveals God is greater than you can imagine."
How can Christians best defend their faith against old-earth beliefs? David Rives and Russ Miller talk about how Christians can take back the real history of the Grand Canyon for the glory of God. By looking at the canyon walls, large rock amphitheaters, sedimentary layers and fossils, we can see clearly how this incredible formation could not have happened over vast ages of time.
Do we have evidence for a young earth? Do animals have spirits? How plausible is the gap theory? Sit down with Dr. Grady McMurtry and me as we dive into these topics!
Learn about the Viking mystery that took 30 years to unravel. A mass grave believed to be remains of the Viking Great Army was dug up. Samples from the skeletons were sent to be carbon dated, but the dates that came back did not match with other archaeological findings. Why? Dr. Jim Johnson and David Rives talk about the importance of historical records and a Viking mystery that took 30 years to finally unravel in The Vikings and Historical Records video. Dr. James J.S. Johnson has his Juris Doctor’s degree from the University of North Carolina. He is a linguistic scholar, served as a Texas judge for 25 years, is a contributing author to the Guide to Creation Basics, and is on the team of the Institute for Creation Research, studying and sharing the truth of the Biblical record.
Have you ever read stories of people in history and wondered how true they were? Dr. Jim Johnson and I sit down and discuss one particular story of Pudens, mentioned by Paul in the biblical book of 2 Timothy, chapter 4, Verse 21, A wild man tamed by the Holy Spirit.
"Reaching the Target" We know that bow and arrows are intricate and have specific mechanisms to make them work so that they are able to hit a target when aimed . They had a designer and didn't just happen by "random chance", so why would we think you and I did? Join me and guest, pro archer (and chaplain for God's Country Outdoor Ministries) Nick Harp, on this weeks podcast.
What can the rocks tell us about our planet’s distant past? Learn why this geology professor believes the Earth is young. Dr. John Whitmore was told long ago that the Earth was millions of years old. He no longer believes that, but what convinced him to change his mind? Learn more in What The Rocks Reveal – The Journey of a Geology Professor Video Dr. John Whitmore received his PhD in biology from Loma Linda University and teaches geology at Cedarville University. His publications include many GSA abstract, journal articles, book chapters and popular articles. He speaks internationally on the topics of creation, geology, and Noah’s flood and has led many research trips in the Grand Canyon.
Is science at odds with the Bible or does science confirm the Bible? Thurston and Rives look at why academia and modern society have incorrectly put science and the Bible into two warring camps. Is it true that scientists must look at the world purely through a naturalistic lens with no thought to Biblical study? Perhaps many modern scientists do, but historically, most scientists of the past believed quite differently. Learn how the Bible has inspired great scientists throughout history to make the foundational discoveries that now shape our modern world. Dr. Chuck Thurston is an emergency room physician with year of experience not only in medicine, but Biblical study. “The mathematical language of science is what God uses to teach us.” – Dr. Chuck Thurston –
David had the opportunity to be a guest on Dr. Steven Greenes Podcast "Greenlines" recently. Here is that podcast, Enjoy!
Is DNA evidence of random chance or Divine design? Thurston and Rives look at the incredibly complex features of DNA and how closely the system parallels that of modern software. Letters, sentences, paragraphs, books… The language of DNA is not only a way of describing what a tree, an animal or the human body will look like, it tells the system how to make it. From the moment of conception, we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Every physical characteristic of our bodies is built from a code. But who wrote the code? Dr Chuck Thurston is an emergency room physician with years of experience not only in medicine, but Biblical study. “The DNA in our cells is our constitution.” – Dr. Chuck Thurston –
Millions and millions and millions of years…What if we just took away some zeros? Learn about fossils, radiometric dating and rock layers in the Grand Canyon, as David and James discuss why these areas of study really support a young earth. James Gardner accepted Christ as a young child in Thailand where his parents were missionaries. However, being in a Christian home did not make him immune to the teaching of evolution. Jim later realized that evolution and the Bible were not compatible, and he has since spent over 15 years studying the scientific evidence supporting creation.
Dr. Chuck Thurston, M.D. looks at unique patterns -what he calls “body codes” -throughout the human body, and their Biblical significance. You are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made. The human body is an incredible thing. We have the ability to think for ourselves. We have the ability to feel emotions and to choose between right and wrong. Thurston and Rives look at “four and twenty elders” that sit around the throne… It’s in the Bible – but is it also built into your body? What about a key of righteousness that sits on our shoulder? And a two-edged sword that the Bible likens to the “Word of God” “quick, and powerful” that discerns the very “thoughts and intents of the heart”? Could these be not only Biblical references, but also powerful analogies that relate to YOUR body?
Could the human skeleton provide a hiding place for Biblical parables? David Rives and Dr. Chuck Thurston talk about parables to scripture hidden in the human bone structure. Do you even know how many ribs you have? Don’t worry, you’ll find out! You’ll also find out about the sword upon which they converge. Remember those strange verses in Revelation about “the sword of my mouth”? Perhaps it’s not so strange once we look at the human skeleton. Intrigued yet? We’re just getting started! Dr. Chuck Thurston is an emergency room physician with years of experience not only in medicine, but Biblical study.
What lessons can we learn from the fairly recent 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens? Learn why the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens is so significant when it comes to the relevance of historical eyewitness testimony of catastrophic events. Paul Taylor is the Director of Strong Tower Ministries. Originally from the UK, Paul does an excellent job analyzing Darwin’s life and legacy. He is the author of the book Where Birds Eat Horses, The Six Days of Genesis and more. Paul has led hundreds of tours to Mount St. Helens, studying the impact and environmental regrowth that took place after its eruption in 1980. Run Time 30 Minutes
Mount St. Helens became a landmark of devastation in 1980. But what does it look like today? Some scientists said that it could take as many as one thousand years before some areas around Mount St. Helens would see significant regrowth. A short trip to the site today would prove otherwise. Paul Taylor is the Director of Strong Tower Ministries. Originally from the UK, Paul does an excellent job analyzing Darwin’s life and legacy. He is the author of the book Where Birds Eat Horses, The Six Days of Genesis and more. Paul has led hundreds of tours to Mount St. Helens, studying the impact and environmental regrowth that took place after its eruption in 1980. Run Time 30
How do modern TV shows influence our view of history? How can we distinguish fact from fiction? David Rives and Paul Taylor examine how the language of evolutionary ideas permeates modern media. What we are not often told is how much of this entertainment is an intricate weaving of a few small facts into an otherwise completely fictional story. How much is actually real science? Paul Taylor is the director of Strong Tower Ministries. Originally from the UK, Paul does an excellent job analyzing Darwin’s life and legacy. He is author of the book “Where Birds Eat Horses” and has led hundreds of tours to Mount St. Helens, studying the impact and environmental regrowth that took place after its eruption in 1980. “Bait-and-switch — evolutionists use this all the time where there’s one word that means two things, and they deliberately transfer them.” – Paul Taylor –
Are creationists lying to children? Does telling the truth even matter anymore? “It’s my truth.” Ever hear someone say that? In this postmodern world, truth itself is sometimes thought of as a thing impossible to grasp, or worse, merely subjective. Learn more in Truth, Lies & Deception video. Paul Taylor and David Rives discuss this trend and why it is important for Christians to uphold the truth of God’s Word from the very first verse. Paul Taylor is the director of Strong Tower Ministries. Originally from the UK, Paul does an excellent job analyzing Darwin’s life and legacy. He is author of the book “Where Birds Eat Horses” and has led hundreds of tours to Mount St. Helens, studying the impact and environmental regrowth that took place after its eruption in 1980. “If someone defines this as a lie and this as a truth, there must be an objective standard in order to make that judgement.” – Paul Taylor –
Is it possible to view the world through unbiased eyes? Scott Weckerly knows the importance that worldviews can play in our conversations with skeptics. Is there really such a thing as a neutral worldview? Lots of people like to think of themselves as unbiased, letting the evidence take them wherever it leads. However, is this really an honest position when the evidence can be interpreted in different ways? Which side is science on? How do we find the truth? Most importantly, what does the Bible say? Soctt Weckerly is a talented musician and apologetics teacher in the Nashville, Tennessee area. “The Bible never tries to prove God’s existence. The Bible starts with ‘In the beginning God…’” – Scott Weckerly –
What makes the feet of these animals so special? Learn about the incredible design of the foot, as Dr. Jobe Martin and David Rives talk about several strange animals with even stranger feet. Dr. Jobe Martin was formerly a dentist for the Presidential flight crews of Air Force One and had his private dental practice in Houston, TX. While a professor at Baylor College of Dentistry, Dr. Martin became a young earth creationist. HIs family now has a full-time ministry, Biblical Discipleship Ministries. Dr. Martin has done some astounding research on incredible animals that proclaim creation. “To think God thought all that up before there was anything… He speaks it into existence, and it all works.” – Dr. Jobe Martin –
“Lucy” is the Australopithecus afarensis partial skeleton discovered in the Afar desert of Ethiopia in 1974. Listen as David Rives uses science and the Bible to prove this skeleton may only be an ape. He also talks about the importance of DNA and how it is God's code that makes you 100% unique. To learn more about real science pointing back to God's creation, visit davidrivesministries.org or listen to the podcast, The David Rives Show.
35 Minutes What do hummingbirds and a Behemoth dinosaur have to do with your faith? Find out the answer when you listen to this extraordinary conversation with David Rives. He is the president of the largest media ministry focusing on origins science. You will learn science does back up that God is the designer of creation. Then start to deepen your faith by observing what is around you. To learn more about David Rives go to davidrivesministries.org.
There is a great deal we are not being told about radiometric dating methods. Learn the truth with a geologist.
Soft tissue has been found in dinosaur bones once thought to be 68 million years old. How is that possible?
Where does oil come from and what geological conditions produced it? Find out with Tim Clarey and David Rives
Did our Creator design us with organs we do not Really need. Find out with Dr. Jerry Bergman and David Rives
Fossils can form quickly under the right conditions. The flood in Noah's day produced global sheets of sediment ideal for the production of what we see in the fossil record.
Coconino Sandstone in the Grand Canyon. Desert or Water Deposition? Dr. John Whitmore finds strong evidence that the layers of Coconino Sandstone were laid down by water.
What can THORNS AND THISTLES in the fossil record tell us? Weren't they pard of the curse in the Garden? Join John Mackay and David Rives for Dinosarus Down Under Part 3 THORNY ISSUES.
Evolutionists would tell us that impact crraters throughout the Solar System were formed over billions of years; but the relative ages of these craters can't actually be traced to billions of years in the past. What do craters throughout the Solar System tell us? Why do some planets have craters when others don't? Does the far side of the moon look much different than the side we see from Earth?
What about world history? Can everything fit in sis thousand years? Old Testament history sets the stage for the Gospel.
The Bible says that the Earth was formed out of water and by water. How does this line up with science? What can looking at the magnetic fields of planets tell us?
Fuzzy Words, Magic Words, Red Flag Words, Loaded Questions. Evolutionists use them all the time. Learn the secrets to decodeing these words.
A Biblical manuscript is a hand written document. Before the invention of the printing press all writing was preserved by way of manuscripts. David Rives and Rusty Maisel, a manuscropt authority, provide the details.
Sabre-Tooth Tigers, Mammoths and Mastodons trekking through the icy landscapes. What about the Ice Age? Does it fit with Biblical History? Join Buddy Davis and David Rives for the truth about the Ice Age.
Adaptation, Natural Selection, the Fossil Record, and all the scientists trusting in it. But is Evolution really true?
We are about to get dirty, as we discuss vultures, beetles, and the fungus among us. If evolution is true, how did it conveniently "arrange" and "evolve" so many different organisms and reaatures meeded to break down all the waste on the Earth?
Could Dinosaurs Swim? Why are their fossil remains many times found with their necks and heads arched back in a spectacular "Death Pose"?
The book of Proverbs says that God has made both the hearing ear and the seeing eye. So what about the ear? All we see when we look at our ear is a bit of cartilage and muscle covered by skin; but what looks simple on the surface turns out to be very specifically designed on the inside. The ability to hear would be threatened if even one component was missing.
All of us have had the unpleasant experience of biting our tongues. It doesn't occur often; but when it does, it hurts. What keeps that from happening all the time. Does the evolutionary model make sense when we look at our teeth? Or does the mouth and jaw show amazing complexity and design?
We've all seen it in a museum - The ascent from ape to man over millions of years - But if evolution is true, where are all the bones of these ape-like ancestors? Find out what the museums don't want you to know.
Through the ages, faithful men and women have endured great persecution so that we can hold the Bible in our hands and read it for ourselves: bloodshed, perseverance and boldness beyond imagination. David Rives and Bible historian Rusty Maisel explore stories of inspiration and martyrdom. Many times, we are led to believe that this persecution was all in the past, however, we see it today with those who stand on God’s Word. Bible believers and Christians are mocked, criticized, and in some places, possess Bibles at the risk of their own lives.
Today there is a great deal of discussion about the use of the Hebrew word ‘YOM’ or ‘day’, found in the first two chapters of Genesis. Unproven theories of evolution in direct contradiction to the creation account we read in Genesis are being presented as fact – and many young people come away questioning everything – including the Gospel of Christ. Is God capable of creating everything in six literal days or did he need billions of years? In this episode, David Rives and Paul Taylor look at the Hebrew word ‘YOM’ or ‘Day’ in context to learn what the Bible really tells us.
How did great civilizations of the past, supposedly lower on the evolutionary time scale, accomplish amazing things that we know little or nothing of today? The Bible tells us that the things we see around us were created “very good” — that means, perfect! From the beginning, mankind has been ingenious, creative and inventive. David Rives and Mike Snavely contrast the evolution model with the creation model from a historic viewpoint; taking a look at what many ancient cultures were able to accomplish in comparison to modern civilization.