Mike Riddle, Creation Training Initiative (CTI): Recent Episodes
Mike Riddle: International speaker and educator on Christian education and apologetics.
Training Christians to Teach & Defend Biblical Truth……So that The next generation can be trained to stand firm on biblical truth and defend their faith.
John 3:17 states: For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved The question is: Saved from what – the answer is, from eternal punishment – hell The Bible describes what we need to be save from in these … Continue reading
A common challenge is how do dinosaurs fit into the Bible. The best evidence is the Bible. God created man and land animals (which included dinosaurs) on day 6 of His creation. This means dinosaurs and people lived at the same time. Additional evidences include: Dinosaur soft tissue still with the bones Unfossilized dinosaur bones … Continue reading
Should Christians really care if the earth is young or old (billions of years)? A common claim by some church leaders is that the age of the earth does not matter. This claim however, demonstrates a lack of biblical knowledge. First: if the earth is old this means there would have been millions … Continue reading
The number one issue effecting Sunday school is a lack of training for teachers. Ken Brady (Manager of Lifeway’s adult Bible study curriculum for trainers) “If you want to breathe life into your Sunday school, you must train the leaders.” Bob Mayfield (Sunday School and adult discipleship specialist) “The training of a church’s … Continue reading
How should we interpret Genesis 1? In Genesis one 1. God explicitly chose the word day for time 2. In Genesis 1:5 God defined the length of the day as a light and dark cycle 3. God used a number with the word “day” which always means a day 4. God further defined each … Continue reading
Do we need another Jeremiah to warn America of impending judgement and to turn back to God’s Word?
Become an apologetics leader in your church and community this Aug 1-6, 2022 near Asheville, NC. This 5-day course is intense, filled with valuable information, and allows students to practice what they have learned. Because of the techniques used in the course the student success rate is near 100%. You will have the opportunity to … Continue reading
Training courses to equip parents to teach biblical creation and apologetics to their children.
Nonbelievers often use the challenge, “Who did Cain marry?” to challenge the credibility of the Bible. However, this challenge is generally made without knowledge of what the Bible teaches or knowledge of the history of genetics.
Should Christians use science to interpret Scripture when it appears the Bible does not agree with the scientific evidence?
Using the Bible, this video gives power evidence for the existence of God that unbelievers cannot disprove. Christians might ask the question in this way: “what is our best evidence for the existence of God?” Non-believers will ask it in a more challenging manner, such as: “Show me any evidence that God exists?” So how … Continue reading
Did you know the Bible and the scientific evidence support dinosaurs lived at the same time as man?
Why Jesus is someone you need to know. -He is God the Son -He is the Creator of all things -His is the one and only Savior -He is the KING of kings and LORD of lords -In Him and Him alone is our victory -He has all authority and will be our final Judge
Responding to Biblical Arguments Used to Support Millions of Years In this video Mike answers two biblical challenges 1. Does Genesis 2:4 teach the days of creation were long ages? 2. How could Adam name all the animals in one day? Your financial support is an investment that will enable CTI to produce training … Continue reading
Lesson 4: Responding to Biblical Arguments Used to Support Millions of Years A great video that exposes the Framework Hypothesis as a false teaching. In this video Mike uses the Berean+ test to point out the errors in the model. Unfortunately, it is being taught as truth in some Christian universities and churches. Your financial … Continue reading
Lesson 3: Responding to Biblical Arguments Used to Support Millions of Years A biblical approach to understanding the gap theory. In this video Mike uses the Berean+ test to show why the gap theory is a false teaching. • The theological test • The linguistic/hermeneutic test • The consistency/logic test • The science test (observational … Continue reading
Lesson 2 -Creation is a secondary doctrine -How could the first three days be literal days if the sun was not created until day 4? -The problem of using modern science to interpret Scripture Your financial support is an investment that will enable CTI to produce training that equips people to stand firm on God’s … Continue reading
Lesson 1 of 5 -Warnings from God -2 Peter 3:8 -The word “day” does not always mean a literal day -God could have used evolution Your financial support is an investment that will enable CTI to produce training that equips people to stand firm on God’s Word.
Lesson 3 Five more biblical evidences confirming the days of creation were literal days. Your financial support is an investment that will enable CTI to produce training that equips people to stand firm on God’s Word.
Six biblical evidences that confirm the days of creation were literal days. Your financial support is an investment that will enable CTI to produce training that equips people to stand firm on God’s Word.
Lesson 1 Basic hermeneutics: Learn tools that will help you with your study of God’s Word. Your financial support is an investment that will enable CTI to produce training that equips people to stand firm on God’s Word.
Many people have a misunderstanding about what the Bible really states about the Flood and Noah’s Ark. In this video Mike solves this challenge by answering three questions. How did the animals get to the Ark? How big was the Ark? How many animals needed to be on the Ark?
Why is the statement, “God could have used evolution” an incorrect and unbiblical statement for any Bible believing Christian to make?
Can we still trust a book that is over 2,000 years old called the Bible? Some say it is outdated. In the answer to this challenge, Mike offers some great information why we can believe and trust the Bible as the inspired Word of God. Sing-up for our Newsletter
Can 2 Peter 3:8 be used to support the days of creation were long ages? In this short video Mike answers the 2 Peter 3:8 challenge.
Mike answers the challenge: “How could the first three days of creation be literal days if the sun was not created until day four?”
In this video section (Refuting Textbook Arguments for Evolution), Thomas Kindell, Ph.D., discusses why true, observable science refutes evolution. The complexity of a biological protein refutes evolution. The amount of formation in DNA and its complexity refutes evolution. The complexity of a cell refutes evolution. Another great video with Thomas Kindell, Amazing creatures that testify … Continue reading
Thomas Kindell, Ph.D. Philosophy of Theology, discusses how he became a creationist. He also presents some amazing creatures that testify to a Creator. Lampsilis Clam Swift bird Dragonfly Another great video with Thomas Kindell, Observable science refutes evolution Thomas Kindell, Ph.D. Philosophy of Theology Reasons for Faith kindell.nwcreation.net
A powerful biblical-based presentation by Mike Riddle that exposes the march of secular humanism through the public education system, many churches, and Christian seminaries. (52 minutes)
A superb presentation of how to teach the Gospel. Excellent for understanding the full message of the Gospel. Feedback: “I love all the scripture references. And I think a lot of people will be saved by watching it. Great job, very well done and very professional.”
Mike interviews Megan Eberhardt, a popular women’s Bible study leader. In this video Megan discusses the Gospel, the meaning of God’s Grace, and what is meant by sound doctrine. She also shows how, using a flower as an example, we can talk to someone about the roots of our faith.
Does the fossil record prove human evolution? The track record of fossil finds says no. Evolutionists have repeatedly claimed a new fossil find supporting human evolution, only to have it later debunked.
Many have heard of the book by Charles Darwin titled: “The Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection and the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life” But now the alternative book is out by Dr. Anthony Silvestro titled: “The Origin of Kinds by Means of Creator God and the Preservation of … Continue reading
How do scientists use geology to determine time? In this video Mike uses observational evidence to demonstrate that: The geologic layers (column) do not support millions of years. Radiometric dating is based on assumptions and is not an accurate method for dating objects.
How do scientists use geology to determine time? In this video Mike uses observational evidence to demonstrate that: -The geologic layers (column) do not support millions of years. -Radiometric dating is based on assumptions and is not an accurate method for dating objects.
Many teachers and professors still teach that Chimpanzee and Human DNA are only 2 percent different, making us close relatives in terms of evolution. However, research has shown this to be false. Watch this 5-minute video by Mike Riddle that will arm you with the truth about our DNA.
Mike is looking at the human body for evidence of God’s existence and evolution’s folly. Mike is taking a look at our athletic ability, our innumerable cells and our spiritual makeup! Check out our video on this same subject:
Did God use the Big Bang to create life as we know? Did he set forth Evolution when created the heavens and the earth?
Is creation a secondary doctrine? Often Christians make the claim that we need to stop arguing about creation and focus on the primary issues. However, isn’t “all Scripture God-breathed and useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” How does the belief or disbelief in the Genesis account of Creation effect … Continue reading
Mike is in two-part series called “20 Mistakes of Evolution”. Today he’s talking about mistakes eleven through 20. Dinosaurs Went Extinct 65 Million Years Ago Large Canyons Take Long Ages Antibody Resistance Life in Outer Space The Peppered Moth The Monarch Butterfly Beneficial Mutations Carbon-14 Dating All “Real” Scientist Believe in Evolution The Bible is … Continue reading
Mike is in beginning a series on 20 Mistakes of Evolution. Today he covers mistakes one through ten. Piltdown Man Nebraska Man Coelacanth fish Junk DNA Vestigial Organs The Flying Dinosaur: The Archaeal Raptor The Miller experiment Origin of Stars Relation of Humans and Chimps Rejection of the Truth
Did you know the idea of “junk DNA” has been proven false? Watch this fast-paced, 5-minute video by Mike Riddle
Last time Mike Riddle was in talking about the problem with America. Today Mike offers a solution. It’s no less than repenting and returning to Jesus. America has given into atheism and moral relativism. However, God is alive and active and is looking for those who will call on His name.
Mike Riddle is in and talking about America. Mike is talking about America’s foundation, history and it’s present troubles. What can we derive about the foundation of America by looking at the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution? How has America stood by its convictions in a creator God? How has America given up its … Continue reading
Did humans evolve by naturalistic processes over millions of years or were we created by an All-knowing, All-Powerful Creator God?
Today Mike is talking about “10 Great Mistakes” made by Evolutionists. Below is a list of the mistakes Mike highlights in today’s program. The Piltdown Man Nebraska Man The Coelacanth Fish Junk DNA Vestigial Organs Archaeal Raptor The Miller Experiment The Origin of Stars Human DNA is only 2% different than Chimps Rejection of … Continue reading
Today Mike is talking about Evil – what is it and where did it come from? Mike tackles this topic by asking 3 questions: Did God Create Evil? Is Evil a Thing? Did God use Evolution? Is God responsible for the evil that exists around us? Also, what are the ramifications of believing evolution to … Continue reading
Mike Riddle is in with Dr. Heinz Lycklama, who is physicist turned apologist, talking about TRUE science. Evolution is really a pseudo-science. Science is based on observable, repeatable science which is rarely existent in Evolutionary Science. Challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always … Continue reading
Mike Riddle is in with Dr. Heinz Lycklama, who is physicist turned apologist, talking about TRUE science. Evolution is really a pseudo-science. Science is based on observable, repeatable science which is rarely existent in Evolutionary Science. Challenged in his Christian faith by what he was taught in university in the 1960’s, Dr. Lycklama has always … Continue reading
Again, Mike Riddle is in with Carl Kerby, an apologist from Reasons for Hope, talking about Creation, Genesis, Evolution and Science. Carl Kerby is the President and a founding board member of Reasons for Hope Inc., as well as an inspiring, motivating, and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, … Continue reading
Today’s topic is a semi-technical topic – Carbon 14 Dating. Today’s program is part 2 of the Carbon 14 discussion – for Part 1 Click Here. Scientists use a technique called Radiometric Dating to estimate the age of rocks and fossils. Carbon 14 is not used to date rocks as millions of years old but … Continue reading
Our topic for today is a semi-technical topic – Carbon 14 Dating. Scientists use a technique called Radiometric Dating to estimate the age of rocks and fossils. In this episode Mike is going to focus on one form of Radiometric Dating called Carbon 14. Sometimes it referred to as Radio Carbon or C14. Carbon 14 … Continue reading
Mike Riddle is in with Carl Kerby, an apologist from Reasons for Hope, talking about Creation, Genesis, Evolution and Science. Carl Kerby is the President and a founding board member of Reasons for Hope Inc., as well as an inspiring, motivating, and highly respected Christian speaker. With more than 20 years of ministry experience, Carl … Continue reading
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 states, “4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,”. We need to equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills … Continue reading
Few churches present the full Gospel message. Instead, we might hear things like: Just preach Jesus Jesus is Lord All you need is Jesus Love one another is what matters Just believe in Jesus. These are all good, but they are not the Gospel. In this talk, Mike presents the full Gospel which starts in … Continue reading
In part 2 of handling objections, Mike gives a thorough analysis of the following arguments and why each fails as a valid explanation for adding long ages into the Bible. Plant death before sin Genesis 2:4 and the word “day” The Hebrew language is poetic and therefore Genesis 1 should not be taken literally.
In this talk, Mike gives a thorough analysis of the day-age-theory and the gap theory and why each fails as a valid explanation for adding long ages into the Bible.
In this talk, Mike uses 4 principles of hermeneutics (Greek for how to interpret the Bible) to demonstrate the days of creation were literal days and not long ages. The original intent of the author Context The explicit constrains the implicit The purpose of communications
How close have scientists come to creating life? In this talk, Mike presents the scientific evidence why Darwinian evolution is based on faith and not science.
In this interview Heinz Lycklama, a nuclear physicist, discusses his background and the importance of believing the Bible’s historical account of creation. He also talks about the day his daughter came home from school and mentioned that the teacher said we came from monkeys.
Answering biblical challenges (Who did Cain marry? How could Adam name all the animals in one day?)
Mike Riddle is talking about Evolution and the Fossil Record. Is the evidence really daunting in support for Evolution? Let’s find out!
Is the Big Bang compatible with the Bible? Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe? Mike Riddle is in talking about the scientific and scriptural evidence for and against the Big Bang. Also, what does Apologetics mean? Should we apologize for our faith?
Today on Defending the Faith, Mike Riddle is talking about Evolution and seriously considering the scientific evidence and process for Evolution. Can Evolution really be called a Scientific Fact?
“Battle for the Next Generation” Mike did this talk in the Boise, ID area in Sept. 2016. In this audio presentation, Mike presents a compelling case against secular education and how it has indoctrinated many Christian youth to doubt the Bible. Mike also presents a solution to help win the battle for our youth against … Continue reading
In this video Mike interviews New York Times bestselling author, Randy Alcorn, on the sanctity of human life and how to defend tough questions. Randy has a Bachelor of Theology and Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Multnomah University and an Honorary Doctorate from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He blogs, is active daily … Continue reading
Mike Riddle interviews Joseph Kezele M.D. In this video, medical doctor and professor of human anatomy and genetics, Joseph Kezele, discusses the miracle of a new life when a child is born. Most people are unaware of the processes that are absolutely necessary for the fetus to develop and the newborn to live at all. … Continue reading
In this short 6-minute video, Mike (former Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps) talks about why we celebrate July 4th. He concludes with a powerful prayer to the only one who can save this country, the Creator of the Universe, Jesus Christ. The video is accompanied with graphics and music.
There is a heated battle within the church about the age of the earth. Does it really matter if it is old or young? Is the age of the earth an important issue for Christians? Watch this 6-minute video and find out the answer.
In this video Mike shows how to use critical thinking methods to analyze statements made by evolutionists. Mike reveals four different types of words to look for in books and conversations: 1. Magic words 2. Fuzzy words 3. Red-flag words 4. Logical fallacies
Listen to Mike Riddle give a powerful 5-minute talk about the church today called: Courage, Honor and Commitment. We encourage you to support this ministry with your finances. To do this go to Support CTI, or send a gift to: CTI P.O. Box 2415 Eagle, ID 83616 To download an audio copy of this talk … Continue reading
In part 2 of “Responding to Foolish Statements,” Mike answers the following challenges: Why are Christians against a woman’s right to choose (abortion)? Why are Christians so intolerant of other viewpoints? We shouldn’t teach creation because it is too divisive. God could have used evolution. Life must be on other planets. It’s arrogant to … Continue reading
Christians are often challenged with foolish statements. There are three elements that make these statements foolish. 1. The challenge shows the person’s lack of knowledge of the Bible. 2. The challenge has inconsistent elements. 3. The challenge is arrogant. In this session Mike not only answers the challenges but also shows why each is a … Continue reading
The Gap Theory has been used to explain how to add millions of years into the Bible. The Gap Theory places a large gap of time (millions of years) between the first two verses of the Bible. During this gap the original creation was destroyed by Satan and this catastrophe was responsible for most … Continue reading
In this session Mike covers 4 topics: The Bible makes it clear that God did not make ape-man. Two misconceptions commonly found in textbooks that are used to support human evolution. Some of the famous characters that have been used in textbooks to promote evolution. Piltdown man Nebraska man Ramapithicus Lucy Neanderthals Four ways to … Continue reading
Are Apes and Humans Cousins Did Humans evolve from ape-like creatures? Mike uses understandable language to examine three of the main genetic arguments evolutionists use to support their claim. Human and chimp DNA is only 3% different. Junk DNA: 97% of human DNA is junk. Fusion of chromosome 2 is prove of evolution.
Mike interviews professional musician Scott Weckerly. Scott talks about the church he attended as a youth and how he began to have questions about the Bible and was not getting answers from within the church. As a result he began to have doubts about the Bible. It wasn’t until someone from another church showed him … Continue reading
In this session, Mike discusses four philosophies that are attacking the church and Christian families. (1) evolutionism, (2) moral relativism, (3) abortion, and (4) same sex marriage. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent to promote these philosophies. The important question that is asked in the video is, “Who should Christians blame for all … Continue reading
In this short 6-minute video, Mike (former Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps) talks about why we celebrate July 4th. He concludes with a powerful prayer to the only one who can save this country, the Creator of the Universe, Jesus Christ. The video is accompanied with graphics and music.
Why all Christians should know and practice apologetics What it means to be sanctified (1 Peter 3:15) Two things all Christians must believe to have a biblical worldview The difference between evidential and presuppositional apologetics The two questions Dr. Silvestro gets asked most often
In this session Dr. Anthony Silvestro (dentist, evangelist and creation speaker) discusses how he shares the Gospel at his office. Dr. Silvestro talks about the reactions of his patients and the legal aspects of promoting religion in the workplace.
In this talk, Mike answers some counter challenges commonly used by evolutionists about the immense problem of the origin of life by naturalistic processes. Mike’s answers include responses to these seven counter challenges: Probability is not an issue with evolution. The origin of life has nothing to do with evolution. Scientists will figure out how … Continue reading
Deb Badeer from Lincoln, Nebraska has created a program for Christian youth that is making a difference. If your church or community is interested in training youth to defend their faith and share the Gospel watch this video and contact Deb for getting started.
Evolutionists have spent over 50 years creating scenarios for how life originated by naturalistic processes. However, every attempt has failed scientifically. In this talk, Mike demonstrates that the origin of life is not possible scientifically which means evolution must be accepted by faith.
This video takes a logical and scientific approach to answer the question. The first step is to establish the proper definitions of both a scientific fact and a scientific theory. The second step is to compare what has been observed to these definitions. Mike uses the big bang, star formation, the origin of life, information … Continue reading
Genesis is a book about beginnings, a book about doctrines and a book about answers. The book of Genesis is critical to understanding the character of God, the consequences of sin, the doctrine of salvation and the doctrine of marriage. It also establishes the beginning of space, time and matter as well as the foundation … Continue reading
Does the Bible give enough information to determine how long the days of creation were? Have scientists really proven the earth is billions of years old? What should Christians believe about creation? Should the age of the earth really matter to Christians? To help us determine the answer to these questions Mike examines two … Continue reading
Creation Apologetics Teachers College Watch this 6-minute video about how to: Get equipped to train Christian youth to defend their faith. Become a teacher/speaker on biblical creation.
In this session guest Danny Faulkner (Ph. D. Astronomy) from Answers in Genesis discusses some of the latest discoveries in cosmology about the big bang, the cosmic microwave background, cosmic inflation, polarized light and distant starlight. He also talks about some of the big problems with the big bang such as: • The horizon problem. … Continue reading
A Great New Resource for the Spanish Speaking Population The Spanish speaking world has a large population that has remained mostly unreached in understanding that God is the Creator of all things. Answers in Genesis (answersingenesis.org) has a new ministry to reach the Spanish speaking world. In this session, Dr. Danny Faulkner (Ph.D. Astronomy) and … Continue reading
Does the fossil record really support evolution? Does the fossil record demonstrate millions of years of death and struggle? In this session Mike presents three facts about the fossil record: 1. What we believe about the fossil record influences our interpretation of the Bible. 2. The fossil record does not support evolution, but does confirm … Continue reading
In this final session Mike gives powerful evidence for the truthfulness of the Bible. The combination of evidences (manuscript, history, archaeology, prophecy, and science) leaves no doubt that the Bible is God breathed and all of it is good for teaching (2 Timothy 3:16). Mike gives some amazing facts about the Bible and shows that … Continue reading
In this fourth session on evidence for the existence of God, Mike demonstrates through empirical science that the worldview of materialism (secular humanism) is false. In the talk Mike explains why information is nonmaterial and that information can only come from an intelligent sender and never from random processes.
In this session Mike gives the seven steps it takes to become an effective speaker/teacher on creation apologetics. He also answers important questions about CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College. Why we need this course? Where do we hold this course? How much does the courses cost? Who should attend? What are some of … Continue reading
In this video Mike answers one of the most challenging questions to Christianity. There is evil in the world. Evil is incompatible with God. Therefore, God does not exist. In addition, Mike answers other challenging questions. Did God create evil? Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? If God is good … Continue reading
This is a powerful testimony from a former Orthodox Jew and how he came to trust Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah. Sam Rotman has a Bachelor of Music and Master’s Degree, Juilliard School (Beethoven specialist) and travels worldwide giving concerts. With his background in the Hebrew language he also discusses the importance of believing … Continue reading
The Evidence for the Existence of God is the subject Mike is teaching about in a five session series. Cosmological evidence Evidence from design Evidence from the existence of moral absolutes Evidence from the existence of non-material entities The reality of God’s Word In this second session Mike examines design in the universe and … Continue reading
The Evidence for the Existence of God is the subject Mike will teach about over the next five sessions. Cosmological evidence Evidence from design Evidence from the existence of moral absolutes Evidence from the existence of non-material entities The reality of God’s Word In this first session Mike examines the cosmological evidence for God’s … Continue reading
This is a hard hitting and very alarming presentation. The fact that America was founded upon biblical principles is well documented. But why has America changed? Why has the public education system as well as the secular universities abandoned these principles? In addition, how did secular humanism make its way into many churches, Christian schools … Continue reading
Is there really intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? What about all the claimed UFO sightings? Has NASA made contact with alien life? In this session Mike examines these questions and more. Based on the laws of science and logic, is it possible for alien life to travel vast distances across the universe? Mike also … Continue reading
In this session, two creation speakers and teachers, Dan Biddle (Ph.D.) and Dave Bisbee answer some important questions about our youth. What are they being taught and how are they responding? When do students begin to have doubts about the Bible and why? Why is it important to teach a young earth? Is there … Continue reading
In this interview Dr. Guliuzza shows why the very foundation of evolution (natural selection) is false and nothing more than a modern day “golden calf” worshipped by many. Dr. Guliuzza explains that God, from the beginning, is the One who gave all organisms built-in design mechanisms to adapt to their environment and not “natural selection”.
In this session Michael Oard, an atmospheric scientist and research geologist, discusses the ice age. He answers some of the most asked questions. What is an ice age? Was there really an ice age? How do we know there was an ice age? How big was the ice age? How long did the ice age … Continue reading
Why should we believe the Bible is the true Word of God and not other religious books? In this session Mike provides five powerful reasons why the Bible is the only true Word of God. 1. Is there any difference between religions? 2. Who wrote the Bible? 3. Which religious book agrees with reality? 4. … Continue reading
In this session Roger Patterson, a former Mormon, answers some questions about what he was taught as a Mormon. Is Mormonism similar to Christianity? According to the Mormon faith, who goes to heaven? What books do Mormons use and where did they come from? Do Mormons believe in many gods? Do Mormons believe in the … Continue reading
In this session, Mike interviews a former high school biology and chemistry teacher (Roger Patterson). Roger describes how he taught evolution to students in public high school for eight years and then found out the truth. By doing his own research he discovered that evolution was not supported by true science, but was just … Continue reading
In this interview with Doug Rolfe, Mike and Doug discuss a model for Christian education that is highly successful. Doug talks about the recent course he attended called Creation Apologetics Teachers College and how it has better prepared him to be a teacher and evangelist. Mike and Doug discuss the techniques used in the course … Continue reading
Many people believe that evolution really happened and that life originated by purely naturalistic means and humans evolved over millions of years from some ape-like creature. Rather than just listening to claims of events that no one has ever observed (big bang, the origin of life, human evolution,…), Mike challenges us with the question, … Continue reading
In this session Mike gives 20 important teachings in the first three chapters of Genesis that are critical to understanding the rest of the Bible. Some of these include: • Who God is (His Character) • The foundation for a Christian worldview • Why we call Him Lord • The beginning of the universe (space, … Continue reading
Why can’t all Christians and churches get along? Why is there so much disunity between Christians and churches? The Bible never says we should come together just on the issues we agree on. The Bible never states we should only teach the parts we like and not the parts that are controversial. The Bible does … Continue reading
You are in a house that is burning. Inside is a dog, a valuable painting and another human being. If you could only save one, which would it be? Not everyone has the same answer to this situation. It depends on our worldview (starting point) and how we value human life. If our worldview … Continue reading
In this powerful PRO-LIFE video Mike presents the biblical and scientific evidence for life beginning at conception. He also answers two very important questions: When do we become a person? When does human life begin? Mike presents statistics that show over 80% of abortions are not a true choice but rather made for convenience or … Continue reading
In this session about Christian education Mike discusses five topics: 1. What is Christian Education? 2. The Bible and education 3. The first step in teaching a class 4. Educating for success 5. A challenge to teachers, the church and parents
Did dinosaurs really evolve into birds as many evolutionists claim? In this session Mike examines the real evidence and clearly shows that that: 1. There is no observational evidence to support the claim dinosaurs evolved into birds. 2. Evolutionists commonly resort to artistic drawings in textbooks rather than real evidence. 3. Evolutionists have produced a … Continue reading
In part 2 of Genesis and End Times, Mike goes through the final three topics: 1. Tools for understanding language in the Bible 2. An incredible beginning 3. An incredible ending Mike continues with the theme, “Paradise Created, Paradise Lost, Paradise Restored and it all Points to Jesus Christ”. Mike shows that without a proper … Continue reading
In this first of two sessions on Genesis and End Times, Mike goes through the first two parts: Session 1 1. The Book of Revelation in 5 minutes 2. Tools for understanding numbers in the Bible Session 2 3. Tools for understanding language in the Bible 4. An incredible beginning 5. An incredible ending Mike … Continue reading
In session two with Dr. Jobe Martin, he starts with a biblical a warning about accepting man’s wisdom (evolution) over God’s Word (Proverbs 14:12). He concludes by illustrating three more examples of God’s incredible design in living creatures. • The Caribou • The Brazil Nut • The Giraffe
Dr. Martin (Incredible Creatures that Defy Evolution) discusses his gradual change from evolutionist, to theistic evolutionist, to 6-day creationist. Dr. Martin also presents some more details about incredible creatures that defy evolution. These include the: • Nudibranch • Crimson Worm • Baboon • Gibbon • Aye Aye
In this interview with Dr. Terry Mortenson (M.Div, Ph.D. History of Geology) from Answers in Genesis these following items are discussed: How well are our Christian universities doing in preparing the next generation? How did the church get into such a state of apostasy?
In this session Mike examines the mechanisms for Darwinian evolution: mutations and natural selection. According to Charles Darwin, and many believing in evolution today, mutations are the source of new information. However, this has never been observed. Likewise, natural selection does not add anything new. It can only select from the already existing information. … Continue reading
Today the church is out-numbered, out-financed, and surrounded. The church is being attacked on four fronts by four powerful movements. Modernism Postmodernism Gay rights Apostasy in the church In addition, our freedoms as individuals and as a nation are being forfeited. In this session Mike discusses his vision how we can fight back and … Continue reading
In this session Mike examines two evidences for when dinosaurs lived: 1. The origin of dinosaurs. 2. The scientific evidence. Mike shows that the evolutionists really don’t have any observable evidence to support the claim dinosaurs evolved into existence 220 million years ago. In addition, evolutionists have not been able to find any transitions leading … Continue reading
In this second session on big mistakes made by evolutionists Mike discusses the following 10 more mistakes. 1. Dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago 2. Large canyons require long ages to form 3. Antibiotic resistance 4. Life on other planets 5. The peppered moth 6. The monarch butterfly 7. Beneficial mutations 8. Carbon-14 dating … Continue reading
In this session Mike discusses 10 BIG mistakes made by evolutionists. Piltdown Man Nebraska Man Coelacanth Junk DNA Vestigial organs Archaeoraptor The Miller experiment Origin of stars Human and Chimpanzee DNA is only 2% different Rejection of the truth of God’s Word
In part 2 of our interview with Dr. Whitcomb, he discusses the book that inspired many Christians to trust the Word of God about biblical creation (The Genesis Flood by Dr. John Whitcomb and Dr. Henry Morris). Dr. Whitcomb talks about the fossil record and how the Flood is a testimony to the billions of … Continue reading
John Whitcomb is one of the pioneers of the modern creation movement. He co-authored the book “The Genesis Flood”. It was the first book that showed the scientific evidence that supports the biblical account of creation and not evolution. In this first interview, Dr. Whitcomb discusses his background as a soldier in World War II … Continue reading
In session two on carbon-14, Mike discusses two important aspects about carbon-14. 1. How does the carbon-14 dating method work? 2. How reliable is the carbon-14 dating method? Mike points out three things that must be known for carbon-14 dating to work. 1. How long does it take C-14 to decay? 2. What was the … Continue reading
In this first of two sessions on carbon-14, Mike answers 3 important questions: • What is carbon-14? • Where does carbon-14 come from? • How can carbon-14 be used to determine age? Mike concludes by presenting powerful, observational evidence why carbon-14 demonstrates the earth is young and not billions of years old. As Christians we … Continue reading
In session two of biblical discernment, Pastor Bill Rillo discusses some popular books sold in many Christian book stores (some even on the best seller list) that teach false doctrines. Some of these books include: “The Shack”, “Jesus Calling”, and “The Circle Maker.” Pastor Bill points out how the authors of these books promote another … Continue reading
In this session Pastor Bill Rillo speaks about the false Gospels being preached today in many churches. He addresses the Prosperity Gospel, the Faith Gospel, The Social Gospel, and Universalist Gospel and how they distort the Word of God. Bill talks about the importance of teaching discernment and how the lack of this teaching has … Continue reading
In this session Mike interviews Pastor Bill Rillo from Hyde Park Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pastor Bill talks about the dramatic changes he saw in his church after he started teaching through the Bible, line by line. He discusses some of the weaknesses in many modern churches and the problem of false conversions. He … Continue reading
In session two with three Cincinnati Bengal professional football players, Mike asks what it is like to be a Christian and play professional sports. All three give some remarkable and encouraging answers. 1. What kind of pressures do you experience being a professional football player and how have these pressures helped you in your Christian … Continue reading
In this session Mike interviews three professional football players from the Cincinnati Bengals. Hear their personal testimonies and how they answer questions about football, the Bible, the church and what it is like being a Christian in professional sports. Some of the questions Mike asks include: • What were you like growing up? • How … Continue reading
The assumption of long ages is an icon and foundational to the evolutionary model. Nearly every textbook and media journal teaches that the earth is billions of years old. Mike starts this session with why the age of the earth is an important issue to all Christians. Next he explains the basics of radiometric dating … Continue reading
In part two of Dr. Menton’s talk on “Is Evolution Possible”, he gives compelling evidence against evolution. In his first example he talks about the eye and that it is too complex to have formed by chance. Not only is the eye complex, but it requires specified complexity and integrated complexity. He then defines the … Continue reading
In this first of a two part series titled, “Evolution Not a Chance” Dr. David Menton talks about the mechanisms for evolution, mutations and natural selection. According to evolutionists these two mechanisms, using nothing but blind chance, are supposed to allow for evolution to occur. Evolutionists claim that mutations are the source of new information; … Continue reading
Is the Big Bang compatible with the Bible? Many Christians hold to a belief that God used the Big Bang as part of His creation process. But is the Big Bang really compatible with God’s Word? In this session Mike examines the Big Bang and compares it to the teachings of the Bible. In addition, … Continue reading
In this presentation Mike discusses why the origin of life is a major problem for people holding to a belief in evolution. By showing that there is no scientific evidence for how life could start by naturalistic processes it must ultimately be accepted by faith. Mike also talks about the fact that the teaching of … Continue reading
Mike interviews popular creation speaker Carl Kerby. Carl is the founder and president of Reasons for Hope (http://www.rforh.com). In this second session with Carl Kerby he talks about some of the tools available to equip teens to be able to defend their faith. He also discusses how the world is turning the Bible into a … Continue reading
In this session Mike interviews popular creation speaker Carl Kerby. Carl is the founder and president of Reasons for Hope (www.rforh.com). Carl speaks about the next generation and that most parents are not equipped to train their children to be able to defend their faith. Carl also talks about television shows and that even the … Continue reading
In this session Mike answers two important questions: 1. What is a biblical worldview? 2. Is the battle really between science and the Bible? The Bible defines what it means to have a biblical worldview in Matthew 22:37 and Romans 12:2. Mike also outlines the three major worldviews. 1. Secular worldview 2. Religious worldview (the … Continue reading
In apologetics part-1 Mike answered the two challenges: 1. How could Adam name all the animals in one day? 2. Who did Cain marry? In this session (apologetics part 2) Mike answers four more challenges. 1. How could first three days of creation be literal days of the sun was not created until day 4? … Continue reading
In this first lesson on apologetics Mike answers three challenges. What is apologetics and why is it important for all Christians to learn and practice apologetics? Three Scriptures are given that mandate all Christians to be able to defend their faith (1 Peter 3:15; Jude 3; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5) Who did Cain marry? How could … Continue reading
In this second interview with Buddy Davis (Creation speaker, singer, songwriter and explorer) Buddy describes the complexity of the woodpecker and the bombardier beetle and how each shows purposeful design by a Creator. Buddy also continues by answering more questions about dinosaurs. • What color were dinosaurs? • Were dinosaurs on Noah’s Ark? • What … Continue reading
An Interview with Buddy Davis, a real dinosaur man Who is Buddy Davis? • An adventurer • Dinosaur explorer and sculpture • Speaker and evangelist for the Gospel of Jesus Christ • Song Writer and singer • Loved by thousands of children In this session Buddy answers many questions about dinosaurs: • Why are dinosaurs … Continue reading
Does the Fossil Record Really Support Evolution? We often hear that the fossil record proves evolution. For decades students have been taught a continual progression of evolution in the geologic column. The marine fossils appear on the bottom, then the fish, then amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, with man on the top. The column is presented … Continue reading
The Evolution worldview requires long ages for all the physical processes and structures to form around the earth such as large canyons, sedimentation and mountains. But do all these really require long ages? In this talk we will examine geologic evidences that demonstrate long ages are not necessary for what we observe today. Some of … Continue reading
Astronomy and Comets In this video Danny Faulkner (Ph.D. Astronomy) answers the following questions. What are comets? What makes up a comet? How do comets differ from meteors? How fast do comets travel? Why are comets good evidence for a young earth and solar system? Dr. Faulkner concludes by addressing the issue of star formation … Continue reading
Astronomy and the Big Bang In this session Mike interviews Dr. Danny Faulkner (Ph.D. Astronomy) from Answers in Genesis. Dr. Faulkner answers many questions that Christians need to understand about the Big Bang which includes: “Is the Big Bang compatible with the Bible?”, “How scientific is the Big Bang?”, “What are some of the major … Continue reading