Ep. 20 | In The Beginning | How Old Is the Earth?

How old is the earth, and what does Genesis 1 actually teach about creation? In this episode, Ricky and Alan tackle one of the most debated questions surrounding the opening chapters of Scripture: faith, science, evolution, and the age of the earth. The conversation begins by examining the difference between a theistic worldview and a naturalistic worldview, then explores microevolution, macroevolution, adaptation, the Big Bang, and the various Christian approaches to creation—including theistic evolution, gap theory, day-age theory, and young earth creationism. Ricky and Alan also discuss the biblical meaning of yom (“day”), the genealogies in Genesis, geological evidence, distant starlight, and how a young-earth perspective understands apparent evidence for an older universe. The episode ultimately addresses a deeper theological question: Can we trust God's Word from the very first page? Whether you're a Christian wrestling with questions about creation or someone exploring Christianity from a naturalistic perspective, this episode offers an opportunity to think carefully about Genesis, science, worldview, and biblical authority.