In the Beginning with Dr. Jason Lisle

The world tells us to trust the science, but what happens when science seems to pull you away from Scripture? Astrophysicist Dr. Jason Lisle makes complicated issues simple, clear, and biblical—covering ufo’s, dinosaurs, fossils, genetics, astronomy, and cutting-edge discoveries. Each episode is loaded with Scripture and logic, and equips you to think critically, defend your faith, and see God’s glory in every (true) scientific fact.

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Episodes 13

Three Questions That Put False Worldviews to the Test
4d ago · 26:00
Atheists use logic, trust science, and make moral judgments—but can their worldview actually justify any of them? Dr. Jason Lisle shows how the AIP test uncovers the hidden assumptions and contradictions beneath unbelieving thought. Discover a simple framework that can sharpen your thinking and make your apologetics conversations far more effective. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you ar
The James Webb Findings That Shocked Big Bang Supporters
11d ago · 26:00
What happens when a telescope peers deeper into the universe than ever before? Dr. Jason Lisle explores why fully formed galaxies, unexpected heavy elements, and other James Webb observations have reignited the debate over the age and origin of the universe. Learn why these discoveries have become one of the most fascinating apologetics conversations in modern astronomy. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute
Does Astronomy Disprove Genesis? These Findings Suggest Otherwise.
18d ago · 26:00
For decades, you've been told astronomy proves the universe is billions of years old—but what if the evidence isn't nearly that straightforward? Dr. Jason Lisle examines magnetic fields, spiral galaxies, planetary heat, blue stars, and other observations that he argues are far more consistent with the Bible's timeline than secular assumptions. If you've ever wondered whether modern science actually confirms Genesis, this conversation will challenge what you've been told. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If yo
Think Science Disproves the Bible? Astronomy Tells Another Story
25d ago
What if some of astronomy’s greatest discoveries didn’t disprove the Bible—but vindicated claims Scripture made thousands of years earlier? Dr. Jason Lisle explores an expanding universe, a spherical Earth, countless stars, and scientific evidence he argues challenges billions of years. Discover why understanding the assumptions behind modern science could radically change how you think about biblical creation. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremel
The Scientific Evidence for Noah’s Flood You Never Heard
1mo ago
You’ve been told fossils and rock layers took millions of years to form—but what if catastrophic conditions can produce them far faster? Dr. Jason Lisle examines the scientific evidence for Noah’s Flood and explains why discoveries from Mount St. Helens to marine fossils on mountains challenge uniformitarian assumptions. See why the biblical account of a global Flood may fit the geological evidence better than you’ve been led to believe. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beg
Can You Trust Science Without First Believing The Bible?
1mo ago · 26:00
Why should you trust your senses, your reasoning, or the assumption that gravity will work tomorrow like it does today? Dr. Jason Lisle challenges the evolutionary worldview to account for the very foundations that make scientific discovery possible. Prepare to see why biblical creation provides answers to questions about science that a chance universe struggles to explain. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstit
Why Logic Actually Points Straight To Christianity
1mo ago · 26:00
Is faith really the opposite of reason, or have we been defining faith all wrong? Dr. Jason Lisle exposes the confusion between logic and intuition and shows why many popular objections to Christianity collapse under scrutiny. If you've ever wondered whether faith can survive hard questions, this conversation may change the way you think forever. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are a
Why Smart Arguments Often Fail To Convert Unbelievers
1mo ago · 26:00
You’ve shared evidence, answered objections, and still watched conversations go nowhere. What if the biggest obstacle isn’t intellectual at all? Dr. Jason Lisle reveals a biblical approach to apologetics that exposes what’s happening beneath the surface—and changes the way you engage unbelievers forever. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more
The Big Problem That Evolutionary Theory Has With DNA
2mo ago · 26:00
If evolution is true, where did all the genetic information come from? Dr. Jason Lisle examines the science of DNA, mutations, and natural selection to uncover a problem that strikes at the heart of Darwinian evolution. Discover why science may point in a very different direction than you've been told. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more t
What If Dinosaurs Actually Confirm Biblical History?
2mo ago · 26:00
Dinosaurs are often presented as proof that the Bible can't be trusted—but what if the opposite is true? Dr. Jason Lisle examines fossil discoveries, biblical history, and ancient descriptions that raise surprising questions about the standard dinosaur timeline. If you've ever wondered how dinosaurs fit into a Christian worldview, this conversation may change how you see the evidence. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://f
Can Old-Earth Claims Survive Their Own Evidence?
2mo ago · 26:00
Most people assume the age of the earth has been directly measured and proven beyond question. Dr. Jason Lisle takes a closer look at the methods behind those claims and highlights evidence that rarely makes it into textbooks or documentaries. The result may challenge some of your strongest assumptions about science, history, and origins. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a
Confused by Creation Debates? Start Here With Scripture
2mo ago · 26:00
Many Christians feel pressured to choose between modern science and a straightforward reading of Genesis. Dr. Jason Lisle tackles the most common arguments for an ancient universe and explains why the debate reaches far beyond the age of the earth. The answer may affect not only how you understand creation, but why the gospel itself matters. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are alread
Why Genesis Matters More Than Most Christians Think
2mo ago · 26:00
Why is modern culture collapsing morally while rejecting biblical truth more aggressively than ever? Dr. Jason Lisle exposes the hidden connection between abandoning Genesis and embracing confusion about marriage, morality, human value, and the gospel itself. If Genesis falls, far more than creation is at stake—and this conversation explains why. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are a