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Irreducible Complexity: Can Darwinian Evolution Build Molecular Machines? | Casey Luskin & Jonathan McLatchie
Can Darwinian evolution build the irreducibly complex molecular machines found inside living cells—or do these systems point beyond unguided processes to intelligent d...
Fine-Tuning: Does the Universe Point to a Designer? | Brian Miller, Ph.D. & Bruce L. Gordon, Ph.D.
Does the fine-tuning of the universe provide evidence of purpose and intelligent design? Luke Betzner welcomes physicist Brian Miller, Ph.D., and philosopher of physic...
The Positive Case for Intelligent Design | William A. Dembski, Ph.D.
Can intelligent design make a positive, testable scientific case—or is it merely a criticism of Darwinian evolution? Luke Betzner welcomes mathematician, philosopher, ...
Design in Nature: Does Biology Reveal Intelligent Design? | Emily Reeves & Brian Miller
Does nature merely look designed, or does biology provide testable evidence of intelligent purpose? Host Luke Betzner welcomes biochemist Emily Reeves, Ph.D., and phys...
Why Intelligent Design Matters | William A. Dembski
Can patterns in nature provide reliable scientific evidence of intelligence—and why does that question matter for Christian faith and contemporary culture? Dr. William...
What Is the Biblical and Scientific Case for a Historical Adam and Eve? | Casey Luskin & Michael Keas
Were Adam and Eve real historical people, and how should Christians evaluate scientific arguments about human origins? Host Luke Betzner welcomes Dr. Casey Luskin and ...
Has Science Refuted Miracles and the Supernatural? | Jonathan McLatchie & Brian Miller
Has science refuted miracles and the supernatural? Paratus host Luke Betzner welcomes Discovery Institute scholars Dr. Jonathan McLatchie and Dr. Brian Miller to discu...
Faith and Reason: Is Christianity Rational? | Dr. Don Deal
Can Christian faith be intellectually responsible—and what role should reason play in knowing and trusting God? Host Luke Betzner is joined by Christian apologist and ...
Science and Faith: Are Christianity and Science Compatible? | Casey Luskin & Jonathan McLatchie
Are science and Christianity fundamentally at odds—or can they converge in a common pursuit of truth? Host Luke Betzner opens Season 8 of Paratus with Dr. Casey Luskin...
The Necessity of Grace
God’s grace is a central feature of salvation. Without grace, people can’t be saved. As the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 2: 8-9: “For by grace you have been saved ...
The Bodily Resurrection of Christ
Christ’s resurrection stands at the core of the Christian faith. Without the resurrection, Christianity is nothing more than moral teachings. It’s as the Apostle Paul...
Christ's Atoning Death
Christ’s atoning death is the heartbeat of the Christian faith, leading to the resurrection. As the Apostle Paul states in I Corinthians 15:3: “Christ died for our s...
Christ's Sinlessness
If Jesus had two biological parents, then He would have been a sinner like the rest of us. And unless Jesus was without sin, then we are without a Savior, one who can...
Christ's Virgin Birth
Throughout history, there’s been challenges to the veracity and accuracy of the virgin conception of Jesus, saying it should not be considered an essential doctrine of...
Human Depravity
Because a perfect God can do nothing less than create a perfect world, God created all things perfect. But due to the fall of humanity through a misuse of free will, s...
Christ's Humanity
The nature of Christ—that He is both human and divine—is foundational to a Biblical understanding of the Christina faith. Not only did the Old Testament predict the Me...
Christ's Deity
The nature of Christ—that He is both human and divine—is foundational to a Biblical understanding of the Christina faith. Not only did the Old Testament predict the Me...
God's Tri-Unity
Not only is God’s unity essential to a Biblical understanding of the Christian faith, so is His tri-unity. The Bible teaches that not only is God one, but He is three...
God's Unity
In a pluralistic world there are many views of God, ranging from monotheism, polytheism, dualism—and everything in-between. So, standing on the Biblical position—tha...
Episode 14: Wisdom and Contemporary Issues
On this episode, Dr. Holden and Professor Betzner discuss current issues facing Christians.
