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Does Believing in a Young Earth Make You Unscientific? (with Dr. Matthew McLain) (Ep 219)
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- The Bible Sojourner
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- Jan 18, 2026
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Summary
In this episode, we welcome special guest, Dr. Matthew McLain, from The Master's University, to talk about Young Earth Creationism and why (or why not) believers should believe in a young earth. We talk science, the Bible, and culture. You won't want to miss this conversation. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 02:09 Who is Matthew McLain? 08:27 How Important is the Young Earth Discussion? 15:15 Why do Christians disagree on the age of the earth? 17:40 What are strong arguments against a Young Earth Position? 37:09 Are there positive arguments for a Young Earth Position? 43:30 How popular is the Old Earth Creationist position? 47:59 What are the misconceptions people have of YEC? 55:19 What are the hermeneutical presuppositions people have in this issue? 01:02:37 Is science vs the Bible a correct assessment? 01:10:39 What first steps should someone take to look into this issue? Links Mentioned: Geology class uncovers fossil footprints at Vasquez Rocks Rewriting Earth's Creation Story Matthew McLain's Faculty Page The Master's University If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify . You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube . Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend. Visit petergoeman.com…