{"podcast":{"title":"The Bible Sojourner","slug":"the-bible-sojourner-1122307","podcast_index_feed_id":1122307,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/7eadcce8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://petergoeman.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/21153194/21153194-1747184313038-fd4ef0239847d.jpg","author":"Peter Goeman","episode_count":252,"summary":"Welcome to The Bible Sojourner, the podcast that dives into challenging Bible passages, thought-provoking theology, and the cultural intricacies that shape our world. Join Dr. Peter Goeman, a seasoned professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, as he embarks on a captivating journey through the text of Scripture and beyond. Unravel the mysteries behind enigmatic passages and gain a deeper understanding of ancient world and their relevance in our modern lives. The Bible Sojourner is your compass to navigate the fascinating landscapes of Scripture, history, and contemporary thought.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T08:19:13.667293+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-sojourner-1122307"},"episode":{"title":"Does Believing in a Young Earth Make You Unscientific? (with Dr. Matthew McLain) (Ep 219)","slug":"does-believing-in-a-young-earth-make-you-unscientific-with-dr-matthew-mclain-ep-219","published_at":"2026-01-18T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-sojourner-1122307/does-believing-in-a-young-earth-make-you-unscientific-with-dr-matthew-mclain-ep-219","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-sojourner-1122307","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bible-sojourner/episodes/Does-Believing-in-a-Young-Earth-Make-You-Unscientific--with-Dr--Matthew-McLain-Ep-219-e3dq1ip","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/7eadcce8/podcast/play/114148377/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-17%2F416312762-44100-2-5405c323527d4.mp3","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…","meta_description":"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) be…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4503,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-bible-sojourner-1122307/episodes/does-believing-in-a-young-earth-make-you-unscientific-with-dr-matthew-mclain-ep-219/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-sojourner-1122307/does-believing-in-a-young-earth-make-you-unscientific-with-dr-matthew-mclain-ep-219.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}