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June 29, 2025 14 mins

Join host Lance Smith as he navigates life’s biggest theistic questions in the fifth week of the Sunday series, "Unpacking J. Steve Miller's Faith That's Not Blind." In this episode, the focus shifts to the origins of the universe, delving into the Big Bang theory, cosmic beginnings, and the philosophical and scientific arguments that point to a purposeful creation.

Explore the three main contenders for the universe's origin: an eternal universe, spontaneous creation from nothing, and an intelligent designer that transcends time and space. Listen as Lance evaluates these concepts like a detective unraveling clues at a cosmic crime scene, referencing insights from J. Steve Miller’s book and philosophical heavyweights like the Kalam cosmological argument.

Discover why naturalistic viewpoints fall short and what makes the theistic perspective compelling. Whether you're skeptical or a believer, this episode invites you to examine the evidence and theories critically, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the universe's inception.

References to items discussed and/or used on this podcast may be found at the following:

The Bible Difficulties and Answers Website

The Bible Difficulties and Answers Facebook Page

Email Address: bibledifficultiesandanswers@gmail.com 

  1. Miller, J. S. (2016). Faith That’s Not Blind: A Practical Guide to Evaluating Spiritual Beliefs. Wisdom Creek Press. Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/gTR0odd 
  2. Craig, W. L. The Kalam Cosmological Argument. Wipf and Stock Publishers.
  3. Flew, A. (2007). There Is a God: How the World's Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind. HarperOne.
  4. Kragh, H. (2008). Entropic Creation. Ashgate.
  5. Kragh, H. (1999). Cosmology and Controversy. Princeton University Press.
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