In this episode of Ministryon the Margins, Josh Olds interviews Ken Ham, founder of Answers inGenesis, about his new memoir Miraculous: The Ken Ham and Answers in GenesisStory. Ham reflects on his upbringing in Australia, the founding ofthe Creation Museum and Ark Encounter, and why he views Genesis 1–11 as thefoundation of all Christian doctrine. Ham explains his belief in a young earth,his distinction between “observational” and “historical” science, and why hesees the debate as an issue of biblical authority rather than science alone.
Inthis episode, you’ll hear:
- Ken Ham explain why he believes Genesis 1–11 must be read as literal history.
- His defense of a young earth (~6,000 years old) and the flood as the source of the fossil record.
- Josh Olds pressing on why young earth creationism remains a minority position among Christians.
- Ham’s distinction between “observational” and “historical” science.
- Josh exploring whether making young earth central risks becoming a stumbling block to evangelism.
- Ham clarifying that young earth creationism is not a salvation issue but a matter of biblical authority.
- Josh highlighting how respected conservative theologians differ with Ham on this issue.
- Reflections on Ham’s memoir Miraculous and fifty years of ministry through Answers in Genesis.
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