Current Topics in Science

Current Topics in Science

The Current Topics in Science podcast is an ongoing series hosted by Dr. Christopher Sernaque who interviews scientists for their perspectives on the origins debate, while addressing breaking scientific news in light of the Design vs Darwin controversy.

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August 30, 2025 41 mins
Can evolution alone explain the origin of life’s most complex functions? In this episode of Current Topics in Science, Dr. Christopher Sernaqué sits down with Dr. Douglas Axe—biochemist, author, and founder of the Biologic Institute—to explore Stylus, a groundbreaking simulation that challenges the limits of Darwinian theory. Discover how this model uses Chinese characters to mimic protein evolution and what it reveals about design...
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In this episode of Current Topics in Science, Dr. Christopher Sernaque interviews renowned creation researcher Paul Garner to explore the state of Creationism in 2025 and why it still matters. From the legacy of the Scopes "Monkey Trial" to breakthroughs in flood geology, baraminology, and catastrophic plate tectonics, this conversation dives deep into whether Young-Earth Creationism is advancing science or resisting it. Garner, a ...
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After one of my closest friends passed away, I decided to do something he always encouraged me to try—interview myself. In this honest and heartfelt conversation, I open up about grief, faith, psychology, and why I still believe in God, even when life hurts. Along the way, I challenge Freud’s claims, explore how the brain reflects intelligent design, and share how walking through pain taught me to love deeper. If you’ve ever wrestl...
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Are We Looking at the End of Atheism? Dr. Christopher Sernaque sits down with Otangelo Grassio, an advocate for Intelligent Design, to break down the biggest questions in science and faith! In the final episode of Current Topics in Science Season 6, we dive deep into his latest book, Unraveling the Theistic Worldview, tackling Bayesian probability, the limits of naturalism, and why the demand for definitive proof of God might be a ...
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Are you ready for a BIRTHDAY PARTY? Quantum Physics has now reached the ripe old age of 100, but what does quantum science mean? The implications will leave you shaken. All the evidence we have from Quantum Mechanics points to the Trinity! Modern physics echoes the very words of Genesis. And what about Sir Isaac Newton? Some call Newton, the Father of Modern Science, but they also brand him a heretic. Others call him a defender of ...
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Christians *need* to be aware of the issues in this video before their family or friends get TRAPPED in the flat-earth worldview. This interview with Dr. Danny Faulkner, a Christian astrophysicist, not only breaks down compelling evidence for a globe but also explores how Christian ethics guide our pursuit of truth. If you're open to challenging your beliefs or just want a fresh, thoughtful perspective, this is the conversation you...
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🚨 NEW Peer-Reviewed Research Challenges Evolution! On Current Topics in Science, Dr. Christopher Sernaque interviews Dr. Jonathan McLatchie about his groundbreaking, peer-reviewed work on the irreducible complexity of the eukaryotic cell. Discover how this new research not only questions evolutionary theory but also makes testable predictions from an Intelligent Design perspective. Don’t miss this cutting-edge discussion—subscribe...
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The Earth is going to lose?!?! Lose the moon that is! The relationship of the Earth and it's only natural satellite is amazing...but does this pair spell doom for the theory of Evolution? Discover powerful evidence for God as Creator in this podcast episode. Follow below for more! 🌙
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Dr. Marcus Ross, a PhD scientist, has just CREATED, a robust, scientific, and modern defense of Young-Earth Creationism. In this new interview, Dr. Marcus Ross addresses Dr. Kenton Sparks, Dr. William Lane Craig, and Dr. Andrew Loke, three theistic evolutionists, while discussing the new book called, "Perspectives on the Historical Adam and Eve: Four Views" This is the best overview of the origins worldviews out there—don't miss ou...
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Eugenie Scott claims pseudogenes are the *best* argument against Intelligent Design. Dr. Daniel Stern Cardinale says ERVs can fit within the Intelligent Design model. Dr. Casey Luskin addresses them both in this new interview, where he explores the functions of so called Junk DNA, pseudogenes, and ERVs. If you care about the Intelligent Design vs unguided evolution debate...you'll regret missing this!
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Evolution is Biblical?!?! John Churchill and Michael Murray have proposed Mere Theistic Evolution which gives grounds for Christians accepting evolution. Biochemist Ben Kissling responds to Churchill and Murray from a Young-Earth Creationist perspective. Who will win this debate? 🤔
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Don't think you know everything about the origins debate just yet because something BIG is happening! Evolutionists say this kind of event is the key to sparking life in the cosmos...will you be ready to answer them? Don't miss this episode of Current Topics in Science!
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Look at what God hath wrought!!! New and exciting evidence for God's Creation takes the form of the Hummingbird Hawkmoth! Explore how these 3 key evidences prove God, and God alone, made life on Earth!
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Don't miss out on this evidence for God! As a Christian, or skeptic, you owe it to yourself to see if your worldview can take the heat—extreme heat! This Current Topics in Science podcast episode is covering whether or not Creation or Evolution best explains extremophiles, let's live on the edge!
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The Bible has to be wrong...no one could live to be nearly 1000 years old! Or could they? Dr. Jake Hebert explores the physics behind how the Bible figures in Genesis could have lived such long lives—you'll find this interview to be...the experience of a life time!!!
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Natural Selection is often billed as the "engine of evolution", and most evolutionists will couple natural selection with mutation to account for the complexity of life. However, as Dr. Brian Thomas shows, not only is natural selection not a sufficient mechanism for evolution, but there is strong evidence for another model called "Continuous Environmental Tracking" or "Natural Genetic Engineering." This is exciting NEW evidence for...
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Dr. Todd Wood takes an honest look at the efficacy and explanatory power of the YEC model. He reviews the literature for baraminological studies and comes to an interesting conclusion; you won't want to miss this!
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We live in the MATRIX! The Biomatrix that is. Bacteria are all over the world, in space, and all throughout our bodies. Did you know that they were designed by God---to save our lives??? Heroes are everywhere, even in microscopic form! Don't miss out on this inspirational episode of Current Topics in Science!
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The new edition is out!!! Dr. William Dembski boldly addresses his critics, namely Dr. Elsberry writing for the National Center for Science Education. As mentioned, Dr. Dembski's book, "The Design Inference: Eliminating Chance Through Small Probabilities" now has a brand new second edition—it has been thoroughly updated, so don't miss out on it!
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Don't be the one to miss out on this amazing interview! Intelligent Design is science and the newly updated Design Inference proves it. Dr. Ewert is back for another interview where he summarize the newest updates to the book that he co-authored with Dr. William Dembski. He also answers objections and shares what readers can look forward to. This short 12 minute interview is packed with important information you won't want to miss!
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