Genesis Science Report with David Rives

S03 Ep012 | Pumas, Penguins, and Creation Care

A successful conservation story in Patagonia is producing a result no one planned for — pumas hunting Magellanic penguins by the thousands. Dr. Gordon Wilson on what this reveals about ecosystem balance and the limits of human management. Plus, a closer look at one of North America's most extreme climbers: the Rocky Mountain goat, and the design features that let it live where almost nothing else can. In this episode: * Saturn's hexagonal storm and the order built into chaos * Doug Velting on the Rocky Mountain goat — designed for the cliffs * Rock layers and what they actually tell us about Earth's history * A Kids Corner visit with bears at the Wonder Center * Featured Resource: Understanding Genesis by Dr. Jason Lisle * Dr. Gordon Wilson on pumas, penguins, and what happens when conservation backfires Timecodes: Show Intro: 00:00 Opening Monologue: 00:36 Interview 1 — Doug Velting: 08:56 The Heavens Declare: 21:59 Kids Corner: 27:21 Ministry Report: 33:18 Featured Resource: 36:18 Genesis Science Minute: 37:07 Interview 2 — Dr. Gordon Wilson: 41:37 GenesisScienceReport #DavidRives #CreationScience #Wildlife #Conservation #IntelligentDesign #RockyMountainGoat Support Genesis Science Report with David Rives [https://davidrivesministries.org/give]

S03 Ep013 | When Evolution Stops Being Science

Most students are told evolution is settled science. But as new discoveries pile up around biological information and the origin of life, even mainstream researchers are quietly moving the goalposts. Dr. Charles G. Jackson on where observation ends and assumption begins. Then Dr. Glenn Wilson, a USDA soil scientist, on why a single storm can erase what textbooks claim took centuries to build. In this episode: * Cascadia, the San Andreas, and the earthquake link no one saw coming * Dr. Charles G. Jackson on evolution's drift into philosophy * Darwin's finches, 150 years later — what they actually show * A Kids Corner that starts in a tackle box and ends in a museum * A Genesis Science Q&A on the world beyond what we can see * Featured Resource: The New Weather Book by meteorologist Michael Oard * Dr. Glenn Wilson on soil erosion, formation rates, and a landscape that can change in hours Timecodes: Show Intro: 00:00 Opening Monologue: 00:34 Interview 1 — Dr. Charles G. Jackson: 08:17 The Heavens Declare: 21:31 Kids Corner: 27:28 Genesis Science Q&A: 30:52 Ministry Report: 34:54 Featured Resource: 39:05 Genesis Science Minute: 40:15 Interview 2 — Dr. Glenn Wilson: 44:15 GenesisScienceReport #DavidRives #CreationScience #Evolution #DarwinsFinches #SoilScience #Apologetics Support Genesis Science Report with David Rives [https://davidrivesministries.org/give]

S03 Ep011 | AI Is Taking Over. Are Christians Ready?

Artificial intelligence isn't just a tool anymore. It's beginning to influence governance, ethics, and the decisions that shape public life. Dr. Charles Jackson breaks down what's at stake when algorithms start carrying authority. Then Dr. Paul Nelson on the quiet shift inside evolutionary biology, and why the iconic tree of life may not be the right picture anymore. In this episode: * Soft cells, the ISS, and the geometry written into living tissue * Dr. Charles Jackson on AI, control, and who's programming the future * The leatherback sea turtle and the design beneath the surface * A Kids Corner visit with Rigel the tegu lizard * Why is space so vast? A Genesis Science Q&A * Featured Resource: A Good and Faithful Servant — the life of John C. Whitcomb * Dr. Paul Nelson on the tree of life, the tangled web, and what it means for origins Timecodes: Show Intro: 00:00 Opening Monologue: 00:44 Interview 1 — Dr. Charles Jackson: 08:03 The Heavens Declare: 21:40 Kids Corner: 28:07 Genesis Science Q&A: 31:44 Ministry Report: 36:43 Featured Resource: 38:56 Genesis Science Minute: 40:26 Interview 2 — Dr. Paul Nelson: 44:35 Support Genesis Science Report with David Rives [https://davidrivesministries.org/give]

S03 Ep010 | Bacteria “Playing Dead”, ISS Retirement, and Gen Z Faith

In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a look at an extraordinary bacterium discovered in NASA clean rooms that can essentially “play dead” to survive extreme sterilization and environmental stress. Its ability to shut down and later revive challenges assumptions about how life survives and raises deeper questions about the sophistication built into even the smallest living systems. Next, retired NASA astronaut Colonel Jeff Williams joins us to discuss the future of the International Space Station. With the station operating far beyond its original design life, Williams shares firsthand insight into how the ISS has held up, what risks come with extending its mission, and what retiring it could mean for the future of human space exploration. Later, Christian speaker Brian Young examines a surprising cultural shift. While church attendance has declined for years, new data suggests Generation Z may be rediscovering faith in unexpected ways. Young helps unpack why belief may be becoming countercultural again and what opportunities this creates for meaningful conversations about biblical truth. Support Genesis Science Report with David Rives [https://davidrivesministries.org/give]

S03 Ep009 | NASA’s Moon Reactor & Ancient Engineering Beneath the Ocean

In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a fascinating archaeological discovery from the coast of Brittany, France, where divers uncovered a massive submerged stone wall built from thousands of tons of granite. The structure challenges the common picture of early humans as primitive and instead points to organized communities capable of planning, engineering, and large scale construction. Next, nuclear engineer Dr. Mike Houts joins the program to discuss NASA’s plans for a lunar surface reactor. He explains why nuclear power may be necessary for sustained human activity on the Moon, what kinds of engineering challenges come with building a reactor for space, and what this could mean for the future of exploration beyond Earth. Later, field paleontologist Tommy Lohman examines new research suggesting that some giant sauropods may have been able to rear up on their hind legs. The conversation looks at the balance, muscle coordination, bone strength, and structural design required for animals of that size to move in ways more dynamic than many scientists once assumed. Support Genesis Science Report with David Rives [https://davidrivesministries.org/give]