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In the Beginning with Dr. Jason Lisle

Fortis Institute

The world tells us to trust the science, but what happens when science seems to pull you away from Scripture? Astrophysicist Dr. Jason Lisle makes complicated issues simple, clear, and biblical—covering ufo’s, dinosaurs, fossils, genetics, astronomy, and cutting-edge discoveries. Each episode is loaded with Scripture and logic, and equips you to think critically, defend your faith, and see God’s glory in every (true) scientific fact.

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Wednesday · length unknown
The Surprising Truth About Mars That Evolution Can’t Explain
Mars has ancient-looking riverbeds, enormous volcanoes, and mysterious magnetic signatures—but do these features really require millions of years to explain? Dr. Jason Lisle examines the Red Planet’s remarkable geology and presents creationist explanations that challenge conventional assumptions. See why this distant world may offer surprising support for a biblical understanding of creation. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
October 21 · 26 min
Earth’s Biggest Mysteries Make More Sense Through Biblical Creation
Why is Earth so remarkably different from every other planet we’ve discovered? Dr. Jason Lisle explores the extraordinary conditions that make life possible, the Moon’s surprising influence, and the geological features he believes point directly to biblical creation. See why the planet we call home may offer some of the most compelling evidence for God’s intentional design. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
October 14 · 26 min
The Venus Oddity Secular Models Struggle to Explain
Why does Venus spin in the opposite direction from nearly every other planet? Dr. Jason Lisle explains why that seemingly simple fact creates a significant challenge for conventional planetary formation models. See how Venus offers a fascinating case study in the difference between interpreting the solar system through secular assumptions and biblical creation. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
October 7 · 26 min
Mercury: The Little Planet With Big Problems For Cosmology
Mercury may be small, but its mysteries have enormous implications for how we understand the universe. Studying several scientific discoveries, Dr. Jason Lisle reveals why this planet deserves a closer look. Discover how Mercury’s remarkable properties fit within a biblical understanding of creation. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
September 30 · length unknown
How The Sun Challenges The “Billions Of Years” Timeline
The Sun gives us far more than light and heat—it may also present a serious challenge to the conventional story of billions of years. Dr. Jason Lisle examines what a bevy of recent scientific discoveries reveal about our nearest star. See why the science of the Sun fits remarkably well within a biblical view of creation. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
September 23 · 26 min
Is Our Solar System Really Just a Cosmic Accident?
For thousands of years, the planets were mysterious “wandering stars” whose movements puzzled observers. Dr. Jason Lisle follows the breakthroughs that took us from naked-eye astronomy to spacecraft visiting distant worlds—and explains why that history matters for your view of creation. The more we uncover about our solar system, the more remarkable its order becomes. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
September 16 · 26 min
How Do We Know The New Testament Is Accurate?
What happens when thousands of ancient New Testament manuscripts contain differences? Dr. Jason Lisle examines real textual variants, including disputed passages in Mark, John, and 1 John, to show how scholars can determine what the original authors wrote. See why copying errors don’t undermine the reliability of the New Testament or overturn biblical doctrine. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
September 9 · 26 min
How Do We Know The Old Testament Is Accurate?
What happens when one ancient Bible manuscript says something different from another? Dr. Jason Lisle tackles that challenge directly, examining real textual variants from Genesis, Isaiah, and Jeremiah rather than pretending copying errors don’t exist. See how scholars can often reconstruct the original wording—and why even one of the Old Testament’s most difficult variants fails to overturn biblical doctrine. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
September 2 · 26 min
The Bible May Explain the Ice Age Better Than Textbooks
Did Abraham and Job live during the Ice Age—and could Scripture contain evidence of the climate they experienced? Dr. Jason Lisle connects glacial evidence, Noah’s Flood, animal migration, and biblical history to challenge the conventional millions-of-years narrative. The result may change how you think about both Earth’s past and today’s fears about catastrophic climate change. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
August 26 · 26 min
Three Questions That Put False Worldviews to the Test
Atheists use logic, trust science, and make moral judgments—but can their worldview actually justify any of them? Dr. Jason Lisle shows how the AIP test uncovers the hidden assumptions and contradictions beneath unbelieving thought. Discover a simple framework that can sharpen your thinking and make your apologetics conversations far more effective. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
August 19 · 26 min
The James Webb Findings That Shocked Big Bang Supporters
What happens when a telescope peers deeper into the universe than ever before? Dr. Jason Lisle explores why fully formed galaxies, unexpected heavy elements, and other James Webb observations have reignited the debate over the age and origin of the universe. Learn why these discoveries have become one of the most fascinating apologetics conversations in modern astronomy. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
August 12 · 26 min
Does Astronomy Disprove Genesis? These Findings Suggest Otherwise.
For decades, you've been told astronomy proves the universe is billions of years old—but what if the evidence isn't nearly that straightforward? Dr. Jason Lisle examines magnetic fields, spiral galaxies, planetary heat, blue stars, and other observations that he argues are far more consistent with the Bible's timeline than secular assumptions. If you've ever wondered whether modern science actually confirms Genesis, this conversation will challenge what you've been told. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
August 5 · length unknown
Think Science Disproves the Bible? Astronomy Tells Another Story
What if some of astronomy’s greatest discoveries didn’t disprove the Bible—but vindicated claims Scripture made thousands of years earlier? Dr. Jason Lisle explores an expanding universe, a spherical Earth, countless stars, and scientific evidence he argues challenges billions of years. Discover why understanding the assumptions behind modern science could radically change how you think about biblical creation. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
July 29 · length unknown
The Scientific Evidence for Noah’s Flood You Never Heard
You’ve been told fossils and rock layers took millions of years to form—but what if catastrophic conditions can produce them far faster? Dr. Jason Lisle examines the scientific evidence for Noah’s Flood and explains why discoveries from Mount St. Helens to marine fossils on mountains challenge uniformitarian assumptions. See why the biblical account of a global Flood may fit the geological evidence better than you’ve been led to believe. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
July 22 · 26 min
Can You Trust Science Without First Believing The Bible?
Why should you trust your senses, your reasoning, or the assumption that gravity will work tomorrow like it does today? Dr. Jason Lisle challenges the evolutionary worldview to account for the very foundations that make scientific discovery possible. Prepare to see why biblical creation provides answers to questions about science that a chance universe struggles to explain. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
July 15 · 26 min
Why Logic Actually Points Straight To Christianity
Is faith really the opposite of reason, or have we been defining faith all wrong? Dr. Jason Lisle exposes the confusion between logic and intuition and shows why many popular objections to Christianity collapse under scrutiny. If you've ever wondered whether faith can survive hard questions, this conversation may change the way you think forever. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
July 8 · 26 min
Why Smart Arguments Often Fail To Convert Unbelievers
You’ve shared evidence, answered objections, and still watched conversations go nowhere. What if the biggest obstacle isn’t intellectual at all? Dr. Jason Lisle reveals a biblical approach to apologetics that exposes what’s happening beneath the surface—and changes the way you engage unbelievers forever. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
July 1 · 26 min
The Big Problem That Evolutionary Theory Has With DNA
If evolution is true, where did all the genetic information come from? Dr. Jason Lisle examines the science of DNA, mutations, and natural selection to uncover a problem that strikes at the heart of Darwinian evolution. Discover why science may point in a very different direction than you've been told. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
June 24 · 26 min
What If Dinosaurs Actually Confirm Biblical History?
Dinosaurs are often presented as proof that the Bible can't be trusted—but what if the opposite is true? Dr. Jason Lisle examines fossil discoveries, biblical history, and ancient descriptions that raise surprising questions about the standard dinosaur timeline. If you've ever wondered how dinosaurs fit into a Christian worldview, this conversation may change how you see the evidence. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
June 17 · 26 min
Can Old-Earth Claims Survive Their Own Evidence?
Most people assume the age of the earth has been directly measured and proven beyond question. Dr. Jason Lisle takes a closer look at the methods behind those claims and highlights evidence that rarely makes it into textbooks or documentaries. The result may challenge some of your strongest assumptions about science, history, and origins. ___ Thanks for listening! In the Beginning would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support In the Beginning we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

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