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The Non-Algorithmic Nature of Life: Physicist Dr. Brian Miller

For decades, we’ve thought the control center of life lies in DNA. But a new scientific framework is emerging that challenges that idea, and suggests that vast portions of the genome are immaterial and lie outside the physical world. Today, physicist Dr. Brian Miller joins host ‪Andrew McDiarmid‬ to share his perspective on the cutting-edge, potentially revolutionary research of mathematical Read More ›

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A Neurosurgeon Pulls Back the Curtain on the Soul

In a new interview for the ID The Future podcast, host ‪‪Andrew McDiarmid‬ is thrilled to welcome back renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor to continue discussing his new book The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Existence of the Soul. The book tackles provocative ideas, making a case that the human soul exists and that the mind is immortal. Read More ›

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Why Life is the Most Unnatural Thing in the Universe

We usually think of life as the most natural thing there is – blooming plants, flowing water, the cycles of nature. But what if that perspective is fundamentally challenged by the very laws of physics that govern our universe? On this ID The Future, host ‪Andrew McDiarmid‬ welcomes physicist Dr. Eric Hedin to the podcast to discuss the compelling idea Read More ›

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The Immortal Mind: How Neuroscience Points Beyond Materialism

Is your mind more than just your brain? Does the soul actually exist? These questions have been pondered for millennia. What does the latest scientific research suggest? On this episode of the ID The Future podcast, renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor begins a conversation with host ‪Andrew McDiarmid‬ about his new book The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Read More ›

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Is The Soul Real? A Neurosurgeon Explores The Evidence

Does science prove the existence of the soul? Here award-winning neurosurgeon Michael Egnor explores the evidence. Many scientists and doctors believe that there is no such thing as the soul. That there is no part of us that persists beyond death. We are not spiritual in any respect. We are made up of cells and tissue, and completely controlled by Read More ›

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The Miracle of Butterfly Metamorphosis

Marvel at the intelligent design of butterflies in this talk by Dr. Paul Nelson, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute. Presented at the 2025 Dallas Conference on Science and Faith. Are you interested in the origins of life and the universe? Get this free book and explore the debate between Darwinian evolution and intelligent design. If you’re intrigued by the origins of Read More ›

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The Amazing, Intelligently Designed Honeybee

Learn about the amazing intelligent design of the honeybee in this talk by physicist Eric Hedin at the 2025 Dallas Conference on Science and Faith. Dr. Hedin is author of the book Canceled Science: What Some Atheists Don’t Want You to See. Are you interested in the origins of life and the universe? Get this free book and explore the Read More ›

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Evolved or Engineered? A Geneticist Evaluates the Panda’s Thumb

In 1980, influential paleontologist and evolutionary biologist Stephen Jay Gould wrote that “we can know that evolution has happened by the imperfections and oddities that life shows.” But is that true? And what if we take a closer look at those assumed evolutionary oddities and see instead evidence of engineered elegance? On this episode of the ID The Future podcast, Read More ›

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Larry Sanger on Wikipedia, AI, and Preserving Human Knowledge

On this episode of ID The Future, hosts Andrew McDiarmid and Nathan Jacobson continue their conversation with Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger. In this segment, Sanger explains how his philosophy to decentralize the world’s knowledge plays into science, technology, and truth-seeking in the age of AI. He talks about the shortcomings of large language models and why humans are irreplaceable and Read More ›

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Skeptic to Believer: Wikipedia Co-Founder Larry Sanger’s Intellectual Journey

Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger joins hosts Andrew McDiarmid and Nathan Jacobson on the ID The Future podcast to delve into his personal evolution from longtime skeptical philosopher to belief in God. After falling out of faith in his teens, Sanger became a committed skeptic and agnostic, adhering to the principle of methodological skepticism for decades as he evaluated traditional arguments Read More ›

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Circular Reasoning in Origin of Life Theories: Dr. Brian Miller

Is origin of life research going round in circles? This is ID the Future, a podcast that isn’t afraid to tackle the big questions about evolution and intelligent design. Today, host Eric Anderson chats with physicist Dr. Brian Miller about circular reasoning and other problems in origin of life research. They discuss the work of Stephen Meyer and James Tour, Read More ›

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Darwin’s Corrosive Impact on Faith and Culture

John West, author of the book Darwin Day in America, examines the corrosive impact of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution on faith, morality, medicine, racism, and more. Dr. West is Vice President of Discovery Institute and Managing Director of its Center for Science and Culture. His other books include Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing—and What We Read More ›

The Intelligent Design of Life

The Intelligent Design of Life

Physicist Brian Miller explores the growing scientific evidence that life was intelligently designed. Dr. Miller is a Senior Fellow with the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute. This talk was taped at a symposium sponsored by The Lyceum in Cleveland, Ohio in October 2024.

The Debate over Evolution and Intelligent Design Heats Up (w_ Doug Axe)

The Debate over Evolution and Intelligent Design Heats Up (w/ Doug Axe)

What is the state of Intelligent Design? How has the conversation on the origin of life changed and been updated in today’s world? In this video, Sean McDowell talk to Doug Axe who has written on this topic. He hopes to answer questions between Darwinism and Christianity and other big questions surrounding this issue.

Physicist Brian Miller Uncovers The Intelligent Design of the Universe

Physicist Brian Miller Uncovers The Intelligent Design of the Universe

Physicist Brian Miller explores the growing scientific evidence that our universe was intelligently designed. Dr. Miller is a Senior Fellow with the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute. This talk was taped at a symposium sponsored by The Lyceum in Cleveland, Ohio in October 2024.

The Bible, Intelligent Design, and the Rise of Modern Science

The Bible, Intelligent Design, and the Rise of Modern Science

Dr. John West explores the impact of the Bible and the idea of intelligent design on the rise of modern science. West is Managing Director of the Center for Science and Culture at Discovery Institute and author of books such as Darwin Day in America and Stockholm Syndrome Christianity. This talk was taped at a symposium sponsored by The Lyceum Read More ›

Evolution and Original Sin (Fr. Martin Hilbert)

Evolution and Original Sin (Fr. Martin Hilbert)

Fr. Martin Hilbert explores whether Darwinian evolution is compatible with the Catholic faith, focusing on the doctrine of original sin. Fr. Hilbert is author of the book A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design (DI Press, 2024). This talk was taped at a symposium sponsored by The Lyceum in Cleveland, Ohio in October 2024.

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Design Arguments, Design Detection, and Natural Theology

Can we detect intelligent design in nature? If so, what are the implications for “natural theology”? These questions and more were explored at the panel “Design Write Large: Design Arguments, Design Detection, and Natural Theology” at the Evangelical Philosophical Society annual meeting in San Diego in November 2024. Speakers included Center for Science and Culture (CSC) Senior Fellows Doug Axe, Read More ›

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ERVs, Pseudogenes, and Onions

In 2012, the evolutionary “junk DNA” paradigm took a major hit when the ENCODE Project reported that over 80% of our DNA is biochemically functional. How did evolutionary biologists respond to the demise of one of their favorite arguments? Their responses fall into three main categories: (1) Get angry, (2) rewrite history, and (3) deny the data. This video explores Read More ›

C.S. Lewis’s Challenge to Scientocracy in Cambridge and Beyond

C.S. Lewis’s Challenge to Scientocracy in Cambridge and Beyond

Beloved writer C.S. Lewis was a searing critic of the misuse of science for totalitarian ends. Dr. John West explores the increasing relevance of Lewis’s views for today in this talk delivered in Cambridge, UK in August 2024. As part of his talk, West also discusses Lewis’s move from Oxford to Cambridge and reveals little-known details about Lewis’s inaugural lecture Read More ›