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Jun 2021
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Genesis 1-2: Origins or Identity? – Feat...

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About this episode

How compatible is the Bible with science? And why does the creation story look different between Genesis 1 and 2? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest Dr. John Walton as they discuss these questions and the necessity of studying ancient culture and cosmology to truly understand our Bibles today.

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Timestamps 

  • Part one (0-14:30)
  • Part two (14:30-25:00)
  • Part three (25:00-35:20)
  • Part four (35:20-48:20)
  • Part five (48:20-end)

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Show Music 

  • “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
  • Chillhop Essentials Summer 2021 EP

Show produced by Dan Gummel, Zack McKinley, and Cooper Peltz. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. 

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