Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
In this video, we welcome special guest, Dr. Matthew McLain, from The Master's University, to talk about Young Earth Creationism and why (or why not) believers should believe in a young earth. We talk science, the Bible, and culture. You won't want to miss this conversation.
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction
02:09 Who is Matthew McLain?
08:27 How Important is the Young Earth Discussion?
15:15 Why do Christians disagree on the age of the earth?
17:40 What are strong arguments against a Young Earth Position?
37:09 Are there positive arguments for a Young Earth Position?
43:30 How popular is the Old Earth Creationist position?
47:59 What are the misconceptions people have of YEC?
55:19 What are the hermeneutical presuppositions people have in this issue?
01:02:37 Is science vs the Bible a correct assessment?
01:10:39 What first steps should someone take to look into this issue?
Links Mentioned:
Geology class uncovers fossil footprints at Vasquez Rocks (signalscv.com/2024/11/geology-class-uncovers-fossil-footprints-at-vasquez-rocks/)
Rewriting Earth's Creation Story (theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/09/hadean/501668/)
Matthew McLain's Faculty Page (https://www.masters.edu/faculty_staff_bio/matthew-mclain/)
The Master's University (https://www.masters.edu)
Shepherds Theological Seminary (where Peter Goeman teaches): https://shepherds.edu/
The Bible Sojourner Audio podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bible-sojourner
More About The Bible Sojourner Host, Peter Goeman: petergoeman.com
In this video, we welcome special guest, Dr. Matthew McLain, from The Master's University, to talk about Young Earth Creationism and why (or why not) believers should believe in a young earth. We talk science, the Bible, and culture. You won't want to miss this conversation.
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction
02:09 Who is Matthew McLain?
08:27 How Important is the Young Earth Discussion?
15:15 Why do Christians disagree on the age of the earth?
17:40 What are strong arguments against a Young Earth Position?
37:09 Are there positive arguments for a Young Earth Position?
43:30 How popular is the Old Earth Creationist position?
47:59 What are the misconceptions people have of YEC?
55:19 What are the hermeneutical presuppositions people have in this issue?
01:02:37 Is science vs the Bible a correct assessment?
01:10:39 What first steps should someone take to look into this issue?
Links Mentioned:
Geology class uncovers fossil footprints at Vasquez Rocks (signalscv.com/2024/11/geology-class-uncovers-fossil-footprints-at-vasquez-rocks/)
Rewriting Earth's Creation Story (theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/09/hadean/501668/)
Matthew McLain's Faculty Page (https://www.masters.edu/faculty_staff_bio/matthew-mclain/)
The Master's University (https://www.masters.edu)
Shepherds Theological Seminary (where Peter Goeman teaches): https://shepherds.edu/
The Bible Sojourner Audio podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bible-sojourner
More About The Bible Sojourner Host, Peter Goeman: petergoeman.com
