A Biblical Case for an Old Earth (MP3) by Dr. David Snoke - 8/5/10

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Dr. David Snoke gave a presentation "A Biblical Case for an Old Earth", showing how a day-age model better explains the biblical texts as well as modern scientific discoveries.

Worldviews in Tension: Can Theology Inform the Practice of Science? (MP3) by Professor Kenneth Samples - 5/4/10

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Kenneth Samples gave the presentation "Worldviews in Tension: Can Theology Inform the Practice of Science?” This was given as the keynote address in the Segerstrom Science Symposium at the Azusa Pacific University earlier this year on science and theology. He interacted with us through an Internet connection with Reasons to Believe in California.

Kenneth Samples earned his undergraduate degree in philosophy and social science from Concordia University and his master’s degree in theological studies from Talbot School of Theology. For seven years, Samples worked as senior research consultant and correspondence editor at the Christian Research Institute (CRI), and regularly co-hosted the popular call-in radio program, The Bible Answer Man, with Dr. Walter Martin. Kenneth is now a senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe, and is author and co-author of several books. He encourages believers to develop a logically defensible faith and challenges skeptics to engage Christianity at a philosophical level.

Creationism: A Historical Perspective (MP3) by Dr. Jonathan Fisher - 2/4/10

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Dr. Jonathan Fisher provided a brief overview of the Creationist movement spanning the last 200+ years. He provided key references for those interested in going deeper into the historical nature of the creation-evolution debate. The talk concluded with a statement of his position on the interpretation of the Biblical creation accounts.

Jonathan Fisher received a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Alabama A&M University and serves as the director of applied physics and technology at a Huntsville aerospace engineering corporation. He fellowships and serves at Willowbrook Baptist Church teaching Sunday School and occasionally teaches Christian apologetics with the youth ministry.

The Multiverse: Who’s Afraid? (MP3) by Dr. Jeff Zweerink - 11/5/09

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Dr. Jeffrey Zweerink discussed the issues of faith related to the science and philosophy of multiple universes. Multiple Universe theory continues to gain popularity among the scientific community as an explanation for the origin of the universe. Dr. Zweerink’s presentation was based upon his book “Who’s Afraid of the Multiverse?” and explained that the multiverse is not an enemy to Christian Faith. In fact, it may be a useful ally. He interacted with us through an Internet connection with Reasons to Believe in California.

Dr. Zweerink is an astrophysicist with a PhD from Iowa State University, specializing in high energy gamma-ray astrophysics. He serves as a research scholar at Reasons to Believe and is a part-time physics and astronomy research faculty member at UCLA. He has co-authored more that 30 papers in refereed journals and as well as numerous articles in conference proceedings.

Review of Book by Hugh Ross "More Than a Theory: Revealing a Testable Model for Creation" (MP3) by Dr. Jonathan Fisher - 8/6/09

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Dr. Jonathan Fisher provided a brief review of Hugh Ross' recently published book, "More Than a Theory: Revealing a Testable Model for Creation" and discussed it in the light of a broader apologetic picture. Fisher reviewed the Ross' testable creation model and casted this in the light of working with non-believers. Fisher discussed how science can be an obstacle and as well as a path in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.

Jonathan Fisher received a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Alabama A&M University and serves as the director of applied physics and technology at a Huntsville aerospace engineering corporation. He fellowships and serves at Willowbrook Baptist Church and occasionally teaches Christian apologetics in his church youth ministry.

"Holman QuickSource Guide to Understanding Creation" discussed with the authors. (MP3) by Dr. Mark Whorton and Hill Roberts - 5/7/09

Dr. Mark Whorton and Hill Roberts shared from their recently published science apologetics resource, the "Holman QuickSource Guide to Understanding Creation," as well as their experience as writers. We gave away copies of the book to the first thirty attendees signing into the meeting.

Mark Whorton received a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from Georgia Tech and serves NASA at a Huntsville aerospace engineering corporation. He teaches Christian apologetics at Whitesburg Baptist church and is also the author of the book "Peril in Paradise: Theology, Science and the Age of the Earth."

Hill Roberts holds a Master's degree in physics from the University of Alabama and serves as a chief scientist for a Huntsville-based aerospace research company. He also founded the Lord, I Believe ministry (LordiBelieve.org) for teaching people the rational basis for faith in God's existence and has lectured extensively on Christian apologetics in the United States and Russia.

Reconciling Faith and Science (MP3) by Dr. James Spann - 2/5/09

Dr. James Spann of the NASA Science and Exploration Research Office gave a presentation on "Reconciling Faith and Science," relating his pilgrimage as a believer in the scientific community.

Jim Spann is head of the NASA MSFC Science and Exploration Research Office. He has a BS in Math and Physics from Ouachita Baptist University and a PhD in Physics from the University of Arkansas. His research interests range from aerosol chemistry, interaction of micron-sized particles with radiation and plasmas, auroral physics, and far-ultraviolet imaging technology. Recently he has been engaged in articulating strategic astrophysical, heliophysical and Earth observing science that can be done from the Moon. He is actively engaged in various ministries at Willowbrook Baptist Church in Huntsville.