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Starting Point

Exploring Science and Faith with host Jay SeegertThe primary focus of The Starting Point Project is to help strengthen the Christian’s faith, so they are more confident in what they believe and consequently better positioned to mentor their own children and share the Gospel message with family, friends, relatives, co-workers or anyone else who lacks a true saving relationship with Christ.Secondarily, we also offer a very gracious challenge to the skeptic who sincerely struggles knowing and understanding the truths as taught in God’s Word.

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  1. 174

    Where’s Waldo? Highlights From My Travels (Part 3) #183

    God has done some amazing things with and for The Starting Point Project. Listen in as we discuss a few of the highlights and be greatly encouraged!

  2. 173

    Where’s Waldo? Highlights From My Travels (Part 2) #182

    God has done some amazing things with and for The Starting Point Project. Listen in as we discuss a few of the highlights and be greatly encouraged!

  3. 172

    Where’s Waldo? Highlights From My Travels (Part 1) #181

    God has done some amazing things with and for The Starting Point Project. Listen in as we discuss a few of the highlights and be greatly encouraged!

  4. 171

    Just what does that mean Hard saying of the Bible (Part 5) #180

    Ever run across a passage of Scripture that makes you think, "Wait, does it really mean what it says?" Tune-in and we'll work through a number of these verses!

  5. 170

    Just what does that mean Hard saying of the Bible (Part 4) #179

    Ever run across a passage of Scripture that makes you think, "Wait, does it really mean what it says?" Tune-in and we'll work through a number of these verses!

  6. 169

    Just what does that mean Hard saying of the Bible (Part 3) #178

    Ever run across a passage of Scripture that makes you think, "Wait, does it really mean what it says?" Tune-in and we'll work through a number of these verses!

  7. 168

    Just what does that mean Hard saying of the Bible (Part 2) #177

    Ever run across a passage of Scripture that makes you think, "Wait, does it really mean what it says?" Tune-in and we'll work through a number of these verses!

  8. 167

    Just what does that mean? Hard saying of the Bible (Part 1) #176

    Ever run across a passage of Scripture that makes you think, "Wait, does it really mean what it says?" Tune-in and we'll work through a number of these verses!

  9. 166

    Genealogy of Jesus It's Not What You Think! (Part 2) #175

    Genealogies in the Bible… yawn, yawn, right? No, they're fascinating! Tune-in as I interview an expert, Dr Robert Carter. You're sure to learn something surprising!

  10. 165

    Genealogy of Jesus It's Not What You Think! (Part 1) #174

    Genealogies in the Bible… yawn, yawn, right? No, they're fascinating! Tune-in as I interview an expert, Dr Robert Carter. You're sure to learn something surprising!

  11. 164

    The Key to the Entire Bible? #173

    Is there a "key" that unlocks the entire Bible? Tune-in and find out… you may be surprised!

  12. 163

    Did God use evolution (Part 6) #172

    The creation vs evolution debate is on-going. Many have decided the best solution is to believe that God used evolution. Is that a valid option? Tune-in and discover for yourself!

  13. 162

    Did God use evolution (Part 5) #171

    The creation vs evolution debate is on-going. Many have decided the best solution is to believe that God used evolution. Is that a valid option? Tune-in and discover for yourself!

  14. 161

    Did God use evolution (Part 4) #170

    The creation vs evolution debate is on-going. Many have decided the best solution is to believe that God used evolution. Is that a valid option? Tune-in and discover for yourself!

  15. 160

    Did God use evolution (Part 3) #169

    The creation vs evolution debate is on-going. Many have decided the best solution is to believe that God used evolution. Is that a valid option? Tune-in and discover for yourself!

  16. 159

    Did God use evolution? (Part 2) #168

    The creation vs evolution debate is on-going. Many have decided the best solution is to believe that God used evolution. Is that a valid option? Tune-in and discover for yourself!

  17. 158

    Did God use evolution? (Part 1) #167

    The creation vs evolution debate is on-going. Many have decided the best solution is to believe that God used evolution. Is that a valid option? Tune-in and discover for yourself!

  18. 157

    Storytime…Interesting Encounters While Sharing My Faith (Part 5) #166

    Sharing your faith doesn't have to be rocket science, or scary. Listen to a few of my personal stories and be encouraged about how easy it can be.

  19. 156

    Storytime…Interesting Encounters While Sharing My Faith (Part 4) #165

    Sharing your faith doesn't have to be rocket science, or scary. Listen to a few of my personal stories and be encouraged about how easy it can be.

  20. 155

    Storytime…Interesting Encounters While Sharing My Faith (Part 3) #164

    Sharing your faith doesn't have to be rocket science, or scary. Listen to a few of my personal stories and be encouraged about how easy it can be.

  21. 154

    Storytime…Interesting Encounters While Sharing My Faith (Part 2) #163

    Sharing your faith doesn't have to be rocket science, or scary. Listen to a few of my personal stories and be encouraged about how easy it can be.

  22. 153

    Storytime…Interesting Encounters While Sharing My Faith (Part 1) #162

    Sharing your faith doesn't have to be rocket science, or scary. Listen to a few of my personal stories and be encouraged about how easy it can be.

  23. 152

    Why Does God Allow Evil (Part 3) #161

    The question of evil has perplexed mankind since the dawn of time. Let's solve it once and for all! Or, maybe we can at least talk about it!

  24. 151

    Why Does God Allow Evil (Part 2) #160

    The question of evil has perplexed mankind since the dawn of time. Let's solve it once and for all! Or, maybe we can at least talk about it!

  25. 150

    Why Does God Allow Evil (Part 1) #159

    The question of evil has perplexed mankind since the dawn of time. Let's solve it once and for all! Or, maybe we can at least talk about it!

  26. 149

    Grand Canyon What’s the Big Deal (Part 5) #158

    The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Learn about its true origin and biblical significance. Consider going on one of our Grand Canyon tours!

  27. 148

    Grand Canyon: What’s the Big Deal? (Part 4) #157

    The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Learn about its true origin and biblical significance. Consider going on one of our Grand Canyon tours!

  28. 147

    Grand Canyon: What’s the Big Deal? (Part 3) #156

    The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Learn about its true origin and biblical significance. Consider going on one of our Grand Canyon tours!

  29. 146

    Grand Canyon: What’s the Big Deal? (Part 2) #155

    The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Learn about its true origin and biblical significance. Consider going on one of our Grand Canyon tours!

  30. 145

    Grand Canyon: What’s the Big Deal? (Part 1) #154

    The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Learn about its true origin and biblical significance. Consider going on one of our Grand Canyon tours!

  31. 144

    Do You Have Designer Genes? | Sal Cordova #153

    In this episode of The Starting Point Podcast, Jay Seegert and Sal Cordova delve into the creation-evolution controversy, focusing on common ancestry and its implications for both creationists and evolutionists. Sal shares his background as a creationist researcher and discusses the challenges faced by those who struggle with the concept of common ancestry, particularly in light of genetic similarities between humans and primates. The conversation explores the role of intelligent design, the significance of similarities in biological systems, and insights from a recent evolution conference where Sal presented his views. The episode emphasizes the importance of faith and the pursuit of understanding God's creation through science.

  32. 143

    Distancing From Darwinism | Sal Cordova #152

    In this episode of the Starting Point podcast, Jay Seegert and guest Sal Cordoba delve into the ongoing debate between creationism and Darwinism. They explore the implications of recent scientific advancements, the concept of genetic entropy, and the role of faith in understanding these complex issues. The conversation emphasizes the need for open dialogue and the importance of seeking truth in the context of faith, while also addressing misconceptions surrounding natural selection and its impact on human intelligence.

  33. 142

    Atheism vs Christianity The Certainty of Belief | Sal Cordova (Part 2) #151

    In this conversation, Jay Seegert explores the contrasting beliefs of atheism and Christianity, emphasizing the certainty and hope found within the Christian narrative. He discusses the implications of belief and the ultimate questions of existence, truth, and the afterlife.

  34. 141

    The Hidden Truth of Intelligent Design | Sal Cordova (Part 1) #150

    The conversation delves into the contentious debate surrounding intelligent design and evolution, highlighting the perspectives of scientists who recognize design in nature yet feel compelled to conform to prevailing evolutionary narratives. It emphasizes the tension between scientific inquiry and ideological constraints.

  35. 140

    The Most Exciting Alien Intrusion Ever! #149

    Jesus, from outside our world (an “alien”) arrived at the perfect, pre-planned time. Also learn about some misunderstandings regarding Christmas trees and “Xmas.”

  36. 139

    Exploring the Origin of Life | Rob Stadler PhD (Part 3) #148

    The origin of life is one of the biggest challenges to secular scientists. Hear a leading expert expound upon a myriad of reasons why!

  37. 138

    Exploring the Origin of Life | Rob Stadler PhD (Part 2) #147

    The origin of life is one of the biggest challenges to secular scientists. Hear a leading expert expound upon a myriad of reasons why!

  38. 137

    Exploring the Origin of Life | Rob Stadler PhD (Part 1) #146

    In this episode, Jay Seegert and Dr. Rob Stadler delve into the complex topic of the origin of life, discussing the significance of understanding life's beginnings, the implications of the Miller-Urey experiment, and the intricate nature of cell membranes. They explore the challenges posed by the chicken and egg phenomenon in biology and emphasize the need for a comprehensive understanding of life's complexity, ultimately arguing for a design perspective over a purely naturalistic one.

  39. 136

    Inside Scoop: An Overview of My Books (Part 5) #145

    We're taking a look at some powerful resources… the 3 books I've written. Get a great overview of each one and see how they may be of use to you or others.

  40. 135

    Inside Scoop : An Overview of My Books (Part 4) #144

    We're taking a look at some powerful resources… the 3 books I've written. Get a great overview of each one and see how they may be of use to you or others.

  41. 134

    Inside Scoop: An Overview of My Books (Part 3) #143

    We're taking a look at some powerful resources… the 3 books I've written. Get a great overview of each one and see how they may be of use to you or others.

  42. 133

    Inside Scoop: An Overview of My Books (Part 2) #142

    We're taking a look at some powerful resources… the 3 books I've written. Get a great overview of each one and see how they may be of use to you or others.

  43. 132

    Inside Scoop: An Overview of My Books (Part 1) #141

    We're taking a look at some powerful resources… the 3 books I've written. Get a great overview of each one and see how they may be of use to you or others.

  44. 131

    Dinosaurs & Soft Tissue | Dr. Brian Thomas ICR #140

    Today we talk about Dinosaurs and Soft Tissue with Dr. Brian Thomas from ICR

  45. 130

    Icons of Evolution (Part 6) #139

    Certain icons are presented as virtual proof of evolution. Join us as we explore 12 of these examples and see what they really tell us!

  46. 129

    Icons of Evolution (Part 5) #138

    Certain icons are presented as virtual proof of evolution. Join us as we explore 12 of these examples and see what they really tell us!

  47. 128

    Icons of Evolution (Part 4) #137

    Certain icons are presented as virtual proof of evolution. Join us as we explore 12 of these examples and see what they really tell us!

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    Icons of Evolution (Part 3) #136

    Certain icons are presented as virtual proof of evolution. Join us as we explore 12 of these examples and see what they really tell us!

  49. 126

    Icons of Evolution (Part 2) #135

    Certain icons are presented as virtual proof of evolution. Join us as we explore 12 of these examples and see what they really tell us!

  50. 125

    Icons of Evolution (Part 1) #134

    Certain icons are presented as virtual proof of evolution. Join us as we explore 12 of these examples and see what they really tell us!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Exploring Science and Faith with host Jay SeegertThe primary focus of The Starting Point Project is to help strengthen the Christian’s faith, so they are more confident in what they believe and consequently better positioned to mentor their own children and share the Gospel message with family, friends, relatives, co-workers or anyone else who lacks a true saving relationship with Christ.Secondarily, we also offer a very gracious challenge to the skeptic who sincerely struggles knowing and understanding the truths as taught in God’s Word.

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Exploring Science and Faith with host Jay SeegertThe primary focus of The Starting Point Project is to help strengthen the Christian’s faith, so they are more confident in what they believe and consequently better positioned to mentor their own children and share the Gospel message with family,...

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