Episode 59
S03 Ep023 | Why Does Rain Have That Smell?
July 13th, 2026
58 mins
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About this Episode
That earthy smell after a rainstorm comes from soil bacteria found on every continent, and microbiologist Dr. Andrew Fabich explains why that pattern points back to Genesis. Dan Janzen of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International looks at what the crop data says about famine headlines, and Dr. Jerry Bergman returns to talk about Darwin's doubts.
In this episode:
- Opening monologue: A startup raises $60 million to dim the sun
- Interview 1 - Dr. Andrew Fabich on Streptomyces, the smell of rain and microbial biogeography
- The Heavens Declare: The leadwood and jackalberry trees of the African savanna
- Kids Corner: Polystrate trees
- Genesis Science Q&A: What's the oldest dinosaur bone?
- Ministry Report: A new animatronic T. rex and authentic Torah scrolls at the Wonders Center
- Featured Resource: The Created Cosmos by Dr. Danny Faulkner
- Genesis Science Minute: Sir William Herschel, the King's Astronomer
- Interview 2 - Dan Janzen on famine, farming and climate headlines
- Interview 3 - Dr. Jerry Bergman on Darwin's doubts, part two
Timecodes:
Show Intro: 00:00
Interview 1 — Dr. Andrew Fabich: 09:22
The Heavens Declare: 26:29
Kids Corner: 33:47
Genesis Science Q&A: 37:04
Ministry Report: 41:31
Genesis Science Minute: 45:24
Interview 2 — Dan Janzen: 49:43
Interview 3 — Dr. Jerry Bergman: 52:43