Genesis Science Report with David Rives

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

46 episodes of Genesis Science Report with David Rives since the first episode, which aired on May 9th, 2025.

  • S03 Ep010 | Bacteria “Playing Dead”, ISS Retirement, and Gen Z Faith

    April 20th, 2026  |  58 mins
    bacteria survival, biblical worldview, brian young, creation science, gen z faith trends, genesis science report, international space station, jeff williams, nasa astronaut, science and faith

    How resilient can life really be, and what does that reveal about design in nature? In this episode we explore a remarkable microbe that can survive extreme conditions, then turn to the future of the International Space Station and the surprising spiritual curiosity emerging in Generation Z.

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    S03 Ep009 | NASA’s Moon Reactor & Ancient Engineering Beneath the Ocean

    April 13th, 2026  |  58 mins
    ancient engineering, biblical worldview, creation science, dinosaur biomechanics, genesis science report, intelligent design, lunar reactor, mike houts, moon base, nasa, nuclear power in space, sauropods, tommy lohman, underwater wall france

    This episode explores design and limitation in both the ancient world and the frontier of space. David opens with a remarkable underwater discovery off the coast of France, then turns to the realities of lunar nuclear power and the surprising biomechanics of giant sauropod dinosaurs. Together, these stories point to intelligence, structure, and engineering woven throughout creation.

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    S03 Ep008 | Fine-Tuned Universe, Space Microbes, and Human DNA

    April 6th, 2026  |  58 mins
    biblical worldview, cosmic fine tuning, creation science, david dewitt, dna regulation, evolution critique, genesis science report, human accelerated regions, human intelligence, ian macreadie, intelligent design, iss experiment, viruses in space

    This episode examines what claims of adaptation and genetic change really mean. David opens with the growing return of design arguments in science, then turns to new research on viruses exposed to space and fresh claims about the genetic roots of human intelligence. Together, these conversations ask whether the evidence points to blind processes or purposeful design.

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    S03 Ep007 | Fruit Fly Brain Map, Dinosaur Growth, and AI Limits

    March 30th, 2026  |  58 mins
    artificial intelligence, biblical worldview, creation science, dinosaur lifespan, fruit fly brain, genesis science report, human brain, intelligent design, jake hebert, steve furber, t. rex growth

    This episode looks at two very different kinds of complexity. David opens with the remarkable design of the fruit fly brain, then turns to new dinosaur growth research and the limits of artificial intelligence. Together, these conversations point to a world that is far more intricate than simple chance explanations can account for.

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    S03 Ep006 | Shiloh Altar Discovery & DNA Science Breakthroughs

    March 23rd, 2026  |  58 mins
    altar horn, biblical archaeology, biblical worldview, cosmology, creation science, dna research, extremophiles, genesis science report, james webb space telescope, jason lisle, joe deweese, shiloh discovery

    Archaeology, molecular biology, and cosmology all point to deeper questions about origins. This episode looks at a remarkable discovery in Israel, surprising insights from extremophile microbes, and new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope that challenge conventional models of cosmic evolution.

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    S03 Ep005 | From Coral Reefs to Cosmic Clues: Design at Every Scale

    March 16th, 2026  |  58 mins
    coral bleaching, cosmology, creation science, eric hedin, faith and science, fine tuning, genesis science report, great barrier reef, ice age, john mackay, origin of life, proteins, season 3 episode 5, wonders center.

    From the microscopic world of proteins to the vast scale of the cosmos, this episode explores how order, function, and fine tuning continue to challenge chance based explanations. Along the way, we ask whether the evidence fits better with design than with randomness.

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    S03 Ep004 | Ancient Tools, Shared Origins, and a Biblical Blueprint

    March 2nd, 2026  |  58 mins
    astronomy, biblical worldview, carl werner, chemistry of life, creation science, genesis science report, human evolution critique, nova centauri, origin of life, rob stadler, season 3 episode 4, smithsonian fossils, wonders center.

    This episode looks at how the heavens point to an ordered and meaningful universe, while asking hard questions about how science is presented to the public. From a rare stellar explosion to museum exhibits and origin of life claims, we examine where evidence leads when assumptions are challenged.

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    S03 Ep003 | Energy, Eternity, and the Engineering of Life

    February 23rd, 2026  |  58 mins
    biblical worldview, creation science, david coppedge, dimensions, energy in living cells, genesis science report, origin of life, rob stadler, season 3 episode 3, where is heaven, wonders center.

    This episode explores how life manages energy with extraordinary precision and asks a timeless question that reaches beyond science: where is heaven? From the inner workings of living cells to the possibility of unseen dimensions, we examine evidence that points beyond material explanations.

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    S03 Ep002 | From Fossils to Genetics: Rethinking Where We Came From

    February 16th, 2026  |  58 mins
    biblical worldview, creation science, evolution critique, fossil evidence, genesis science report, genetics, graphene, human origins, jeff tomkins, jerry bergman, lucy fossil, material science, neanderthals, season 3 episode 2, wonders center.

    This episode takes a closer look at human origins and whether the evidence really supports long standing evolutionary claims. From cutting edge material science to new genetic research, we examine why familiar narratives about our past are being challenged.

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    S03 Ep001 | Rising Continents, Ancient Clues, and the Limits of Science

    February 9th, 2026  |  58 mins
    africa uplift, astronomy, biblical history, creation science, don deyoung, exodus archaeology, exoplanets, genesis science report, geology, laws of physics, season 3 premiere, tim clarey, wonders center

    Season 3 opens with new archaeological discoveries that strengthen the biblical account of the Exodus and confirm Scripture’s connection to real history. We also examine fresh geological data from southern Africa and ask big questions about what modern astronomy still cannot explain. Together, these stories set the tone for a season focused on evidence, clarity, and truth.

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    S02 Ep058 | Exoplanets, Fossil Secrets, And The Age Of Design

    January 5th, 2026  |  58 mins
    age of design, carl werner, creation science., exoplanets, genesis science report, hidden fossils, human evolution critique, james tour, molecular machines, nasa discoveries, origin of life, season 2 finale

    David explores the astonishing diversity of the 6,000 exoplanets now confirmed by NASA, Dr. Carl Werner exposes how key ape-man fossils are being hidden from scientific review, and Dr. James Tour concludes the Age of Design series by showing why even a fully assembled cell cannot function without coordinated molecular machines.

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    S02 Ep057 | Nature’s Superpowers: Owl Precision and Lizard Defenses

    December 29th, 2025  |  58 mins
    creation science., david rives, eurasian eagle-owl, geckos, genesis science report, intelligent design, lizard defense systems, michael maughon, quantum observer effect, skinks, uromastyx

    David explores the surprising spiritual lessons behind the quantum observer effect as Michael Maughon joins him in studio with two segments—first revealing the precision hunting design of the Eurasian eagle-owl, then showcasing the remarkable defense systems built into the lizard kind.

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    S02 Ep056 | The Age Of Design Continues + Did Science Prove God?

    December 22nd, 2025  |  58 mins
    age of design, bioluminescence, carbohydrates, creation science, david rives, dna information, fine-tuning, genesis science report, intelligent design, james tour, lipids, origin of life, proteins, wonders center.

    David highlights a cultural shift toward scientific evidence pointing back to a Creator, while Dr. James Tour returns for Part 3 of Age of Design to examine why unguided chemistry cannot build the essential molecules of life or arrange them into meaningful DNA code.

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    S02 Ep055 | AI Supports the Bible, But Can It Save Humanity?

    December 15th, 2025  |  58 mins
    andy mcintosh, biblical worldview, brain design, creation science, david rives, designer babies, embryo screening, genesis science minute, genesis science report, genetic ethics, human dignity, intelligent design, iq prediction, jeff tomkins, kids corner, laws of logic, neuroscience

    David explains how the laws of logic point to a divine Lawgiver, Professor Andy McIntosh reveals how the circuits of the human brain showcase intentional design, and Dr. Jeff Tomkins examines Silicon Valley’s push for IQ-based embryo screening—and why it raises profound scientific and moral concerns.

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    S02 Ep054 | Snakes and Scientists: What’s Being Hidden from the Public?

    December 8th, 2025  |  58 mins
    2024 eclipse, cairo geniza scroll, carl werner, charles messier, created kinds, creation science., david rives, fossil access controversy, genesis science report, genetic design, heat sensing, human evolution critique, mendelian genetics, michael maughon, recessive traits, reproducibility in science, snake kind, snakes, structural coloration, wonders center anniversary, zoology

    David explores recessive traits as evidence of intentional design, wildlife educator Michael Maughon showcases the remarkable diversity within the snake kind, and Dr. Carl Werner exposes a disturbing pattern of evolution scientists hiding fossil evidence from scrutiny.

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    S02 Ep053 | Shadowless Sunlight, CRISPR Design, and the Fight for Free Speech

    December 1st, 2025  |  58 mins
    age of design part 2, astronomy, baobab tree, chirality, creation science, david rives, dna design, genesis science minute, genesis science report, geology, intelligent design., james tour, john morris, kids corner, lahaina noon, molecular biology, muskox design, nucleotide formation, origin of life, prebiotic chemistry, rna world problems, shadows science, the young earth

    David explores the hidden science of shadows, Dr. James Tour kicks off Part 2 of the Age of Design series by breaking down why DNA cannot arise through unguided chemistry, and we examine the first of five DNA facts pointing powerfully toward design.