web02.fireside.fm Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:38:11 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Genesis Science Report with David Rives - Episodes Tagged with “Mike Houts” https://gsr.fireside.fm/tags/mike%20houts Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400 Cutting-edge scientific discoveries are presented each week, explained simply from a Biblical historical perspective. America's leading voice in Bible and Science, David Rives reveals God's Fingerprints of Design throughout Creation in this one-hour program, inviting his colleagues, world-renown scientists, to break it down with him. Be educated, inspired, and encouraged as you deepen your Christian faith! en-us episodic Where Science and Faith Connects David Rives Ministries Cutting-edge scientific discoveries are presented each week, explained simply from a Biblical historical perspective. America's leading voice in Bible and Science, David Rives reveals God's Fingerprints of Design throughout Creation in this one-hour program, inviting his colleagues, world-renown scientists, to break it down with him. Be educated, inspired, and encouraged as you deepen your Christian faith! no creation, evolution, bible, science, Christianity, discovery, history, David Rives, David Rives Ministries accounts@davidrives.com S03 Ep009 | NASA’s Moon Reactor & Ancient Engineering Beneath the Ocean https://gsr.fireside.fm/46 abe4fd43-f26a-4b5b-97f4-e1bae30ca6fc Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400 David Rives Ministries full David Rives Ministries 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. 58:00 no In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a fascinating archaeological discovery from the coast of Brittany, France, where divers uncovered a massive submerged stone wall built from thousands of tons of granite. The structure challenges the common picture of early humans as primitive and instead points to organized communities capable of planning, engineering, and large scale construction. Next, nuclear engineer Dr. Mike Houts joins the program to discuss NASA’s plans for a lunar surface reactor. He explains why nuclear power may be necessary for sustained human activity on the Moon, what kinds of engineering challenges come with building a reactor for space, and what this could mean for the future of exploration beyond Earth. Later, field paleontologist Tommy Lohman examines new research suggesting that some giant sauropods may have been able to rear up on their hind legs. The conversation looks at the balance, muscle coordination, bone strength, and structural design required for animals of that size to move in ways more dynamic than many scientists once assumed. Genesis Science Report, Mike Houts, Tommy Lohman, lunar reactor, Moon base, NASA, nuclear power in space, underwater wall France, ancient engineering, sauropods, dinosaur biomechanics, intelligent design, creation science, biblical worldview In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a fascinating archaeological discovery from the coast of Brittany, France, where divers uncovered a massive submerged stone wall built from thousands of tons of granite. The structure challenges the common picture of early humans as primitive and instead points to organized communities capable of planning, engineering, and large scale construction.

Next, nuclear engineer Dr. Mike Houts joins the program to discuss NASA’s plans for a lunar surface reactor. He explains why nuclear power may be necessary for sustained human activity on the Moon, what kinds of engineering challenges come with building a reactor for space, and what this could mean for the future of exploration beyond Earth.

Later, field paleontologist Tommy Lohman examines new research suggesting that some giant sauropods may have been able to rear up on their hind legs. The conversation looks at the balance, muscle coordination, bone strength, and structural design required for animals of that size to move in ways more dynamic than many scientists once assumed.

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]]> In this episode of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a fascinating archaeological discovery from the coast of Brittany, France, where divers uncovered a massive submerged stone wall built from thousands of tons of granite. The structure challenges the common picture of early humans as primitive and instead points to organized communities capable of planning, engineering, and large scale construction.

Next, nuclear engineer Dr. Mike Houts joins the program to discuss NASA’s plans for a lunar surface reactor. He explains why nuclear power may be necessary for sustained human activity on the Moon, what kinds of engineering challenges come with building a reactor for space, and what this could mean for the future of exploration beyond Earth.

Later, field paleontologist Tommy Lohman examines new research suggesting that some giant sauropods may have been able to rear up on their hind legs. The conversation looks at the balance, muscle coordination, bone strength, and structural design required for animals of that size to move in ways more dynamic than many scientists once assumed.

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]]> S02 Ep044 | Scopes Trial at 100 and Nuclear Space Travel https://gsr.fireside.fm/22 0ab821ce-83f7-4634-bbe5-145ec1537026 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400 David Rives Ministries full David Rives Ministries David critiques the UN’s moral foundation, Dr. Brad Harrub revisits the Scopes Trial’s lasting impact, Dr. Joe Deweese examines the chicken-or-egg puzzle from a biochemical lens, and Dr. Mike Houts explores nuclear propulsion and the worldview shaping space exploration. 58:00 no In Episode 44 of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a sharp look at the United Nations and the Human Rights Council—asking whether these institutions truly uphold human dignity or if their foundations have been eroded by Darwinian philosophy. David highlights how rejecting human exceptionalism in favor of naturalistic equality leads to dangerous moral confusion, reminding us that only the biblical worldview upholds the true value of human life. Next, Christian apologist Dr. Brad Harrub joins us in-studio to mark the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Monkey Trial. Harrub explains what really happened in Dayton, Tennessee, how media spin distorted the event, and why its courtroom clash still shapes education and public perception of creation vs. evolution today. Then, biochemist Dr. Joe Deweese tackles the classic question: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Drawing from molecular biology and DNA research, Deweese shows why irreducible complexity in reproduction points away from chance evolution and toward intentional design. Finally, NASA nuclear engineer Dr. Mike Houts takes us into the future with nuclear propulsion technology. Houts explains how advanced systems could cut travel time to Mars in half, why worldview assumptions matter in space exploration, and how the precision of the cosmos points to the handiwork of the Creator. Also featured: a Kids Corner on cone shells and their deadly design, a Genesis Science Minute on the joy and health benefits of dancing, and a Featured Resource—Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution—revealing animals whose features can only be explained by God’s creativity. This episode blends cultural critique, historical reflection, molecular biology, and cutting-edge space technology—each reinforcing the truth that creation testifies to its Creator. Genesis Science Report, David Rives, Brad Harrub, Joe Deweese, Mike Houts, United Nations critique, Scopes Monkey Trial 100th anniversary, creation vs evolution, chicken or egg biochemistry, nuclear propulsion space travel, NASA research, Intelligent Design, cone shells, Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution, Kids Corner, Genesis Science Minute. In Episode 44 of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a sharp look at the United Nations and the Human Rights Council—asking whether these institutions truly uphold human dignity or if their foundations have been eroded by Darwinian philosophy. David highlights how rejecting human exceptionalism in favor of naturalistic equality leads to dangerous moral confusion, reminding us that only the biblical worldview upholds the true value of human life.

Next, Christian apologist Dr. Brad Harrub joins us in-studio to mark the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Monkey Trial. Harrub explains what really happened in Dayton, Tennessee, how media spin distorted the event, and why its courtroom clash still shapes education and public perception of creation vs. evolution today.

Then, biochemist Dr. Joe Deweese tackles the classic question: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Drawing from molecular biology and DNA research, Deweese shows why irreducible complexity in reproduction points away from chance evolution and toward intentional design.

Finally, NASA nuclear engineer Dr. Mike Houts takes us into the future with nuclear propulsion technology. Houts explains how advanced systems could cut travel time to Mars in half, why worldview assumptions matter in space exploration, and how the precision of the cosmos points to the handiwork of the Creator.

Also featured: a Kids Corner on cone shells and their deadly design, a Genesis Science Minute on the joy and health benefits of dancing, and a Featured Resource—Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution—revealing animals whose features can only be explained by God’s creativity.

This episode blends cultural critique, historical reflection, molecular biology, and cutting-edge space technology—each reinforcing the truth that creation testifies to its Creator.

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]]> In Episode 44 of The Genesis Science Report, David opens with a sharp look at the United Nations and the Human Rights Council—asking whether these institutions truly uphold human dignity or if their foundations have been eroded by Darwinian philosophy. David highlights how rejecting human exceptionalism in favor of naturalistic equality leads to dangerous moral confusion, reminding us that only the biblical worldview upholds the true value of human life.

Next, Christian apologist Dr. Brad Harrub joins us in-studio to mark the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Monkey Trial. Harrub explains what really happened in Dayton, Tennessee, how media spin distorted the event, and why its courtroom clash still shapes education and public perception of creation vs. evolution today.

Then, biochemist Dr. Joe Deweese tackles the classic question: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Drawing from molecular biology and DNA research, Deweese shows why irreducible complexity in reproduction points away from chance evolution and toward intentional design.

Finally, NASA nuclear engineer Dr. Mike Houts takes us into the future with nuclear propulsion technology. Houts explains how advanced systems could cut travel time to Mars in half, why worldview assumptions matter in space exploration, and how the precision of the cosmos points to the handiwork of the Creator.

Also featured: a Kids Corner on cone shells and their deadly design, a Genesis Science Minute on the joy and health benefits of dancing, and a Featured Resource—Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution—revealing animals whose features can only be explained by God’s creativity.

This episode blends cultural critique, historical reflection, molecular biology, and cutting-edge space technology—each reinforcing the truth that creation testifies to its Creator.

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]]> S02 Ep038 | Quantum Gravity Breakthrough and Gold in Earth’s Core? https://gsr.fireside.fm/16 b3bc0c3a-414f-4fdb-b02b-6698c352d63b Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400 David Rives Ministries full David Rives Ministries On the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Trial, David Rives revisits the debate over evolution, while Dr. Mike Houts explores a new quantum gravity theory that challenges Big Bang assumptions, and Dr. Tim Clarey examines sensational claims of “gold leaking” from Earth’s core. 58:00 no In Episode 38 of The Genesis Science Report, we begin with a powerful monologue marking the centennial of the Scopes “Monkey” Trial—a landmark courtroom clash that shaped the public’s view of science, faith, and education. David Rives revisits the historical narrative, separating myth from reality, and challenges listeners to reconsider how the trial’s legacy still influences today’s cultural debates over evolution and biblical creation. Next, Dr. Mike Houts, nuclear engineer and NASA Distinguished Service Medal recipient, joins us to discuss a breakthrough quantum gravity model developed by Finnish researchers. Could this new framework unify fundamental forces and move beyond Big Bang assumptions? Dr. Houts unpacks the science, the philosophical implications, and why objective research often points to design rather than chance. Finally, geologist Dr. Tim Clarey addresses a headline grabbing attention worldwide: “Gold is leaking from Earth’s core.” He examines the data behind this claim, highlights the role of isotopic analysis, and explains how a creation-based flood model offers a simpler explanation than deep‑time speculation. Also featured: a Kids Corner exploring the fascinating design of wolves, a Genesis Science Minute on why the Creator entered His own creation, and a Featured Resource spotlighting Mike Oard’s Flood by Design, an accessible guide to understanding how the Genesis Flood shaped Earth’s surface. This episode combines cultural history with cutting‑edge research and biblical insight—reminding us that even a century after the Scopes Trial, the evidence for God’s handiwork is stronger than ever. Genesis Science Report, David Rives, Scopes Trial 100 years, Mike Houts, quantum gravity theory, Big Bang critique, Tim Clarey, gold leaking from Earth’s core, biblical geology, creation science, intelligent design, Kids Corner wolves, Genesis Science Minute, Flood by Design, Mike Oard, ICR geology, evolution vs creation debate In Episode 38 of The Genesis Science Report, we begin with a powerful monologue marking the centennial of the Scopes “Monkey” Trial—a landmark courtroom clash that shaped the public’s view of science, faith, and education. David Rives revisits the historical narrative, separating myth from reality, and challenges listeners to reconsider how the trial’s legacy still influences today’s cultural debates over evolution and biblical creation.

Next, Dr. Mike Houts, nuclear engineer and NASA Distinguished Service Medal recipient, joins us to discuss a breakthrough quantum gravity model developed by Finnish researchers. Could this new framework unify fundamental forces and move beyond Big Bang assumptions? Dr. Houts unpacks the science, the philosophical implications, and why objective research often points to design rather than chance.

Finally, geologist Dr. Tim Clarey addresses a headline grabbing attention worldwide: “Gold is leaking from Earth’s core.” He examines the data behind this claim, highlights the role of isotopic analysis, and explains how a creation-based flood model offers a simpler explanation than deep‑time speculation.

Also featured: a Kids Corner exploring the fascinating design of wolves, a Genesis Science Minute on why the Creator entered His own creation, and a Featured Resource spotlighting Mike Oard’s Flood by Design, an accessible guide to understanding how the Genesis Flood shaped Earth’s surface.

This episode combines cultural history with cutting‑edge research and biblical insight—reminding us that even a century after the Scopes Trial, the evidence for God’s handiwork is stronger than ever.

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]]> In Episode 38 of The Genesis Science Report, we begin with a powerful monologue marking the centennial of the Scopes “Monkey” Trial—a landmark courtroom clash that shaped the public’s view of science, faith, and education. David Rives revisits the historical narrative, separating myth from reality, and challenges listeners to reconsider how the trial’s legacy still influences today’s cultural debates over evolution and biblical creation.

Next, Dr. Mike Houts, nuclear engineer and NASA Distinguished Service Medal recipient, joins us to discuss a breakthrough quantum gravity model developed by Finnish researchers. Could this new framework unify fundamental forces and move beyond Big Bang assumptions? Dr. Houts unpacks the science, the philosophical implications, and why objective research often points to design rather than chance.

Finally, geologist Dr. Tim Clarey addresses a headline grabbing attention worldwide: “Gold is leaking from Earth’s core.” He examines the data behind this claim, highlights the role of isotopic analysis, and explains how a creation-based flood model offers a simpler explanation than deep‑time speculation.

Also featured: a Kids Corner exploring the fascinating design of wolves, a Genesis Science Minute on why the Creator entered His own creation, and a Featured Resource spotlighting Mike Oard’s Flood by Design, an accessible guide to understanding how the Genesis Flood shaped Earth’s surface.

This episode combines cultural history with cutting‑edge research and biblical insight—reminding us that even a century after the Scopes Trial, the evidence for God’s handiwork is stronger than ever.

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