Young Earth? Old Earth? Understanding the Creation Debate

Young Earth? Old Earth? Understanding the Creation Debate

Is the earth thousands of years old—or billions? In this episode of The Gospel Gumbo Podcast, we explore one of the most debated questions in the science and faith conversation: the age of the earth. Drawing from church history, biblical interpretation, and theology, Will walks through both the Young Earth Creationist (YEC) and Old Earth Creationist (OEC) perspectives, showing how Christians have wrestled with Genesis 1 and 2 for centuries.

You’ll learn:

·      How early church fathers like Augustine and Basil read the creation account

·      Why “old earth” vs. “young earth” wasn’t even a category for most of Christian history

·      The key biblical passages each side uses to make their case

·      How scientific evidence is understood differently by YEC and OEC thinkers

·      Why the “days” of Genesis might not be 24-hour periods—and what that means theologically

·      How to approach this discussion with humility, curiosity, and deep respect for God’s Word

Whether you’re convinced of one view, undecided, or just curious, this episode will equip you to think biblically about creation, time, and the testimony of the heavens. You’ll walk away encouraged to worship the Creator—no matter how long He took to make the world.

Thanks for listening.

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