Reasons to Believe

10/28/2026

More than 8,000 worlds have been discovered beyond our solar system and has given scientists an extraordinary opportunity to investigate what makes a planet habitable.

But the more we discover, the more important it becomes to distinguish between a planet existing and a planet possessing the complex conditions necessary for life.

Earth remains a fascinating case study.

"The Heavens Declare: How the Bible and Creation Tell the Same Story" explores what modern discoveries can tell us about our universe and the conditions that make life possible, and asks what those discoveries might mean beyond the science itself.

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10/24/2026

A universe filled with billions of galaxies naturally raises questions about whether we are alone. But does the vastness of the cosmos actually require extraterrestrial life?

That question is worth exploring carefully, especially as scientific discoveries continue to expand our understanding of the universe and our place within it.

In "The Heavens Declare: How the Bible and Creation Tell the Same Story," RTB explores what the evidence can tell us about the cosmos, life, and the God who created it.

Science gives us more to investigate. The question is what we should make of what we discover.

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10/13/2026

This is the odds the universe's curvature would allow stars, planets, or you to exist.

Scientists studying habitability consider dozens of factors that influence whether a planet could support complex life. Researchers have identified 16 different habitability zones involving conditions like:

- A suitable star
- The right orbit
- Planetary protection
- Atmospheric stability
- Chemical availability
- Geological activity

Each condition represents another piece of the puzzle.

The universe didn’t have to be this way. The universe could have been different. Earth could have been different. The conditions necessary for complex life could have been different. So what should we make of the remarkable conditions we observe?

RTB’s newest book, "The Heavens Declare: How the Bible and Creation Tell the Same Story," explores the discoveries behind our universe and the bigger questions they raise about God, creation, and what it means to live in a universe that could have been very different.

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09/30/2026

Something new is taking shape at 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘰𝘥.

We’ve reimagined SCG with a new set and a new format built around one discovery at a time.

In each episode, our scholars will:
ᐧ Explore one scientific discovery and why it matters
ᐧ Connect the discovery to Scripture and RTB’s Creation Model
ᐧ Examine the strongest objections and competing explanations
ᐧ Explore the apologetics implications and how these conversations can shape the way we engage with others
ᐧ Ask what the discovery reveals about God and His creation

The goal isn’t to avoid the hard questions. It’s to ask better ones, investigate the evidence, and follow the evidence wherever it leads.

The new 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘰𝘥. is LIVE.
Watch the first episode and explore the new format:

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For a billion years, life on Earth survived without the one process...

09/04/2026

We all have beliefs about God, but what would it take to challenge yours?

09/04/2026

What evidence, if any, would make you reconsider your view about God?

08/29/2026

In the latest episode of "The Shift," Dr. Bates explains why having thousands of manuscripts, and even differences among them, can actually help scholars investigate the earliest form of the New Testament text.

Make sure to listen to this weeks episode wherever you get your Podcast or watch the full episode on our YouTube. Link in bio 🔗

08/27/2026

This passage reminds us that Jesus is not afraid of our questions.

Thomas wanted to see the evidence. He wanted to touch the wounds. And when Jesus appeared to him, He didn’t turn away or condemn him for wanting to know.

He invited him closer.

08/14/2026

In this episode, Brandon McGuire, Founder and Host of 𝘋𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘋𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘰𝘮 and creator of the documentary 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘎𝘰𝘥, opens up about the night he doubted God's goodness, and what happened next.

This is one of the most honest, vulnerable conversations we've had on Reasons to Believe.

Watch the full episode on YouTube 👇
https://youtu.pulse.ly/9fqpoeiisr

08/13/2026

So many exciting things to keep an eye out for tonight and be in awe of the God who created it all.