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Intelligent Design the Future

Discovery Institute
Intelligent Design
Evolution
Darwinism
Biology
Discovery Institute
Natural Selection
Darwinian Evolution
Consciousness
Materialism
Origin Of Life
Artificial Intelligence
Fine-Tuning
Cosmology
Evolutionary Biology
Fossil Record
Mathematics
Philosophy
Engineering
Science
Theistic Evolution

The ID The Future (IDTF) podcast carries on Discovery Institute's mission of exploring the issues central to evolution and intelligent design. IDTF is a short podcast providing you with the most current news and views on evolution and ID. IDTF delivers brief interviews with key scientists and scholars developing the theory of ID, as well as insightful commentary from Discovery Institute senior fel... more

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If theistic evolution doesn’t work, and Darwinian evolution is scientifically inadequate, what alternative framework better explains the origin of life and the universe? On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid concludes his two-part conversation... more

To reconcile faith and science, is it enough to say God could have used evolution? Many Christians are attracted to this idea, and it is now treated as the quasi-official Catholic position. But can this view, known as theistic evolution, really harmo... more

Vitalism is the age-old idea that living things possess a vital force – some fundamental element that generally does not exist in non-life. As a Darwinian paradigm took hold of the natural sciences in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, vitalism ... more

If our minds are the product of a blind and aimless process, what reason do we have to believe what we think? But if we can be rational because a rational intelligence designed life and the universe, how does that change how we should think about thi... more

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Recent Guests

Don Barger
Director of Innovation and Artificial Intelligence at the International Mission Board
International Mission Board (IMB)
Episode: Algorithms vs Souls: The Use of AI in Global Missions
Tom Woodward
Author, historian of science
Epigenetics and the Architect (Discovery Institute Press)
Episode: Take a Tour of the Cell in an Incredible Shrinking Submarine!
Dr. Bijan Nemati
Leading expert in the field of exoplanet discovery, particularly in coronagraph imaging and spectroscopy.
Not specified
Episode: Bijan Nemati on the Search for Habitable Planets
Gary Smith
Fletcher Jones Professor of Economics at Pomona College
Pomona College
Episode: The Evaporating Promise of AGI: An Economist’s View
Stephen Meyer
Author and prominent advocate of intelligent design
Discovery Institute
Episode: Stephen Meyer: New Ways to Stream and Share The Story of Everything
Evan Sayet
Comedian, speaker, and author who critiques atheism and promotes the concept of intelligent design.
Episode: Comedian Evan Sayet on the Failure of the Atheist Origin Myth
Dr. Robert Waltzer
Chair and Professor of Biology at Bell Haven University
Bell Haven University
Episode: How Muscle Function Demonstrates Nested Irreducible Complexity
Donald C. Wunsch II
Endowed professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Director of the Kummer Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Episode: A Dose of Engineering Realism Over AI Hype
Scott Minnich
Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute Center for Science and Culture; Professor of Microbiology, University of Idaho
Discovery Institute Center for Science and Culture / University of Idaho
Episode: A Microbiologist’s Journey to Intelligent Design

Host

Andrew McDiarmid
Host focusing on intelligent design, science, and philosophy discussions

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Funny and Insightful

    Very much enjoyed the interview with Evan Sayet. One of the best ever episodes. I look forward to reading his new book.

    The only monkeys on trial are those millions plus behind typewriters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iWoz2
    United Statesa month ago
  • Egnor vs Shermer

    Was hard to get through the whole thing. Dr Egnor was a perfect gentleman but his appointment drones down on and on.

    This is par for the course. Just gives one more reason to believe in creation.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    quick ed
    United States3 months ago
  • Great!

    Intelligent, likable, courageous.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MF98776
    United States4 months ago
  • Good Stuff

    Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Red the Rose
    United States5 months ago
  • Logical inspired revolutionary

    Very insightful and logical. I have a feeling Darwin will finally be proven wrong in my lifetime. The many idiotic supporters of his theories are not happy. Listen to the podcast and find out why 👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diver-Dan
    Australia5 months ago

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Thoughtful, rigorous discussions at the science-faith interface.
Quality guests and deep-dive topics appealing to serious thinkers.
Could be challenging for casual listeners, but very rewarding for enthusiasts.

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Algorithms vs Souls: The Use of AI in Global Missions
Q: What are the ethical boundaries you set for AI in pastoral care?
AI should not replace core soul-care activities like counseling or praying with people; it should assist with research, word meanings, and resource discovery, freeing time for intimate, human-led ministry.
Algorithms vs Souls: The Use of AI in Global Missions
Q: How do you handle theological differences in FaithBot to avoid denominational bias?
FaithBot is grounded in scripture and designed to respond within theological boundaries, with citations, limiting its scope to avoid becoming an echo chamber for any single denomination.
Still Zero: Why New Fossil Finds Don’t Solve Cambrian Explosion Mystery
Q: What skepticism is emerging about the pre-Cambrian biolaterian claims and why is convergence an important consideration?
Skeptics question whether the identified fossils truly show bilaterian symmetry or if they are misinterpretations due to preservation quality; convergence could explain similarities to later Cambrian animals, so cautious interpretation is essential.
Still Zero: Why New Fossil Finds Don’t Solve Cambrian Explosion Mystery
Q: What exactly is the Cambrian explosion and what do we need to know about the pre-Cambrian Ediacaran period?
The Cambrian explosion is the rapid appearance of most major animal phyla in a short geological span, suggesting a dramatic burst of biological innovation; the Ediacaran period precedes it, and its fossils may or may not represent direct ancestors, but current findings are debated and not yet conclusive.
Dr. Scott Minnich on the Real Science Behind E. coli “Evolution”
Q: So how do you go about duplicating this and testing it in your own lab?
They used two approaches: duplicating experiments with different transfer intervals to allow gene duplications to occur and then observing the promoter capture that enables continuous transporter expression, reinforcing that such mutations can arise repeatedly under varied conditions.

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What is Intelligent Design the Future about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features concise conversations focused on intelligent design, evolution, and the intersection of science and faith. Episodes typically center on critiques of Darwinian theory, debates about fine-tuning and cosmology, and discussions of biology, physics, and philosophy through the lens of design. Guests range from philosophers and scientists to policy-influencers associated with Discovery Institute, yielding rigorous arguments framed for educated adults seeking thoughtful, if provocative, takes on science and religion. A standout aspect is the recurring emphasis on design as a explanatory framework across diverse domains, from cosmology to biology, often paired with accessible explanations and B2B-friendly thought leadership for st... more

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2. Tom Woodward
3. Dr. Bijan Nemati
4. Gary Smith
5. Stephen Meyer
6. Evan Sayet
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