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Intelligent Design the Future

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

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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A new space telescope was recently launched by NASA. What will it look for? Why do we need another telescope exploring the heavens? And how does an intelligent design perspective enrich both the expectations and interpretations of the telescope’s fin... more

On this ID the Future our of the archive, guest host Robert J. Marks interviews chemist Charles Thaxton about a seminal 1984 book he co-authored, The Mystery of Life’s Origin, foundational to the intelligent design movement. The main body of Mystery ... more

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Charles Thaxton
Co-author of The Mystery of Life's Origin
The Mystery of Life's Origin authors
Episode: The Mystery of Life’s Origin, Then and Now
Charles Baylis
Professor at Baylor University and director of Smart Hub
Baylor University / Smart Hub
Episode: How Intelligent Engineering Can Solve the Electromagnetic Spectrum Crisis
Austin Egbert
Professor at Baylor University
Baylor University
Episode: How Intelligent Engineering Can Solve the Electromagnetic Spectrum Crisis
Jonathan Swindell
PhD candidate at Baylor University
Baylor University
Episode: How Intelligent Engineering Can Solve the Electromagnetic Spectrum Crisis
Alistair McKitterick
Consulting fellow at the William Hewell Center for Science & Natural Theology; senior lecturer at London School of Theology
William Hewell Center / London School of Theology
Episode: Restoring the Natural Theology Tradition That Fueled Modern Science
Jonathan McLatchie
Fellow and resident biologist at the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture
Discovery Institute
Episode: Sunlight And Water Are Uniquely Fit to Sustain Life
Bruce Gordon
Philosopher of physics; Associate Research Director and Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture; Research Professor of Philosophy of Science
Discovery Institute
Episode: Scoring the Universe: A Rubric for Cosmological Design
Brian Miller
Physicist; senior fellow and research coordinator for the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute; involved in ID 3.0 program
Discovery Institute
Episode: Scoring the Universe: A Rubric for Cosmological Design
David Copps
Founder and CEO of Worlds, AI entrepreneur
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Andrew McDiarmid
Host of ID The Future (Discovery Institute)

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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 States4 months 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 States6 months ago
  • Great!

    Intelligent, likable, courageous.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MF98776
    United States7 months ago
  • Good Stuff

    Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Red the Rose
    United States8 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
    Australia8 months ago

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• Thought-provoking discussions with robust guest expertise.
• Some episodes polarize listeners with strong ID advocacy.
• Sound quality and pacing receive mixed feedback.
• Content is valuable for listeners seeking faith-science integration.
• Guests are generally knowledgeable and credible within ID discourse.

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Restoring the Natural Theology Tradition That Fueled Modern Science
Q: What is the future direction for the Hewell Center and its podcasting efforts?
McKitterick expresses optimism about nurturing new academics through the center and launching an Hewell Center podcast to record lectures and host in-depth conversations, expanding reach beyond physical venues.
Restoring the Natural Theology Tradition That Fueled Modern Science
Q: What about the state of the debate in the UK right now? Is there more openness to Intelligent Design?
While there is some improvement in dialogue, the host notes that opposition to ID and theistic ideas remains strong, with atheistic assumptions still prevalent in authority circles, though the public discourse is lively and contentious.
Restoring the Natural Theology Tradition That Fueled Modern Science
Q: What are the main focuses of the Hewell Center as far as engagement with others?
The center will be a study hub for post-grad and post-doc work, hosting lectures (Huell Lectures and John Ray Lecture), and serving as a hub for European ID contacts to promote research and dialogue.
Restoring the Natural Theology Tradition That Fueled Modern Science
Q: Okay. So that's part of how you got into practical theology. Now, tell us what drew you into the science and faith debate. At what point did you start seeing the contention and the spirited debate around these ideas in the science, the academic worlds or the public at large?
McKitterick explains how his work bridged practical theology and science-faith discussions, starting with doctoral study and then teaching apologetics; he describes how teaching ID to students empowered them to engage with people holding materialistic worldviews and how this approach opened doors for meaningful dialogue.
A Designed Universe Makes Meaning Real, Not Illusory
Q: As a physicist, what struck you the most about the film and the case it makes?
The guest highlights that the film cleverly combines science with a meaningful narrative, suggesting our universe and human life have significance beyond mere material explanation, which challenges the conventional materialist view.

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The show consistently centers on intelligent design, critiques of neo-Darwinism, and the relationship between science and faith. Episodes typically feature long-form conversations with scientists, educators, and philosophers who argue for design-like explanations in biology, cognition, and cosmology, often challenging mainstream evolutionary narratives. Guests range from biochemists and paleontologists to theologians and science educators, with recurring emphasis on the intersection of science, philosophy, and religion, plus discussions on how ID concepts can inform classroom teaching and public discourse. A few episodes blend readings or film discussions with interviews to illustrate design-centric arguments, while others examine cognitive... more

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Recent guests on Intelligent Design the Future include:

1. Charles Thaxton
2. Charles Baylis
3. Austin Egbert
4. Jonathan Swindell
5. Alistair McKitterick
6. Jonathan McLatchie
7. Bruce Gordon
8. Brian Miller

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