#359 Young Earth, Old Earth, or Theistic Evolution? Dr. Tricia Scribner

Today’s episode tackles a topic I’ve wanted to explore for years: the age of the earth and what Christians should really believe about origins. Is the earth young? Is it old? Did God use evolutionary mechanisms to bring about life as we know it? And most importantly, what actually matters theologically? Joining me in the studio is Dr. Tricia Scribner, whose PhD research focused specifically on these questions. Together we unpack the key differences between young earth creationism, old earth creationism, and theistic evolution. These are distinctions that are far more significant than they first appear. We also discuss the overlap between progressive Christianity and Theistic Evolution. Ultimately, we examine why confusion about origins is growing in churches, seminaries, and Christian universities — and how Christians can think carefully, biblically, and charitably about these issues without turning secondary questions into unnecessary dividing lines. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: SUMMIT Give your kids a stronger foundation to embrace a biblical worldview. Go to for more information Use my code: ALISA26 FOUNDATION WORLDVIEW Foundation Worldview creates curriculum series that will empower your child to think Biblically in a deceptive world. Go to for more information! Use my code: ALISA SEVEN WEEKS COFFEE Taste the Coffee that is Saving Lives. Save up to 25% with promo code 'ALISA' & get up to four FREE gifts this Christmas season: Use my code: ALISA -------------------------------------------------------------------- To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems. Support us on Patreon: To order “Another Gospel”: To order “Live Your Truth": To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: Potential Sponsors: Product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.

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#359 Young Earth, Old Earth, or Theistic Evolution? Dr. Tricia Scribner is an episode from The Alisa Childers Podcast by Alisa Childers.

This episode is 1:42:46 long.

This episode was published on Mar 1, 2026.

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