Most people think the Scopes Trial was about a brave teacher and a backward law. But behind the headlines was a carefully staged event, designed not to win—but to lose. John Scopes agreed to be convicted. The ACLU planned the appeal. And William Jennings Bryan? He may have been the only one who didn’t know he was walking into a trap. This wasn’t just about evolution. It was about who gets to shape the future—and what happens when media, law, and ideology collide.

Is Genesis literal—or is that the wrong question entirely? In this episode, I walk through two major views on Genesis 1: the six-day young-earth model common in conservative churches, and the theological-functional view found in evangelical academic circles. But that’s just the beginning.

We’ll also talk about the deeper issue: how our understanding of creation shapes our view of truth, morality, and human worth. From the meaning of the creation days to the dangers of evolutionary materialism, this episode pulls no punches. Yes, we even name names—TikTok theology, Dan McClellan, Peter Singer, and more.

This isn’t about winning a debate. It’s about asking better questions, pushing past surface-level arguments, and rediscovering what Genesis is actually trying to say.

What if the story of Noah’s flood isn’t about geology—but theology? In this episode, Kelvin takes you behind the Sunday School version of Genesis 6–9 and explores the literary shape, ancient echoes, and theological purpose of the flood narrative. From Mesopotamian myth to divine mercy, you’ll see why this story was never meant to be a weather report. It’s not fake—it’s framed. And the shape of the story might just shape us.