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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross about the fine-tuning of the universe, solar system, and our planet for intelligent life to exist. They discuss the ideas of his latest book Designed to the Core.)0:35 - About Hugh Ross, and his latest book3:48 - Information on the Defenders Conference: **www.thedefendersconference.com)**5:41 - Welcoming Hugh Ross6:02 - Commentary on the James Webb space telescope10:42 - Do the theistic implications of a big bang seem to be a stumbling block for atheistic scientists?13:00 - An overview of the fine-tuning data in Designed to the Core16:33 - What about a multiverse to explain the fine-tuning?19:43 - Why search for exoplanets when the prospect for life is so minimal?21:51 - All the planets surrounding earth play a role in supporting life25:00 - Why comets and asteroids are important for life28:17 - Does the impending heat death of the universe negate fine-tuning?31:30 - What about earth-quakes, hurricanes and natural evils?38:43 - Why is so much of the universe uninhabitable, and so big?45:35 - The importance of the earth and moon’s magnetic fields52:51 - How can someone use fine-tuning persuasively in conversation?55:05 - The origin of life problem1:00:10 - Could life be based on something other than carbon?1:02:23 - Is Hugh Ross a Concordist in his view of scripture?1:10:46 - How does Hugh stay so cool during hostile debates?1:14:55 - Wrapping upRESOURCES:Hugh Ross Bio: https://a315.co/3RDiDcr)Article: James Webb Space Telescope: Initial Revelations)Article: Big Bang Implications of Detecting the Universe’s First Stars)Hugh Ross and Walter Kaiser vs. Ken Ham and Jason Lisle - Genesis Debate)Hugh Ross Books:Designed to the Core)The Creator and the Cosmos)Why the Universe Is the Way It Is)Improbable Planet) www.reasons.org)================================We appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at [email protected]