Church History Matters

189 - Is Evolution a Threat to Faith? | Church History Matters I Science & Religion Series

Scripture Central, Casey Griffith, Is Evolution, Latter-day Saint, Latter-day Saints, Religion Series, Scott Woodward

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1h 24m·January 27, 2026

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How should Latter-day Saints think about evolution—and has that thinking changed over time? In this episode, hosts Casey Griffith and Scott Woodward explore why members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are uniquely positioned to engage the conversation between evolution and Christian faith without fear or false dichotomies.

Drawing on LDS scripture, prophetic teachings, and historical context, Casey and Scott trace how Latter-day Saint perspectives on creation, science, and revelation have developed over time, and why ongoing revelation allows room for both faithful belief and scientific discovery. Rather than framing evolution as a th...

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