Episode 9

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Published on:

11th Aug 2025

"Why the ‘God of the Gaps’ Objection Misses the Point" ft. Dr. William Dembski

Is Intelligent Design really just “God of the Gaps”? Dr. William Dembski — mathematician, philosopher, theologian, and one of the most influential voices in the ID movement — says no. In this episode, he explains why that common objection completely misses the mark, how mathematics reveals design in nature, and why so many scientists stick to materialism despite mounting evidence to the contrary.

You’ll hear:

  • Why “God of the Gaps” is actually an argument from knowledge
  • The difference between Intelligent Design and Creationism
  • How “specified complexity” helps detect design
  • What to do when your faith is shaken in the science classroom

Whether you’re a student wrestling with evolution in class, a parent trying to equip your kids, or a skeptic willing to hear the other side — this conversation will challenge your assumptions.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

  • Darwin’s Black Box — Michael Behe
  • The Privileged Planet — Guillermo Gonzalez & Jay Richards
  • The Design Revolution — William Dembski
  • Return of the God Hypothesis — Stephen Meyer
  • Illustra Media documentaries on Intelligent Design

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The Science Dilemma Podcast
Exploring what science and experts say about our origins with Allan CP
On The Science Dilemma Podcast, we help Christian families navigate the toughest questions in science and culture—without losing their faith in the process. Each week, we sit down with leading scientists, thinkers, and educators to explore topics like evolution, intelligent design, biology, astronomy, and the big questions about life and purpose.
Whether you're a homeschool parent, curious student, or just someone trying to make sense of the world, you'll get clear answers, honest dialogue, and faith-affirming truth—all in a format that’s easy to understand and ready to spark conversation.
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Allan Pereira

Allan is the host of The Science Dilemma. In a world full of social media posts, news articles, mainstream thoughts, and more, Allan is on a journey to understand what science has to say about intelligent design.