In this episode of the Why Do Christians? podcast, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh wrestle with a big question: Was the earth really created in six days?

They dig into Genesis 1, talk about what it means for God to create in six days and rest on the seventh, and unpack why Christians—even heavyweights like C.S. Lewis and St. Augustine—haven’t always agreed on whether the creation story is literal or symbolic.

The guys look at how verses like Exodus 20:11 support a six-day view, and why this debate should never be a friendship-breaker. They also honestly engage with science, carbon dating, and the age of the earth, and share how God’s power to create instantly—like forming Adam as an adult or Jesus turning water into aged wine—shapes their perspective.

In the end, they remind us that the core of Christianity isn’t how old you think the earth is, but who you believe Jesus is.

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Pastor Burt Miller is the Lead Pastor of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, DE

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Pastor Josh Dupiche is the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Milford, DE

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