In this first episode of the Chapter‑by‑Chapter Podcast, we slow down and walk through Genesis 1 with curiosity, humility, and a desire to see God’s character more clearly. Joined by two guests, we explore the creation narrative as both the origin of the world and a revelation of who God is — uncreated, intentional, powerful, and deeply personal.

We discuss how Genesis 1 assumes God’s existence rather than arguing for it, how divine speech shapes reality, and how the structure of the six days reveals a pattern of forming and filling that still speaks to the rhythms of our lives today. The conversation also explores the relationship between Scripture and science, the creation of space-time, and why the sun and moon are not named in the text.

Other themes include:

• God as the source of light before the sun

• Separation as preparation

• Provision preceding need

• The challenge of circumstantial faith

• Adam’s pre‑fall intelligence

• Dominion vs. domination

• Human dignity as image‑bearers

• Why “God saw that it was good” still matters

• The problem of evil and God’s goodness

Chapter 1

What Is Your General Take on Genesis 1?

0:00 - 3:17

Chapter 2

The Big Bang and Space-Time

3:17 - 7:36

Chapter 3

The Pattern of Forming and Filling

7:36 - 10:03

Chapter 4

Where Does the Light Come From Before the Sun

10:03 - 13:20

Chapter 5

Day 2: Separation as Preparation

13:20 - 14:52

Chapter 6

Day 3: Provision Preceding Need

14:52 - 18:41

Chapter 7

Faith in the Hard Moments

18:41 - 20:39

Chapter 8

Day 4–6 and God's Timing

20:39 - 23:49

Chapter 9

Adam's Intelligence & the Nature of Dominion

23:49 - 29:30

Chapter 10

Stewardship in Daily Life

29:30 - 35:18

Chapter 11

Human Dignity as Image Bearers

35:18 - 39:33

Chapter 12

God Called It Good Before Humanity Ever Acts

39:33 - 42:37

Chapter 13

God Is Good: A Defense in a Suffering World

42:37 - 1:02:43

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