Imagine a time when people were getting sick and dying, sometimes large groups of people at the same time, and living in the same area. Although symptoms were similar in each case, the mysterious illnesses defied conventional cures. Nobody could pinpoint the problem. Maybe it was something in the environment, or an unknown virus or bacteria. Doctors tried various remedies, some typical, some bizarre. Still, the victims suffered in misery, or even died a horrific death.

Imagine the astonishment when people began to discover that something as simple as lemons or cod liver oil in the diet seemed to cure these horrible diseases. Why a lemon? Why cod liver oil? Why were specific foods needed to fix the problem?

Welcome to the world of vitamin discovery, where mysterious illnesses were eventually cured by groundbreaking scientific advancements. Just a few hundred years ago, nobody foresaw that tiny amounts of specific chemical substances could transform human health. Nobody knew that without specific invisible molecules (much to small to be seen with the unaided human eye) the body would get sick and die. Missing molecules were, in fact, the cause of unimaginable suffering. Scientists began to reach a new level of understanding of the relationship between diet and nutrition.

Once these substances which we now call vitamins started to become known, the path to acceptance and scientific consensus remained challenging. People often clung to mistaken beliefs.

Fast forward a hundred years, and the era of vitamin discovery is far from over. The field of Bible/science research now intersects with the field of vitamin discovery. And the path forward for these newly discovered vital molecules (the anti-aging vitamins) has proven, so far, to be just as difficult. This new discovery has been greeted with suspicion, subjected to ridicule, and in general met with resistance. People still cling to mistaken beliefs.

Here at Aardsma Research and Publishing we have been talking about two newly discovered vitamins since 2017. The stories shared on today's episode help set the stage for next month's podcast, when we plan to share some stories of our own. This summer re-established some communications with the United States FDA, which we also plan to share on November's episode.

Join us as we traverse the arduous path of vitamin discovery, one which is lined with remarkable stories and the quest for answers to life-and-death questions.

Also on this episode:

• Quote of Note by Casimir Funk
• Helen's View: "Strawberry Fields Forever"

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On today's episode we discuss an unusual piece of history which relates to Bible/science research; an amazing story of discovery with numerous intriguing applications.

In 1991, the body of "Otzi the Iceman" was discovered in the high Alps where he lived and died over 5,000 years ago. This rare and remarkable find provides unusual insight into ancient times. Knowing the date of Otzi's death allows us to place him on the timeline, and we find that Otzi and ancient Bible history complement each other rather nicely.

Many points about Otzi are brought forward by the work of The Biblical Chronologist, in an article Dr. Aardsma published back in 2002.

Also on this episode:

• Aging Research Testimonial: John, Age 68
• Helen's View: Interview with Jennifer Hall

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Over 2.5 million students will begin college as first-time freshmen in the coming weeks, and roughly 50% of them will be from some kind of Christian background.

Entering a college environment (whether private or secular) can be challenging for Christian young people, as new ideas are presented from all directions. Sooner or later they will face some major ideas that seem to oppose their Bible-believing foundation.

Is it possible to face secular scientific ideas and remain unfazed as a Christian student? The following unique ideas from the field of Bible/science research will equip a Christian young person to successfully navigate the university experience. Good ideas and real answers will enable a Christian young person not only to survive, but also to thrive at the university level!

Our discussion travels through the following points.

Three Foundational Principles:

1. Hold a high view of both science and Scripture. Both belong to God, both are used to shape our understanding of truth, and both are vital to a proper understanding of the world we are in.
2. Don't fear data. It may challenge your assumptions, and that is okay. Realize that God uses measurements, facts, and information to help shape our understanding of reality. Data is a God-given pathway to arrive at the truth.
3. Chronology is key. Always ask, when did this particular event happen? We cannot understand the past in any meaningful way without placing events correctly on the timeline. Science reveals things about the past. So does Scripture. Both must be understood in a chronological context.

Three Big Ideas:

1. Missing Millenium. Yes, the Bible's history does harmonize with secular history.
2. Virtual History. Yes, the earth's history shows millions of years, but this is not a serious challenge to the biblical account of Creation happening less than 10,000 years ago.
3. Noahic Events. Yes, climate change is real, but the cause is misunderstood. Bible/science research shows the reality of the situation.

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