The popular kids series reminds parents that playfulness is next to godliness.When my oldest daughter, Elaine, was four, I watched her chase a soap bubble around the yard, utterly spellbound, and it struck me as a tiny window into how God must have felt as he watched Adam and Eve encounter each of the animals in Eden. Likewise, when I discovered that my youngest, Olivia, had held a full conversation with me while cutting our kitten’s whiskers under the table, I felt attuned with God’s anger when he flung his judgments at Israel through the prophets.These kinds of moments, and a thousand others, make raising kids and building a family spiritually illuminating tasks—especially when they ask theologically stimulating questions like “Does Jesus wear undies?” And although the creators of Bluey, an Emmy-awarded animated kids series, seem to have no overtly religious leanings, the show unexpectedly taps into unseen realities.If you haven’t yet discovered Bluey, let me catch you up. The series, streaming on Disney+, centers around a family of Australian blue heelers: six-year-old Bluey, her younger sister Bingo, Mum (Chilli), and Dad (Bandit). Each episode is less than 10 minutes long and targets a preschool audience—but the popular show draws all ages, and, in 2023, was the second-most acquired streaming program with 43.9 billion minutes consumed.When the producers announced that a longer episode was slated for season 3, the public grew panicked that the show may be ending (thankfully, it’s not!), revealing just how deeply the series meets a need in our culture—and I think it’s worth exploring why.The Heelers are just your average Australian family, with no superpowers or high-stakes problems to solve. But through their ...Continue reading...

I heard rave reviews from women who attended the two women's conferences at Ark Encounter last week. And over 1,500 ladies have already preregistered for next year!

The Answers in Genesis exhibit artist team is now creating digital scale models of the residential buildings for the massive indoor Jerusalem model under construction at Ark Encounter.

I heard rave reviews from women who attended the two women's conferences at Ark Encounter last week. And over 1,500 ladies have already preregistered for next year!

The Answers in Genesis exhibit artist team is now creating digital scale models of the residential buildings for the massive indoor Jerusalem model under construction at Ark Encounter.

As Christians, we are to leave vengeance to God, but He made us inclined toward action. To say a prayer for justice can feel like inaction, but what if we were granted an audience with the most powerful leader in the community, state, or nation in the face of wrongdoing? ? We would go and make our appeal, and it would not feel as if we'd done nothing. When we pray for justice to our Creator God, we are making our case before the Highest Power in the universe.God calls us to enact justice when it is within our power (Micah 6:8), but the greater injustices are too often outside our human influence to redress. The people of God have suffered injustice throughout their existence. Many Christians around the world are treated unjustly even today because of the name of Jesus. We sometimes suffer daily injustices based on things about us we can't change or because we encounter others who are largely out for only themselves. ? People all around us suffer injustice, whether they follow Jesus or not, and as we witness their pain, we may feel helpless and small, but God has given us an avenue to appeal on their behalf.Now, it's true that justice can get confusing on this side of Glory. Our prayers can be muddled in a world with much deception and where people imagine themselves victims with sometimes very little evidence or cause. This is all the more reason to bring these cases before God, as He is perfect, knows all truth, and judges rightly.Psalm 89:14 says, “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you” (ESV).Deuteronomy 32:4 reads, “The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he” (ESV).So, how do we go about praying for justice? What can the Bible tell us about this process?Photo Credit:©GettyImages/olegbreslavtsev

Coming soon to the Ararat Ridge Zoo at the Ark Encounter is a 30-minute behind-the-scenes sloth experience with Felix, our Hoffmann's two-toed sloth.

(For Immediate Release: March 21, 2024)? The Faith Country & Bluegrass Festival returns to the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY on June 12-15, 2024.? ? This is the third year for this incredible event that continues to grow year-over-year. ? ? ? The talent line up for Faith Country & Bluegrass Festival 2024 is outstanding and features some of Read More

Some people walk away from religions because of bad experiences, emotional pain, or even severe abuse. This occurs in every faith on earth, including cults, polytheistic religions, and the Abrahamic religions. The Christian Church is certainly not immune from inflicting negative experience on people.While some bad encounters with faith can be shaken off, some are so severe it creates a trauma that can have lasting impacts that are disturbing to a person's life. While people who know the healing power of the love of Jesus want someone to just accept Him, people who experienced religious trauma – both in and out of the church – may be reluctant to see the appeal.Christians, and the church at large, should be cautious in how they approach someone coming from religious trauma. We must respect their experience. Jesus is the great Healer, and His example provides guidance for how to respond to religious trauma.Photo credit: ©Getty Images/max-kegfire

In Arthur the King, Wahlberg portrays an athlete, Mikael Lindnord, whose team is competing in a grueling adventure race in the Dominican Republic when they encounter a stray dog with major wounds. Wahlberg's character instantly bonds with the dog, dubbed “Arthur,” but then faces a dilemma: If he helps the dog find a vet, he could lose the race. The movie is based on a true story.

A surprising encounter with my dad, Jesus, and Jerry Seinfeld opened a door to long-awaited healing.

A surprising encounter with my dad, Jesus, and Jerry Seinfeld opened a door to long-awaited healing.

The beloved world of Narnia has taken over the Answers Center at the Ark Encounter as The Horse and His Boy kicked off yesterday.

Have you visited us for ChristmasTime at the Ark Encounter yet? If not, there's still time! This year's event runs through December 30.

Did you know that the ministry of Answers in Genesis is one of the biggest sellers of Christian fair trade items?

A major theatrical production is coming to the Ark Encounter this January—C. S. Lewis' The Horse and His Boy.

Psychotropic drugs are often marketed as a gateway to spiritual encounters. But what are the risks to believers?

Psychotropic drugs are often marketed as a gateway to spiritual encounters. But what are the risks to believers?

A common question we receive at the Ark Encounter is “How long did it take Noah to build the ark?”

Even though fall has just begun, the Ark Encounter is quickly turning into a winter wonderland!

Join us for engaging, hands-on science programs during your visit. Finding the perfect educational opportunities for your family just got a little easier!

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at the Ark Encounter? Now you can find out with the latest series to hit Answers TV: Behind the Experience.

We recently opened a brand-new exhibit featuring a Torah scroll, with teaching on how we received the Bible and what an incredible gift it is to mankind.

Greetings. Thanks for stopping by. A lot has been happening since our last blog post.I teamed up with Dan Breeding in August for a wild animal encounter.

¡El Creation Museum y el Ark Encounter le invitan a celebrar el VI Día Latino el sábado 29 y domingo 30 de septiembre del 2018!