Episode 22: How Science Helps Kids Understand God’s Creation

Do your children ever wonder how science helps us explain and understand God’s creation? Our guest today, Jennifer Hall Rivera, is a science educator at Answers in Genesis. You won’t want to miss her insights on connecting the historical account of Genesis to the science we’re observing and studying today!

Ready to learn some tips on talking with children about the science of Genesis? Let’s go….

JENNIFER HALL RIVERA serves as Education Content Administrator for Answers in Genesis and is a forensic science educator, speaker, and author. She presents daily and develops top notch educational programs. Her experience in the field of forensic science includes employment in a crime scene unit, over a decade of teaching, journal publications, and numerous speaking events.

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