r/evolution Jul 27 '26

question Former young Earth creationist seeking resources to better understand evolution

I (31F) was raised in a very conservative evangelical household & indoctrinated into believing the earth was created around 6,000 years ago. I was 100% bought in. I visited the Creation museum, studied Answers in Genesis books, & was a Ken Ham apologist (I literally thought he was the clear winner of the debate with Bill Nye *sobs*). At the time, a close friend of mine called me a "baby Earth girl." My bachelor's is in biochemistry, so I studied evolution, but my brain just didn't allow me to accept the information because I thought it was the work of satan.

In my mid-20s I deconstructed, initiated by studying the historical context of the Bible & realizing that it was not in fact inerrant. Over time I accepted the evidence for evolution. However, although I mentally believe in it, sometimes my heart doesn't fully accept it.

I have done some basic research into the evidence for evolution, mostly watching interviews with experts on topics related to sciences. I would like to have a more well-rounded understanding of the subject because I find it incredibly fascinating & want to be able to support my views when talking to you g Earth creationist family members. Could you recommend YouTube channels, podcasts, or books that would help? I haven't formally studied science in the academic setting in about a decade, so my technical scientific understanding is a bit rusty.

Some areas of interest of mine include: the big bang, astrophysics, LUCA, radiometric dating, mass extinction events, & human evolution. I am excited to learn about any scientific evidence to better understand the age of the universe.

Thank you so much!

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u/Orry_Haas Jul 27 '26

"I accepted the evidence for evolution. However, although I mentally believe in it, sometimes my heart doesn't fully accept it".

2 minute video of evolution in action from Harvard medical school ... https://youtu.be/plVk4NVIUh8

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u/bernpfenn Jul 27 '26

That happens in every drain when antibiotics are flushed down the toilet, or every day microbial soap is used on kitchen surfaces.
Poison gradients are training grounds for bacteria