Helmut Welke

The Relevance of Genesis to Today:
An introductory talk as why the first 11 chapters of Genesis are key to the Gospel. When we allow these opening chapters of the Bible to be relegated to metaphor status, we begin to lose the Foundation of the Gospel. Young people today are leaving evangelical churches in large numbers. This presentation also discusses what the Church needs to do about it.

Darwinian Evolution and 21st Century Science:
This introductory talk compares the basic claims of the theory of evolution with modern science. These include “Could evolution start without a Creator?”, “Could evolution actually happen according to genetics?”, and “Did evolution actually happen in the past according to the fossil record?”

Evolution: An Unnatural Selection:
A review of 3 implications for theologians who try to compromise the Bible with Darwinian evolution. Included is a summary of the difference between natural selection and Darwin’s theory of a common ancestor. This presentation is good for a Sunday service.

Atheism and the Origin of Life:
An explanation of the reality of Intelligent Design and the question of the origin of the first cell. Is spontaneous generation feasible, given today’s understanding of microbiology? This talk is especially good for university students and young people in general.

Dinosaurs, People, & The Bible:
A review of seven key evidences that Humans and Dinosaurs co-existed. Some major discoveries have been made that show dinosaurs could not possibly have disappeared 65 million years ago. (good anytime! And very popular with young people.)

Human Genetics and the Bible:
A fascinating and dynamic PowerPoint presentation on DNA including some very recent findings and how they relate to mutations. This talk is for the average layperson. It explains clearly the impact the Fall and curse of sin has had on our genome – which is clearly illustrated in modern genetics. A good talk anytime, including Sunday Services.

Astronomy and the Bible:
Astronomy evidences for creation with an emphasis on scientific evidences for a young sun and young solar system. A version for high school youth groups is available.

Big Bang or a Big Dud?:
Astronomy, specifically the Big Bang theory is reviewed along with several scientific reasons the big bang theory is no longer viable. In fact, the theory has become scientifically absurd.

Biblical Cosmology: Understanding the First 4 Days of Creation:
This talk calls for a return to the straightforward reading of Genesis from a Biblical and Scientific point of view. It goes through the first 4 days in terms of what God says about how He created the Universe, including the astronomical bodies. The sequence of events and evidences such as the formation of stars and Super Nova Remnants (SNR’s) fit the Biblical narrative far better than Big Bang Theory.

In God’s Image? Or Planet of the Apes?:
Our children are often told that they are just glorified monkeys. This presentation investigates the evidence for ape to human evolution, including Neanderthals, Lucy and more. he result is – we are clearly created – In the image of God – and we should behave that way.

Chimp and Human DNA: How Similar?:
This talk recaps some of the fossils held up as evidence that humans and apes came from a common ancestor. But DNA has often been used as proof of a common ancestor – since we are told that Chimp and Human DNA are 98.8% the same. The focus of this talk is to look at the DNA evidence in light of modern research and settles if we and chimps had a common ancestor.

A Real Adam and Eve? Really!:
This talk reviews how genetics affirms a recent creation. It provides some amazing evidence for the Biblical account and also refutes many of the false reasons given that Adam and Eve were never real people. This talk is for the average layperson. It explains clearly that our genome cannot be as ‘old’ as secularists would have you believe.

The Fossil Record: Evidence for Evolution or Creation?:
Everyone is fascinated by fossils. This talk reviews how they are formed and what they ‘say’ about earth’s history. Included is a review of some major fossils such as ‘Tiktaalik’ which is often cited as an example of transitional kinds for evolutionary theory.

Grand Canyon and Flood Geology:
This presentation begins with a travelogue of rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon with amazing pictures and video. It concludes with a review of the geological evidences for the World-Wide Flood of Genesis. (Two versions: One with emphasis on rafting in the Grand Canyon, and one that ends with an altar call.)

A Flood, an Ice Age, and Climate Change:
In this presentation you will learn how the ice age is a natural result of the Flood, and how the Biblical model solves a host of mysteries about the onset of an ice age but also woolly mammoths and migration patterns. We’ll look at evidence for one ice age as well as what to make of the modern claims for “climate change”. For all ages.

Millions of Years! Where Did the Idea Come From?:
A review of the pre-Darwin history of doubting Genesis’s six days and the lack of science that is behind it. Interesting insights from Niagara Falls and more! Longer version can include a review of radiometric dating.

Carbon-14 and The Age of the Earth:
This presentation is for all audiences wishing to have a general understand of dating methods, including Carbon-14 dating. The assumptions behind dating methods are examined, followed by a review of some startling ‘age of the earth’ indicators from around the world.

Men of Science – Men of God:
This presentation contrasts the impact Darwinism has had on Culture and Science with the results of scientists who maintain a Biblical worldview. Highlights from the careers of many scientists since the time of Darwin who have rejected evolutionary teaching are included.

Aliens, UFOs, and the Bible:
UFO researchers evidently think there are, or have been, aliens who have visited planet Earth. A growing number of people believe life on earth was seeded by ancient aliens. What about all those stories of abductions happening in recent years? This presentation will review the status of alien research and what we should really think about “alien visitors”.

Going on a Dinosaur Dig:
In 2018 Helmut and his wife went on a Dinosaur fossil dig in Montana. He and the group dug up real dinosaur fossils, as well as a fossilized turtle shell and a fig. This presentation explains what it was like with numerous pictures and accounts of finding real fossils. It includes what was found and how they learned to clean up the fossils in the lab, as well as what it takes to form a fossil.

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made:
This presentation is meant to give younger students an appreciation of the complexity of life and how special they are in the eyes of God.

Dinosaurs and Noah’s Ark:
A basic review of Dinosaurs and their big bones. But also, a discussion on how fossils are formed and how small dinosaurs were when first hatched from an egg. This helps us understand the impact of Noah’s flood and how many animals were on Noah’s Ark.

Creation Astronomy for Kids:
A basic review of the Heavens and God’s glory for Junior and Sr. High students. It includes a look at the size of the universe and an explanation as to why God made the Universe SOOO Big!. Some basic facts about our sun and the solar system are also included.

Digging for Dinosaur Fossils:
This is a simpler account of the fossil dig Helmut went on in 2018 and what it takes to form a fossil. Students are given a chance to dig in sand and find their very own fossil to take home. (NOTE: Host group is expected to provide a small tub filled with play-sand and also ‘wet wipes’ for cleanup. Helmut will provide small fossils for students to ‘dig up’ and to take one home as a souvenir.)