The Alisa Childers Podcast #327 Can History be Known? Yes. Here's Why it Matters for Christianity, with Brian Huffling
Sep 7, 2025
In this discussion, Dr. Brian Huffling, a philosophy and theology expert, helps listeners navigate the complexity of historical interpretation and objective truth. They challenge the notion that truth is mere interpretation by emphasizing the importance of objective meaning in history and Scripture. Dr. Huffling also dives into how understanding logic can bolster faith against skepticism and highlights the impact of clear communication in discipleship. By tackling biases in Christian history, he reinforces the significance of historical accuracy, particularly regarding the resurrection.
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History Matters For Christian Claims
- Objective meaning matters because some claims (like the resurrection) are historical and either happened or did not.
- Rejecting objective history makes Christianity unfalsifiable and undermines its central claims.
Study Philosophy To Guard Your Faith
- Do study philosophy because it clarifies assumptions and prevents being taken captive by bad ideas.
- Engage good philosophy intentionally rather than avoiding it and stumbling into poor reasoning.
Objectivity Is Compatible With Bias
- Objectivity doesn't require freedom from bias; universal claims about bias are self-defeating.
- Use shared laws of logic and observable reality to reach conclusions others can examine.
