Episode 137: How Can We Know Christianity is True?

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Nov 11, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Tricia Scribner, a classical apologist and author, presents a logical framework for defending Christianity. She breaks down the significance of presuppositions in faith conversations and outlines key evidences for Jesus' divinity, including Old Testament prophecies and the reliability of the New Testament. Tricia emphasizes the importance of objective truth, exploring both the historical authenticity of scriptures and the evidences supporting Christ's resurrection. Listeners gain insightful tools for navigating faith discussions.

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ANECDOTE

Studying To Answer Grandkids' Questions

Tricia finished a master's and PhD to better answer questions her grandbabies would ask.
She teaches apologetics shaped by that desire to equip family conversations.

INSIGHT

Logical Framework From Truth To Gospel

Classical apologetics arranges evidence in a logical order from truth to gospel to show dependencies between claims.
This framework helps respond to cultural objections and guide deeper conversations about Christianity.

ADVICE

Bring Hidden Presuppositions To Light

Identify and surface implicit presuppositions in conversations so you can evaluate them rather than leave them assumed.
Ask clarifying questions to bring hidden assumptions into the open before debating conclusions.

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In this episode, Amy is joined by Tricia Scribner, a classical apologist, to explore how we can know Christianity is true. They walk through a systematic, logical framework known as classical apologetics, beginning with the existence of truth and culminating in the evidence for Christ's resurrection and divinity. They compare this approach with cultural apologetics and emphasize the importance of understanding presuppositions in conversations about faith. The episode provides a high-level overview of the evidential and logical basis for Christianity’s truth claims and previews an upcoming series that will break down 20 evidences for the Christian faith.

Main Points Covered

Introduction to Classical vs. Cultural Apologetics
The Role of Presuppositions in Truth Claims
A Systematic Framework for Christian Apologetics
Fulfilled Old Testament Prophecies about Jesus
Reliability of the New Testament Documents:
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People and resources mentioned

Scriptures:
1 Corinthians 15:3–8
Isaiah 9 and 53
Colossians 2
John 2:19
Books:
Life Givers Apologetics by Tricia Scribner
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Norman Geisler & Frank Turek
How We Got the Bible by Greg Lanier
Scribes and Scripture by Peter Gurry and John Meade

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