In this episode of the Truthful Hope Podcast, host Jacob Vazquez sits down with apologist Mark Hudson to tackle some of the most common objections to Christianity. From accusations of slavery and genocide in the Old Testament to debates about eyewitness testimony, morality, and the transcendental argument, this conversation provides clear, thoughtful, and historically grounded answers for skeptics and believers alike.
Together, Jacob and Mark dive into:
The misconceptions surrounding biblical slavery and why it differs from modern chattel slavery
Hyperbolic language in ancient Near Eastern warfare narratives often mistaken for genocide
Whether the Gospels were written by eyewitnesses or close associates
Why atheistic worldviews struggle to explain objective morality, logic, and knowledge
Why critics often “borrow” from a Christian moral framework to judge Christianity
The strength of New Testament historical evidence
How apologetics strengthens faith in an increasingly secular culture
If you want to understand why Christianity is morally, historically, and intellectually credible, this episode will equip you with robust, thoughtful, and respectful responses to popular objections.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Connection
02:45 Addressing Common Objections: Slavery and Genocide
12:50 Understanding Genocide in the Bible
17:35 The Nature of Slavery in Biblical Context
25:41 Understanding Servitude in Mosaic Law
28:47 Eyewitness Accounts and the Gospels
39:18 The Transcendental Argument in Apologetics
49:59 Understanding Epistemology and Knowledge
50:55 The Problem of Induction in Atheism
52:47 The Christian Worldview and Scientific Consistency
54:44 Design in Nature vs. Randomness
57:03 The Immaterial Laws of Logic
58:02 Addressing Atheist Objections
01:02:54 Campfire Apologetics: Mission and Vision
01:12:56 Closing
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