#327 Can History be Known? Yes. Here's Why it Matters for Christianity, with Brian Huffling

The Alisa Childers Podcast

Alisa Childers

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality

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🗓️ 7 September 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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In this episode, Alisa sits down with Dr. Brian Huffling to tackle one of the most common objections in today’s cultural conversations: “That’s just your interpretation.” Together, they explore why history and the meaning of words are not endlessly malleable, but knowable realities. If someone insists that truth claims are only “interpretations,” they expect you to understand their own words as meaningful — and that contradiction matters.Dr. Huffling brings his expertise in philosophy, theology, and apologetics to show why objective meaning is essential for making sense of history, Scripture, and even everyday communication. This discussion will equip you to push back against relativism, understand how language works, and stand confidently in the truth.------------------------------------------------------------------This video is sponsored by:RANGE LEATHERAmerican-Made Craftsmanship from WyomingGo to www.rangeleather.com (http://www.rangeleather.com/) for more informationUse my code: ALISABRAVE BOOKSEntertainment that Engages the Imagination for Good. Go to www.bravebooks.com/childers (http://www.bravebooks.com/childers) for more informationUse my code: CHILDERSIMPACT 360Leading Gen Z Conference hosted by Impact 360 InstituteSeptember 11, 2025 in Newnan, GA.Go to www.whoisgenz.com (http://www.whoisgenz.com/) for more information.And if you're not able to attend in person, a digital version of the conference will be available for purchase after the event at Impact360.org (http://impact360.org/)Use the code IMPACT360 for $15 off--------------------------------------------------------------------To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to www.alisachilders.com/music (http://www.alisachilders.com/music)There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems.Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/alisachilders (http://www.patreon.com/alisachilders)To order “Another Gospel”: www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/ (http://www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/)To order “Live Your Truth": www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/ (http://www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/)To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/ (https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/)For Alisa's Merch: https://alisachilders.creator-spring.com (https://alisachilders.creator-spring.com/)To see what gear Alisa uses to record her podcast, go to:https://kit.co/alisachilders (https://kit.co/alisachilders)Potential Sponsors: https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/ (https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/)Product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.

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0:29.7	Herman says that by virtue and I think it was on a last page of his book on
0:34.5	miss quoting Jesus he says by virtue of reading a text, you necessarily change it.
0:41.2	Well, Tom Howe, being the Tom Howe that he is,
0:44.0	the one that we all love and know so well,
0:46.6	asked him at the debate,
0:49.2	well, if we read a text and by virtue of reading it, change it,
0:53.3	how can I know what your book says? And you could hear people saying, what? And you can hear some atheists like, oh boy. And I'll pull in that section of the other room anyway. And his response was, well, that's just the nature of communication. Email me, we can talk about it. He's trying to get out of that.
1:13.0	Let's take that into the DMs.
1:13.3	Yeah, right?
1:14.4	Let's go private.
1:17.4	Tom said, I'm going to have to read your email.
1:19.4	So where will we stop with this?
1:20.5	Yeah, yeah.
1:22.0	They're putting ourselves.
1:26.1	So people who say this want to apply it to the Bible, but not to themselves.
1:36.6	Well, hey, everyone.
1:40.8	Welcome to the Elisa Childers podcast, where it's always my goal to help equip Christians to identify the core beliefs of historic Christianity, discern its counterfeits,
1:45.2	and proclaim the gospel with clarity, kindness, and truth in today's discussion is all about
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