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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