Campfire Apologetics

Equipping everyday Christians with tools to defend their faith in a hostile culture.

I’m Mark Hudson. My focus is on presuppositional apologetics, making hard concepts within the presuppositional methodology more accessible, theology and a focus on the deity of Christ.

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S1 · E104
September 15 · 1 hr 5 min
E 104 - How to Talk to Your Kids about Aliens W/Dan Lietha
On this episode of Campfire Apologetics Mark talks with Dan Lietha about his new book "Alien Life? Biblical Answers About Aliens, UFOs, and Life in Space". Dan breaks down why this is ultimately an issue of worldview. What kinds of questions do we need to ask before talking about Aliens or potential life on other planets. How can we talk to our kids about this issue? Why are there so few Christian resources talking about this? Dive into the issue of Aliens and worldviews with us. Remember to like and subscribe!
S1 · E103
September 9 · 32 min
E 103 - Who is the Angel of The Lord?
On this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark talks about the topic of The Angel Of The Lord by reading one of his latest essays written for a seminary class. Who is The Angel of The Lord? Mark argues that this angel found in the pages of the Old Testament is the pre-incarnate Son of God, Jesus Christ. He explores texts from the historical books as well as other accompanying Old Testament passages and how these ideas align with who Jesus is said to be in the New Testament. Join us as we break down this theological concept. Remember to like and subscribe!
S1 · E102
September 1 · 1 hr 4 min
E 102 - Why Your Willpower Isn't Enough to Quit Pornography
On this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark interviews Dr. Russel Threet to address the elephant in the room.....pornography. Russel is the senior pastor of West Park Baptist Church in Ozark Arkansas, a certified Biblical Counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, the International Association of Biblical Counselors and the Fellowship of Biblical Counselors. He is also a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor with the Addiction Connection, and professor of Biblical Counseling, Dean of the counseling certificate program at Forge Theological Seminary and more. The issue of pornography and lust are cancers to the church and to society as a whole. How do we combat this issue as christians? How do we truly talk about this sin and move forward in repentance and renewal of the heart? Russel offers his knowledge and wisdom on the subject on this ever important topic. Don't miss this episode!
S1 · E101
August 25 · 39 min
E 101- The Munchausen Trilemma — Can You Escape the Loop?
What is your ultimate justification for knowledge? The Munchausen Trilemma rightly observes the self defeating nature of autonomous human reasoning. What is the alternative? What is the Christian's response to this supposed Trilemma? Does the idea of revealed epistemology fall prey to the trilemma or can revealed epistemology be justified apart from the trilemma's three horns?
S1 · E100
August 11 · 1 hr 21 min
E 100 - Baptist - Eastern Orthodox Debate: Recap
Mark talks with Pastor Aaron Simpson about his recent debate with Eastern Orthodox practitioner Alex Sorin about Icon veneration. What is Icon veneration? Is it Biblical? Should Christians practice Icon veneration? They dive into some of the strongest arguments made by Alex and offer a response. They also discuss Biblical interpretive principles, the difference between prescription and description in the Bible and more. Like and subscribe for more content like this!
S1 · E99
August 4 · 30 min
E 99 - What Grounds Truth, Knowledge, and Reality?
On this episode of Campfire Apologetics Mark explains the 3 main categories in philosophy (Epistemology, Metaphysics, and Ethics) and expands to explain how worldviews try to answer the question of knowledge and reality by explaining 3 popular theories of knowledge. The 3 theories of knowledge talked about are empiricism, rationalism, and subjectivism. Can any of these 3 systems ground knowledge on their own? Stick around until the end. Remember to like and subscribe!
S1 · E98
July 28 · 1 hr 4 min
E 98 -To Preach or Not To Preach?
On this episode of Campfire Apologetics Mark talks with Ben Lamp of Grace and Truth Ministries to discuss textual criticism and the story of the woman caught in adultery found between John 7:53 - 8:11. Did John write this story? Is it found in the oldest manuscripts that we possess today? If not, should we preach from this text? How should we deal with this text? Can we be confident that we have the original writings of scripture? Remember to like and subscribe for more content like this!
S1 · E97
July 21 · 1 hr 17 min
E 97 - From Jehovah's Witness To Christ: A Testimony
On this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Jason Contino of Harborview Christian Church joins Mark to discuss his upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness. They discuss core doctrines that separate Jehovahs Witnesses from orthodox Christianity. Jason also shares his background in the Kingdom Hall, and what ultimately led him out of the Watchtower and into a genuine saving relationship with Christ. Learn about Jehovah's Witness teachings and practices to help understand their worldview while engaging in spiritual conversations on this episode. Remember to like and subscribe.
S1 · E96
July 14 · 1 hr 8 min
E 96 - Debunking Bible Abortion Claims
It is often said that the Bible supports abortion in places like Numbers 5 or Exodus 21. In this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark and Jake Vazquez of @TruthfulHope go through the text and explain how these passages cannot and should not be used for arguing that the Bible supports abortion. How are we to understand these texts and how are we to interpret scripture? Stick around until the end to find out!
S1 · E95
July 7 · 37 min
E 95 - Real Faith Produces Real Change
There is an age old debate as to whether or not Paul and James preach and teach a different gospel. This would mean that they contradict one another, but can that be? Can the breathed out words of God contradict themselves? How are we to interpret these passages? Can a right interpretation lead to a contradiction? What is the true gospel? In this episode Mark explores whether or not Paul and James can be reconciled and harmonized. Mark examines what it means to truly know Christ. This discussion also explores the nature of faith and how it differs from a self invented concept of God that ignores sin. What is the relationship between works and faith? Stay until the end and find out.
S1 · E94
June 30 · 43 min
E 94 - 1 vs 13: Christian Debater Holds Ground Against Atheists
On this episode, Mark analyzes and answers some questions raised by atheists as a response to a video entitled "1 Christian vs 13 Atheists." These response episodes are helpful in understanding real questions and arguments that a Christian might face in the real world. Remember to like and subscribe for more content like this!
S1 · E93
June 23 · 39 min
E 93 - Pro-Life and Abolition: Whats The Difference?
The Pro-life vs Abolition discussion is gaining more and more traction and rightfully so. What is the difference? Don't we all want the same outcome? In this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark explains the difference between the pro-life and abolitionist positions. Which one should Christians adhere to? Which one is more faithful to the text of scripture? Should Christians involve themselves in politics, and try to raise bills of abolition? Why have abortions been on the rise since Roe v Wade was overturned? Find out on this episode!
S1 · E92
June 16 · 56 min
E 92 - Mormon Theology and UFO Phenomena W/Andrew Soncrant
On this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark and Andrew continue their conversation from last week. Last week focused on the Hebrew roots movement, while this conversation takes a turn into Mormon theology and UFO/UAP phenomena. They discuss the distinction between mormon theology and Biblical theology and why Latter Day Saints cannot be considered christians. Also discussed are some of the newly released information surrounding the UFO discussion. What are they? What experiences have people had? How does the Bible reconcile these things? Find out here!
S1 · E91
June 9 · 46 min
E 91 - The Hebrew Roots Deception: Are You Being Misled?
On this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark sits down with Andrew Soncrant (Pastor of Apologia Church Utah, Co-host of Cultish Podcast) to discuss the Hebrew Roots movement. How should we understand the fulfillment of the law in Christ, and the connection between the old and new covenants? Does the Hebrew Roots movement teach a false gospel? Are we as christians still under the Old Testament law? Are we to observe the festivals and feasts found in the old testament for our salvation? Find out on this episode!
S1 · E90
June 2 · 29 min
E 90 - Responding To Terrible Abortion Arguments
On this episode of Campfire Apologetics Mark offers some thoughts to a video of Russel from "Abolitionists Rising" having a discussion with advocates of abortion. Many of the arguments made in this video are extremely popular talking points, and need to be addressed. Also discussed is the idea that only Christianity provides a foundation for morality, ethics, and human rights.
S1 · E89
May 26 · 34 min
E 89 - The Apocrypha Isn’t What TikTok Thinks It Is
Have you ever heard someone say that there are books that were removed from the Bible? On this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark addresses this assertion. It is also claimed that King James himself had books removed for a nefarious agenda. What is the apocrypha and why isn't it included in all Bibles? Why does the protestant Bible only have 66 books and the Catholic Bible includes 73, or Eastern Orthodox Bibles contain 76 to 79 books? Were there books that were intentionally removed? Stay until the end to find out!
S1 · E88
May 19 · 1 hr 24 min
E 88 - God's Beautiful Sovereignty
On this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark speaks with Eric Tuffendsam of @sowerproject about the beauty behind the Doctrines of Grace in Calvinistic theology. What are the doctrines of grace and what do they mean? How did Mark and Eric come to realize the full sovereignty of God? How should we view these doctrines? Stick around and find out. This was a great conversation.
S1 · E87
May 12 · 33 min
E 87 - Who Really Wrote the Bible's First Five Books?
Did Moses write the Pentatuech (first five books of the Old Testament)? Modern scholarship proposes that he did not through what is known as the "Documentary Hypothesis." What is the Documentary Hypothesis and what are the underlying assumptions that lead scholars to believe such a theory? Does the Pentateuch have multiple authors or does the orthodox position of Mosaic authorship offer more consistency with what is found in the text itself? Is there evidence to support the hypothesis, or is it grounded solely in the presuppositions of the unbelieving worldview? Stay until the end and find out. Don't forget to like and subscribe!
S1 · E86
May 5 · 1 hr 1 min
E 86 - Sola Scriptura W/Joel Settecase
The 5 solas came out of the reformation period as a response to the Roman Catholic church adopting and teaching doctrines that were not found in scripture. One of those 5 solas is "sola scriptura," which means "scripture alone." Scripture is the highest standard for the Christian. Not the church or tradition. Join Joel Settecase of @TheThinkInstitute and Mark as they have a conversation about this important issue. Do protestant christians ignore church tradition or the teachings of church fathers? Is scripture our only authority? These questions and many more are talked about. Remember to like and subscribe.
S1 · E85
April 28 · 38 min
E 85 - God Cannot Contradict Himeslf
On this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark discusses some of the attributes of God's nature and his word (The Bible), demonstrating that God cannot do that which is against his very nature. Does the Bible contradict itself, or is the problem actually in us and our understanding of the text? Did God get it wrong, or did we? How do we ground what a contradiction even is? Can the unbeliever appeal to the law of non contradiction without God? Dive in and explore these supposed contradictions and learn how to think through them. Remember to like and subscribe.

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