Episode 142. Understanding the Nature of Truth with Tricia Scribner

About this episode

Amy Davison and Tricia Scribner discuss the nature of truth in a relativistic culture, emphasizing its objective and absolute nature rooted in God.

In this foundational episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast Amy Davison and Tricia Scribner tackle the concept of truth in an age dominated by relativism and subjectivism. Drawing from Scripture, personal anecdotes, and years of experience in apologetics and teaching, the conversation provides a powerful defense of truth as objective, absolute, and rooted in God’s nature. The episode dismantles cultural misconceptions like "my truth" and "perception is reality" and explains why these ideas, though popular, are intellectually inconsistent and dangerous. The offer practical strategies for parents and grandparents to help their kids develop a clear, biblical understanding of truth in a world of confusion. Main Points Covered What is truth? Relativism and subjectivism defined and critiqued How culture undermines objective truth Defending Christian exclusivity without being close-minded Practical tips for teaching kids about truth Biblical foundations for truth People and resources mentioned Acts 5 – Ananias and Sapphira as a biblical example of truth 2 Corinthians 10:5 – Taking thoughts captive in obedience to Christ The Den — Our new online apologetics community for women…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Davison

Guest: Tricia Scribner

Topics covered

• truth
• relativism
• subjectivism
• Christianity
• apologetics

Keywords

• biblical understanding
• cultural misconceptions
• teaching kids

Mentioned in this episode

Products: MBA, AirDoctor, The Den

Books & works: Understanding the Nature of Truth, Mama Bear Apologetics, Scripture

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