About this episode

The episode discusses the trustworthiness of the Bible and Jesus through historical evidence and scholarly support.

What if your confidence in Jesus didn’t have to rest on feelings alone — but on real, compelling evidence? In this episode, Kaley Olson and Meredith Brock sit down with Dr. Joel Muddamalle to explore why Christians can trust both the Bible and the historical Jesus with clarity and confidence. Joel unpacks the surprisingly strong historical, textual, and archaeological evidence surrounding Scripture, the overwhelming support for the resurrection, and why even secular scholars take the Gospels seriously. You’ll walk away not just informed but anchored — reminded that the story of Jesus isn’t fragile, mythical, or wishful thinking. It’s trustworthy. It’s verifiable. And it changes everything. You’ll learn: How the Bible’s accuracy and fulfilled prophecies point to Jesus as a real, historical person. Why the Gospels can be trusted — backed by archaeology, thousands of manuscripts, and even secular scholars. What makes the resurrection not just a belief but a well-supported historical event. How solid evidence can strengthen your faith and give you confidence when questions or doubts arise. Resources From This Episode: Download the free First 5 app: Begin a daily rhythm of studying…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kaley Olson, Meredith Brock

Guest: Dr. Joel Muddamalle

Topics covered

• trust in the Bible
• historical evidence
• resurrection
• Christian faith
• archaeology
• Gospels

Keywords

• Bible
• historical Jesus
• evidence
• resurrection
• faith
• Gospels
• archaeology
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Proverbs 31 Ministries, Instagram, Substack

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