Podcast host and UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently welcomed Wesley Huff, a Canadian and the Central Canada Director at Apologetics Canada, onto his show following Huff’s widely discussed altercation with Billy Carson—a self-proclaimed expert on the Bible who has also appeared on Rogan’s platform.
After watching the most famous parts of the debate between Huff and Carson, I and several other people were excited with the idea of him being invited onto the biggest podcast in the world. This anticipation was fueled by the less-than-stellar performances of other Christians on the show in the past. To be fair, Rogan’s tendency to make off-the-cuff remarks and wander unpredictably in conversations can throw guests off their game.
After listening the the over three hour discussion which now has over 5.2 million views, I believe that to say Huff did well would be an understatement. He didn’t just participate; he skillfully steered the conversation. If Joe started to wonder from the current topic of the discussion to talk about something wacky, Huff would bring it around on topic again. He was also never caught off guard with anything Rogan would say. If Rogan made a false or absurd claim, Huff calmly refuted it. When presented with unfamiliar topics, Huff would admit his limitations but deftly return to areas where his expertise shone.
Primarily, the biggest win was the topic remained scripture related almost the entire time. After all, that is what Wes was there for and what people wanted to hear, him speak as a Christian, an apologist, and as an expert in ancient texts.
All of these things culminated in my three favorite moments in the episode.
Dispelling Myths About the Bible and the Council of Nicea
He was able dispel the idea of the bible being formed at the Council of Nicea and certain books being banned for specious reasons. This idea is so widely prevalent people take it on faith as truth, like the idea the Founding Fathers weren’t Christians and were instead Deists. Rogan himself has made the Nicea claim several times before on his podcast. I am elated it has been dispelled.
Demonstrating the Inerrancy of Scripture
Without explicitly using the term “inerrancy,” Huff effectively demonstrated the reliability of the Bible by explaining how its text has remained unchanged over time despite its widespread dissemination. I love this because like the previous point, the idea has become so wide spread that we can’t trust the bible because man wrote it, and man errs. But God does not err, and His Word will last long before that last things pass away. We have seen this proved over and over again and will continue to do so till the end of time.
A Powerful Closing Message
At the end of the episode, Wes able to close off with what I would describe as a gospel call. Confronting Joe and make him seriously ponder what he heard for over the past three hours and whatever else from previous guests about Christ and what He says about Himself.
All in all, this was a great discussion and I would encourage anyone, Christian or otherwise to give it a listen. Christians to be inspired by what you can know and how to confront these things when you come across opposition in your own life. For nonbelievers, I would encourage you to listen to the claims made, wrestle and mediate on them. Put yourself in Joe’s position and ponder what these things really mean.