Evidence for Christianity: A Conversation with Gavin Ortlund

What if the toughest questions about faith actually lead us to the most compelling answers?

In this episode, we sit down with Gavin Ortlund, creator of the popular YouTube channel Truth Unites, to explore some of the biggest objections to Christianity—and discover why the Christian worldview not only holds up under scrutiny but offers profound hope for our deepest longings.

In This Conversation, We Explore:

• Does God Really Exist? We discuss the evidence from creation, the fine-tuning of the universe, and why the more science discovers, the more it points toward an intelligent Creator.

• The Problem of Suffering How do we reconcile a good God with the reality of evil and pain? Christianity offers a unique answer that no other worldview can match.

• Science vs. Faith Are they really in conflict? We unpack why this tension is often artificial and how both can coexist beautifully.

• Objective Truth in a Relativistic Culture In a world where "your truth is yours and mine is mine," what does it mean to claim that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life?

• What About Those Who've Never Heard? One of the hardest questions believers face—and why we can trust God's justice while still feeling urgency about sharing the gospel.

• Why Christianity Is Such Good News The hope of resurrection and why, for believers, the best days are always ahead.

About Our Guest:

Gavin Ortlund is a pastor, author, and apologist known for his gracious yet uncompromising approach to defending the Christian faith. His YouTube channel, Truth Unites, has become one of the premier resources for thoughtful Christian apologetics. His upcoming book, Why Christianity Makes Sense: A Book About Jesus, the Mysteries of the World, and the Longings in Your Heart, releases September 2026.

Who This Episode Is For:

Whether you're a skeptic with honest questions, a believer wrestling with doubts, or someone curious about what Christianity really offers, this conversation is for you. We believe every question deserves a thoughtful answer, and every person deserves to be heard with love and respect.

Connect With Us:

If this conversation resonated with you, we'd love to hear your thoughts. What questions are you wrestling with? Share them with us on social media or leave a comment.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Truth Unites YouTube Channel - Subscribe for more thoughtful Christian content • Why Christianity Makes Sense by Gavin Ortland (September 2026) • The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman

Additional Resources:

Books:

Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World - By Josh McDowell & Sean McDowell

Mere Christianity - By C.S. Lewis

Is Atheism Dead? - By Eric Metaxas

I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist - By Norman L. Geisler & Frank Turek

The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus - By Lee Strobel

Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion - By Rebecca McLaughlin

YouTube:

Gavin Ortlund - If Christianity Is True… Why So Many Religions?

Dr. Frank Turek - Does Truth Exist || Project 3:15