Rogan Interviews Apologist Wesley Huff

A wild series of events ends with a three hour discussion of history and scripture.

Earlier this week, Joe Rogan, host of the world’s most listened-to podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience, hosted a Christian Apologist named Wesley Huff. The fact that Rogan invited a person like Huff onto his show is not remarkable in and of itself. Rogan has a broad array of guests on his show, covering topics within and outside the mainstream of American conversation. 

Audio podcast here.

What makes this guest notable is the series of events that led to it. I first became aware of this story from artist and YouTuber Ruslan KD.

The gist of the story is that Huff was invited to join the Elevating Beyond podcast hosted by Mark Menard. Huff was to debate a fellow named Billy Carson. Carson, if you watch the video above, is many things, including a critic of Christianity who claims Jesus was never crucified and was likely married. Huff explained to Carson the sources of information he relied on either didn’t say what he said they said or were known forgeries.

After the podcast, things got interesting.

Carson demanded that Menard not publish the podcast, sent a cease-and-desist letter to Huff instructing him not to publish the podcast, and recorded a video (now deleted) making all sorts of claims, including that Christians were conspiring against him. As you might imagine, this drew attention to the original podcast and caused it to go viral. You can view the original Huff vs Carson podcast here.

Huff’s appearance on Rogan’s podcast is fascinating, especially if you enjoy ancient history and how very old documents are authenticated. They also engage in respectful discussion of key Christian beliefs, a departure from what Rogan has said in the past. In typical Rogan fashion, it’s long, but worth your time.

I appreciate how Wesley Huff comports himself. He knows his stuff but doesn’t attempt to project expertise into subjects he hasn’t studied. As a Christian Apologist, he is very effective. He wasn’t seeking the spotlight, but when it shined upon him he was ready. This brings to mind 1 Peter 3:15 which says “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”