About this episode
Christmas is around the corner… and today we’re diving into a question most people wouldn’t dare ask out loud: Did Jesus really exist?In this explosive episode of Truth Be Told, Tony sits down with historian and author Dr. Richard Carrier — one of the world’s leading experts on the origins of Christianity — to explore the evidence, the myths, and the centuries-old assumptions that shaped Western belief.From Paul’s mysterious letters, to the surprising celestial worldview of the ancient world, to how Christianity may have evolved without a historical Jesus at all… nothing is off-limits.Dr. Carrier breaks down the scholarship, the controversies, the misconceptions, and what modern people should take away from the earliest Christian writings.We also dig into:? Why so many cultures invent gods? How ancient people imagined the “heavens”? Why Christianity today looks nothing like the teachings of Jesus? What evidence would convince him a historical Jesus existed? And how secular humanism reframes morality and meaningWhether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge your assumptions and push you to rethink what you thought you knew about history, faith, and truth. ?Watch, comment, debate, and keep it respectful.Truth isn’t always comfortable — but it’s always worth exploring.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support.
