Episode #467
Can You Prove the Bible Is True? Faith, Evidence & Knowing Why You Believe - August 18, 2026
Can Christians really defend the Bible with evidence—or does following Jesus require believing without asking hard questions? On today’s Steve Marston Show , Steve responds to astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson’s argument that he is “evidence driven more than faith driven.” Rather than running from the challenge, Steve argues that Christians should be prepared to explain why they believe what they believe and why biblical faith is not the same thing as turning off your brain. We also tackle one of the biggest myths about Scripture: Has the Bible been changed over the centuries? Was it passed down like a giant game of telephone until the original message was lost? Steve discusses ancient manuscripts, the original biblical languages, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and why Christians can have confidence that the Bible they read today reliably represents the Scriptures handed down through history. Then Pastor Kody Price joins the show for an encouraging conversation about the realities of bivocational ministry . Kody shares his journey from sensing a call to pastoral ministry as a child to planting a church and balancing a full-time job, ministry, marriage and four children. His perspective on priorities is powerful: ministry matters, but a pastor cannot sacrifice his wife and children trying to do everything for everyone. Kody also shares the difficult early years of planting a church—from meeting with only his family to watching God slowly grow the congregation. His reminder to discouraged pastors and Christians is one worth remembering: In the Kingdom of God, success isn't always measured in thousands. Sometimes it's counted one person at a time. Plus, Steve looks at The Chosen Season 6 , a 47-year-old pastor returning to play college football, an incredible faith-filled moment from the Little League World Series, and—of course—the Dad Joke of the Day. Finally, Your Next Step is simple: become an apologist. Not someone who apologizes for Christianity, but someone who knows what they believe, understands why they believe it, and is prepared to give others a reason for the hope they have. The Steve Marston Show — a daily journey in learning how to live more like Jesus through biblical teaching, Christian discipleship, conversations, encouragement and a little fun along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
