Mama Bear Apologetics Episode 142. Understanding the Nature of Truth with Tricia Scribner
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Feb 3, 2026 
Tricia Scribner, PhD-trained philosopher and Nana Bear who teaches apologetics and faith formation for kids. She breaks down what truth is and critiques relativism and subjectivism. Short, clear takes on perception versus reality, defending exclusivity without bigotry, and practical tips for helping children grasp objective truth.
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Students Paralyzed By 'My Truth'
- Amy described 12th grade apologetics students who couldn't write how to share their faith because they thought "my truth" made objective truth irrelevant.
- One student said, "I know this is my truth, but they've got their truth," illustrating cultural relativism taught even in Christian schools.
Truth As Correspondence To Reality
- Tricia defines truth as statements that correspond to reality, the correspondence theory of truth.
- She argues Christianity affirms realism: reality exists independent of our minds and statements must match it to be true.
Why Correspondence Beats Other Theories
- Tricia contrasts correspondence with coherence and pragmatic theories and rejects those as sufficient.
- She insists only correspondence is livable because coherence can mask falsehood and pragmatism can validate useful but false claims.
