Did Cameron Bertuzzi Just Refute Me?
Gavin Ortlund
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28 April 2026
4 May 2026
Gavin Ortlund explains when arguments from silence are persuasive or weak, showing how context determines whether silence in historical sources actually counts as meaningful evidence.
Videos Mentioned:
Gavin Ortlund vs. Gavin Ortlund: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n0tdyZSZlY
INTENSE Discussion on the Papacy (Cordial Catholic x Gospel Simplicity Crossover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYj_6POocaA&t=1787s
Why Mary’s Assumption Is Indefensible: https://youtu.be/skuBFLns8WA?si=Qph2efVHxXIvsOY-
Did Joseph of Arimathea Bury Jesus? Defending the Gospel Narratives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoNIGk6uSwc
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Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - When Arguments From Silence Are Valid
03:05 - The Silence of the Papacy
04:49 - Academic Literature
05:38 - Closing Metaphor
