The Legacy of In Defense of Truths

"Everything I had worked for, all my years of study, had been to purchase for myself this one privilege: to see and experience more truths than those given to me by father, and to use those truths to construct my own mind. I had come to believe that the ability to evaluate many ideas, many histories, many points of view, was at the heart of what it means to self-create." Tara Westover, Educated

Growing up, I was indoctrinated with the idea that Truth was always singular and never without a capital T--anything else was blasphemous. And while I respect absolute Truth and I still hold to some of the core concepts, I have learned that the journey in finding your truths, absolute or otherwise, is rarely similar to anyone else's. To open oneself up to the idea of plurality in the realm of truth takes much undoing. And that undoing is a painstaking process of fear, self-doubt, risk, courage, and vulnerability.

In Defense of Truths was born out of bravery and the need to break

through the shame and find my own authenticity. It may seem like an easy enough endeavor, but history has a way of weighing down progress. For context, my grandfather was a brilliant and passionate man. He was the pastor of a Bible Presbyterian church, and was a devoted evangelical who charged his life to furthering the kingdom of Heaven. If you mention the name Dr. John Dekker to anyone in that particular denomination, it will become obvious that he was pretty close to Rockstar status--(insert obligatory joke about Christian rock music). Back in the 60s, he began a radio program called In Defense of Truth. It was on everyday and he preached a gospel of fire and brimstone. And he wrote every word of his story with a fountain pen.

His legacy is strong, and while I feel connected to the intention of seeking truth...

I want to leave a legacy of love.

I'd be lying if I didn't admit to the fear of tarnishing his legacy, at least in the eyes of my own family. But overcoming that fear is just one more evolution in the journey to freedom.

The above quote from Tara Westover's book Educated changed my life. The true gift of being human is the freedom to build a life that is wholly your own. To use our gifts to forge our own paths and break away from shackles that are a barrier our freedom.

What is holding you back?

What do you really want?

What are your truths?

In Defense of Truths is a safe place to evolve. It will be imperfect and probably a little awkward, but I can always promise authenticity. Each individual should be free to carve out their own path in exploring their own truths.

Welcome to In Defense of Truths...connect to what matters.