Keep Portland Weird Conference welcomes and engages them.

From Bigfoot sightings and UFO  stories to Deep Spiritual conversations, this gathering invites people to explore how the strange, the mysterious, and the meaningful connect with Christian faith.

Keep Portland Weird: Bigfoot, UFOs, and God is a multi‑day apologetics conference  that welcomes curious explorers from all backgrounds, equips believers, and fosters courageous, thoughtful engagement around the unexplained, the supernatural, truth, and Christianity in today's world.

* Are we divine — or merely human?
* Do UFOs and extraterrestrial claims challenge Christianity?
* Why does evil exist — and where do both Atheists and Theists often get it wrong?
* What is apologetics, and why does it matter right now?

Across the weekend, you’ll hear  intellectually honest teaching that engages pop culture, philosophy, theology, science,  contemporary mystery and biblical claims — inviting  hard questions.

Registration for all sessions is free.  Registration helps  with planning and event logistics.
Please note Bigfoot Museum admission is not included and must be paid directly to the Bigfoot Center.

Registration for all sessions is free.  Registration helps  with planning and event logistics.
Please note Bigfoot Museum admission is not included and must be paid directly to the Bigfoot Center.

Dr. Brian Huffling is  known for engaging big questions about the supernatural, God, evil, theology, and culture.

He  is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Southern Evangelical Seminary (SES), where he also serves as Director of the PhD Program in Philosophy of Religion. He is also a Visiting Scholar with the Reasons To Believe Scholar Community, a network of scholar-evangelists dedicated to reputable scholarship and helping STEMM-oriented audiences explore how scientific discovery and Christian faith intersect.

Dr. Huffling brings together academic rigor, real-world experience, and a passion for helping people think clearly about faith, truth, and culture. He holds a BA in History (with a minor in Bible) from Lee University, an MA in Apologetics, Philosophy, and Biblical Studies from SES, and a PhD in Philosophy of Religion from SES. He also earned an MA in Military Operational Art and Science from Air University, reflecting his unique background at the intersection of theology, philosophy, leadership, and public service.

He has participated in academic debates and panel discussions, authored numerous articles, served as guest academic editor for the journal Religions, and is currently publishing a debate book on God and the problem of evil. He also teaches with Apologia and has taught at multiple educational institutions.

In addition to his academic work, Dr. Huffling serves as a Reserve Air Force chaplain at Dobbins Air Reserve Base as Deputy Wing Chaplain and previously served in the Marine and Naval Reserves.

He hosts the Classical Theology with Dr. Brian Huffling podcast and YouTube channel, equipping audiences to engage big questions with clarity, humility, and biblical conviction.

At the Keep Portland Weird Conference, Dr. Huffling will guide attendees through supernatural claims, philosophical challenges, and cultural questions — helping both believers and curious explorers engage truth thoughtfully and courageously.

Registration for all sessions is free.  Registration helps  with planning and event logistics.
Please note Bigfoot Museum admission is not included and must be paid directly to the Bigfoot Center.