Former atheist and Swedish physicist Krister Renard dismissed God at a young age, believing science was the key to understanding reality.  In his pursuit of knowledge, he came to see that the universe demanded a greater explanation, eventually believing in God.  

Krister's Website: www.gluefox.com

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Former atheist Dr. John Studebaker viewed religion as boring and inconsequential until he encountered surprising evidence about God and meaningful experiences with Christians.  Over time, his quest for truth led him to a profound personal relationship with Jesus.

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Daniel Ray did not have a religious upbringing, yet he somehow ‘knew’ God was real but  kept him at a distance.  He was living his own way on his own terms, but eventually he was found by God.

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Daniel's Recommended Resources:

www.exskeptic.org

Cambridge educated Dr. Sharon Dirckx was raised in a secular culture where religion played a minimal role. Intellectual authorities led her to believe that science and belief in God were incompatible until she began investigating the verifiable claims of Christianity. She came to see that a robust, intellectually grounded faith was possible.

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Former atheist Daniel’s questions about the world and morality were dismissed by the religious people around him. His skepticism eventually revealed the logical flaws of atheism, leading him from a godless perspective to a robust understanding of the Christian worldview and belief in Jesus Christ. 

Daniel's X (Twitter) Profile

Resources mentioned by Daniel:

Dominion by Tom Holland

The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt

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Former atheist Dr. Dan Mizell left Christianity and embraced science as the most rational way to understand and live in the world.  Over time, he began to question whether the natural world was sufficient to explain reality.  His search for answers led him to a more solid foundation for knowledge, ethics, and life in God.

Nate Sala rejected his parents’ faith tradition of Christianity and pursued life on his own terms, but his life failed to bring satisfaction to his deepest longings. His search led him to find all that he desired in God.

Nate's Resources:

C.S. Lewis Institute's Study Courses

Although Melanie Beerda was raised in a Christian family, her life experience alienated her from the concept of a loving God.  After leaving Christianity to go her own way for several years, she finally discovered the loving God who had been there for her all along.

Melanie's Resources:

https://www.melaniebeerda.ca

Rekindled Faith with Melanie Beerda podcast

 apologeticscanada.com

The AC Podcast (Available on Spotify and Apple)

Keith Hess grew up in a Christian family but began to question whether or not what he believed was real or true.  His doubts went unanswered for years until he was finally introduced to solid reasons for belief.  Now a professor of philosophy and apologetics, Dr. Hess helps others find answers to the big questions of God and life.

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