eX-skeptic

By Jana HarmonSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Christianity Philosophy

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June 21, 2024Struggling with Doubt – Dr. Keith Hess’s Story
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.
Resources Mentioned by Keith:
J.P. Moreland, Love Your God with All Your Mind
William Lane Craig, The Son Rises
William Lane Craig, The Cosmological Argument from Plato to Leibniz
Lee Strobel, The Case for a Creator
Robin Collins, “The Fine-Tuning Design Argument: A Scientific Argument for the Existence of God” essay
Gary Habermas and Michael Licona, authors on the resurrection of Christ
1 hr 3 min
June 07, 2024 Searching for the Real God – Carrie Sheffield’s Story
Former skeptic Carrie Sheffield suffered abuse at the hand of her religious father and developed a skewed view of God. After years of questioning and searching, she finally found the unconditional love of God.
Resources Mentioned by Carrie
Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller
Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Works of Deepak Chopra
Resources by Carrie
Book: Motorhome Prophecies
Website: https://carriesheffield.com/
1 hr 8 min
May 24, 2024 Searching for Truth – Dr. Kirk Shanahan’s Story
Chemist and former atheist Dr. Kirk Shanahan began to see science's inability to answer big questions of life and the universe. It opened him up to the search for truth and the possibility of God.
58 min
May 10, 2024 Experiencing the Miraculous – Dave Rankin’s Story
Former atheist Dave Rankin's difficult life experiences proved to him that God could not exist. Through his years of atheism, other surprising experiences awakened him to the possibility of something more than his atheism could explain.
Episode Notes:
Book(2012): 39 Years in the Wilderness, an Atheist Walk With God (available on Amazon Kindle)
1 hr 4 min
April 26, 2024 A Christian’s Journey through Skepticism – Adam Terry’s Story
As a Christian, Adam Terry experienced an intellectual crisis of faith. His doubts and questions prompted an investigation to determine whether his beliefs were true. His journey through skepticism led him back to a more robust faith.
Episode Notes:
Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@curiouschristianity
Adam's X (Twitter) account: @Curi_Christian
1 hr 12 min
April 12, 2024Secular Jew Finds Christ – Dr. James Tour’s Story
From a secular Jewish home, scientific scholar and former skeptic Dr. James Tour encountered the love and reality of Jesus, and his life was immediately changed.
Dr. James Tour's Resources:
website: jmtour.com
email: [email protected]
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJamesTour
Resources/authors recommended by Dr. Tour:
The Gospel Passion of Charles Spurgeon, Steven J. Lawson
The Evangelistic Zeal of George Whitefield, Steven J. Lawson
The Soul Winner, Charles Spurgeon
Can We Trust the Gospels? Peter J. Williams
53 min
March 29, 2024From Hopelessness to Hope – Al Gascon’s Story
Former atheist Al Gascon rejected God in light of his life struggles. His study of science further convinced him intellectually of what he felt personally, that God did not exist. Now, Al works as a pastor who spends his life helping others know that God is real.
Resources mentioned by Al:
Website: www.ccvbak.com
1 hr 15 min
March 15, 2024“From Addiction to Redemption” – Stephen McWhirter’s Story
Former atheist Stephen McWhirter rejected God because of Christian hypocrisy and abuse. Looking for comfort, he plunged into drug addiction. After an encounter with Christ, he left his skepticism and addiction behind and spends his life in leading others to Jesus.
Stephen's Resources:
Website https://worshipjesus.life
Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@stephenmcwhirtermusic
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcwhirter/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/stephenmcwhirter
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stephenmcwhirtermusic

Resources mentioned by Stephen:
Lee Strobel, The Case for Christ
1 hr
March 01, 2024Intent on Making God Pay – Liam Back’s Story
Liam Back, a deeply entrenched skeptic, had a vendetta against God fueled by personal loss. His quest to “make God pay” led him to an unexpected embrace of the Christian faith.
Liam's Resources:
Instagram: @standfirm_theology_apologetics
Resources & authors recommended by Liam:
Various books by Lee Strobel, author
On Guard, William Lane Craig
I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, Norm Geisler, Frank Turek
The Story of Reality, Greg Koukl
Tactics, Greg Koukl
1 hr 2 min
February 16, 2024Looking for Evidence – Mark McGee’s Story
Former atheist Mark McGee left his childhood Christian faith to search for truth in Eastern world religions, but it eventually led him into atheism. An inquisitive journalist, he investigated the evidence for Christianity and believed.
Mark's Resources:
Grace Life Blog (Bible Studies) - https://gracelifethoughts.com
Faith and Self Defense (Christian Apologetics) - https://faithandselfdefense.com
Grace Martial Arts (Christian martial arts) - https://gracemartialarts.com
Real Journalism (Weekly Newsletter for Journalists) - https://markmcgee4.substack.com/
Resources mentioned by Mark:
The Philistines and the Old Testament, Dr. Edward Hindson
1 hr 8 min

About eX-skeptic

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eX-skeptic is a story-driven, conversational podcast that helps listeners understand why people dismiss or believe in God and Christianity. Interviewing one former atheist or skeptic each show, host Jana Harmon encourages both Christians and skeptics to consider what motivates thoughtful, intelligent people to move from disbelief to belief.