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From Soviet Atheism to Unshakable Faith: Helen Bloom Testimony
Faith was forbidden where she grew up — yet God still found her.
In this thought-provoking episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with Helen Bloom, who was born in the final years of the Soviet Union — a time and culture where religion was outlawed and belief in God was considered foolish and uneducated.
After moving to the U.S. as a child, Helen spent years convinced Christianity wasn’t intellectually credible… until a series of conversations, books, and undeniable moments began to shift her worldview. What unfolded is a remarkable story of curiosity, reason, and the gentle pursuit of God.
If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, questioned faith, or wondered whether Christianity is reasonable — Helen’s journey will challenge, encourage, and surprise you.
They discuss:
- Growing up where faith was illegal
- Why she dismissed Christianity for years
- The intellectual evidence that made her think again
- How God pursued her through people + books
- Why faith isn’t blind — but deeply reasonable
- Encouragement for skeptics + new believers
“I thought faith was for the uneducated… until I started thinking.” — Helen Bloom
No matter where you are on your journey — keep asking, keep knocking. You may discover the One who’s been pursuing you all along.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome
03:15 Growing up in the Soviet Union
10:50 Religion outlawed — shaping her worldview
16:25 Coming to the U.S.
22:40 Why she rejected Christianity
29:10 Books + people God used
36:45 When reason met faith
43:20 Encouragement for skeptics
51:00 Helpful resources
56:10 Final encouragement
You are seen. You’re not alone.
Jesus welcomes the questioning heart.
RESOURCES & LINKS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shannon_stewart
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outoffocuspodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonstewartmodel
TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/shannon_stewart_
🎙️ All platforms & freebies: https://linktr.ee/shannonstewart
📩 Booking inquiries: [email protected]
#OutOfFocusPodcast #ShannonStewart #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #Redemption #Grace #Faith
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By Shannon StewartFaith was forbidden where she grew up — yet God still found her.
In this thought-provoking episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with Helen Bloom, who was born in the final years of the Soviet Union — a time and culture where religion was outlawed and belief in God was considered foolish and uneducated.
After moving to the U.S. as a child, Helen spent years convinced Christianity wasn’t intellectually credible… until a series of conversations, books, and undeniable moments began to shift her worldview. What unfolded is a remarkable story of curiosity, reason, and the gentle pursuit of God.
If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, questioned faith, or wondered whether Christianity is reasonable — Helen’s journey will challenge, encourage, and surprise you.
They discuss:
- Growing up where faith was illegal
- Why she dismissed Christianity for years
- The intellectual evidence that made her think again
- How God pursued her through people + books
- Why faith isn’t blind — but deeply reasonable
- Encouragement for skeptics + new believers
“I thought faith was for the uneducated… until I started thinking.” — Helen Bloom
No matter where you are on your journey — keep asking, keep knocking. You may discover the One who’s been pursuing you all along.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome
03:15 Growing up in the Soviet Union
10:50 Religion outlawed — shaping her worldview
16:25 Coming to the U.S.
22:40 Why she rejected Christianity
29:10 Books + people God used
36:45 When reason met faith
43:20 Encouragement for skeptics
51:00 Helpful resources
56:10 Final encouragement
You are seen. You’re not alone.
Jesus welcomes the questioning heart.
RESOURCES & LINKS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shannon_stewart
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outoffocuspodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonstewartmodel
TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/shannon_stewart_
🎙️ All platforms & freebies: https://linktr.ee/shannonstewart
📩 Booking inquiries: [email protected]
#OutOfFocusPodcast #ShannonStewart #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #Redemption #Grace #Faith