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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. 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

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/

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.

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)

Adam Terry, who experienced an intellectual crisis of faith, shares his journey through skepticism back to a stronger faith. Topics include exploring doubts, critical examination of beliefs, intellectual arguments on atheism, struggles with theological concepts, and the importance of faith beyond intellectual comprehension.

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: tour@drjamestour.org 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

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

From rejecting God to finding redemption, Stephen McWhirter shares his journey of addiction, rebellion, and transformation. He discusses struggles with faith, personal growth, and the power of divine intervention. The podcast explores themes of surrender, forgiveness, and the transformative journey from skepticism to faith, emphasizing the importance of sharing testimonies to inspire hope.

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