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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 Resources Mentioned by Krister: C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

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. John's Resources:  Book, John Studebaker, editor (2023):  The Quest of World Religions, An Introduction and Anthology BMI Oasis website: www.bmioasis.com, a service of Bridge Ministries, Inc., which has helped thousands of people find and fulfill their God-given life calling www.lemaseminary.net John's Recommended Resources: Josh McDowell, Evidence that Demands a Verdict C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Anthony Flew, There is a God

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. Daniel's Resources:  Apologetics Ministry, The Watchman Fellowship: https://www.watchman.org/ Daniel's Recommended Resources: Greg Koukl, Tactics, Street Smarts 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. Sharon's Resources:  Website: www.dirckx.org Books: Broken Planet Am I Just My Brain? Why?  Looking at God, Evil, and Personal Suffering Sharon's Recommended Resources: Sean McDowell, www.seanmcdowell.org Premier Unbelievable, www.premierunbelievable.com OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, www.theocca.org The C.S. Lewis Institute, www.cslewisinstitute.org The Sanity of Belief, by Simon Edwards Can Science Explain Everything? by John Lennox

A former atheist shares his transformative journey to Christianity, challenging the logical flaws of atheism along the way. He discusses the importance of respectful dialogue between skeptics and believers, and how personal experiences can reshape perceptions of faith. Delving into the morality debate, he argues that atheism struggles to ground objective morals. His introspection highlights pivotal moments of surrender to God, ultimately emphasizing love and community in exploring belief systems.

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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: YouTube: YouTube.com/wisedisciple Summit Ministries: https://www.summit.org/ 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. 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