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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

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

Former atheist Matthew Sabatine journeyed back and forth between faith and disbelief until he finally landed on a view of reality that best explained the universe and his own life. Matt's Resources: YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@TCC595 Blog: https://www.thecommoncaveat.com/ Resources Mentioned by Matt Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch

Former atheist Chris Adam shares his journey from a difficult childhood to witchcraft and demonology before surrendering his life to Jesus. The podcast explores his struggle for control, vivid sleep paralysis experience, and the redemption of pain and trauma.

Former atheist Renee Leonard Kennedy left the God of her youth behind for what she thought was a more enticing life. After years of atheism, she was surprised to find both intellectual and spiritual reasons to believe. Resources by Renee: Website: https://www.reneeleonardkennedy.com Book: After the Flowers Die - Encouragement for Walking through Life After Loss Podcast: Moral Tea - Spilling the moral tea on culture, taboo topics, and grey areas. A podcast exposing the artificial sweeteners of the world by multi-gen duo Renee Leonard Kennedy and Anna Gray Smith. Moral Tea Podcast Instagram: @moralteapodcast Resources mentioned by Renee: The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel Cold Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace, https://coldcasechristianity.com/ Alex McFarland, apologist Bible app - https://www.e-sword.net/ For information regarding C.S. Lewis Institute resources and events, visit www.cslewisinstitute.org For more stories about atheist and skeptics conversion to Christianity, visit www.sidebstories.com

Former skeptic Anna Gray Smith questioned her childhood faith and sought other avenues of belief to find identity, meaning, and truth. Her search led her back to a more robust, grounded faith in God.  Anna Gray Smith’s Resources: Instagram: @annagraysmithphoto Moral Tea Podcast: Spilling the moral tea on culture, taboo topics, and gray areas. A podcast exposing the artificial sweeteners of the world by multi-gen duo Renee Leonard Kennedy and Anna Gray Smith. Moral Tea Podcast Instagram is: @moralteapodcast Resources mentioned by Anna Gray: How Shall We Then Live, Frances Schaffer