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Atheist conversion to Christianity | Podcast, videos and resources from former Atheists who are now Christians
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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 -
Secular 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: 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 -
From 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 -
“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 -
Intent 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 -
Looking 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