Former atheist Dr. Hugh Ross, an astrophysicist, began an intensive search to discover the cause of the universe, and it led him to God. Reasons to Believe – www.reasons.org Resources by Hugh Ross: Always Be Ready: A Call to Adverturous Faith Why the Universe is the Way it is A Matter of Days: Resolving a Creation Controversy Improbable Planet: How Earth Became Humanity’s Home Creator and the Cosmos: How the Latest Scientific Discoveries Reveal God Who was Adam? A Creation Model Appr...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former skeptic Dr. Fazale Rana, a biochemist, began to question whether evolution could explain the origin of life. He began to reconsider the need for God. Reasons to Believe: www.reasons.org Resources by Fazale Rana Humans 2.0 – Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism The Cell’s Design – How Chemistry Reveals the Creator’s Artistry Fit for a Purpose – Does the Anthropic Principle Include Biochemistry? Who was Adam? A Creation Model Appro...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Sy Garte, a biochemist, was raised as a communist and militant atheist. He began to question his naturalistic worldview as he began to see the limits of science as the best explanation for the origin of life and other conundrums. It opened him to the possibility of God. Dr. Garte’s website: https://sygarte.com/ To hear more stories of atheists converting to Christianity, visit www.sidebstories.com Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and you’re listenin...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Psychiatrist Andrew Parker’s pursuit of the true and beautiful led him to consider the possibility of God, but his personal life hindered belief. After a long philosophical journey, he decided the cost of conversion was worth any personal sacrifice and gave him life beyond what he once imagined possible. Resources mentioned by Andrew: New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton Philosophers: Keith Ward, John Cottingham, Richard Swinburne To hear more stories about atheists converting to Ch...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Professor Craig Keener became a convinced atheist at an early age. When philosophy left him without solid answers, his intellectual curiosity led him to consider the possibility of God. Resources by Craig: https://craigkeener.com Resources mentioned by Craig: Stephen Meyer, Return of the God Hypothesis F.F. Bruce, The New Testament Documents, Are They Reliable? Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and you’re listening to Side B Stories, where we see how skeptics ...
Sep 02, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former skeptic Andrew Sawyer lost faith in religion as a child and lost faith in humanity as an adult. He quickly realized that he still didn’t have answers for the questions of life and death. His search eventually led him back to God. Resources by Andrew: https://andrewsawyer.substack.com Resources mentioned by Andrew C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity (specifically referenced book two in Mere Christianity “What Christians Believe”) C.S. Lewis Doodles YouTube channel Andy Stanley, It Ca...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast From a non-religious home, former atheist Ian Giatti thought God was a character of fiction and fantasy like Santa Claus. His mind slowly changed as he began to realize the reality and truth of Jesus. Ian’s Website: https://iangiatti.com Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and you’re listening to Side B Stories where we see how skeptics flip the record of their lives. Each podcast, we listen to someone who has once been an atheist but who became a Christia...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Psychology professor Dr. Rich Suplita believed science provided the best explanation for truth, and he promoted atheism on the university campus. Over time, he began to question his own beliefs, and it led him to find truth in Christ and become an advocate for the Christian worldview. askaformeratheist.com ratiochristi.org/chapter/university-of-georgia/ To hear more stories about former atheists and skeptics converting to Christianity, visit www.sidebstories.com Episode Transcript Hello, and tha...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former atheist Leah Libresco rejected religious belief until she encountered intelligent Christians at Yale University. Her search to find the grounding of objective morality led her to God. Resources written by Leah: Website: www.leahlibresco.com Book: Arriving at Amen (the story of her conversion from atheist to Catholic) Book: Building the Benedict Option (a guide to building thicker Christian community) Resources/authors mentioned by Leah: CS Lewis GK Chesterton Allister McIntyre, After Virt...
Jul 08, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former atheist Stacy Gleiss traveled across the world and explored worldviews and philosophies until she finally found what was true, good, and beautiful in Christianity. Stacy’s Philosophy Group: Philosophy in the Forest: http://philosophyintheforest.com Authors and Books recommended by Stacy: Soren Kierkegaard Lee Strobel, The Case for Christ C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, ...
Jun 24, 2022•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former atheist Guillaume Bignon set out on a quest to disprove Christianity and was surprised by what he found. Guillaume’s Book: Confessions of a French Atheist: How God Hijacked My Quest to Disprove the Christian Faith Guillaume’s Twitter: @theoloGUI Website featuring Guillaume’s work: https://www.associationaxiome.com To hear more stories about former skeptics and atheists who became Christians, visit www.sidebstories.com Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. ...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast MIT graduate Chris Lee was raised to reject religious superstition and embrace science alone. His search beyond a purely naturalistic worldview led him to believe in God and Christianity. To read Chris’ written story, you can read his article “My Christian Story” here To read and listen to more stories of skeptics and atheists’ conversions to Christianity, visit www.sidebstories.com Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and yo...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kyle‘s childhood faith disappeared when he began questioning Christianity, finding no answers. His inquisitive mind led him on a long journey to find the truth. bkylekeltz.com Kyle‘s recommendation for apologetics reading for those who want to know more of the evidence for the Christian worldview: On Guard by William Lane Craig Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and you’re listening to where we see how skeptics flip the record of their l...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former skeptic Adrienne Johnson embraced anything but God in her life until her drive to discover truth led her to belief. Resources Prager U, Stories of Us, Adrienne Johnson: Why I’m No Longer an Atheist https://www.prageru.com/video/stories-of-us-adrienne-johnson Max McLean, Fellowship for Performing Arts, https://fpatheatre.com C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Learn more about the C.S. Lewis Institute Fellows Program at https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/Fel...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Raised in a secular country, Alex embraced an atheist identity into adulthood when a surprising encounter with Jesus Christ dramatically changed his life. Alex’s Website: Faith Thinkers https://faiththinkers.org/about-us Recommended Resources: The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus, Habermas and Licona The Case for Christ, Strobel To learn more about the C.S. Lewis Institute Fellows Program, visit www.cslewisinstitute.org Hear more Side B Stories and learn more at www.sidebstories.com Epis...
Apr 15, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are excited to share with you some special news about the podcast and a new phase of ministry for the newly named Side B Stories. Website www.sidebstories.com
Apr 04, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former atheist Jim Warner Wallace embarked on a personal investigative journey and eventually became convinced of the reality of God and the truth of Christianity. J. Warner Wallace’s website: https://coldcasechristianity.com Books by J.Warner Wallace Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels God’s Crime Scene: A Cold-Case Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Cr...
Apr 01, 2022•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast University biology professor Dr. Dawn Simon dismissed belief in God until faced with convincing intellectual arguments from an informed Christian, Tim Stratton. Dawn‘s recommended resources: On Guard by William Lane Craig Tim’s resources: Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Contact: tim@freethinkingministries.com Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and you’re listening to the Side B Podcast, where we see how skeptics flip the reco...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast A strong atheist until he was 51, Mark Meckler felt no need for God until the influence of his personal relationships paired with deep intellectual curiosity led him to consider something more. Recommended book: The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and you’re listening to the Side B Podcast, where we see how skeptics flip the record of their lives. Each podcast, we listen to someone who has once been an atheist or sk...
Mar 04, 2022•Transcript available on Metacast A brilliant thinker, Dr. Peter Harris lost his childhood faith in God at university when intellectually challenged. After years of atheism, the problem of meaninglessness caused him to reconsider the reality and credibility of the belief he once left behind. Podcast episode notes: Peter’s recommended books: For ‘The Rage Against the Light: Why Christopher Hitchens Was Wrong’: https://wipfandstock.com/9781532651977/the-rage-against-the-light/ For ‘Do You Believe It? A Guide to a Reas...
Feb 18, 2022•Transcript available on Metacast After skeptic Rick Allan was presented with Christianity and its effects on his family, he began to investigate the evidence for God and Christianity. Rick’s website: askepticsjourney.com Greg Koukl: Tactics – A Game plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions J. Warner Wallace: Cold Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels Unbelievable? podcast with Justin Brierley: https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Epis...
Feb 04, 2022•Transcript available on Metacast Former atheist Marie left her devoted childhood faith in the face of intellectual doubts but eventually found her way to an intellectually robust belief in God and Christianity. Resources: Marie’s Non-Profit: MTM-CNM Family Connection http://www.mtm-cnm.org Books More Than a Carpenter, Josh McDowell The Case for Faith, Lee Strobel Works on the resurrection by Gary Habermas Icons of Evolution, Jonathan Wells Works by Nabeel Qureshi – http://www.nabeelqureshi.com ( Seeking Allah...
Jan 21, 2022•Transcript available on Metacast Former atheist Jon Noyes was driven to fully live out his life-long atheism, but his pursuit was challenged when he began to consider which worldview best fit with reality. Recommended Resources A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions – Greg Koukl The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important That Happens in Between – Greg Koukl The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus – Gary Habermas and Michael Licona CSLI Events &a...
Jan 07, 2022•Transcript available on Metacast Like his father, Justo Amato was a resolved atheist well into middle age yet he unexpectedly came to believe in God. Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and you’re listening to the Side B Podcast, where we see how someone flips the record of their life. Each podcast, we listen to someone who has once been an atheist but who unexpectedly became a Christian. It’s often thought that religious people are religious just because they grew up that way...
Dec 24, 2021•Transcript available on Metacast Former skeptic Sue Warnke wanted nothing to do with religion. Although she achieved business and personal success, something was still missing from her life. Her quest for meaning led her to reconsider God. Episode Resources Sue Warnke’s blog – www.leanership.org Sue’s recommended article for skeptics – “Five Steps to God” (by Sue on her blog) Faithforce is the Interfaith employee resource group at Salesforce Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Episode Transcript ...
Dec 10, 2021•Transcript available on Metacast Former atheist Jeff Dockman wanted nothing to do with religion. Over time, his presumptions about the world, and his place in it, ceased to make sense and he began to consider the possibility of God. The CS Lewis Institute: www.cslewisinstitute.org Jeff’s recommended authors and books: C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis, Miracles Alvin Plantinga Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and you’re listening to the Side B Podcast, where w...
Nov 26, 2021•Transcript available on Metacast A Christian for 15 years, Jim rejected his faith and identified as an humanist-atheist for nine years. Although he could not see a possible return to God, he found a more robust faith than he had once left. Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and you’re listening to the Side B Podcast, where we hear how someone flips the record of their life from atheism to Christianity. Each podcast, we typically listen to the story of someone who was an atheist and...
Nov 12, 2021•Transcript available on Metacast Please celebrate our One Year Anniversary with us! With 27 episodes, more than 100,000 listens from around the world, and so much more to come, we are very grateful for your continued support. Our hope and prayer is that these stories will continue to make a difference in the lives of many.
Nov 01, 2021•Transcript available on Metacast Former skeptic Jeremy Evans comfortably presumed his atheism was true until a sobering event caused him to ask life’s biggest questions. Dream Center Non-Profit: www.dreamcenterevansville.org Unbelievable Podcast Link Episode Transcript Hello, and thanks for joining in. I’m Jana Harmon, and you’re listening to the Side B Podcast, where we listen to the other side. Each podcast, we listen to someone who has been an atheist and also been a Christian. Through listening to their st...
Oct 29, 2021•Transcript available on Metacast Former skeptic Rachel embraced atheism until her intellectual curiosity regarding God’s existence led her to Jesus. Learn more about Rachel and her book at www.rachelgilson.com Recommended Resources: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin Reason for God by Tim Keller Episode Transcript Welcome to the Side B Podcast, Rachel. It’s so great to have you with me today. It’s my pleasure to be here. Thanks. Wonderful. As we’re getting star...
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