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eX-skeptic is a story-driven, conversational podcast that helps listeners understand why people dismiss or believe in God and Christianity. Interviewing one former atheist or skeptic each show, host Jana Harmon encourages both Christians and skeptics to consider what motivates thoughtful, intelligent people to move from disbelief to belief. www.exskeptic.org© 2022 Side B Stories Christianisme Pastorale et évangélisme Philosophie Sciences sociales Spiritualité
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  • An Honest Search for God – Dr. Jay Medenwaldt’s Story
    Jun 20 2025

    Show Notes:

    Why do people believe in God, or reject Him altogether? In this compelling episode, Dr. Jay Medenwaldt shares his intellectual and spiritual journey from atheism to belief. A social psychologist with a PhD from Baylor and a current professor at Northwestern College, Jay approached religion from a purely academic lens, interested in why people believed in things he once viewed as clearly false.

    But, in an effort to avoid confirmation bias and stay true to his role as a researcher, Jay began examining both sides of the argument. To his surprise, the rational and historical case for Christianity was stronger than he expected.

    Guest Bio:

    Dr. Jay Medenwaldt, a former Air Force behavioral scientist with nine years of service, including teaching psychology courses at the Air Force Academy and conducting research. Dr. Medenwaldt holds a doctorate in social psychology from Baylor University, with a focus on the psychology of religion and virtue. He also earned a Master of Divinity in apologetics, ethics, and biblical studies, as well as a Master’s in psychological sciences. His research has been published in prominent journals, including The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion and Current Opinion in Psychology.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
    • The Historical Reliability of the Gospels by Craig Blomberg
    • Reasonable Faith by William Lane Craig
    • Concepts: Confirmation Bias, Cosmological Argument, Teleological Argument

    Connect with eX-skeptic:

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    Email info: info@exskeptic.org

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    55 min
  • Is There Something More? – Laura Zifer Powell’s story
    Jun 6 2025

    Laura Zifer Powell seemed to be doing everything right. A top-tier student and Division I athlete at Duke University, she was driven, disciplined, and outwardly successful. But beneath the surface, something was missing. The more she achieved, the emptier she felt. And when a health crisis brought everything to a halt, the questions she had avoided for years finally caught up with her: What is all this for? What’s the point of being good if it still doesn’t satisfy?

    In this candid conversation, Laura shares her journey from moral pragmatist and religious skeptic to a confident follower of Christ. She opens up about the moment everything changed—a late-night plea to a God she wasn’t sure existed, and the quiet unraveling that followed.

    If you've ever asked, “Is this all there is?” or wrestled with the gap between outward success and inward emptiness, Laura’s story offers more than answers—it offers hope.

    Guest Bio:

    Laura Zifer Powell is a Christian apologist, writer, and speaker. She is the founder of An Affair with Reason and co-host of the Knight and Rose Show podcast. She graduated from Duke University with a bachelor’s in public policy, earned her master’s degree from Denver Seminary, and is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry in Public Theology from Birmingham Theological Seminary. She has ministered in over thirty countries on five continents and has seen first-hand how false worldviews harm and destroy God’s image bearers, while the Christian worldview leads people and societies toward human flourishing. As an apologist, she shares evidence for the biblical worldview and discusses how our worldview ought to impact every area of life, from our relationships to our public policy and economics. Her blog, previous interviews, and speaking request form can be found at her website, www.AnAffairWithReason.com, and her 20-lesson online course, Islam Foundations, is available at womeninapologetics.com.

    Resources Mentioned:

    Laura’s Resources:

    • An Affair with Reason: https://laurazpowell.org/

    • Knight and Rose Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@knightandroseshow

    • Knight and Rose Show: https://knightandrose.podbean.com/

    • Islam Foundations course: https://womeninapologetics.com/islam-foundations-course/

    Books Laura Recommends:

    • I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Frank Turek & Norman Geisler
    • The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
    • How Now Shall We Live by Chuck Colson & Nancy Pearcey
    • Is God Just a Human Invention? by Sean McDowell & Jonathan Morrow
    • The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus by Gary Habermas & Mike Licona

    Connect with eX-skeptic:

    Website: https://exskeptic.org/

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/exskeptic

    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/exskeptic

    Twitter: http://x.com/exskeptic

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exskeptic

    Email info: info@exskeptic.org

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  • Chasing Proof, Finding Faith – Dr. Tom Rudelius’ Story
    1 h et 7 min

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