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
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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
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Recent Episodes
May 22, 2026
Life and Death – Jeremy Gronau’s Story
Host [Host Name] interviews former Apache helicopter pilot Jeremy Gronau about his journey from skepticism to faith, revealing how lies about God hindered his spiritual growth.
May 8, 2026
Finding Freedom from Fear and Destruction – Dr. Lisa Stanton’s Story | Ep. 144
Social psychologist Dr. Lisa Stanton shares her personal journey from intellectual skepticism to finding freedom from fear and self-destruction through faith.
April 24, 2026
An Atheist Finds Truth – Luke Thornton’s Story | Ep. 143
What happens when atheism is taken seriously all the way to its logical conclusions? For Luke Thornton, raised in a deeply secular culture in the UK, honesty about those implications led not to certainty but to discomfort and eventually to an argument he couldn’t ignore. Luke Thornton grew up in northern England in a culture where belief in God felt irrelevant at best and irrational at worst. An intellectually curious student, Luke embraced atheism not out of apathy but out of a commitment to truth. Science, progress, and reason seemed to leave no room for God. But as Luke followed atheism to its logical conclusions questions about morality, free will, meaning, and human value began to press in. When a philosophical argument for God’s existence challenged assumptions he’d long held, Luke was forced to reconsider whether disbelief was as intellectually satisfying as he once thought. 🎙️ Love the show? Support the mission and explore eX-skeptic merch here: https://ex-skeptic-shop.fourthwall.com/ Want to support this channel? Tax-deductible donations available here: https://givebutter.com/CB6WoH Guest Bio: Luke Thornton is a Christian creative entrepreneur and evangelist. Raised in Yorkshire, England, in a non-Christian home, Luke was an atheist until he embraced Christianity as an adult. He runs a marketing agency full-time while dedicating his spare time to studying apologetics and enjoying life with friends in London. Resources Mentioned: Luke’s Recommended Resources: The Bible Society Study Course: The Bible Course is an eight-session small-group resource designed to help people explore the whole Bible’s story from Genesis to Revelation. For more information, go to: https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/ The Alpha Course: The Alpha Course is a multi-week, conversational introduction to the basics of the Christian faith designed for anyone who is curious about life, meaning, and God. William Lane Craig. Reasonable Faith is the official ministry and resource hub of Christian philosopher and apologist Dr. William Lane Craig, dedicated to providing articulate, intelligent, and gracious support for the truth of the Christian faith. See: https://www.reasonablefaith.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukethornton___/ 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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