Episodes

  • An Unexpected Change – David Westerhoff’s Story

    An Unexpected Change – David Westerhoff’s Story
    Nov 8 2024
    During childhood, David Westerhoff’s faith never really extended outside of the church building. The tradition and practice of Christianity just didn’t make sense to David, and he began naturally moving with culture’s secular flow, becoming the ruler of his own life. On the surface, David’s life was unfolding perfectly; he had a loving wife, a growing family, and a steady career, but he still wasn’t content. His own internal battles and addictions threatened David’s marriage, and he began to feel a loss of control for the first time. On a night that seemed at first like any other, David felt the sudden presence of the Spirit of God, revealing the weight and gravity of his sins. Guest Bio: David Westerhoff is a software engineer, a husband, and a father of two. David grew up in the secularized culture of northern California but moved to Georgia after marrying his wife, Megan. He spent fifteen years of his career in tech and software, but after encountering Jesus and feeling
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • A Scientist’s Journey to God – Krister Renard’s Story

    A Scientist’s Journey to God – Krister Renard’s Story
    Oct 25 2024
    Former atheist and Swedish physicist Krister Renard dismissed God at a young age, believing science was the key to understanding reality. In his pursuit of knowledge, he came to see that the universe demanded a greater explanation, eventually believing in God. Krister's Website: www.gluefox.com Resources Mentioned by Krister: C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
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    57 mins
  • A Cumulative Case for God – Dr. John Studebaker’s Story

    A Cumulative Case for God – Dr. John Studebaker’s Story
    Oct 11 2024
    Former atheist Dr. John Studebaker viewed religion as boring and inconsequential until he encountered surprising evidence about God and meaningful experiences with Christians. Over time, his quest for truth led him to a profound personal relationship with Jesus. John's Resources: Book, John Studebaker, editor (2023): The Quest of World Religions, An Introduction and Anthology BMI Oasis website: www.bmioasis.com, a service of Bridge Ministries, Inc., which has helped thousands of people find and fulfill their God-given life calling www.lemaseminary.net John's Recommended Resources: Josh McDowell, Evidence that Demands a Verdict C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Anthony Flew, There is a God
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    56 mins
  • Keeping God at a Distance – Daniel Ray’s Story

    Keeping God at a Distance – Daniel Ray’s Story
    Sep 27 2024
    Daniel Ray did not have a religious upbringing, yet he somehow ‘knew’ God was real but kept him at a distance. He was living his own way on his own terms, but eventually he was found by God. Daniel's Resources: Apologetics Ministry, The Watchman Fellowship: https://www.watchman.org/ Daniel's Recommended Resources: Greg Koukl, Tactics, Street Smarts www.exskeptic.org
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    55 mins
  • Making Sense of Science and Faith – Dr. Sharon Dirckx’s Story

    Making Sense of Science and Faith – Dr. Sharon Dirckx’s Story
    Sep 13 2024
    Cambridge educated Dr. Sharon Dirckx was raised in a secular culture where religion played a minimal role. Intellectual authorities led her to believe that science and belief in God were incompatible until she began investigating the verifiable claims of Christianity. She came to see that a robust, intellectually grounded faith was possible. Sharon's Resources: Website: www.dirckx.org Books: Broken Planet Am I Just My Brain? Why? Looking at God, Evil, and Personal Suffering Sharon's Recommended Resources: Sean McDowell, www.seanmcdowell.org Premier Unbelievable, www.premierunbelievable.com OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, www.theocca.org The C.S. Lewis Institute, www.cslewisinstitute.org The Sanity of Belief, by Simon Edwards Can Science Explain Everything? by John Lennox
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    55 mins
  • Dismantling Atheism – Daniel’s Story

    Dismantling Atheism – Daniel’s Story
    Aug 30 2024
    Former atheist Daniel’s questions about the world and morality were dismissed by the religious people around him. His skepticism eventually revealed the logical flaws of atheism, leading him from a godless perspective to a robust understanding of the Christian worldview and belief in Jesus Christ. Daniel's X (Twitter) Profile Resources mentioned by Daniel: Dominion by Tom Holland The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Exciting News for Side B Stories

    Exciting News for Side B Stories
    Aug 16 2024
    Side B Stories is turning the page to a new chapter! Listen and find out about our revamped podcast and content experience that promises to deliver even more extraordinary stories of life change.
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    9 mins
  • Excluding God – Dr. Dan Mizell’s Story

    Excluding God – Dr. Dan Mizell’s Story
    Aug 2 2024
    Former atheist Dr. Dan Mizell left Christianity and embraced science as the most rational way to understand and live in the world. Over time, he began to question whether the natural world was sufficient to explain reality. His search for answers led him to a more solid foundation for knowledge, ethics, and life in God.
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    1 hr and 17 mins