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• When Science Points to God – Olivier Bonnassies’s Story

  What if belief in God isn’t opposed to reason, but demanded by it? Olivier Bonnassies, co-author of God, the Science, the Evidence: The Dawn of a Revolution, was once convinced that Christianity was irrational and that science explained everything, but he began to question his assumptions about reality, truth, and the origins of the universe. Through years of study in both science and theology, Olivier discovered that the evidence, from cosmology, philosophy, morality, and even history, points unmistakably toward a transcendent Creator. Together, Jana and Olivier explore: How growing up in secular France shaped his skepticism The role of scientific discovery in revealing purpose and design Why the Big Bang, fine-tuning, and morality point beyond materialism How evidence led to faith, and ultimately, to joy and transformation Guest Bio: Olivier Bonnassies is a French engineer, entrepreneur, and author with a background in both science and theology. Educated at the prestigious École Polytechnique in Paris, he spent years building successful companies before turning his attention to life’s deepest questions. Once an agnostic, convinced that belief in God was irrational, Olivier embarked on a personal investigation that led him to faith in Christ. He is co-author, with Michel-Yves Bolloré, of God, the Science, the Evidence: The Dawn of a Revolution, a bestselling book in Europe (over 400,000 copies sold) now launching in the U.S. Through his research and writing, Olivier argues that the convergence of science, philosophy, and history reveals a compelling case for God’s existence. Resources Mentioned: America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU): AmericasChristianCU.com/Jana God, the Science, the Evidence: The Dawn of a Revolution by Olivier Bonnassies & Michel-Yves Bolloré Website: www.godthesciencetheevidence.com The Catholic Institute of Paris École Polytechnique C.S. Lewis Institute — for deeper learning and apologetics resources eXskeptic.org — curated playlists including “Can I Believe in Science and God?” 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: [email protected]

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• Finding Real Love – Heather Tomlinson’s Story

  Where do we find real love, the kind that fills our souls and heals our brokenness? Is it through politics, psychology, or self-help? Or is it found in a Person? British journalist Heather Tomlinson shares her remarkable journey from a secular liberal worldview to a life transformed by Jesus Christ. Once convinced that human progress and political reform could heal the world, Heather found those paths empty. Her search for meaning led her through science, psychology, and even spirituality in Buddhism and Wicca—until she encountered the love of Christ through the Gospels. Heather’s story reveals that faith in Jesus doesn’t just inform ideas—it reorders life itself: how we see people, how we approach suffering, and how we understand love. Guest Bio: Heather Tomlinson is a British journalist and writer who spent the early part of her career working for national newspapers in the UK, including The Guardian. Trained in molecular biology, she began her career reporting on industry and finance before moving into psychology and mental health. A one-time secular liberal, Heather’s pursuit of truth led her through science, politics, and spirituality until she found the love and reality of Jesus Christ. Today, she writes for Christian publications and serves in pastoral care, helping others discover faith and healing through God’s love. Resources Mentioned: America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU): AmericasChristianCU.com/Jana Heather’s Resources: • Substack: https://heathertomlinson.substack.com/ Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis Battelle Christian Rehab (UK ministry) The C.S. Lewis Institute Podcast Network 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: [email protected]

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• Finding Life Through Death – Dr. Stephen Iacoboni’s Story

  Few questions weigh heavier on the human heart than death. Is there anything beyond this life? How do we face death without fear? Dr. Stephen Iacoboni has wrestled with these questions every day for more than forty years as a medical oncologist. Once a committed scientific atheist, he sought answers in medicine, science, and humanism—only to find them insufficient in the face of mortality. Through the witness of his patients and the growing cracks in naturalistic explanations, Dr. Iacoboni came to embrace faith in God, discovering a hope that transforms both life and death. In this conversation, he shares his journey from childhood faith to scientific atheism, through years of treating patients at death’s door, to finally returning to belief in Jesus Christ. Along the way, he examines the failures of naturalism, the role of science, and the undeniable human longing for meaning that points to something greater. Guest Bio: Dr. Stephen J. Iacoboni is a veteran oncologist, author, and speaker whose medical career spans more than forty years. Trained during an era dominated by scientific materialism, he once embraced an atheistic worldview. But through decades of walking with cancer patients in their deepest suffering, he rediscovered the reality of the human soul and the hope of faith. He is the author of The Undying Soul: A Cancer Doctor’s Discovery and Telos: The Scientific Basis for a Life of Purpose, where he shares both his personal journey from atheism to faith and his case for meaning and design in life. Today, Dr. Iacoboni continues to write and speak on the intersection of science, medicine, and spirituality, encouraging both doctors and skeptics to see beyond a purely mechanistic view of life. Resources Mentioned: America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU): AmericasChristianCU.com/Jana Stephen’s Resources: • Book: The Undying Soul • Book: Telos- The Scientific Basis for a Life of Purpose 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: [email protected]

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• Celebrating eX-skeptic’s 5 Year Anniversary!

  Over more than 130 episodes, we’ve listened to former atheists and skeptics share how they came to believe in Jesus Christ. This week marks a milestone: five years since eX-skeptic first launched (originally as Side B Stories). Scientists, philosophers, artists, and everyday people from around the world have opened their lives to show how the search for truth and meaning led them home to God.  Host Jana Harmon reflects on the journey so far — the stories that shaped us, the community that’s grown around this podcast, and the faithfulness of God behind it all. Whether you’ve been listening since day one or just discovered the show, we want to thank you for being part of this story! Here’s to many more years of doubt, discovery, and faith. Resources Mentioned: C.S. Lewis Institute – long-time partner helping people love God with heart and mind: www.cslewisinstitute.org Ashley Kelfer – producer and co-creator behind the mic with Jana The Podcast Upload – production team behind the show’s excellence and storytelling: https://www.thepodcastupload.com/ America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU): AmericasChristianCU.com/Jana 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: [email protected]

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• Seeing Through Atheism – Caleb Ball’s (aka Aspiring Christian) Story

  What happens when the “certainty” of atheism collides with evidence pointing to something more? Caleb Ball’s (YouTube’s Aspiring Christian Channel) story begins in small-town Pennsylvania, where childhood faith gave way to mocking Christianity and embracing naturalism. For six years, he lived as a convinced atheist, creating YouTube content ridiculing God, convinced that science had all the answers. But one book, on quantum physics and consciousness, began to dismantle his worldview, forcing him to ask deeper questions about truth, meaning, and the existence of God. Guest Bio: Caleb Ball is a former atheist turned passionate Christian communicator. Once a vocal critic of Christianity, known online as “Crazy Caleb” during his atheist YouTube years, he now uses his platform to share testimonies of skeptics who found faith in Jesus. Through his YouTube channel Aspiring Christian, he curates conversion stories and apologetics content to help others wrestle honestly with life’s biggest questions. Caleb holds a degree in history and is pursuing a Master’s in Biblical Studies at Colorado Christian University. He and his wife live in Montana, where they are active in their local church and community. Resources Mentioned: America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU): AmericasChristianCU.com/Jana YouTube: Aspiring Christian, https://www.youtube.com/@AspiringChristian Substack: https://substack.com/@aspiringchristian Quantum Physics, Near Death Experiences, Eternal Consciousness, Religion, and the Human Soul: William Joseph Bray: 9781478176435: Amazon.com: Books • Book: Ecclesiastes (from the Bible) • Book: A Grief Observed, C.S. Lewis • YouTube: Daily Dose of Wisdom, https://www.youtube.com/@Daily_Dose_Of_Wisdom • YouTube: Sean McDowell, https://www.youtube.com/@SeanMcDowell • Book: Seeing is Believing, Michael Guillen • Michael Guillen’s interview on eX-skeptic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWW3JbYZSQI&t=1s • Author: John Lennox • Book: More than a Carpenter, Josh and Sean McDowell • MIT Professor: Rosalind Picard 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

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