Best Krister Podcasts (2024)

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A Scientist’s Journey to God – Krister Renard’s Story 56:35

5d ago56:35

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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 Chris…

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A Cumulative Case for God – Dr. John Studebaker’s Story 56:17

19d ago56:17

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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, A…

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Keeping God at a Distance – Daniel Ray’s Story 54:47

1M ago54:47

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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…

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Making Sense of Science and Faith – Dr. Sharon Dirckx’s Story 54:39

2M ago54:39

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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…

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FFS with Krister Kopala 56:05

2M ago56:05

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Episode #28 - with Krister Kopala Don’t be fooled by the babyface smile, Krister Kopola is an assassin! Ok so no he’s not an actual assassin, like shooting people and stuff, but Krister is reshaping the boundaries of what’s possible on a splitboard. He’s constantly pushing himself (both physically and mentally), and his equipment, yet he’s doing it…

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Dismantling Atheism – Daniel’s Story 1:11:50

2M ago1:11:50

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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…

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Exciting News for Side B Stories 9:19

3M ago9:19

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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.By Jana Harmon

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Excluding God – Dr. Dan Mizell’s Story 1:16:55

3M ago1:16:55

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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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Longing for More – Nate Sala’s Story 1:13:13

4M ago1:13:13

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Nate Sala rejected his parents’ faith tradition of Christianity and pursued life on his own terms, but his life failed to bring satisfaction to his deepest longings. His search led him to find all that he desired in God. Nate's Resources: YouTube: YouTube.com/wisedisciple Summit Ministries: https://www.summit.org/ C.S. Lewis Institute's Study Cours…

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Returning to God – Melanie Beerda’s Story 59:53

4M ago59:53

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Although Melanie Beerda was raised in a Christian family, her life experience alienated her from the concept of a loving God. After leaving Christianity to go her own way for several years, she finally discovered the loving God who had been there for her all along. Melanie's Resources: https://www.melaniebeerda.ca Rekindled Faith with Melanie Beerd…

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Struggling with Doubt – Dr. Keith Hess’s Story 1:02:57

5M ago1:02:57

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Keith Hess grew up in a Christian family but began to question whether or not what he believed was real or true. His doubts went unanswered for years until he was finally introduced to solid reasons for belief. Now a professor of philosophy and apologetics, Dr. Hess helps others find answers to the big questions of God and life. Resources Mentioned…

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Searching for the Real God – Carrie Sheffield’s Story 1:07:57

5M ago1:07:57

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Former skeptic Carrie Sheffield suffered abuse at the hand of her religious father and developed a skewed view of God. After years of questioning and searching, she finally found the unconditional love of God. Resources Mentioned by Carrie Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Works of Deepak Chopra Resources by Carrie Book…

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Searching for Truth – Dr. Kirk Shanahan’s Story 57:19

5M ago57:19

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Chemist and former atheist Dr. Kirk Shanahan began to see science's inability to answer big questions of life and the universe. It opened him up to the search for truth and the possibility of God.By Jana Harmon

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Experiencing the Miraculous – Dave Rankin’s Story 1:03:23

6M ago1:03:23

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Former atheist Dave Rankin's difficult life experiences proved to him that God could not exist. Through his years of atheism, other surprising experiences awakened him to the possibility of something more than his atheism could explain. Episode Notes: Book(2012): 39 Years in the Wilderness, an Atheist Walk With God (available on Amazon Kindle)…

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A Christian’s Journey through Skepticism – Adam Terry’s Story 1:11:09

6M ago1:11:09

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As a Christian, Adam Terry experienced an intellectual crisis of faith. His doubts and questions prompted an investigation to determine whether his beliefs were true. His journey through skepticism led him back to a more robust faith. Episode Notes: Adam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@curiouschristianity Adam's X (Twitter) account: @Cu…

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Secular Jew Finds Christ – Dr. James Tour’s Story 52:17

7M ago52:17

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From a secular Jewish home, scientific scholar and former skeptic Dr. James Tour encountered the love and reality of Jesus, and his life was immediately changed. Dr. James Tour's Resources: website: jmtour.com email: tour@drjamestour.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJamesTour Resources/authors recommended by Dr. Tour: The Gospel Passion of C…

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48: Men are from Mars (via West Norway) 40:20

7M ago40:20

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Was Norway's first unitarian preacher assassinated because he knew too much about mankind's (Norwegian) origins? Are trolls actually just other human races (from different parts of West Norway)? Are the movements of celestial bodies troubling and unpredictable? Was the church of St. Thomas on Filefjell built by the Norse god Týr? N. O. Foss certain…

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From Hopelessness to Hope – Al Gascon’s Story 1:14:07

7M ago1:14:07

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Former atheist Al Gascon rejected God in light of his life struggles. His study of science further convinced him intellectually of what he felt personally, that God did not exist. Now, Al works as a pastor who spends his life helping others know that God is real. Resources mentioned by Al: Website: www.ccvbak.com…

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“From Addiction to Redemption” – Stephen McWhirter’s Story 59:35

8M ago59:35

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Former atheist Stephen McWhirter rejected God because of Christian hypocrisy and abuse. Looking for comfort, he plunged into drug addiction. After an encounter with Christ, he left his skepticism and addiction behind and spends his life in leading others to Jesus. Stephen's Resources: Website https://worshipjesus.life Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/…

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Intent on Making God Pay – Liam Back’s Story 1:01:43

8M ago1:01:43

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Liam Back, a deeply entrenched skeptic, had a vendetta against God fueled by personal loss. His quest to “make God pay” led him to an unexpected embrace of the Christian faith. Liam's Resources: Instagram: @standfirm_theology_apologetics Resources & authors recommended by Liam: Various books by Lee Strobel, author On Guard, William Lane Craig I Don…

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Looking for Evidence – Mark McGee’s Story 1:07:53

9M ago1:07:53

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Former atheist Mark McGee left his childhood Christian faith to search for truth in Eastern world religions, but it eventually led him into atheism. An inquisitive journalist, he investigated the evidence for Christianity and believed. Mark's Resources: Grace Life Blog (Bible Studies) - https://gracelifethoughts.com Faith and Self Defense (Christia…

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Becoming Skeptical of Skepticism – Matthew Sabatine’s Story 1:19:51

9M ago1:19:51

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Former atheist Matthew Sabatine journeyed back and forth between faith and disbelief until he finally landed on a view of reality that best explained the universe and his own life. Matt's Resources: YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@TCC595 Blog: https://www.thecommoncaveat.com/ Resources Mentioned by Matt Conversations with God by Neale Donald …

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Bog Buddies: The Supreme Vikings Confraternity 1:39:15

9M ago1:39:15

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In this rather cultic episode, we handle the Powerwalking Club's discovery of an obscure group of proto-Scandifuturists from the Niger Delta, which led to the establishment of a bona fide research institute to investigate it further. From its humble beginnings as a harmless student fraternity, to a dreaded international crime syndicate dabbling in …

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“The mire of nihilism” – Christine Mooney-Flynn’s Story 1:02:19

10M ago1:02:19

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By Jana Harmon

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Joan Mannick on Rapamycin Longevity Series | Turning down mTOR to young levels may be good for aging 1:22:01

10M ago1:22:01

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Dr Joan Mannick is one of the world’s leading rapamycin and mTOR researchers in the longevity field. Joan has a background in academic medicine and is currently CEO at her own company Tornado Therapeutics where they focus on developing the next generation of mTOR inhibitors. One of the company goals is to create a mTOR inhibitor which is better tha…

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Out of Darkness – Chris Adam’s Story 1:30:44

10M ago1:30:44

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Former atheist Chris Adam experienced a difficult, chaotic childhood and was drawn to witchcraft and demonology to gain control over his life. After being introduced to the Bible, he surrendered his control and his life to Jesus. Chris’s Resources https://www.xbible.com To learn more about CSLI Resources and Events, visit www.cslewisinstitute.org T…

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FFS with Moonchild Skunkworx 1:01:49

10M ago1:01:49

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Episode #27 - Jure and Marcus created Moonchild Snowboards, to offer bespoke designed and beautifully crafted stock boards. But it hasn't stopped there! Jure now heads up Moonchild Skunkworx, with groundbreaking designs, based on everyday life items, such as a kitchen spatula and ice cream cone. Jure talks about starting a snowboard brand, includin…

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Glimpses of God – Renee Leonard Kennedy’s Story 1:04:17

11M ago1:04:17

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Former atheist Renee Leonard Kennedy left the God of her youth behind for what she thought was a more enticing life. After years of atheism, she was surprised to find both intellectual and spiritual reasons to believe. Resources by Renee: Website: https://www.reneeleonardkennedy.com Book: After the Flowers Die - Encouragement for Walking through Li…

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47: The Mumming Mafia 1:58:52

11M ago1:58:52

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In this episode Eirik takes a deep dive into the ritualized home invasions once part and parcel to the Scandinavian yuletide celebrations, and the trollish mafiosi associated with it. Starting out with ill-advised discussions about unfounded heathen-ish speculations about secretly ancient (but actually modern) elements of the season as an expressio…

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Deconstructing and Reconstructing Faith – Anna Gray Smith’s Story 1:00:41

11M ago1:00:41

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Former skeptic Anna Gray Smith questioned her childhood faith and sought other avenues of belief to find identity, meaning, and truth. Her search led her back to a more robust, grounded faith in God. Anna Gray Smith’s Resources: Instagram: @annagraysmithphoto Moral Tea Podcast: Spilling the moral tea on culture, taboo topics, and gray areas. A podc…

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FFS with Trent Bush Part Two 45:31

11M ago45:31

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Episode #26 - Trent Bush was literally there at the beginning, riding boards straight out of the kryptonics factory. His business life is full on Fear(less), Failure and Success. He’s worked on and created some of the founding snowboard apparel brands; Wave Rave, Twist, Burton, Analog… to the present where he’s set up Artilect, out of Boulder, Colo…

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God Showed Up – Jon Wilke’s Story 1:02:35

12M ago1:02:35

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Former atheist Jon Wilke had no desire for God and wanted to go his own way. After years of living on his own terms, he became open to the possibility of God, and his life completely changed. Resources Mentioned by Jon Mark Mittleberg, Courageous Faith For more information on CSLI Events and Resources, visit www.cslewisinstitute.org www.sidebstorie…

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The Case for Christ – Lee Strobel’s Story 1:18:11

12M ago1:18:11

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Former atheist Lee Strobel investigated Christianity in order to disprove it, but surprisingly came to believe it was true based on the evidence. Lee' Resources: The Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics: www.strobelcenter.com Books: Is God Real? The Case for Christ The Case for Faith The Case for the Creator The Case for Heaven…

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FFS with Trent Bush Part One 49:48

1y ago49:48

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Episode #25 - Trent Bush was literally there at the beginning, riding boards straight out of the kryptonics factory. His business life is full on Fear(less), Failure and Success. He’s worked on and created some of the founding snowboard apparel brands; Wave Rave, Twist, Burton, Analog… to the present where he’s set up Artilect, out of Boulder, Colo…

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Celebrating Three Years of Side B Stories 3:05

1y ago3:05

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Side B Stories is celebrating three years of stories and honest conversations with former atheists and skeptics who are now Christians. Listen and celebrate with us! Side B Stories Instagram @sidebstories Side B Stories Facebook www.facebook.com/sidebstories Side B Stories X/Twtter @sidebstories www.sidebstories.com…

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Militant Atheist Encounters God – Dave Glander’s Story 1:02:09

1y ago1:02:09

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Former skeptic Dave Glander grew up in difficult circumstances, pushing him away from God. After years of self-destruction and militant atheism, he challenged God and found himself on the side of belief. Dave’s Resources: Reasons for Hope ministry: www.rforh.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1truthministries.tv/ Book: How Why Where: 3 Question…

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Brian Kennedy on Rapamycin Master Series | Aging is the biggest risk factor for age-related diseases 1:11:04

1y ago1:11:04

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Professor Brian Kennedy from the National University of Singapore is one of the world's leading researchers in the longevity field and has done longevity research for more than two decades. He is active in many different longevity companies and has been the President and CEO at Buck Institute for Research on Aging. Throughout the years he has made …

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Science, Philosophy, and Reality – Pat Flynn’s Story 1:08:39

1y ago1:08:39

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Philosopher and former atheist Pat Flynn assumed belief in the naturalistic story of reality but eventually found it lacking. Through further investigation, he found the Christian worldview made most sense of the universe and of himself. Pat's resources: Philosophy for the People website/blog: https://www.philosophyforthepeople.com/ Book: The Best …

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From Secular Humanism to Christianity – Susan Leonard’s Story 1:17:48

1y ago1:17:48

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Former skeptic Susan Leonard was a secular humanist and worked as a successful professional on Capitol Hill. She saw no need for faith until she encountered Jesus Christ in a way she couldn’t ignore. Resources/authors recommended by Susan: Dr. Jeff Myers, Understanding the Times Josh McDowell, Sean McDowell, Evidence that Demands a Verdict C.S. Lew…

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A Scientist Searches for More – Dr. Alister McGrath’s Story 57:02

1y ago57:02

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Former atheist Dr. Alister McGrath dismissed Christianity and embraced science as the only way to understand the world until he began to see problems with this limiting view. Once he opened the door to alternative views, he found the biblical worldview provided a more comprehensive and grounded view of the world and of himself. Alister’s website: h…

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Looking Past Hypocrisy to Christ – Loren Weisman’s Story 1:07:58

1y ago1:07:58

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Former skeptic Loren Weisman rejected the Jewish beliefs of his youth to embrace atheism. Although he encountered bad examples of Christianity in his search for truth, he looked past those experiences and found Christ. Loren's Resources: https://www.lorenweisman.com Resources/authors recommended by Loren: The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel Cold Case …

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Mikhail Blagosklonny on Rapamycin Longevity Series | mTOR drives age-related diseases 1:42:07

1y ago1:42:07

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The world's leading Rapamycin researcher Mikhail Blagosklonny has a long background in cancer research and one important discovery he made around 2000 was that Rapamycin slowed down senescent cancer cells in different ways. After that step by step his interest in the longevity field increased and he developed the very interesting hyperfunction theo…

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Chasing Achievement – Dr. Vince Vitale’s Story 1:23:56

1y ago1:23:56

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A Princeton and Oxford graduate, former skeptic Dr. Vince Vitale valued autonomy and pursued high achievement as the greatest good in life. When investigating Christianity, he found it to be worth his ultimate belief, value, and trust. Vince's Resources: podcast: Unbelievable? https://www.premierunbelievable.com/shows/unbelievable Book: "Non-Identi…

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Exploring the True Story – Dr. Josephine Thomas’s Story 1:20:32

1+ y ago1:20:32

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Archeologist, world traveler, and former skeptic Dr. Josephine Thomas once thought all religions were fictional stories until she finally encountered the 'true myth' of historical Christianity. Resources/authors recommended by Josephine: Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis The Resurrection of the Son of God, N.T. Wright Visit Side B Stories' YouTube Chan…

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Finding Real Answers to Real Questions – Nigel Goodwin’s Story 1:06:14

1+ y ago1:06:14

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English gentleman, actor, and former atheist Nigel Goodwin was raised within a Marxist worldview. He saw church as fabricated theatre until he found the real God.Podcast episode notes:Nigel’s Resources: Biography of Nigel Goodwin written by author David Porter – Arts and Minds: The Story of Nigel Goodwin Resources/authors recommended by Nigel: Fran…

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Brad Stanfield on Rapamycin Longevity Series | Rapamycin, mTOR and the importance of muscle in life 1:15:52

1+ y ago1:15:52

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Dr Brad Stanfield works as a medical doctor in New Zealand and beside his work in primary-care he has his own Youtube channel, in which he goes through the latest research and clinical guidelines on preventative medicine and longevity. In today’s podcast we are going to talk about Brad’s upcoming Rapamycin trial, the importance of muscle when we ge…

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Searching for Something More – Neil Placer’s Story 1:00:30

1+ y ago1:00:30

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Former skeptic Neil Placer was apathetic about the question of God until his own dissatisfaction in life led him to search for something more. Neil's Resources: Podcast: A World in Tension -This podcast explores the universal struggles of life. Externally, we encounter conflict with others. Internally, we engage in a constant debate between our hea…

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Truth Seeker – Dr. Stefani Ruper’s Story 1:09:52

1+ y ago1:09:52

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Former atheist Stefani Ruper was intellectually convinced of secular atheism, but found that it lacked substantive answers for her life. More than 13 years of scholarly pursuit of truth led her to choose belief in God. Stefani's Resources: Youtube Channel: http://youtube.com/stefaniruperInstagram: http://instagram.com/stefani.ruperWebsite: http://s…

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Ep. 46: "He is Odin's Man" on the Vindelev inscriptions (with Krister Vasshus) 1:31:35

1+ y ago1:31:35

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In 2021 in Denmark, a metal detectorist chanced upon twenty-something Migration Era gold objects weighing almost a kilogram in total. Several of these were so-called bracteates, medallions bearing runic inscriptions and strange iconography. One of these stated "... he is Odin's man". That makes it the oldest, direct, by-name reference to the deity …

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Pankaj Kapahi on Rapamycin Longevity Series | There is no one size longevity intervention that fits all 1:08:01

1+ y ago1:08:01

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Professor Pankaj Kapahi has his own lab at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. His research for two decades has been focusing on things such as dietary restriction, fasting, rapamycin, nutrition and longevity. Pankaj was one of the pioneer researchers who discovered in the beginning of 2000 that genetic inhibition of mTOR led to life extensio…

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