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“If everything is a matter of opinion, and if everybody is entitled to his own opinion, force becomes the only way of settling differences of opinion.” — Alan Jacobs

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Why Would God Allow This? Jeremy shares how losing his mother at a young age shaped his earliest questions about God, grief, identity, and whether there was any hope beyond death. Listen to the full episode: lnk.to/exskeptic_145 #ExSkeptic #FaithJourney #FromDoubtToFaith #ChristianTestimony #JesusChangesEverything

"The sure mark of an unliterary man is that he considers 'I’ve read it already' to be a conclusive argument against reading a work... Those who read great works, on the other hand, will read the same work ten, twenty or thirty times during the course of their life." — C.S. Lewis

“The rhythms and practices of our modern world militate against reflection.” — @TheAlanNoble

Life and Death - Jeremy Gronau's Story | Ep. 145 What if the story you’ve believed about God isn’t the real story? Jeremy Gronau spent years trying to prove his worth through success, strength, and sacrifice. But it wasn’t until everything fell apart that he encountered a truth that changed everything. Listen now to this incredible story of transformation, grace, and identity. lnk.to/exskeptic_145 #ExSkeptic #FaithJourney #FromDoubtToFaith #ChristianTestimony #JesusChangesEverything

We enjoyed hosting Dr. Donald T. Williams for presentation and discussion on The Silver Chair. We hope you’ll join us for next month’s discussion on The Horse and His Boy on June 25!

Life and Death - Jeremy Gronau's Story | Ep. 145 What if the biggest barrier between you and God are the quiet lies you’ve believed about Him your entire life? Jeremy Gronau carried those lies for years, formed through trauma, loss, and a lifetime of trying to prove his worth. After growing up without a clear understanding of the gospel, Jeremy built his identity on achievement, strength, and performance, ultimately serving as an Apache helicopter pilot in Afghanistan. But beneath the surface were deeper questions about suffering, identity, and whether God could truly be good. In this conversation, Jeremy shares his journey from shallow, cultural Christianity and skepticism to a life transformed by a personal encounter with God. 🎙️ Love the show? Support the mission and explore eX-skeptic merch here: ex-skeptic-shop.fourthwall.com Want to support this channel? Tax-deductible donations available here: givebutter.com/CB6WoH C.S. Lewis Institute Summer Academy: cslewisinstitute.org/?event=global-… Guest Bio: Jeremy Gronau is a former U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot who served nearly a decade in the military, including a deployment to Afghanistan. After leaving the military due to severe physical injury, Jeremy pursued a Master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University, specializing in crisis and trauma intervention. He is the founder of Warriors in Christ, a Christian counseling practice dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and individuals navigate trauma, restore relationships, and discover their God-given purpose. Jeremy is passionate about helping others experience healing, identity in Christ, and the transforming power of the gospel. Resources Mentioned: Jeremy’s Resources: • Website: Warriors for Christ - warriorsinchrist.one • YouTube Bible study: @Warriors-In-Christ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@Warriors-In-C… Atheists Finding God: exskeptic.org/atheistsfindin…

"Sometimes fairy stories may say best what's to be said." — C.S. Lewis, New York Times (Nov. 18, 1956)

"Asking [prayer] is opposed by the enemy of our souls. To silence our asking is to cut the supply line on the battlefield." — Stuart McAlpine, CSLI Teaching Fellow (from Just Asking: Restoring the Soul of Prayer)

“Many Americans are happy to treat other people unfairly if those other people belong to the alien Tribe. And…the most telling and troubling finding of all—their desire to punish the outgroup is significantly stronger than their desire to support the ingroup.” — Alan Jacobs

“Love. No matter where I start, I always end up here.” ― John Perkins