{"id":92093,"date":"2025-11-13T11:37:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T17:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/?p=92093"},"modified":"2025-11-13T11:37:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T17:37:12","slug":"why-would-a-skeptic-find-christianity-convincing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/why-would-a-skeptic-find-christianity-convincing\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Would a Skeptic Find Christianity Convincing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\tby Erik Borlaug<br \/>\nvia <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@watchinlight\">InLight Media<\/a>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Would a SKEPTIC Find Christianity Convincing? (and more...)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_uAsw3SmvYE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>What would make a skeptic not only believe in Christianity but also dedicate his life to preaching the gospel? In this interview, we sit down with Erik Borlaug, who once doubted the claims of the Bible and the truth of Christianity. He shares the evidence that convinced him, the reasons he found faith compelling, and how his life was transformed when he put his trust in Jesus Christ. Now, as a preacher and evangelist, he explains how he shares the gospel with others and answers tough questions from skeptics with confidence. Whether you&#8217;re curious about Christianity, wrestling with doubts, or seeking ways to defend your faith, this conversation will encourage and equip you with thoughtful reasons for believing in Jesus.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Erik Borlaug via InLight Media What would make a skeptic not only believe in Christianity but also dedicate his life to preaching the gospel? In this interview, we sit down with Erik Borlaug, who once doubted the claims of the Bible and the truth of Christianity. 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