The Problem Isn't Always Evidence with Rick Allen

The Problem Isn't Always Evidence with Rick Allen

From Finding Something Real Podcast by Janell Wood

June 3, 2026 · 60 min · Episode 159

About this episode

The episode explores the challenges of belief in Christianity despite evidence, featuring insights from former atheist Rick Allan.

Happy Wednesday! Today we're joined by returning guest Rick Allan, along with our co-hosts Sarah and Katelyn. Rick was once an atheist whose skepticism drove him to take a deep dive into the evidence for Christianity. What began as an investigation eventually led him to discover what he believes was overwhelming evidence for the truth of the Christian faith. In this episode, we go beyond discussing historical evidence, apologetics, and arguments for God's existence. We explore a deeper question: What happens when the evidence points to Jesus, but someone still struggles to believe or surrender their life to Him? Together, we discuss the difference between intellectual belief and personal commitment, the barriers that can keep people from embracing faith, and why the greatest obstacle to Christianity is not always a lack of evidence. Whether you're a skeptic, a seeker, or a lifelong believer, this conversation will challenge you to consider what it means to follow the truth wherever it leads. About Rick: Rick Allan, Speaker/Author, is a self-professed skeptic and former atheist turned Christian. As an atheist he was attending church services only to support his wife, believing…

People in this episode

Hosts: Janell Wood, Sarah, Katelyn

Guest: Rick Allan

Topics covered

  • Christianity
  • skepticism
  • faith
  • evidence
  • belief
  • apologetics

Keywords

  • Christian faith
  • evidence for God
  • skepticism
  • personal commitment
  • intellectual belief

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