About this episode

Dr. Janie Unruh shares her transformative experience from atheism to faith after a desperate prayer during a critical moment in her life.

Dr. Janie Unruh was a committed atheist for 12 years—until the moment she watched the man she loved slip toward death and whispered a desperate prayer: “God, if You’re real, show Yourself to me.” What happened next changed everything.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Janie Unruh

Topics covered

• faith
• atheism
• spiritual awakening
• prayer
• life-changing experiences

Keywords

• atheism
• faith
• prayer
• spirituality
• life change

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