Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What if the questions that once pulled you away from faith could be the very questions that lead you back?
That’s exactly what happened to Matt Schmidt. As a naturally inquisitive kid, Matt felt the weight of questions that no one around him could answer — questions about science, origins, morality, and whether the Bible could be trusted. With no guidance or satisfying explanations, he walked away from Christianity and embraced atheism.
But the same relentless curiosity that distanced him from belief slowly began to unravel the foundations of his atheism. How do you get something from nothing? Where does morality come from? Why do humans care about meaning at all? Listen to what Matt discovered through his journey.
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Guest Bio:
Matt Schmidt is the co-founder and CEO of Engage 360, a ministry dedicated to helping everyday Christians share their faith with clarity, confidence, and compassion in everyday conversations. Matt holds a master’s degree in philosophy with studies in theology, apologetics, and biblical studies from Southern Evangelical Seminary.
Resources Mentioned:
Matt’s Resources:
• Website: Engage 360 e360m.org
Matt’s recommended resources:
• Alistair Begg, truthforlife.org
• R.C. Sproul on the reliability of scripture: truthnetwork.com/show/renewing-your-mind-rc-sproul/44894/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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What if the questions that once pulled you away from faith could be the very questions that lead you back?
That’s exactly what happened to Matt Schmidt. As a naturally inquisitive kid, Matt felt the weight of questions that no one around him could answer — questions about science, origins, morality, and whether the Bible could be trusted. With no guidance or satisfying explanations, he walked away from Christianity and embraced atheism.
But the same relentless curiosity that distanced him from belief slowly began to unravel the foundations of his atheism. How do you get something from nothing? Where does morality come from? Why do humans care about meaning at all? Listen to what Matt discovered through his journey.
🎙️ Love the show? Support the mission and explore eX-skeptic merch here: ex-skeptic-shop.fourthwall.com
Guest Bio:
Matt Schmidt is the co-founder and CEO of Engage 360, a ministry dedicated to helping everyday Christians share their faith with clarity, confidence, and compassion in everyday conversations. Matt holds a master’s degree in philosophy with studies in theology, apologetics, and biblical studies from Southern Evangelical Seminary.
Resources Mentioned:
Matt’s Resources:
• Website: Engage 360 e360m.org
Matt’s recommended resources:
• Alistair Begg, truthforlife.org
• R.C. Sproul on the reliability of scripture: truthnetwork.com/show/renewing-your-mind-rc-sproul/44894/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Connect with eX-skeptic:
Website: exskeptic.org
Facebook: facebook.com/exskeptic
Instagram: instagram.com/exskeptic
X: http://x.com/exskeptic
YouTube: youtube.com/@exskeptic
Email info: info@exskeptic.org
