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Is Christianity true because it works, or does it work because it's true?
For years, Ellie Long was convinced that Christianity was nothing more than a story people used to cope with life. Raised in a secular environment and embracing atheism at a young age, she wrestled with despair, depression, and the belief that life ultimately had no purpose beyond birth and death.
But when she began encountering Christians whose lives were marked by joy, authenticity, forgiveness, and hope, a question emerged that she could no longer ignore:
Was Christianity merely helpful, or was it actually true?
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Guest Bio:
Ellie Long is a young missionary from Allentown, Pennsylvania. She grew up in a post-Christian culture and did not have experiences with Christians in her everyday life. She unexpectedly encountered God halfway through her time at the University of Alabama, and after a period of hesitancy and questioning, believed and began working in a local church and pursuing the mission field after her graduation in 2024. She recently spent time in Southeast Asia, working with an unreached people group in a Muslim culture, and is now considering where she is going to bring the gospel to next.
Resources Mentioned:
eX-skeptic Guides: exskeptic.org/bookstore
Ellie’s Recommended Resources:
• Wes Huff (www.wesleyhuff.com) on Joe Rogan’s podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=HwyAX69xG1Q
• Gavin Ortlund, Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org)
• Book: Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Quereshi
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Is Christianity true because it works, or does it work because it's true?
For years, Ellie Long was convinced that Christianity was nothing more than a story people used to cope with life. Raised in a secular environment and embracing atheism at a young age, she wrestled with despair, depression, and the belief that life ultimately had no purpose beyond birth and death.
But when she began encountering Christians whose lives were marked by joy, authenticity, forgiveness, and hope, a question emerged that she could no longer ignore:
Was Christianity merely helpful, or was it actually true?
🎙️ 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
Guest Bio:
Ellie Long is a young missionary from Allentown, Pennsylvania. She grew up in a post-Christian culture and did not have experiences with Christians in her everyday life. She unexpectedly encountered God halfway through her time at the University of Alabama, and after a period of hesitancy and questioning, believed and began working in a local church and pursuing the mission field after her graduation in 2024. She recently spent time in Southeast Asia, working with an unreached people group in a Muslim culture, and is now considering where she is going to bring the gospel to next.
Resources Mentioned:
eX-skeptic Guides: exskeptic.org/bookstore
Ellie’s Recommended Resources:
• Wes Huff (www.wesleyhuff.com) on Joe Rogan’s podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=HwyAX69xG1Q
• Gavin Ortlund, Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org)
• Book: Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Quereshi
Connect with eX-skeptic:
Website: exskeptic.org
Facebook: facebook.com/exskeptic
Instagram: instagram.com/exskeptic
Twitter: http://x.com/exskeptic
YouTube: youtube.com/@exskeptic
Email info: info@exskeptic.org
