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What would cause someone with both emotional and intellectual reasons to reject God to reconsider?
Mark Haville grew up in the UK in an abusive home with no religious foundation and little reason to believe God was real. Science, suffering, and life experience all seemed to point him away from faith. But an unexpected encounter with a persistent Christian neighbor, a strange answer to prayer, and a growing hunger for truth opened the door to a life he never expected.
In this episode, Mark shares his journey from a painful childhood and practical atheism to faith in Christ. He and Jana talk about suffering, forgiveness, science, evolution, apologetics, and why belief is not just a matter of evidence, but of the whole person - mind, will, and emotion.
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Guest Bio:
Mark Haville has worked in Christian media for more than thirty years as a producer, writer, and filmmaker. A graduate of Hampstead Bible School in London, he also holds two work-equivalency degrees in Directing and Film Studies from Montana State University. He is an award-winning producer and author of Life’s Story, a wildlife documentary presenting a creation perspective, and has engaged in public debates on questions of origins of life. Now based in Nashville, Mark continues developing feature film projects exploring faith and the deeper questions of life.
Resources Mentioned:
Mark’s Resources:
• Timeless Life Ministries: mark@timelesslife.org
Mark’s Recommended Resources:
• Film: Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed - amazon.com/Expelled-Intelligence-Allowed-Ben-Stein/dp/B003LMSSVC
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What would cause someone with both emotional and intellectual reasons to reject God to reconsider?
Mark Haville grew up in the UK in an abusive home with no religious foundation and little reason to believe God was real. Science, suffering, and life experience all seemed to point him away from faith. But an unexpected encounter with a persistent Christian neighbor, a strange answer to prayer, and a growing hunger for truth opened the door to a life he never expected.
In this episode, Mark shares his journey from a painful childhood and practical atheism to faith in Christ. He and Jana talk about suffering, forgiveness, science, evolution, apologetics, and why belief is not just a matter of evidence, but of the whole person - mind, will, and emotion.
🎙️ 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:
Mark Haville has worked in Christian media for more than thirty years as a producer, writer, and filmmaker. A graduate of Hampstead Bible School in London, he also holds two work-equivalency degrees in Directing and Film Studies from Montana State University. He is an award-winning producer and author of Life’s Story, a wildlife documentary presenting a creation perspective, and has engaged in public debates on questions of origins of life. Now based in Nashville, Mark continues developing feature film projects exploring faith and the deeper questions of life.
Resources Mentioned:
Mark’s Resources:
• Timeless Life Ministries: mark@timelesslife.org
Mark’s Recommended Resources:
• Film: Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed - amazon.com/Expelled-Intelligence-Allowed-Ben-Stein/dp/B003LMSSVC
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
