Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Rahil Patel spent 20 years as a Hindu monk, pursuing God through prayer, fasting, pilgrimage and strict spiritual discipline. But beneath his success as a respected teacher, troubling questions remained. Then, after a series of unexpected encounters with Christianity, Rahil walked into a London church and experienced the moment that changed his life.
He joins Luke Martin on the Unbelievable podcast to share his remarkable journey from Hindu monasticism to faith in Jesus, and why moving from karma and striving to grace proved so difficult. They also explore what Christians misunderstand about Hinduism, whether all religions are different paths to the same God, and Rahil’s provocative perspective on Christianity, British colonialism and modern India.
00:00 I Was Chosen to Be a Hindu Monk
03:14 My Guru Changed My Life Forever
07:17 The Voice That Shook My Faith
12:34 Why Jesus Wouldn't Leave Me Alone
19:30 My Faith Began to Fall Apart
22:16 I Walked Away After 20 Years
24:41 "You're Home" – My Encounter with Jesus
28:43 From Earning God to Finding Grace
32:06 Why Christians Often Misunderstand Hindus
39:13 Can Hinduism and Christianity Both Be True?
52:16 Did Christianity Shape Modern India?
1:15:12 How Christians Can Reach Hindus Better
A fascinating conversation about spiritual longing, religious pluralism, grace, history and the search for God.
Rahil Patel: Author / Speaker / Consultant / Coach
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Rahil Patel spent 20 years as a Hindu monk, pursuing God through prayer, fasting, pilgrimage and strict spiritual discipline. But beneath his success as a respected teacher, troubling questions remained. Then, after a series of unexpected encounters with Christianity, Rahil walked into a London church and experienced the moment that changed his life.
He joins Luke Martin on the Unbelievable podcast to share his remarkable journey from Hindu monasticism to faith in Jesus, and why moving from karma and striving to grace proved so difficult. They also explore what Christians misunderstand about Hinduism, whether all religions are different paths to the same God, and Rahil’s provocative perspective on Christianity, British colonialism and modern India.
00:00 I Was Chosen to Be a Hindu Monk
03:14 My Guru Changed My Life Forever
07:17 The Voice That Shook My Faith
12:34 Why Jesus Wouldn't Leave Me Alone
19:30 My Faith Began to Fall Apart
22:16 I Walked Away After 20 Years
24:41 "You're Home" – My Encounter with Jesus
28:43 From Earning God to Finding Grace
32:06 Why Christians Often Misunderstand Hindus
39:13 Can Hinduism and Christianity Both Be True?
52:16 Did Christianity Shape Modern India?
1:15:12 How Christians Can Reach Hindus Better
A fascinating conversation about spiritual longing, religious pluralism, grace, history and the search for God.
Rahil Patel: Author / Speaker / Consultant / Coach
For Luke Martin: follow on X: https://x.com/luke_s_martin
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