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From Atheist to Believer: Near-Death & the Bible | Matthew McWhorther
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- Conversations with Sekani
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Summary
Matthew McWhorter Warder is a retired attorney whose life took an unexpected turn after a near-death experience. Once an atheist and skeptic, he faced a medical crisis that pushed him to the edge of eternity. During recovery, a simple but powerful thought kept returning: “I’ve never read the books I was named after.” That moment sparked a deep, courtroom-style investigation into the Bible and the foundations of Christianity. What began as skeptical inquiry ultimately led to a profound conversion. Matthew is now the author of Canon Crossfire: Does the Protestant Bible Blow Up the Case for Christianity? — a meticulously researched exploration of the Bible canon and what it means for the truth claims of Christianity. In this compelling conversation, Matthew shares: • The medical crisis that forced him to confront life’s biggest questions • Why he finally opened the Gospels he was named after • How a skeptical lawyer approached the reliability of scripture • The slow shift from atheism to belief • What he discovered about the early church and truth under persecution • Insights from writing Canon Crossfire If you’re in your 20s questioning faith, exploring spirituality, or curious about how a lifelong skeptic came to belief, this episode offers thoughtful, honest insight. Timestamps below ⬇️ #MatthewMcWhorter #CanonCrossfire #NearDeath #FaithJourney #ConversationsWithSekani Connect with Matthew McWhorter Website: https://johnbferguson.com/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversatio…