# Unexpected Conversion to Christianity // Facing the Canon with David Harper

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Podcast: [The J.John Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-j-john-podcast-1235403)
Published: 2026-04-08T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.jjohn.com
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## Resource

David Harper thought that Christianity was ‘a bit too boring’, ‘a bit too ordinary’, and ‘a bit too available’, but then he witnessed a transformation in his daughter’s life and embarked on his own 11-month journey of discovery. In his conversation with J.John, David shares about his unexpected conversion to Christianity and his decision to put his faith in Jesus. David is an antiques expert and BBC TV presenter on programmes such as ‘Antiques Road Trip’, ‘Flog it’, ‘Bargain Hunt’ and ‘Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is’. -- Subscribe to J.John's YouTube channel today to receive weekly interviews, sermons and inspiration. Click to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyga-psugjtgeFnYhK1Xzw?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with J.John: Sign Up: https://www.jjohn.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jjohnglobal Instagram: https://instagram.com/jjohnglobal

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