{"podcast":{"title":"Conversations with Sekani","slug":"conversations-with-sekani-7811756","podcast_index_feed_id":7811756,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10c92455c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joyokolobi","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44958799/44958799-1765176292804-97ad13a340418.jpg","author":"Joy Okolobi","episode_count":368,"summary":"Conversations with Sekani is a podcast for ambitious young adults navigating the confusing crossroads of career, health, and purpose. Hosted by Joy “Sekani”, a calm, open, deeply curious thinker, the show follows her journey to gain clarity by having honest conversations with people who’ve walked different paths. Nothing is scripted. Nothing is perfect. Just real, raw, inspiring dialogue. From career pivots to mental health, from chasing big dreams to handling setbacks, each episode helps listeners move from overwhelmed to confident","last_synced_at":"2026-09-06T02:18:03.102095+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756"},"episode":{"title":"From Atheist to Believer: Near-Death & the Bible | Matthew McWhorther","slug":"from-atheist-to-believer-near-death-the-bible-matthew-mcwhorther","published_at":"2026-09-05T01:57:35+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/from-atheist-to-believer-near-death-the-bible-matthew-mcwhorther","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joyokolobi/episodes/From-Atheist-to-Believer-Near-Death--the-Bible--Matthew-McWhorther-e3obnqo","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10c92455c/podcast/play/125213976/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-8-4%2F431197733-44100-2-ca4bb057cef87.mp3","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…","meta_description":"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 m…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1473,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/episodes/from-atheist-to-believer-near-death-the-bible-matthew-mcwhorther/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/from-atheist-to-believer-near-death-the-bible-matthew-mcwhorther.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}