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Conversion and de-conversion: Why atheists become Christians and Christians become atheists. Jana Harmon and Joel Furches

Justin talks to Jana Harmon about her PhD research on adult atheist conversion to Christianity and presents stories from her new ‘Side B Podcast’. Joel Furches, who is researching de-conversion, also joins the conversation. For The Side B Podcast: ht...

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November 6, 2020

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Episode 208 · November 6, 2020

Conversion and de-conversion: Why atheists become Christians and Christians become atheists. Jana Harmon and Joel Furches

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