A Skeptic Reconsiders God – Chris Wright’s Story (a/k/a Courageous Chris) | Ep. 142

Apr 10, 2026

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A Skeptic Reconsiders God - Chris Wright's Story (a/k/a Courageous Chris) | Ep. 142
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What if the worldview you trusted most began to crumble under its own weight?
Chris Wright grew up in a deeply Christian home, surrounded by Scripture, church life, and belief. But as he moved into adolescence, competing ideas like evolutionary theory, cultural pressure, and hidden personal struggles pulled him steadily away from the faith he knew.

By the time he reached college, Chris was confronted by bold professors, each insisting that Christianity was intellectually weak, morally suspect, or simply outdated. But instead of convincing him, their hostility toward Scripture and the dismissal of the faith of his childhood awakened something unexpected: a desire to test everything for himself.

Guest Bio:

Chris Wright is a writer, apologist, and creator of the Allegiant Faith Network Substack, where he focuses on apologetics, theology, biblical studies, and worldview formation. After a season of deep doubt fueled by cultural pressures, academic skepticism, and personal struggles, Chris set out on a rigorous search for truth that led him back to Christianity through evidence and reason.

He holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary and writes to help skeptics, seekers, and believers think clearly, question well, and understand why Christianity offers a coherent, intellectually grounded view of reality. Chris is active on Substack and X, where he engages thoughtfully with skeptics and equips Christians for meaningful conversations about faith.

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Resources Mentioned:

C.S. Lewis Institute: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/

Chris’s recommended resources:

  • Book: Reasons for God, Tim Keller
  • Book: Evidence that Demands a Verdict, Josh McDowell
  • Author/Website: Frank Turek, www.crossexamined.org
  • Book: The Big Book of Christian Apologetics – an A to Z Guide, Norm Geisler

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