What happens when an Orthodox Jew becomes an atheist—and then encounters Jesus?
In this powerful episode of the Rybickulous Faith Podcast, Dr. David Shapiro shares his remarkable journey from Judaism to atheism to Christianity—and why faith and reason are not opposites.

Raised in an Orthodox Jewish home in New York City, David struggled with dyslexia, self-esteem, and belonging from a young age. As he grew older, doubt led him away from faith and into atheism, where he searched for meaning through extreme experiences like military service and professional fighting. Yet despite the intensity, nothing satisfied the emptiness he felt.

Everything changed when a series of unexpected moments—including his mother’s faith journey—sparked deep questions about truth, God, and purpose. One day, David walked into a church, and that encounter set him on a path that would transform his life forever.

Today, Dr. David Shapiro is a pastor, chaplain, and Christian apologist with advanced degrees in biblical studies, archaeology, and religious education. In this conversation, he explains why he believes in Jesus, how logic and faith intersect, and what he would say to skeptics who are still searching.

Whether you’re a Christian, atheist, skeptic, or simply curious, this episode invites you into an honest conversation about doubt, belief, forgiveness, and finding truth.

🎧 In this episode, we discuss:

• Growing up Orthodox Jewish and questioning faith

• Why atheism didn’t bring the answers he expected

• The role of suffering, dyslexia, and identity in belief

• How reason and apologetics led him to Christianity

• What skeptics misunderstand about faith

• Why Jesus still changes lives today

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