Rhonda Gruenewald – Former Agnostic
Rhonda Gruenewald’s mom was Methodist, but her dad didn’t even want a Bible in the house, so she had zero religious upbringing, even after the divorce of her parents revealed
Rhonda Gruenewald’s mom was Methodist, but her dad didn’t even want a Bible in the house, so she had zero religious upbringing, even after the divorce of her parents revealed
Dr. Michael Root has taught at Trinity Lutheran Seminary and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, and was for a decade a Research Professor at the Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg,
Matthew Levering was not raised in any particular faith, but his mom was a seeker. They had some experience of Quaker congregations, but more as a social movement than a
Keith Kiser grew up Presbyterian, and was studying for full-time ministry as a pastor when he and his wife Tami met Scott Hahn in a Bible study in Pennsylvania. That
Fr. Brad Elliott was raised Lutheran, and pursued formation in music, finding success as a jazz drummer. Feeling compelled by beauty and truth to enter the Catholic Church in 2002,
Rae-Mi LeRoy was baptized Catholic, but never went to church. She had no experience with any particular faith until college, when she studied world religions and became interested in Buddhism.
Eddie Trask was raised Catholic, but by college, had fallen away from his faith. When he came back to Christianity, it was through Evangelical and non-denominational congregations, and it was
Christopher O’Keefe’s faith journey led him to give his life to God in service, working in prison ministry, and eventually becoming an ordained pastor in the Mennonite tradition. However, his
Justine Callis was raised in a Christian home, and became a successful gymnast. Her athletic pursuits led her to Arizona, where she plugged into an Evangelical megachurch and her faith
Mike Iversen came from an Evangelical background, and after getting degrees in English and Earth Science, he felt called to bring his skills to youth ministry, going on to get
Fr. Andrew Crabtree grew up Baptist, but got involved in more nondenominational congregations as a young man. He began touring as a Christian musician, having radio success with his band
Fr. Scott Woods’ family wasn’t Catholic, but because they sent him to Catholic school, he developed some strong associations with Catholicism, and especially the priesthood. He began telling everyone that
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