From Orthodox Jew to Atheist to Defending the Resurrection | Dr. David Shapiro

Can a mind committed to rigorous logic and historical evidence genuinely embrace faith in Jesus Christ? In this episode of the Charting Life Podcast, I talk with Christian pastor, apologist, and author Dr. David Shapiro. Raised in an insulated Orthodox Jewish community in New York, Dr. Shapiro walked away from his upbringing to spend over a decade as an atheist and competitive fighter. Everything shifted when his mother’s passing prompted an unexpected return to the text of the Bible, leading to an intensive, intellectual investigation into the historical and archaeological claims surrounding the resurrection of Jesus. Together, we explore why science and faith are not enemies but fellow travelers answering distinct questions. Dr. Shapiro breaks down how classical Jewish thought views scripture, why the Hebrew concept of the "heart" encompasses the intellect and will, and why Christian apologetics must ultimately be rooted in sacrificial love rather than winning intellectual debates. Connect with Dr. David Shapiro: Book: Unshakable: The Evidence Behind the Bible https://a.co/d/07fTLESX Website: Drdavidshapiro.org What We Discuss in This Episode: Growing up within Orthodox Judaism and the drift into atheism Breaking the silence: What drove the search for intellectual certainty The "Tea Kettle" analogy: How science explains the mechanics while faith answers the meaning How reading the Tanakh and New Testament through a Jewish lens changes everything Historical and archaeological evidence for the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Moving beyond debate culture: Why relational apologetics matters Join the Conversation: Does looking at the historical evidence change how you view the claims of the New Testament? Leave a comment below with your thoughts on Dr. Shapiro's perspective on faith and reason. If this episode helped you examine the foundations of belief, share it with someone currently asking the hard questions. #ChristianApologetics #FaithAndScience #BibleEvidence Dr David Shapiro, Christian apologetics, evidence for the Bible, science and faith, historical evidence for Jesus, resurrection of Jesus evidence, atheist conversion testimony, Orthodox Judaism to Christianity, Isaiah 53 prophecy, Christian philosophy, Bible archaeology, Charting Life podcast, Brandon Summitt