How Lee Strobel Found Hope in Christ – Episode 17

Hope Talks

Famous atheist-turned-Christian and best-selling author of The Case for Christ Lee Strobel joins Haley and Dustin on this episode of Hope Talks.

Lee shares his story of how he had a near-death experience due to a medical event and how it ultimately solidified his hope in Christ. With personal insights, inspiring stories, and solid evidence – Lee also shares on the importance of apologetics in the Christian life. Listen and be encouraged – this is an uplifting conversation on how our hope is real, how God can change a person’s life, and how to reach others for Christ.

Lee will also be speaking at our Hope Together Conference (September 26-28) – see details and special offer below.

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So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more :

0:05:38 - 0:19:58 Near-Death Experience and the Afterlife
0:19:58 - 0:30:21 Hope for Heaven and its Impact on Daily Life
0:30:21 - 0:42:14 Navigating Apologetics with Compassion

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Helpful links and resources

Special offer to our Hope Talks listeners! Use code TALK20 to save 20% on your in-person or virtual ticket for our Hope Together conference on September 26-28. Learn more and sign up at www.hopetogether.com

Learn more about Lee Strobel’s ministry and books -- https://leestrobel.com/

Check out Lee’s latest book Is God Real? Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life -- https://tinyurl.com/tapm7k32

Get Lee’s book, The Case for Heaven, discussed on today’s episode: https://tinyurl.com/4d6dfvr8

Pre-Order Lee’s newest book coming in March 2025, Seeing the Supernatural: Investigating Angels, Demons, Mystical Dreams, Near-Death Encounters, and Other Mysteries of the Unseen -- https://tinyurl.com/mukn85tt

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God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/

Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a specific question or difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night

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Bible verses mentioned in this episode

2 Corinthians 5:6 – “Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

1 Peter 3:15 – “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect”