Show Notes
What happens when a horror filmmaker, once a staunch atheist, sets out to disprove Christianity, only to be convinced by the evidence?
Michael Ray Lewis, a filmmaker who once mocked Christians, dismissed the Bible as nonsense and devoured documentaries that tore down belief in God. But when his wife unexpectedly felt called back to Christ, Michael set out to prove her wrong, and instead, found himself confronted by something he couldn’t ignore: the evidence.
Michael shares how his atheism was shaped by a childhood void of genuine faith, how his fascination with horror films reflected a deeper spiritual searching, and what ultimately opened his eyes to the truth of Christianity.
Guest Bio:
Michael Ray Lewis is a filmmaker and former atheist whose search for truth led him to faith in Jesus Christ. Michael now uses his passion for storytelling to communicate truth through film. He is currently directing Universe Designed, a documentary exploring the evidence for God through science, reason, and personal stories. The film features leading apologists and thinkers and aims to help skeptics take a second look at Christianity. Michael lives with his wife and two children just south of Dallas–Fort Worth, where he continues to create meaningful media projects grounded in faith.
Resources Mentioned:
Website: UniverseDesigned.com
Books Michael Recommended
The Reason for God – Tim Keller
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist – Frank Turek & Norman Geisler
Person of Interest – J. Warner Wallace
Tactics – Greg Koukl
Apologists/Thinkers Featured or Referenced:
Hugh Ross (Reasons to Believe)
Frank Turek
Sean McDowell
Stephen Meyer
J. Warner Wallace
Greg Koukl
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