From Atheist to Jesus: Pedro García's Journey Through Doubt - Part 1From Atheist to Jesus: Pedro García's Journey Through Doubt - Part 1
Crossroads with Jenny Bushkell
Pedro Garcia shares how he moved from atheism in Spain to a vibrant faith in Jesus, shaped by deep questions, historical evidence and the Sermon on the Mount. The conversation highlights honest doubt, gentle dialogue, and the importance of relationship over religious rule-keeping.
24:53•9 Jun 2026
From Atheist to Believer: Pedro Garcia’s Honest Journey Through Doubt
Episode Overview
- Doubt and deconstruction can be addressed honestly without abandoning faith, especially through open conversations rather than arguments.
- Seeing Christianity as historically grounded, rather than just a set of ideas, helped Pedro move from thinking belief was irrational to taking it seriously.
- The Sermon on the Mount played a key role in Pedro’s journey, shaping his vision of how the world could be and who Jesus claims to be.
- Real change involved moving from a purely analytical approach to allowing Jesus to reach his heart, not just his mind.
- Healthy dialogue starts with listening to people’s stories and recognising shared humanity, even in a highly polarised culture.
“When I finished reading it, I thought, I want the world to be like this.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? While this conversation doesn’t centre on alcohol specifically, it speaks straight to anyone wrestling with faith, doubt, and life-controlling issues. Crossroads with Jenny Bushkell welcomes Pedro Garcia, a saxophonist, philosopher and Christian apologist, whose story moves from atheism in Spain to a deeply personal faith in Jesus.
Pedro shares how his love of big questions – “Why is there something rather than nothing?” – drew him into conversations with thoughtful Christians, including the man who would become his father-in-law, a Bible translator steeped in Aramaic, Hebrew and Greek. Pedro explains how seeing Christianity as rooted in history, rather than vague spirituality, completely shifted his assumptions.
The turning point came when he read the Sermon on the Mount: “When I finished reading it, I thought, I want the world to be like this.” From there, his journey moved “from my brain to my heart”, as he realised Jesus wanted more than his arguments – he wanted his whole life. You’ll also hear about Pedro’s unusual book, *For Those Who Doubt: Is It Because of Jesus?*, written as a conversation between friends in a coffee shop.
He uses that setting to show how real people talk, question and struggle: “Conversations… that’s where people become the most vulnerable with each other. There’s no filter.” This episode is ideal for anyone deconstructing their faith, praying for a doubting loved one, or trying to hold gracious, civil conversations in a polarised culture. Pedro’s gentle humour, honesty about bad church experiences, and focus on relationship over rule-keeping offer real comfort to those hurt by religion yet still longing for hope.
If you or someone you love is stuck between scepticism and belief, could Pedro’s story be the nudge toward your next step of faith?
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