He was a lifelong atheist who became a committed anti-theist. Today, he preaches Jesus and leads worship—because Jesus actually spoke to him.
James Leonard wanted nothing to do with Christianity. His search for truth eventually took him through Buddhism, meditation, New Age spirituality, tarot cards, channeling, and nearly an ayahuasca retreat.
Then, during a 10-day silent meditation retreat, James experienced something he couldn't explain away—a thought entered his mind that he knew wasn't his own. He didn't know it was Jesus.
Over the next year, James began encountering Jesus in unexpected ways until one night, after days of wrestling with what he was discovering, he finally said yes.
Today, the man who once proudly identified himself as an anti-theist teaches the Bible, preaches Jesus, and leads Christian worship.
👉 REACH JAMES:
• If you want to reach out to James directly with questions or comments – jamesleonardministry@gmail.com
• YouTube (sermons and other content) – https://www.youtube.com/@jleonard24
• James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jleonard47/
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✟ Small Group Questions From This Episode:
• How have you personally experienced God in quiet or solitary moments?
• Where have you seen the limits of trying to live a good life apart from God?
• How has God used love, relationships, or service to draw you toward Him?
✟ Bible References for Further Study:
• 1 Kings 19:12
• John 13:14–15
• 2 Corinthians 5:17
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