74: David Shapiro in the hot seat

Faith isn’t blind… it’s backed.In this episode of Listen Bitch Presents: Tell Me Why You’re Special, Branden sits down with David Shapiro, a former Orthodox Jew who walked through doubt, atheism, and ultimately found faith in Jesus Christ through evidence, logic, and personal conviction.This isn’t surface-level faith talk. This is a real conversation about what happens when belief gets tested, when identity gets shaken, and when truth becomes something you have to fight for.David shares his journey from religious pressure and disconnection to discovering a relationship with God rooted in both reason and revelation. They dive into biblical prophecy, forgiveness, and why faith and science aren’t enemies—they actually point to the same truth.If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, questioned what you believe, or needed something deeper than emotional hype… this conversation will challenge you to think, feel, and decide.This is about truth, not comfort.David Shapiro is a speaker, author, and former Orthodox Jew who found faith in Jesus. Struggling with dyslexia and childhood abuse, he learned forgiveness of self and others. He is the author of Unshakable: The Evidence Behind the Bible, where he explores the historical, archaeological, and philosophical case for Scripture. David is passionate about helping people build a confident, evidence-based faith.Drdavidshapiro.org