From Hindu to Christian: Hearing God’s Voice & Becoming a Voice for those with Down Syndrome (with K

In this episode of HERE WE GO, Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting sit down with pediatrician, speaker, and ministry leader Dr. Kishore Vellody to explore a remarkable journey from Hinduism to atheism to faith in Jesus Christ.Raised in a Hindu home outside Chicago, Kishore shares how his father's cancer diagnosis led him to question everything he believed, how science and medicine ultimately pointed him toward a Creator, and how reading Scripture with his future wife transformed his life forever. Along the way, he opens about the profound impact of his brother with Down syndrome, his calling to medicine, and his passion for helping families discover the dignity, value, and joy found in every human life.In This Episode:• Growing up in a Hindu family and wrestling with faith• How a cancer diagnosis led to atheism and deep questions about God• Discovering evidence of a Creator through medicine and science• Meeting Jesus through the Gospel of Matthew• Navigating family relationships after converting to Christianity• The lifelong impact of having a brother with Down syndrome• What people with Down syndrome teach us about love and dignity• Leading the Down Syndrome Center at Children's Hospital Pittsburgh• Common misconceptions surrounding Down syndrome diagnoses• Why families need information, hope, and community—not fear• Using medicine, ministry, and storytelling to point people toward Jesus• Finding God's purpose in suffering, uncertainty, and unanswered questionsTimestamps:00:27 Welcome 08:46 Kishore Intro10:33 Upbringing and Navigating a Hindu Home13:44 College Life, Questions, and Unexpected Christian Friendships15:42 How an Anatomy Lab Changed Everything17:06 Reading Scripture to Disprove Christianity20:00 Telling His Family He Had Become a Christian33:28 Lessons Learned from a Brother 36:50 A Calling to Care for Children and Families42:49 Addressing Misconceptions About Down Syndrome47:07 Supporting Families Facing a Prenatal Diagnosis53:57 Final Encouragement & Closing Thoughts👋 If this episode encouraged you: -Share it with a friend! -Leave a like! -Follow/subscribe wherever you listen👉 Subscribe, share, and send us your feedback at [email protected]👉 Follow Alan Hannah: @alan_hannah👉 Follow Spencer Sweeting: @spencersweeting