Dr. Wayne Rossiter – Former atheist biologist who once described himself as a “staunch and cantankerous atheist” who sought every opportunity to destroy Christianity where it stood. Jim Warner Wallace – Was a Smart Cold-Case homicide atheist detective who worked for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
Howard Storm – Atheist Professor whose Near-death Experience drew him to Jesus Christ. Ronald Dabdoub – As an atheist, Ronald wanted to know the truth about God. For 30 days he asked God to prove his existence with more than words. Days later, he had a vision of Jesus Christ, and that was the start of a new life for him.
ATLANTA – Lee Strobel was an atheist -- and sworn enemy of religion -- when his wife became a Christian. Her faith put him on a two-year investigation to prove that her faith was a work of fiction.
Bill Hayden – Australia’s second longest-serving Governor-General and was a renowned atheist for all of his life. Bill Received Jesus At 85 Rosaria Champagne Butterfield: Former Lesbian, Feminist, Atheist Professor.
1981After probing the evidence for Jesus for nearly two years, Strobel became a Christian in 1981.
Leslie StrobelLee Strobel / Spouse
Lee and Leslie have been married for forty-five years and live near Houston, Texas. Their daughter, Alison, is the author of five novels. Their son, Kyle, is a professor of spiritual theology at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University.
Leslie StrobelLee Strobel / Wife
1972Left: Leslie and Lee Strobel in 1972, the year they were married. Right: Actors Erika Christensen and Mike Vogel share an embrace as the couple in the movie.
Alison StrobelLee Strobel / DaughterAlison Strobel, whose father, award-winning author Lee Strobel, instilled her with a love of stories at a young age, lives in Colorado with her husband and two daughters. Alison writes women's fiction (Worlds Collide, Violette Between) and authors a blog. Google Books
The red carpet premiere is taking place just blocks from Tribune Tower, where Strobel worked as the newspaper's legal affairs editor and began his spiritual journey. "In a lot of ways, it's a full circle," Strobel told the Tribune.