Molly Worthen, professor of history at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is no stranger to evangelicalism. She has long chronicled our history, with a well-received book and periodic commentary appearing in the pages of The New York Times. But last August something changed. “I became a Christian,” Worthen says. 

It’s hard to summarize this wide-ranging, 90-minute conversation between Collin Hansen and Molly Worthen, but here are some things you may take away from this:

• The importance of friendship in the context of evangelism
• The usefulness of books in exploring deeper questions about the Christian faith—and the way fiction (even science fiction!) can communicate truth
• The role of the local church in commending the truths of the gospel through its worship, preaching, and ordinances
• The need to take intellectual questions seriously and give honest, thoughtful answers
• The simplicity of faith in the Lord Jesus, even for a well-regarded and accomplished academic

Don’t take my word for it. Enjoy listening to this conversation with a sister in Christ. And be encouraged: Jesus saves!