Ep. 43: From Atheist to Christian Metal Frontman — Michael Felker’s Testimony (Convictions)
What happens when a devout atheist trying to debunk Christianity becomes the frontman of a Christian metal band?
In Episode 43 of Deformed Theology, we sit down with Michael Felker, lead vocalist of Convictions, to hear his powerful testimony — from aggressive atheism and suicidal ideation to radical faith in Jesus Christ.
Michael shares:
• Growing up non-religious and embracing atheism
• Debating Christians and trying to dismantle faith
• Wrestling with depression and suicidal thoughts
• The moment he opened a Bible and prayed, “God, if you’re real…”
• How God met him in the middle of darkness
• Church hurt and abuse within Christian spaces
• Writing heavy music about real suffering
• What it means to create “aggressive worship”
• When God felt silent during a life-threatening cancer diagnosis
• Why Christian metal is ministry
This is not a sanitized testimony.
This is about doubt.
About anger.
About silence.
About wrestling with God.
And about discovering that Jesus was there the whole time.
Whether you’re:
Deconstructing your faith
Wrestling with church hurt
Curious about Christian metal
Struggling with depression
Or wondering if God is real
This conversation is for you.
Michael’s story reminds us that faith isn’t fragile — and God is not afraid of our hardest questions.
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