Encounter: Interviews with Karl Faase - Season 1

Taiha Lee McKitrick

Taiha Lee McKitrick joins Karl Faase to share her powerful story of finding Jesus and stepping away from New Age spirituality. Introduced to a ouija board at just five years old, Taiha spent years exploring the spiritual realm—both light and dark. Her turning point came unexpectedly through a YouTube video, leading to a profound encounter with Jesus.

Aaron McKitrick

In San Francisco, Karl Faase meets Aaron McKitrick—a biker with a bold message: “Jesus is Lord.” Aaron shares how he encountered Christ at what he thought was a concert, only to find himself in a church service that changed his life. Now he leads a church in Canada, ministering to outlaws and motorcycle communities.

Jerry Pattengale

Karl Faase interviews scholar and author Jerry Pattengale, who is a Professor at Indiana Wesleyan University. Before becoming a founding scholar of the Museum of the Bible, Jerry was a homeless teen with no clear future. This powerful interview traces the path from brokenness to belief, and how one encounter with Jesus changed everything.

Martin Shaw

Writer, mythologist, and storyteller Martin Shaw speaks with Karl Faase from his home in Ashburton, UK. Once a self-described misfit who had rejected Christianity for 35 years, Martin’s story took a dramatic turn during a 101-day solo vigil in the wilderness. On day 101, something extraordinary happened.

Michael Bird

Karl Faase sits down with theologian and prolific author Dr Michael Bird to explore his personal journey of faith. Michael shares significant theological insights in the Encounter series but in this interview, Karl hears his personal story of finding Jesus and how this changed his life.