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Can a Killer Ever Truly Change? | Drew McHolm

23 min · 26 de jun de 2026
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Can someone who’s done terrible things ever truly become a different person? And if they do… does life suddenly become easier? In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by author, pastor, entrepreneur, and musician Drew McHolm. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Drew has spent decades serving in ministry, leading businesses, and now writing fiction that wrestles with some of humanity’s deepest moral questions. His debut novel, Minister of Justice, follows Peter Kennedy—a former assassin whose encounter with faith transforms his life. But as Drew explains, redemption doesn’t eliminate difficult choices. In many ways, it introduces even greater ethical challenges. Together, we explore: * Why Drew chose to write an assassin’s story * Redemption and forgiveness * Faith beyond easy answers * Moral decision-making * Justice and mercy * Identity and transformation * Purpose and calling * Leadership and integrity * The power of fiction to explore truth * Why our hardest battles often begin after we change This isn’t simply a conversation about Christianity. It’s a conversation about whether people can truly change—and what happens after they do. 🌍 Thought Atlas https://joinpodmatch.com/thoughtatlas [https://joinpodmatch.com/thoughtatlas] 🌍 Drew McHolm https://drewmcholm.com/ [https://drewmcholm.com/] 📖 Minister of Justice Learn more about Drew, his writing, and his ministry by visiting his website. If today’s conversation resonated with you, consider this question: Is redemption a destination… or the beginning of an entirely new struggle?

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