
The Early Life of Josh McDowell
Josh McDowell was born into the harsh realities of a cruel world. His father’s violent alcoholism coupled with his own childhood molestation filled McDowell with shame. Over the years, that shame drove him further and further from Christ, until it finally turned to rage. Undaunted is the true story of how Josh McDowell set out to prove Jesus Christ never existed — but ended up on a journey that brought him face to face with God’s love and transforming power.
MPAA: Not Rated
Principal Cast: Josh McDowell, Allen Williamson, John Klicka and Tom Emmott
Director: Cristobal Krusen

This WingKit focuses on God's redemption of a broken life filled with bitterness from childhood abuse shame and abandonment. The early life of Josh McDowell illustrates how God reaches into our past to heal and restore. What is a WingKit?
Themes: Abandoned, Rejection, Hurt, Loneliness, Anger, Hate, Questioning God, Family, Bitterness
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Josh describes the anger and abandonment he felt as a child, growing up in a home without love and care.
Themes: Abandoned, Rejection, Hurt, Loneliness, Anger, Hate, Questioning God, Family, Bitterness
2:13
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Josh recalls how he much he hated his father, and how he would punish his father for his alcoholism and abuse.
Themes: Resentment, Anger, Addiction, Punishment, Revenge, Hate, Family, Embarrassment, Humiliation
2:46
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After setting out on an intellectual journey to disprove Christianity, Josh later comes to the recognition that the Bible is true.
Themes: Seeking God, Questioning God, Life Changing, Defining Moments, Atheism, Education, Skepticism, Truth, Intellect
3:23
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After becoming a Christian, Josh feels compelled to confront his father who he has spent a lifetime hating.
Themes: Love, Forgiveness, Faith, Love-God's, Hate, Life Changing, Defining Moments, Love-Enemies
2:14
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Upon witnessing the transformation in his son’s life, Josh’s Dad also accepts Christ and proceeded to live out the rest if his life sober and full of God’s love.
Themes: Accepting Christ, Example, Faith, Salvation, Belief, Transformation, Prayer, Change, Addiction
2:33
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