This page provides a breakdown of the presentation and answers most questions you might have.
What If It's True is a 45-minute talk created for skeptics, doubters, and anyone unsure about God. I explore one central question: If God is real and our souls live on for eternity, then what could be more important than responding to that?
During the presentation, I walk through several of the most common objections to Christianity, I share my personal journey from skepticism to faith, and I explore the phenomenon of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) and why I find them compelling.
I conclude with a simple challenge to say the "Seeker's Prayer" and ask God to reveal Himself.
This talk was created for:
It's not targeted at people who are already convinced. It's for those who aren't.
My name is Darrin Jahnel. I'm 49 years old and I live in Schenectady, New York. I'm happily married and have 4 kids. During the day, I run a software company. We've grown to about 180 people, and I love the people I get to work with and the work we get to do. I'm an entrepreneur, not a pastor, not a theologian. But the "What if it's true?" question is something I'm deeply passionate about. I wasn't always a believer. I used to think all of this was fantasy land. Jesus was in the same category as the Easter bunny to me.
My journey to faith started in August of 2001 at Times Square Church in New York City. A stranger on a subway answered a prayer I had just prayed in my head. That moment changed my life. And then in August of 2025, after 24 years as a Christian, God took me to a completely different level through the phenomenon of Near Death Experiences.
I'm absolutely on fire for God and I created this talk to share what I've learned. My goal isn't to preach or pressure anyone, it's simply to shine a light on this topic and pique your interest.
It's an invitation to investigate.
If you'd like to schedule a talk, please reach out through the contact page. I will go out of my way to accommodate you. And if we schedule something, I promise to bring my very best.
If you're a believer, you naturally want to share your faith. The usual invitation is, "Come to church with me." But a typical Sunday service isn't designed for skeptics. It's meant to encourage believers through worship, Scripture, and spiritual growth.
When I was a non-believer, regular church services didn't answer my real questions. I needed to know if God was real. I was searching for evidence. I had real questions that I needed to explore.
This talk is built specifically for that starting point. It addresses the foundational question before assuming belief.
If you have friends who are unsure, invite them to something designed for where they are, not where you hope they already are. This talk is meant to begin the journey.
Yes. If God doesn't exist, then this presentation is unnecessary and you can move on with your life. But if it is true, then nothing is more important. That's the tension we're exploring. This talk is built on that simple "what if."
Not really. And that's intentional. When I was a skeptic, nothing frustrated me more than someone using the Bible to prove the Bible. So I don't build my case that way.
No. This isn't a church service or a worship event. It's a thought-provoking presentation designed for people who are unsure, skeptical, curious, or wrestling with doubt.
No. This presentation isn’t about promoting a particular denomination or church. The goal is simply to explore whether seeking God is worthwhile. I fully support any person or church that is sincerely seeking God and trying to do good.
Possibly. I talk about Near Death Experiences and explore some "what if" scenarios that not every Christian agrees on. My goal isn't to challenge church doctrine. It's to ask honest questions and explore ideas that have personally strengthened my faith. Some believers prefer certainty. I'm comfortable acknowledging mystery.
Typically no — the presentation is designed to stand on its own. However, if a host church or group specifically requests a Q&A time, I'm open to that.
Yes. I don't claim to have every answer. I still wrestle with questions. I still have moments of doubt. But over time, I've found responses that satisfy me, intellectually and personally. I share those openly. This isn't about pretending to be certain, it's about pursuing truth honestly.
Because if God is real, there is nothing more important than seeking Him. I also believe He wants me to give this talk. I know that may sound strange, especially to someone who doesn't believe. But I genuinely believe this is part of my purpose on earth.
No, I won’t ask the audience to do anything awkward or uncomfortable. They won’t have to speak publicly or interact with anyone. They can simply come and listen. At the end, I’ll invite them to quietly pray what I call the “Seeker’s Prayer”. They can pray it silently in their mind, or they can choose not to. It’s completely personal.