About David M. Holley

David M. Holley taught philosophy for over forty years at universities in Kansas, Arizona, and Mississippi. During his professional career, he published numerous articles in major scholarly journals on issues in philosophy of religion. In addition to writing for scholars, he has published books on topics of interest to a wider audience of reflective Christian readers. His books are written in an engaging style that is thought-provoking for both scholars and laypersons. 

His latest book, Making Room for Mystery: Anomalous Events, Extraordinary Experiences, and Christian Faith, is an exploration of how Christian thought might be affected by recognizing strange phenomena that suggest the reality of psychic powers. Scholarly readers have called his approach to the paranormal open-minded, while also displaying appropriate critical judgment.

A previous book, Changing Your Mind Without Losing Your Faith was written for Christians who have rejected many ideas they are taught in conservative Christian churches and struggle with whether there is something worth holding onto. One reader says, “This book is perfect for anyone who grew up in the church and is feeling disconnected from the “Christianity that we see in the media …”

Dr. Holley has been writing creatively about issues related to religious belief for many years, as can be seen in a work called Meaning and Mystery: What It Means to believe in God. One scholar calls this book a “fresh and innovative way of looking at the age-old questions…” Another says it is “one of the most important books in recent years.”

This site contains brief reflections related to the two most recent books that give some indication of the kind of thinking these books contain. You can also click on a provided link to get a reading sample from each of the books.