Bernard became a Christian in 1999 after trying to refute Christianity. Upon finding out Christianity is true, he went on for his first Masters at Southern Evangelical Seminary (in Christian Apologetics) and completed his second Masters and Ph.D. (in Philosophy) at Marquette University.
In addition to SES, he has taught at Marquette University, San Diego Christian College, Liberty University, Bethlehem Bible College and Seminary, Cardinal Stritch University, and at North Central University. He helped to launch several great books programs at different universities.
He has been married to Amber since 2003 and they have six children (one is in heaven). His wife Amber and he grew up in Ohio, living in Wisconsin for several years during his doctoral work, and spent a glorious 5 years in Minnesota before coming to the promised land of North Carolina. They live King, NC, where he also enjoys teaching his kids basketball and martial arts.
