Dr. Travis Lacy's Catholic Conversion

Dr.Travis Lacy, PhD. is a professor of theology. Formerly of Mt. Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, IA, and starting in the fall of 2024 at Providence College, Providence, RI. Dr. Lacy is a convert to the catholic faith from evangelicalism and shares his journey and insights with Keith.
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[@cynthiamull129]

My father became a catholic while he was in WWII he said that the men who were catholic had the most bravery and seemed to know that they were there to fight for our freedom and our country, and if they died they knew where they were going.

[@OrionOodama]

Thanks much for sharing. It empowers me somehow. May their bravery and sacrifice set an example for us in today's setting. Because sadly, we could tend to forget history and its lessons. Gradually, to put their selflessness and courage in vain.

[@jerbjuzlink6283]

God bless you and your father ❤🙏 and thanks to him and many more we are here.

[@enn4983]

It's a shame that you have people who don't revere Mary the mother of Jesus. She brought us the redeemer, gave him her DNA. Wake up people !!!

[@MeanBeanComedy]

​@@enn4983Low-Church Prots slander her and call her a sinner because they're Nestorians.

[@dorisbazurto1485]

God bless you and your family. Your father is a hero.

[@bethdulin5382]

What a great interview! I am a cradle Catholic, my father was Italian Catholic and married my Lutheran mother. As far back as I can remember my Daddy took my sister and I to Mass every week, got us up, dressed out the door...hats on heads, gloves on hands! My mother after studying theology for several years was confirmed with my sister! One by one her entire family converted, and their children too! Daddy went to daily Mass and always had the Rosary near him. His love of Jesus, the Mass and our Lady just spoke to people. Never once asked my mother to convert.❤

[@pauladwyer2869]

Oh! BellISSima!!! God BLESS your Papá! Glory!!!

[@catherinesiler2190]

What a beautiful story! He must of been a beautiful example to as father and husband. God bless him!

[@kitsunecamps]

Catholic converts' stories make me come back to my Catholic faith . Thank you brothers and sisters in faith for sharing your journey home. Praise be to God.

[@EricN571]

Awesome , converts are great testimonies .

[@pauladwyer2869]

​@@EricN571 ... are you THEE "Eric?"

[@jonatasmachado7217]

As a son, grandson, nephew and cousin of sincere and faithful Baptist Pastors, I was incorporated in the Catholic Church in 2022 after reading and studying the Church Fathers. They were Catholic and had a deep communion with Christ through the Eucharist and shared in the communion of Saints. I felt I needed more of the communion of the Body of Christ within the Body of Christ. As a Law Professor I was lucky enough to have a very intelligent, educated and saint-like Catholic colleague (who is now a justice in the Portuguese Constitutional Court) who helped me in overcoming my hostility towards the Catholic Church. My wife and youngest son joined me and were also incorporated in the Catholic Church. In the end of the day we were all surprised and keep all this in our hearts.

[@simonslater9024]

Baptist pastors who belonged to the Baptist CULT

[@CutiePie-lx9qt]

Incorporated is probably the wrong descriptive, but I get what you mean.

[@maryqcarnes4482]

​​@@CutiePie-lx9qt *Incorporated* works ... into Christ's body, the church, of which Jesus is head. How lovely. Always room for more 😊

[@divinafernandez2236]

Welcome home to one and only church established by Jesus himself

[@awaakporugo5752]

❤❤❤

[@valwhelan3533]

As a new Catholic convert I do deeply appreciate all that my protestant upbringing taught me.

[@Lerian_V]

In your charity, please help a fellow child of Mary in the Middle East. God bless you.

[@Mariaa_Hernandezz]

🙏❤️Welcome home!

[@cba4389]

Welcome to paganism.

[@idiopathictendencies8453]

Religion is a sin.

[@idiopathictendencies8453]

​@@Lerian_Vyou're not a child of Mary. That's blasphemous.

[@lukian111]

It's incredible how similar so many of our stories of conversion are. My own story is similar to Keith & Travis in the search for fuller truth, coming from a "non-denominational" church background. Two years ago I closed the doors to a church that I pastored because I was on the road home to Rome. Easter vigil 2023 was one of the happiest, most fulfilling days of my life. Pax Christi!

[@monimonica9529]

☘️👑✝️🕊🕯🙏 et cum Spirito tuo (from Argentina)

[@michelleishappy4036]

WOO HOO!!!! Welcome Home from a former Baptist! I converted to Christ's Catholic Church in 1987. Christus Vincit!

[@Rosae33]

Welcome Home! ❤

[@maryveenstra]

​@@michelleishappy4036ml

[@smsmsm94]

Protestants make great Catholics

[@aure818v]

true, when they study the Christian faith and history.

[@Vincenzo-wn1or]

Indeed they do! They bring a passion and a zeal that puts to shame a lot of Christian-lite Catholics.

[@caminoavila1569]

Yes we do haha

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

Yeah when they want to become BLIND AND LOST

[@brucebarber4104]

They do, but let's not go overboard. Protestantism is like a mustard stain on a shirt, no matter how hard you try getting it out, you never can get it all out. I know converts to Catholicism who still retain some of the false teachings of the protestants. We must continue to pray for everyone.

[@Catholiclady3]

This is an excellent interview! Dr Lacy is such an intelligent and thoughtful man. We are so lucky to have men like the both of you in the Catholic faith. Praise God and peace be with you both

[@josefamaritza]

This program was very interesting. Thank you and may the Lord bless you and your programs.

[@lynnmarywilson9202]

So very true. Proud to have heard this grace filled interview. God bless Keith, Travis, Shannon and all involved!

[@leonsantiago5661]

Women should find prayerful men like them...God will bless your family with more

[@bellaminevanterpool5122]

Very full filling.thank you. I am Catholic.Blessings!!

[@rachelperocho9940]

This is amazing. They're talking about their conversions based on their higher theological learnings. I am a born Catholic and consider myself lucky not to research anymore to find this true religion. My belief is solely anchored through the Eucharist and church teachings and personal experiences of Jesus and Mama Mary and devotions and reflections on the lives of Saints and observance of age old practices and traditions of Catholics. Praise God.

[@danielmedeiros6940]

A priest once said a weak catholic became a protestant, but a strong protestant became a catholic.

[@jamessgian7691]

I was a weak Catholic who became a Protestant and then, when I became a strong Protestant I became a Catholic again.

[@Rosae33]

It’s so true!

[@neilkentcalderon693]

Me im weak cathilic then im watching about how to defend protestant attack in catholic i watch many videos and debate fr darwin gitgano vs another religions and now strong catholic

[@pauladwyer2869]

​@@jamessgian7691 ... thanks be to GOD!

[@teresaritchie2177]

True.

[@ATLucy]

Convert from Tulsa, OK here! Yes, this area is a whole different level of non Catholics and anti Catholics! Praise God he led me to the fullness of the faith!

[@ochem123]

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[@ATLucy]

@@ochem123 good to know! I’ll check it out, thank you!

[@user-my2db7ux8i]

I’m also a convert from Oklahoma . . .you realize there’s actually a lot of Catholics running around once you learn how to spot them! 😊

[@ATLucy]

@@user-my2db7ux8i you are right, our area is only around 3% Catholic but we are very active and involved in the community so not hidden!

[@kristinas.2673]

As a cradle Catholic I loved this interview, thinking about sharing with some of my non Catholic friends and my fallen away Catholic family. Thank you Keith and Dr. Lacy.

[@KeithNester]

Thank you!

[@alyicehorvath9694]

This literally brought me to tears when he talks about his painfully and humbling conversion. I pray each day for conversion of a couple family members.

[@MeanBeanComedy]

If that's what conversion looks like, I'm done evangelising. Bleed on my damned shirt... No thanks!! I'll tell people the gospel from the other side of the room!

[@pauladwyer2869]

I cried, too. Beautiful, thankful-to-God tears, but also for the suffering he has endured.

[@cl4947]

I’m similar! I was a Jehovah’s Witnesses and I’m greatful for that experience because it lead me to the Catholic faith. I remember one of my first conversation stories of a Protestant to Catholicism was Keith’s!! So thank you both!! Your examples are much appreciated 😊🎉

[@michelleishappy4036]

Coming in from the JWs--wow what a conversion!!!!!

[@cl4947]

@@michelleishappy4036 thanks 😊 I tell people and I don’t think they understand the chasm 😆

[@maryjobarrios6238]

I was raised JW as well I am learning about the Catholic Faith and love it ❤❤❤

[@maryqcarnes4482]

​​ Conversion, yes, but culmination of a truth-seeking journey, right? Welcome home.

[@cl4947]

@@maryqcarnes4482 yes exactly!! I actually had to prove to my self if Christianity was it. Before that I went into Greek philosophy, Buddhism, learned Joseph Campbells heroes journey and then when I got into Christianity I found out about the early church and the fathers and that there basically catholic. The whole time I was praying to god to help me discern the spirits and it seemed to me I was being lead to Catholicism over and over again

[@karic.1743]

I have bachelors in English, I’m working on my masters in Theology. I have one more year left. Trying to troop through it as I raise my two year old son and in a couple weeks I give birth my daughter. I know it’s going to be tough but not impossible. May the Lord give me the strength and patience to make it possible to juggle everything.

[@lillianmaldonado8390]

God Bless you Sister

[@josephnamud6103]

Hold on to the doctrines of Christ not of the doctrines of religions

[@shainadebyewaldron1657]

Keith u did an excellent job interviewing Dr. Travis Lacy. Truly warms my Catholic (previously Protestant) heart.❤❤❤ Looking forward to lots more of these Testimonials, Keith. God Bless. Pax Vobiscum. Semper Fidelis. Aaahhhmain. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💟💟💟

[@heidigabalski6335]

At the 57 min mark, I could not agree more! so thankful for my Lutheran upbringing and literally Pentecostal/Baptist “born again “ experience in 1996 along with all the seriously wonderful protestant, pastors and experiences taught me to love Jesus and the Bible so much despite the very evangelical anti-Catholic stereotypes that came along. I think because of all that passion, I now have the most incredible appreciation of the fullness that the Catholic faith has to offer since being confirmed in 2023. Thank you Keith for all you do. Side note, I used to be a huge John Piper fan back in the day. Very grateful my parents have actually been very supportive, but I have lots of extended family members and friends. Quite frankly are not even interested in listening. It breaks my heart because it’s just so good ❤️ but God works in mysterious ways so we keep praying for unity in the Church as Jesus prayed 🙏.

[@robertotapia8086]

Wow same here I'm a cradle Catholic was a lazy 1 at it around 15 started living with my dad, parents Were Catholic and divorced? I was a troubled teen. My dad didn't attend mass so I didn't either. 1 day on one of my long drives to work, I tuned in & listened to Charles Stanley ,Tony Evans. Adrian Roger's, Derek Prince, and I would tune in every day I started watching TBN & Daystar Then Pastor Joseph Prince, Joyce Meyers, Rabbi Schneider... i started going to Pentecostale invitations and some non denominational tent meetings , would attend street Evangelization, lots of yelling it wasn't till a best friend of mine Seventh day Adventist would not eat certain foods, would not do anything Friday evenings nor Saturday I was intrigued about what SDA Believe and I was shocked so I started to refute him SDA doctrines. Then JW and Mormons. Watching all the sermon, lectures, debates I could with like James White and other till I noticed they would debate Catholics listening and taking notes 📝 and praying I started to notice that I was missing out on the fullness of our faith. To rap it up I returned home to the Catholic church and my family now are protestantes. And they tell me I'm lost and to please get out. Prayers for them and all our family and friends who think the same.

[@miamaria333]

Welcome Home sister. It is SO beautiful to have such a passionate love and gratitude for all of Jesus' most beautiful Church, The Father's plan for the world, and as for me most of my life. What saddens me is the hatred that a vast amount of noncatholic Christians have against Jesus's Holy Catholic Church😢

[@heidigabalski6335]

@@robertotapia8086Wow ❤ all things in God‘s time. So glad you made it back home to the Catholic Church and I will pray for your family! Jesus wants unity in His church 🙏 when I’m interacting with my protestant friends and family members, I try to remember where my heart was even a few years ago and how much patience the Lord had with me. I think the best thing we can do is pray for them, always be prepared to have an answer, and live our faith like Dr. Lacy and Keith.Nester ✝️ 🙏 🕊️

[@heidigabalski6335]

@@miamaria333Thank you and agreed ❤️‍🩹 it is as venerable Fulton Sheen once said “there are not 100 people in the world who hate the Catholic Church, but there are millions who hate what they think she teaches”. I just keep praying for soft hearts and truth to be revealed. I recognize for how long my own heart was there. I had good intentions, but very misguided, and God was so patient and faithful with me. When He finally broke through the pride and hardness of my heart, it has been the most beautiful and humbling journey of my life and I couldn’t be more grateful. I just want everyone to experience the fullness of the faith because it is so good.🙏 🍞✝️🕊️ 🩸

[@yb5515]

​@@robertotapia8086 Praying! 🙏🙏🙏

[@humble_prairie_homestead]

This was so good. As a current evangelical who regularly attends a non-denominational church, this man's upbringing and experience are very similar to mine. I've been exploring catholicism for the last year now. Reading books, watching so many videos, and listening to the catechism in a year podcast. I definitely feel the pull. But it is scary, and there are dogmas i still don't understand. I am looking forward to more of these stories.

[@empackmanmueller1725]

I recommend RCIA/OCIA go to classes learn more about the faith. There is no pressure to join the church but learn about it. My wife a staunch anti catholic just went to classes to learn more about the faith and misconceptions. 4 years ago she came home. Lost alot of family and friends. But as she said "denying God and his treasures" would be like denying him face to face. She has loved discovering the many treaures of the faith. For her was euhurist, she researched euhuristic mircles and blew her mind. As the lord said "have faith and believe"...good luck will offer a novena for you and pray for you

[@humble_prairie_homestead]

@empackmanmueller1725 thank you. I'm so green I don't even know ow what a novena is lol but I'll google it.

[@barilinpassah9005]

I'm catholic for a year now. There's still so much for me to learn. But let me tell you it's the most wonderful experience. Never felt so at home and so at peace.

[@cleberferreiradejoao1306]

Olá, saudações do Brasil. Costuma ser muito difícil entender em sua plenitude as coisas de Deus sem o complemento da fé. De fato, Deus é imenso e nós, limitados. Por isso, para melhor entender as coisas de Deus é preciso contar com a fé, que é por si só um dom de Deus. Sendo assim, peça a Deus para aumentar a sua fé e ampliar o seu entendimento, pois só assim as barreiras impostas pelo nosso humano intelecto cairão. A Igreja fundada por Cristo na Terra é humana e divina, perfeita e imperfeita, o que pode parecer contraditório, mas não é. Como corpo místico de Cristo, a igreja é o corpo, do qual Cristo é a cabeça. Apenas com uma mente elevada pelo divino, o que se materializa por meio da fé, é que a Cristo amplia o nosso entendimento e eleva a nossa humanidade por completo. Que Nossa Senhora Aparecida, mãe de Deus e nossa mãe, te ajude a encontrar verdadeiramente o seu divino filho. Paz e Bem, em Cristo Jesus, nosso Deus e Salvador.

[@johncollins8304]

You don't understand them because you do not believe them. Crazy or deep? St Augustine of Hippo=Annaba, Algeria, and St Anselm of Canterbury said something to this effect: First believe, then you will understand. For me, I was aware that I prolly didn't even know all the dogmas so how could I possible know if I believed them or not. Eventually I was at the point where I had enough confidence that the Catholic Church had this treasure chest of jewels and I trusted it to lead me into all truth. All the best.🎉

[@PLA5207]

this anti Catholic prejudice is profoundly toxic. It is replete in my own family. It is ignorance, pride, hubris, and intellectual dishonesty my relatives abide. Lord, convert their minds and hearts.

[@frisco61]

That kind of thinking is completely confounding.

[@melmerk12]

Amen!

[@barryblackwood6050]

It's is intellectually dishonest to disregard the pre-Nicene Father's expressly giving testimony as to why believers are to keep Sabbaths & Passover etc & some of the how of what happened to the original church. The original Faith that was bludgeoned to death by what ended up being called Roman Catholicism occurred. Yes the universal Rome church is NOT the original Way of ACTS....it is Catholic (universal) in changing what the Apostles & Christ taught. Similarly it is intellectually dishonest to translate Colossians 2:16 to say the Feasts & food laws are irrelevant to believers in Christ when they are shadows of things TO come & future in Greek & the warning is NOT to be forced by men to follow traditions of Judaism that were heavy burdens of CONTROL that made God's Law of none effect. Protestant daughters are returning because they are ignorant like their root & enjoy the teaching of Nicolationism as standard operating procedure. Polycrates & Polycarp show the "mother RC church is a perversion of truth for personal power. The prophet Isaiah informs us what will happen in the New Heavens & Earth in Isaiah 66. Read Zachariah too. Maybe listen to Your Saviour who loves you more than any man. Read Matthew 5:17-22 & then Rev 14:12 or perhaps realise both Jew & Gentiles are grafted into the root to become the Commonwealth of Israel & the change to the Law of Moses is the earthly Priesthood....in offerings & sacrifices. Hebrews 8 & 10 show that. Maybe read Romans 3:31 & ask the Holy Spirit to teach you. Christ's Blood was offered in the Heavenly Temple to inaugurate the New Covenant... not Catechism of men. The Worship of YHVH is not from men's private interpretation. In Genesis the sun, moon were placed for Moeds IN Hebrew it means meeting understood by honest translators as Appointed times of WORSHIP. The 7th day 4th commandment identifies WHICH God you worship. Give value to the Creator & keep the Bikkurim First Fruits which is Christ rising after being offered on the Cross as an appointed time given to Israel ( God's people if they are spiritual sons of Abraham & believe God to keep his statutes commandments & judgements & be called righteous AND a friend of God. God SPOKE to Abraham face to face before Sodom & Gormorrah were destroyed but you wouldn't know that because of "Christian" & Judaism Jewish translation of the text. Unfortunately your brand of faith is like most who listen to the Nicolates & follow their commandments & know little of the significance of the ACTUAL Holy Calendar because they ultimately are working for the approval of men or worse because they despise God's Words just as the Pharisees. Look at the Inquisition & tell me in what way that resembles Christ's teachings? Seriously hope your eyes are opened & not to Protestant belief either. This is plainly spoken in strength & integrity of heart, hopefully for your benefit. Hopefully it stirs you to be a personal fact checker. Blessings

[@PabloVelasco-hr3ko]

@@barryblackwood6050 so much written but not a single valid point made

[@PabloVelasco-hr3ko]

A lot of anti-Catholic hate in the US comes from years of propaganda demonizing immigrants, first from the Catholic Irish, then the Catholic Italians, and now the Catholic Mexicans. Freemasonry and Protestants founded the US, and they hated Catholics since the beginning. Freemason lodged and the kkk have tried to ban Catholic Schools trying to force Catholics to go to public school.

[@yb5515]

I recently started participating in an adult Catholic catechism class that our priest started (God bless him) and was blown away by how much I'd forgotten and how much I had no idea existed. Our faith is so much deeper and more vast than I had even imagined. Despite the church's flaws and the disturbing things coming out of the Vatican lately I can only repeat what Peter said "Where else would I go?"

[@Vincenzo-wn1or]

Thanks for this Keith. It's taken an ex protestant to teach me not to take the Catholic tradition for granted. God bless your ministry.

[@melmerk12]

AMEN AMEN!!!!!

[@gloriahensley1740]

It took me leaving the Catholic. Faith and then knew from a prompting of the Holy Spirit to return. It made me a more "on fire" Catholic

[@lesliehanson6614]

My dad had 5 children when he got his Master's Degree by correspondence. and moved us from Washington to Wisconsin to get his PhD in Nuclear Physics.. Number 6 was born during those 3 years and 7 and 8 came after he got hired as an Assistant Professor by the University of Oregon. I am the oldest and was 14 when my youngest brother was born. My dad being Catholic made all the difference in our family's size and I am so grateful for all my siblings. The ones who are most able to help our 94 and 95 year old parents, who have still been living in their home, are the youngest 5. I like to say, "...the kids most people never have!" I also say that about the youngest 4 of our 7, they made my dreams come true, of having a family band that sang and traveled!

[@elsitareyes4765]

❤

[@Msc762]

I am thankful for the great Catholic witnesses that helped them consider learning the beauty of our Faith.

[@KeithNester]

Wonderful!

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

@@KeithNestertalk about beautiful faith. What about Jesus? It’s always a faith or what we believe and oh WE HAVE THE FULLNESS of truth etc yet DONT have the Holy Ghost and twist and add words and meanings to the scriptures that are NOT THERE TERMINOLOGY not there Pope Mass Eucharist Genuflecting Etc NOT THERE

[@KeithNester]

@@TriciaPerry-mz7tc you didn’t listen to this if don’t think we talked about Jesus. I get that you are confused, but there comes a point where you need to get over your anti Catholic prejudice and just listen. God bless.

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

@@KeithNesterit’s a mimic of Christianity. Jesus didn’t tell anyone to take Mary into their house and HE TOLD US NOT TO say prayers like that And if MARY IS IN HEAVEN and Jesus GOD SAID Don’t make images and do pictures of people and things in heaven or under the earth. So New Testament covenants ARE AGAINST SUCH PRACTICES and God doesn’t have a wife The Holy Ghost is the spirit of God and Mary is not God spouse 😢

[@miamaria333]

Oh Tricia, you forgot Trinity and Purgatory! I will pray that you receive clarity and The Fullness of Truth and that we become more CHRIST LIKE in our thoughts, words, and actions. I recommend Early Church Fathers. Knowledge is power. God's peace❤​@TriciaPerry-mz7tc

[@apnea6734]

Great interview I like Dr. Travis Lacy. You’re my favourite Catholic KZbinr. I’m a recent convert from Atheism. Peace from Australia

[@KeithNester]

Thank you for the kind words

[@miracles_metanoia]

God bless you!

[@scottishguard]

I resonate so much with this testimonial. I'm a recent Trad Catholic convert, from Lutheran and Baptist before that. So much Truth here. I wish all protestants would listen to this.

[@P-el4zd]

Going from conservative confessional Lutheranism (e.g. high church LCMS, chanting, incense, genuflecting, making the a sign of the cross, private confession, liturgy, a belief in sacraments, etc.)to catholicism or Orthodoxy is not much of a leap. Coming from Baptist/evangelicalism, it’s a much bigger leap because anti-Catholicism is so deeply ingrained, much more than any of the other protestant denomination. I think one of the best approaches when talking with Baptist/evangelicals is to challenge them on the sacraments.

[@rosiegirl2485]

Welcome Home Scott! Besides truth, the Catholic Church has many beautiful things to offer! The tradition of the Church is one of those beautiful things. As a Catholic, I would warn you to be careful of those claiming to be traditional Catholics. Who are rejecting the Holy Father, claiming that he is teaching heresy, etc... They are heading towards scism. Taylor Marshall was a convert who used to have a great channel. Now he is caught up in that mess, and I am afraid that he is leading people away from the Church! May God bless you and your family with many graces! 🙏

[@marilynhoste3961]

I don't understand why protestants lie about the Catholic religion. Being a Catholic all my life not once have I ever heard a priest say anything about the protestants. Non-catholics are told over and over lies about us. I wonder why all these other religions are so afraid of Catholicism !!!!

[@lulabella9249]

Praise God! Another Trad❤

[@jakechilton1066]

This made my day. Welcome home brother

[@christophercarag4746]

Thanks Keith! 😊🙏🏻 What a great testimony by Dr Travis Tracy. 😍😍 Watching here in the Philippines. Sadly, but it's true brother. I believe that most Catholic who leave their faith were the one's who have stopped believing in Catholicism’s teachings but in reality they don't studied their faith well. They are actually "cafeteria Catholics" who is typically defined as one who picks and chooses what Catholic teaching he wants to believe and choose which teachings (on faith and morals) to obey. But once you studied your faith well like you as Protestants before, there is absolutely one truth and one church founded by our Lord Jesus Christ. ✝️🙏🏻😇❤️

[@360hershey7]

Such an illuminating conversation about non-Catholic perspectives! My best friend was a wonderful, devout protestant who thought I stayed Catholic only because I was born one. Obviously, I was a total weakling to defend my faith to her, who I saw as practically perfect. When she died in 2017, after 45 years of friendship, my deepest sadness was never having revealed to her the true, good and beautiful of the Holy Eucharist (or of Our Blessed Mother. She has met Mother Mary now, though, and is surely still reveling in who She is!) Also, you two were discussing Catholics who convert to Protestantism are probably not deeply rooted in their faith. From my own experience, a Baptist boyfriend with whom our love for Jesus was our closest connection, did his best to convince me how totally wrong were my Catholic beliefs. By God's grace, his scriptural superiority could have won me over because of how much I loved him and admired his example, but instead led me to do my own biblical study of Catholicism, solely through the Mass's Biblical readings and its prayers, for a deeper understanding of the totality of the Church. I have an acquaintance who struggled mightily with her epiphany about Catholicism, although married to a Protestant minister. I'm sharing this interview with her today. Thank you so much, both of you!!! God bless and keep you within His Sacred Heart!!

[@d.a.tsun5104]

My father in law is a Baptist minister and his wife (but not the mother of my husband's) is currently battling cancer. She asked us all to pray for her and I sent her the Divine Mercy and Sacred Heart chaplets and she politely thanked me but I know she probably just stow the cards away like Birthday or Christmas cards. One time years ago, she asked me about crucifixes and in my too-eager excitement, I bombarded her with information about rosary in a one minute 'spiel'. To my embarrassment, she didn't want to know about rosary, only why I asked for it in my birthday wish list. As cradle catholic, I feel so awkward around my husband's family and extended family members (I'm the only catholic). That's probably my biggest fail to be a window to the True Church for them because they are so on fire and I'm so timid.

[@grivsxiaomi4661]

May Lord Jesus bless you and your family. Amen.

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

⁠@@grivsxiaomi4661I am asking for prayers after being in Christ to get everything back. I can’t believe o for yrs bought lies when I like being in church Went the wrong

[@simonslater9024]

Your father in law belongs to the Baptist CULT

[@simonslater9024]

The Baptist boy belonged to the Baptist CULT and hated Jesus

[@sopad4629]

Being Catholic is all about love. Realizing God’s overwhelming love for us and out of that love, love overflows to others which is our neighbors, our brothers and sisters. Our life should be focused on serving our family, community and living in peace together. Letting go of ego and trusting God by following His will. Our sacrifices are love, because it is Him that all that matters especially if we are to serve and love Him back. The prayer devotions are to stay away from evil. It is for sticking with, and focusing on Jesus. The intercession of Saints is about the abundance of God’s love flowing from His beloved children.

[@anlitatahir9979]

❤catholic

[@bluecomb5376]

Most of the people I have met from Hillsdale are Catholic converts and they are INCREDIBLE!

[@kimfleury]

Beautiful preaching from both of you. A lot of food for thought. My main takeaway at this moment is Dr. Lacy's observation that, for Protestants in general, hostility must be removed before there can be an understanding of what the Church actually teaches and does. That's very helpful to me right now. I've prayed 3 Hail Marys for each of you, for all your respective intentions. 🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻✝️

[@barryhamlin4819]

I've listened to many interviews and conversion stories since I converted to the Catholic faith two years ago after being a life-long Evangelical. This was one of the best, if not the best, interviews and conversion stories I've heard. Keith Nester's story was the first I heard and was very compelling. He did a great job interviewing Dr. Lacy. His comments and observations were so good and so right. May God bless them both!

[@sueseelie]

Dr. Lacy is from OK City, deep in the Bible Belt. My DIL is from Tulsa. She comes from a faithful family of Catholics. My son and DIL were married at St. Frances Xavier in Stillwater, in the old church (2017) before the new one opened. But when one thinks of OK, definitely one thinks of the Bible Belt. Same thing as Texas yet Dallas has a strong, vibrant Catholic community. Loved the interview, Keith, AND that studio…WOW!

[@frisco61]

It does now for sure. When I moved there in 89, there wasn’t even a Catholic radio station. I was baptized Catholic but had my life changing confession to Jesus while there at age 28. I was looking to learn as much as I could, and started listening to Protestant talk radio purely for lack of anything else. One attack after another on the Church sent me to search if what they said was true, every single time it wasn’t. I’m not sure that all those high powered Protestant preachers of the late 80’s would be happy to learn that they made me rock solid Catholic for life.

[@simonslater9024]

@@frisco61you have the holy Catholic Church. You have 48,000 protestant CULTS

[@lisalapoint7022]

When you do a search for Traditional Latin Mass parishes in the US, Tulsa comes up. I don't know if the search results are current, but I counted FOUR parishes in or near Tulsa that offered the Mass of the Ages.. Not bad!

[@elispena1719]

Welcome brother😍great testimony, I love when Prostestans become Catholic, We have the whole Pie, Not just a peace of the Pie. Thank you

[@johnchung6777]

I have to say this that it really takes a unique soul to understand and believe in the One Holy Apostolic Catholic Christian Church of Traditional Teachings and Worship,I’m elated and speechless to hear such testimonies from converts to the Catholic Church.Thank you so very very much Catholic Brother Keith Nester for your very capturing uplifting spirit moving videos keep up your resplendent good works God is with you and May he continue to bless you and your works abundantly Amen 🙏 alleluia Deo Gratis 🐑🕊️✨🔥

[@traditionalgirl3943]

I was poorly catechized despite having attended Catholic schools through college. Because I passed down a diluted Catholic faith all of my children have left The Faith. 😔 Thank God for the Rosary. ✝️🙏❤️

[@anlitatahir9979]

Right...powerful rosary❤

[@Fiona2254]

I’m in the same boat. What lukewarm chatechism did to us is terrible. I was also brought back through having always kept a rosary and the prayers of my mom. Had some saints help kick my butt back from the “I’m spiritual” heresy I was wallowing in. God always looks for the lost sheep.

[@gregoryt8792]

1 Timothy 2:5 “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;” Luke 1:46-47 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: 1 Corinthians 10:4 “And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.” 1 Samuel 2:2 “There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Mark 7:7. “Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” 2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” John 14:6 “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” 1 Timothy 4:3 “Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.” 2 Timothy 3:15 “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 1Ti 3:2 - A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Tit 1:7 - For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; Hosea 6:6 “For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.” Rev 3:16 - So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Better to be a born again Christian and find a good Bible study group.

[@michelleishappy4036]

As a convert (raised Baptist), my first RCIA was awful. The 2nd one was led by a Priest and Deacon and was much better. I bought the first 3 books of the Baltimore Catechism (there are 4) and learned so much. Another book is "Church History" by Fr. John Laux. Maybe have these books on your coffee table or even in the bathroom when thru come visit.

[@fabulousmyriad267]

I (reluctantly at first ) trained as a catechism teacher in 2015. When I started teaching I was astonished that some of my 5th grade students didn't even know the basics (signing themselves before entering & leaving Church!) This made me up my lesson planning game to make every Sunday lesson interesting & informative.

[@ragnardanneskajold1880]

Dr Lacy’s point about the anti-Catholic bigotry being so ingrained in many protestants dna is spot on!!! Anti-Catholic bigotry is the only form of publicly acceptable bigotry left. I wear my Catholic faith like a badge of honor

[@TStephen-s3l]

Me too 😎😎😎🙏

[@anniev.6532]

I offer this only as a contextual explanation. It’s is not an excuse: many protestant white Americans are descended from ancestors who were vehemently persecuted out of their homes, livlihoods and sometimes murdered for failing to adhere to the RC church in different places throughout Europe starting in the 1400s. . This has (imho) created a kind of ancestral trauma for many who then perpetuated this fear and outrage on ensuing generations. Huguenots, Lutherans, Pietists, Jews, Moors and others were often in RC church crosshairs through a twisting of church doctrine implemented through politics of the time. Again, not an excuse, just a potential explanation. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@patriciagrenier9082]

Yess, the history of the Catholic Church is not perfect imitation of Jesus. It is the same today, we have the ape of the church. Stick with the GOSPEL of Jesus, the original Hebrew/Greek translation. Not those of men in their offshoot religions ❤❤❤

[@ragnardanneskajold1880]

@@patriciagrenier9082 - what church do you attend? Where in scripture does Jesus say “by scripture alone will you follow me.”

[@ragnardanneskajold1880]

@@anniev.6532 - that is a very simplistic view of history as moors and the Jews who were administrators in the caliphate invaded and occupied the Iberian peninsula for 700 years- the Catholic monarchs of Spain could take no chances. Also, the vast majority of American WASP’s are decedents of the dominant culture in Northern Europe- the English and Prussians killed hundreds of thousands of Catholics throughout the centuries. Most of the animosity, I believe stems from greed for power and envy of the Holy See’s ability to weather all the storms- many protestant denominations are mere shells of what they once were; yet Holy Mother Church endures. Jealousy and bigotry is so common in WASP circles

[@jakechilton1066]

As a cradle catholic I have deep deep respect for our prot brothers and sisters who make their way home. They make some of the best Catholics. A lot of respect for this gentleman welcome home.

[@kimhollander2987]

Can not wait for this! Hello from Louisiana! Thanks Keith for all you do!!

[@melmerk12]

Hey Kim, Lafayette here!!

[@ckn9503]

The power of educating adults in the faith. The Catholic church stops chatechizing in 8th grade since vatican 2. But its our responsibility to know the faith regardless of poor teachers

[@rosariothole7674]

This interview touched me to the core and it made me re- affirm my beliefs ( which lately had been tested and even made me doubt my faith in The Catholic Church teachings) “Not any more, after this… I am totally convinced that , this the real and true Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ and that, my beloved Parents, did a good job with introducing me to it and that thanks to them , I am in the right place and at the right time !! Thank you soo much to both of you and May The Lord Our God bless you both and Your families , always and forever and ever !! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO GOD ALMIGHTY AND TO BOTH OF YOU, FOF GIVING ME MY FAITH BACK !! ✝️🙏😌💙💙

[@KSTrekker]

This sounds like my conversion story! Once I made that mind/heart/soul switch to become Catholic, there was no looking back. Even though I knew I didn’t understand everything about the faith, I reasoned that either it’s ALL TRUE or NONE of it is true.

[@sandraelder1101]

Similar, but I thought it was possible for Catholicism to have SOME truth but not ALL. If I could just find one doctrine they were wrong about (according to my all-wise opinion, of course), I could stay Protestant. Since all Protestants acknowledge that no one denom. has an absolute guarantee of inerrancy, not even their own, Catholicism would be no different (no better) than the rest of us. It was their claim to have the fullness of Christianity that was the sticking point. Once I became convinced of Apostolic Authority and a couple other key doctrines, the jig was pretty well up for me. I figured, if they’re right about THOSE, they’re going to be right about the rest.

[@empackmanmueller1725]

Welcome home!

[@olivetaelizabeth]

A cradle Catholic here but it was Doctor Scott Hahn’s book ‘The Lamb’s Supper’ that opened my eyes to see what I had not seen before: the beauty of the Mass. And I keep learning more and more from our brilliant new Catholic brethren about my new faith. Feeling very thankful.

[@vanessagarcia7515]

This was a great reminder that living our Catholic faith and really making it a way of life can bring others home.

[@paularnold3745]

At about <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="3180">53:00</a>, I think this issue of familial turmoil due to Faith in Christ (and in this case fully embracing Christ's Church) is what Jesus was referring to when He said: “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a person's enemies will be those of his own household." (Mathew 10 : 34-36).

[@infjstardust4357]

Now I understand this Bible passage because you pointed it out here..thanks...

[@kensuzdoer]

Your journey does seem soul searching as well as fact finding. You’re very frank and sincere about what you’ve experienced during your search for historical truth. Thank you for being willing to take a stand about your beliefs. We have 3 sons going through Hillsdale College. We are impressed and amazed at their spiritual and intellectual growth there. Also they become friends with some powerful young people, including future wives. We are encouraged at the young women coming out of Hillsdale College as well. Welcome home 🙏🏼

[@faithbasedliving9391]

Love listening to these ❤ I was a cradle Catholic, walked away and am coming back this fall. My husband decided to join me but we still have not told our church family and am nervous. Our church family consists mainly of cradle Catholics that walked away.

[@lisaweidenbenner5295]

This was Absolutely Beautiful! Fr. Chris Alar would be so proud you both!!

[@mariewenger3730]

LOVED this interview!! So interesting to hear these conversion stories. As a cradle Catholic, I can tell you that I have been very inspired to learn more about my faith because of them.

[@rickfilmmaker3934]

Dr. Lacy is intelligent, a man of Reason and truly inspiring!

[@Joliebebe2001]

Excellent discussion with this smart, educated faithful young man. God bless him with his family❤🙏🏽

[@lonm1064]

Mesmerizing and inspiring! Thank you, Keith and Travis.

[@SueDamron]

This was THE most enlightening, and deeply moving interview I have EVER seen!! Dr Travis Lacy imparted such grace to me through his words!! The very depths of my soul were touched!! I will rewatch this several times!! Thank you Keith, for this masterpiece of an interview!!! God bless you both!!

[@KeithNester]

Thank you! That means a lot.

[@jaimegonzalez1514]

Awesome interview thank you Keith

[@Jerome616]

Man, the generosity and grace with which this man describes those around him was impressive. He is always speaking like a brother who loves his family in Christ, no matter who they are. This was a great interview. Thanks Keith.

[@Justsanz-bk8lk]

It's all about the fruits. When a evangelical comes home to the Holy Church, he/she normally credits his/her conversion to his/her evangelical parents and church. That's the fruits of respect and gratitude working. But if a Catholic leaves the Church, she/he is more likely to produce the fruits of hate and ingratitude to the her/his former church.

[@joejohnston3]

True.

[@beatricepaul4438]

Vrai

[@lianbalbuena914]

Time and time again when I hear conversion stories of Protestants becoming Catholics and Catholics becoming Protestants, this saying always proves to be right: Weak Catholics become Protestants, Strong Protestants become Catholics. I have mad respect for converts.

[@auroraalmeida3184]

Because the Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ himself, so it will always be there until the end of time.

[@dingcalma54]

Wow! Such beautjful interview, very enlightening, inspiring & confirming to continue holding on & living my Catholic faith. Thanks Keith & hope to watch more inspiring interviews on the beauty & holiness of Catholicism. Prayers for your family from Philippines.👍💖🙏🏼💥

[@melmerk12]

Thanks be to God for Eric defending his Catholic faith! Great interview Keith and Dr. Travis Lacy! Blessing to all, truly truly inspiring!🙏🏻🙏🏻🥀🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jimmurphy6026]

Great interview...It is the authority of the CC that caused my return to the CC after 25yrs in the Evangelical world

[@EricRussell97]

Really edifying conversation, Dr Lacy’s story was amazing to hear. Glory to the Triune God 🙏✝️

[@anapaulaamaral1514]

What a beautiful interview! You are an intelligent person! Above of prejudice.

[@gerardogilsanz1171]

Thanks for your fantastic videos Keith. Thanks a lot

[@letsdiscuss-withaustin5193]

Really enjoyed this. Thanks! As a convert myself I found this resounds in many ways.

[@navinfernandes747]

This interview reminded me that I have to live more like Jesus to spread my catholic faith.. both the interviewer and interviewee saw the faith in action..

[@vanessagarcia7515]

I can’t wait for this conversation ❤

[@tigerman3]

Great interview! Spot on about the trials and tribulations that come from answering God's call to come Home. Thanks to both of you for sharing!

[@yankeecitygirl]

Keith I know it will be sad for you when Travis leaves…but Providence RI is a great little town, I’m sure Dr. Lacy and his family will be warmly welcomed!

[@EliasSilva-wn4xv]

Life time Catholic from central California.. hearing stories of people who are converts and did deep dives into church fathers,an led to them to the faith as a history lover an one who had to do the same thing as far as searching for the truth..ur killing brother keep on keep on

[@soctejedor-qh3kd]

wonderful converstion with an awesome catholic! Thank you

[@patriciamonayao3039]

Truly. A very beautiful interview with two intelligent converts.We hope you two will bring more Catholics. What more could be ask with very educated , academically Prepared people to follow catholic.we are happy with this.

[@Shevock]

Everybody has a dark night of the soul. God will fortify you for it when it comes. If you ascend into the highest mountains or descend into the deepest valleys, he's there.

[@PattiS3]

Thank you, Keith. Excellent guest.

[@dianneherbert8371]

Excellent testimony . I am so happy to hear His Testimony . It strengthens my faith

[@sandraelder1101]

“From the chair of Peter” So funny! Here’s another one. When I first heard about Apostolic Succession, I thought Catholics actually believed their Bishops were in a FAMILIAL succession to the Apostles. 😳😂😂😂

[@maryp5127]

God Bless you Keith 🙏🏻 Dr T,Lacy’s Thank you for sharing,( The truth will set you Free)

[@stevennowak6504]

Such a powerful testimony. Thanks for sharing and welcome to the Holy Catholic Church 🙏✝️

[@Nicoseterra]

Who else cried through this entire interview.😭🙏🏾✝️

[@melmerk12]

🙋🏼‍♀️

[@sandraelder1101]

@@melmerk12 No, but I kept saying, “Same!”

[@teresabailey7857]

What a beautiful interview! O you converts make me cry tears of joy. There isn't anything more joyful than to see a Protestant come into the Fullness of truth, the riches of heaven's love for ALL souls of this world! That is my dream, to see the Entire World know the gift of the One True Church! I just want to hold both your hands and liturally jump for joy with you! I know that's silly but that's the joy I feel. God bless you and your family!

[@cindyrynott8327]

This is an exceptional story!

[@OrionOodama]

Great interview. May I see Dr. Travis Lacy in "The Journey Home" and maybe write his journey ala-"Rome Sweet Home". And please keep having this kind of interview/conversation. God bless us... 🙏

[@MaryJohns-mj4kd]

This is stellar! Dr. Lacy is brilliant and able to share his knowledge at an understandable level. Keith, your questions are right on point. Thank you for this wonderful interview; so insightful!

[@alexandraraczka8941]

this is an excellent discussion so far! Thank you so much for sharing your testimony, Travis! I will be sharing this with many friends and family

[@davidfabiangutierrez730]

Love this interview it felt so honest and genuine. I grew up Catholic never really at odds with my religion but got older and sucked into the world living in sin and recently became born again confused where to start my journey fully in Christ and I now know it’s the Catholic Church partaking in the sacraments once again.

[@infjstardust4357]

My father's side has been strong Protestants until now...i knew with all my heart and soul that my father came home - crossed the Tiber River just months before he passed away. It was incredible to think that God took my father home just when he was piously attending healing Mass every Wednesday and dutifully attended Sunday Mass without a miss.... Maybe it was God's best way of caring for my father that he had him when he was in a state of grace. May he forgive me.

[@melmerk12]

Second comment… Keith you’re a great interviewer! This was so good I’m going to watch it again. Learned so much. God bless you both!🙏🏻🙏🏻🥀🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sandraelder1101]

Very interesting point about Catholicism being more Trinitarian. That never struck me before. As a (former) Protestant, we believed in the Trinity in theory but in practice we often acted as if there were 3 co-eternal, co-equal Gods. Everyone had a devotion to Jesus. Some had a more profound relationship with the Holy Spirit, and a few with God the Father. Catholics seem to have a more integrated and balanced relationship with the entire Godhead both in their worship and their prayer life, with plenty of wiggle room for personal devotional bents.

[@grivsxiaomi4661]

Welcome home Professor. May Lord Jesus bless you and your family. Thank You Jesus. Praise The Lord. Amen.

[@anlitatahir9979]

Wow...this is an awesome conversations with the both of them

[@diYarm07]

I've been Catholic for 64 years. I love your rosary and your talks. Ha, they make me cry. Donating, but by check. Keep up the good work. These conversion talks give me hope that one day, my son-in-law will come on. Bless your heart, Keith.

[@nancybillones1647]

I'm a Catholic myself but Dr. Lacy made me appreciate the Holy sacrifice of the Mass. Thanks so much to both of you. God bless.

[@vk33388]

I hope Dr Lacy writes a book on our misunderstanding of sacrifice and how we participate in sacrifice during Mass. He may be the next Scott Hahn

[@thomasporrovecchio2600]

This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@janeyount8412]

I'm amazed that so many learned men with doctoral degrees in theology have converted to Catholicism in recent decades - and many of their colleagues have followed suit! Praise the Lord!

[@rosannavil]

What an outstanding interview/ discussion. When I saw the length on this video, I kept skipping over it. I finally hit play and am so glad I did. I was raised Catholic, stopped attending Mass, attended a Pentecostal church and Bible Study where I encountered misconceptions and hostility toward Catholicism and Catholics. I returned back to the fullness of the Catholic Church and the sacraments and am at peace. The lives of the Saints are a daily gift and the richness of prayers and Church Father teachings are a deep well. But the sacrifice of the Mass and participation in that sacrifice can not be compared with any Protestant church service. Thank you for your eloquence in expressing your conversion story and putting into words many of the reasons I love the Catholic faith.🙏

[@nivin8651]

Really awesome and insightful interview. I'm an Eastern Catholic priest of Syro - Malabar Catholic (East Syrian Chaldian rite) Church in India. The emphasise given to the participation of faithful in the slefgiving sacrificial love of Holy Triune God in Holy Qurbana (Holy Mass). Sunce both of you people mentioned the heresy of Nestorianism I wish to make a point. As far I know recently the Catholic Church has accepted that Nestorius himself was not a nestorian heretic though there is this heresy in his name what is exactly a heresy. We have restituted an Anaphora which was condemned some centuries back since the anaphora was in his name. It would be great if you could interview some knowledgeable eastern catholic theologians or heads of the Church as well to bringforth the beauty of eastern catholic theology as well which is hidden to the western catholic world. Thank you... God bless your ministry...

[@caminoavila1569]

This is so cool!! Thanks for sharing this story. I also converted as an adult God is Good

[@elizabethkay1642]

As someone who was born and raised in OKC and also grew up in a nondenominational Bible based church who is in the beginning of conversion to Catholicism… it is SO NICE to see another Catholic with the same background!! 😭🙏🏻

[@JoeLemos-vl5sw]

Just finished an ACTS retreat. A non Catholic is converting and this was a great testimony for him to further his pursuit to be coming a Catholic. Our men’s ministry really enjoyed this video.

[@shylalee3157]

One of my core struggles as a protestant was the drumbeat of, "You are holy, pure, righteous, perfected," etc. It felt like trying to convince myself I was already perfected by the imputed righteousness of Jesus, and I knew I wasn't perfected and didn't want to try and believe I was. I wanted to meet Jesus in my brokenness. To the purgatory point, purgatory makes no sense when you believe you're already perfected. And yes, it's a double reality because they know they aren't perfect, but are taught to believe you're both perfect and a sinner. Make it make sense.

[@empackmanmueller1725]

I recommend trent horn, catholic answers have great info on this topic. Godbless sounds like the holy spirit is calling you to know the truth of the catholic faith. Maybe go to local parish and talk to a priest. Godbless

[@garyworth6046]

Most people who leave Catholicism do so because of the rules: Mass every Sunday or a mortal sin, confession to a priest, days of obligation. To them, Protestantism is just easier. Ask them how they handle missing the Eucharist, and they answer that it's no big deal. All this is not based on theology, but on the somewhat imperfect earthly implementation of that theology. All this shows a lack of theological education for many Catholics. On the other hand, most people leave Protestantism for Catholicism because they want what those exiting Catholics want to jettison: Holy Mass with the Eucharist, treasuring confession, and everything else Catholicism has to offer in its FULLness of truth, not partial truths like Protestantism. I try to imagine what Jesus thinks of both types of people, but all that's not for us to know. Keep working, Keith! Thanks, and God bless!

[@racheler9729]

Thank you so much for this, I did not expect to identify with how Travis felt in his conversion because I was born a cradle Catholic unfortunately poorly catechized and recently discovered traditional Catholicism in which I faced similar struggles as he did when he shared with his family that he had converted to Catholicism. I had similar experiences where Catholic friends and family thought that I had become an “elitist Catholic” when I started attending the traditional Latin mass. Although it has been a lonely path, I have never since looked back and by God’s grace have found the riches of the tradition of the Catholic faith. Thank God for the work that you do Keith, this has been a timely reminder for me that I am not alone.

[@kasiaseubert]

Great conversation, engaging and inspiring. God bless you both 🙏