Leaving the Catholic Church is a Bad Idea

Former Protestant Pastor Keith Nester helped lots of people to leave the Catholic Church over the years. In this video, he hopes to encourage people to reconsider and stay in the Church founded by Jesus.
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[@dalge3733]

I left the Catholic Church at 6-7 years old, so I didn't do it on my own. I was baptized at a small parish when I was 3 but there was the issue of divorce that caused us to leave. Dad was Catholic and Mom was divorced when they married. They were married by a judge so that's another strike against them. Along the way, Dad was told he was excommunicated so he quit going. My aunt started taking me to the Presbyterian Church. I remember around 10-12 years, going to mass while visiting my grandmother and I liked crossing myself. I was already Presbyterian then. If I had known some Catholics after high school, I probably would have converted then. I've always known that Peter was the first pope and the Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ. I think I remember my aunt steering me away when she thought I was getting too Catholic. I wore a crucifix around my neck then. But I stayed Presbyterian. I ended up being ordained as an elder, teaching Sunday school and leading worship on a regular basis. I started to notice things that I didn't agree with happening in the Presbyterian Church. Mostly becoming liberal in theology instead of following God's Word. Finally the news that caused me to leave the Presbyterian Church came almost a year ago. They agreed with the practice of abortion. It felt like being cheated on. I went back to church one more Sunday and decided I could never go back again. So, I started the process of looking into other denominations. I was getting lots of posts on pro-life and seems like most activists were Catholic. From my childhood, I thought that Catholics did not allow divorced people to join. My wife was previously divorced. Then I see information about Abby Johnson converting to Catholicism and I knew from Unplanned she was divorced previously. So I researched Catholicism and divorce and came up with annulments. I then turned my focus from denominations to is Catholic theology agree with my beliefs? I mentioned in some ecumenical pro-life groups that I was looking into Catholicism and everyone said don't go there! There are other denominations you can go that is pro-life. I found that my beliefs and Catholic beliefs were in agreement about 98-99%. There was the issue concerning Mary I had to deal with. I saw the verse about the Church is the truth and authority and that convinced me. I attended mass in mid July last year, my first since childhood. I will be confirmed soon. I now wish I had never been taken out of the Catholic Church at such a young age. I wished I could have been a cradle Catholic. I now do some apologetics which is strange because I never had the desire as a Protestant. Blessings to all of you!

[@lenisequitin3194]

Welcome Home with love & prayers. ❤ The Truth shall set u free. Heaven is rejoicing for you. Let's continue to pray for each other & those who are falling & fallen away Catholics especially those are taught with the wrong teachings and wrong information about the Catholic Faith. Let's all be One for God is One in the Unity of the Father, The Son & The Holy Spirit. God's Peace & Blessings ✌❤🙏💒

[@helenmccann9084]

David what a story. God bless you in your life.

[@queenofhearts7726]

Welcome Home! I was born and raised Catholic, 10.5 years of Catholic schools, etc. I quit attending mass at age 38. 25 years later, I returned bringing my formerly Baptist husband with me. I was never into apologetics until I got sick and tired of the Catholic Church being blasted by Protestants for things that I knew were not true! When I started researching responses to their anti-Catholic propaganda, I found I really missed the Mass and mostly the Eucharist. Now I find myself doing apologetics in comments on channels like Keith’s ! Sometimes it’s difficult to remain charitable in this with so many trolls and Catholic bashers who spread all manner of misinformation about the church. Once in a while, someone tells me I inspire them which helps bring me back when I get discouraged... usually after I cry to God asking Him just why I do this! 🙄 He sends someone to remind me why! I just celebrated my 1 year anniversary of returning to Mass, and July 17 will mark my return to the Eucharist and full communion with the church! My husband had been divorced, so we needed that cleared up and then have our marriage convalidated in the Church. Sounds like someone gave your dad bad information about being excommunicated. It was not true! So sad, but you’ve found your way home at last! It’s only too late if you die first! God bless you on your journey! It’s bound to be a wild ride! 😉

[@bdvjack9214]

David Paul Alge Welcome Home

[@helenmccann9084]

Queen of Hearts brave of you. To come back To do apologetics 👍

[@CatholicCat-er9xn]

Wow! In a time where our Church is taking a major beating within, your video is uplifting. Thanks! You are a great speaker. Having been a preacher, you have a gift.

[@GlobalPasssenger]

You inspire me to return to the Church. Thank you, and God bless you!

[@johnyang1420]

Give it a shot. Call Catholic Answers to get questions answered. 619-873-3480

[@tenderpawsm473]

Ah choo!

[@lutaayaisaac1999]

Keith I really get inspired by your videos bro, many youth are being driven out of the Catholic Church and many are now protesting, if u could start visiting schools to educate the students cooozzzz they need to know the truth, am Isaac from Uganda, Africa and a proud Catholic, putting aside all that is talked about our church I won't move out of it bro, may God bless you Keith, tell them, Don't leave the Catholic Church!!!!!!

[@winebarimunsi4732]

Thank you Keith for all that you do to bring us closer to the Lord and growing our faith as Catholics...God bless you and your family...

[@queenofhearts7726]

Ioane Lemisio welcome back! You aren’t the only one!

[@Melissa-us4zk]

That was 🔥🔥🔥. I was born catholic and my mom always made sure we went to church but I never knew what it all meant, never understood the readings. Never read the Bible. I’ve just started relearning my faith and I can’t get enough. This video hit home. Thank you.

[@charleschalls1679]

It is so sad to see you've mentioned "I've never read the Bible". Please read the Bible and for sure you will automatically come out of the Roman Catholic Church.. I wrote for them the many things of my law, but they regarded them as something foreign. Hosea 8:12

[@melvinaungon8054]

@Ronald, read the Catholicism of the Catholic Church book you can learn about the teachings of the Catholic. God bless!

[@helene7905]

it hit home for me too!

[@whathappening5323]

@@melvinaungon8054 ​ ronald maybe you could start with this History of The Stratford Martyrs - The Marian www.stjohnse15.co.uk/fabric/martyrs.html › Stratford-martyrs-execute... 1 Mar 2014 - History of The Stratford Martyrs. If you visit the churchyard of the Church of St John the Evangelist in Stratford, you can see a memorial to the Stratford Martyrs. According to some, this marks the approximate location where 13 people were burned at the stake by Queen Mary I because of their religious beliefs Those Put to death were charge by the RC church for heresy in not believing in the Doctrine of Transubstantiation etc. With the support of the State to carry out the sentence. the RC Church aided and abetted. those been put to death they had the option to recant or die Bishop Bonner was the person who brought the charges. There more if you take the trouble to look beyond the end of your nose.

[@Melissa-us4zk]

charles challs i wouldn’t call it sad. What I’ve learned reading the Bible and the church fathers is that the Roman Catholic Church is the one true church founded by Jesus Christ. It’s all there in black and white. I will never leave my church.

[@loribothwell5493]

I never thought I left the church when I started dabbling in the New Age movement. 2 years ago I got a wake up call on You tube from Doreen Virtue, Melissa Dougherty, & Steven Bancarz talked about how sinful the New Age movement was. Here I was justifying my actions but my life took a dark route down a dangerous path of Idolatry, occult practices such as mediumship. Thank God that I am back and went to confession and was given a brilliant 2nd chance with Christ and I will stay close to my Shepherd from now on

[@queenofhearts7726]

Lori Bothwell funny story for you. When my second Catholic husband decided he wanted a divorce, I pretty much said I was done with men (and done with the Catholic Church since both Catholic marriages ended in divorce). A friend gave me a tape to listen to on a long drive... it was a Doreen Virtue book on tape. I don’t remember which one, but she talked about how to find a mate... make a list of things you want in a mate and make it very specific. I did just that, thinking no such man existed. I wrote a prayer at the end, “this or something more perfect for me please at the right time”. God said, “watch this!” A few weeks later, I was introduced to him. He was a former Baptist who had left his church because of hypocrisy and lack of teaching cohesive to the Bible he was reading. We married outside the church and my second husband died 5 years later. Fast forward 15 years and we decide to return to church. I would not go protestant so he agreed to go with me and do what was necessary for me to receive the sacraments again. During the process (his former marriage had to be cleared up) he found his answers in the Catholic Church and will be confirmed soon! I was able to return to the sacraments within less than 3 months of our first Mass together. So, Doreen’s new age stint still provided God a means to bring someone back to the faith, even if unusual. Who knew?

[@helenmccann9084]

Queen of Hearts thanks for your story

[@helenmccann9084]

Thanks Lori

[@whathappening5323]

you will understand ritual having come out of occult practices. You have changed one bunch of rituals for another load of rituals time will prove that to be the case. If you read Luke 23 keep your attention on the two thieves. There were three major points between one of the male interaction with Jesus. and assurance of salvation. The second thieve raised one point and had no assurance. The devil does not want you to make a simple choice when something more complicated will rob you of that one on one relationship with your savior. You could also go to John chapter 3 :3 read the surrounding verses. What happens to you in the process of salvation. The warning in 2corinthians chapter 11:4 always remembering to read the contexts. Which Jesus is been presented is it the one that spiriture is referring to. That will take time to find out but the Truth will set you free www.stjohnse15.co.uk/fabric/martyrs.html These were put to death for not believing in RC Doctrine The catholic church aided and abetted in bringing the charges for people to die which would have put the fear into the general populous this also happens all over Europe

[@CM-ty7dj]

To help you stay and fall more in love with Jesus Christ and our faith. Look up Catholicism for dummies..)sorry its the name) make sure you have a catechism of the catholic church and also read catholic books..like "st faustinas book" it gives really good insight in her conversations and visions with Jesus Christ. Also look up "Consoling the heart of Jesus" its a mini 3 day do it yourself retreat with Jesus Christ. The more you invovle yourself with the knowledge of our faith the easier it will be to avoid waundering again. Hope this help!!

[@AdamZ84]

Keith I am so happy I accidentally found your channel probably about a year ago. I am a person who after I posted my conversion story on KZbin, I turned my comments off because I didn’t want to deal with opposing points of view. YOU inspired me to make more videos and to keep my comments turned on and even made a video debunking all accusations street preacher Ray Comfort has thrown at the Catholics and Catholic Church...I even mentioned you and your channel in the video, hopefully it gets more people looking to your videos, especially one like this. If Keith can make himself vulnerable and leave his comments on and show fire, I can follow suit. God bless you, brother!

[@KeithNester]

Just subbed to your channel and am excited to dig into your videos. Thank you so much brother! God bless you

[@lindanylynny119]

Yeah, u ought to let a window open for the Light of Truth to shine into ur video comments...if not it wld just be like a merry go round in d darkness n ignorant souls might just fall in with u to embrace d antichrist church of the last days... Good that u r open now...it is the Light of Christ seeking to shine thro to u...Be blessed!... 🙏

[@lindanylynny119]

I see that u r a catholic dad, right? All the more u ought to DIG into the Word of God to find true treasures rather than being FED counter treasures that u may be regretting for a bit too late...if u r a dad, ur children's souls are just behind urs... 💖

[@immaculateheart1267]

@@lindanylynny119 you may want to focus on your own soul, dear

[@marietheresa7866]

@@immaculateheart1267 Well said to this pathetic troll. GOD Bless U fellow Catholic. Deep Respects.

[@josephinamaljar9416]

You are so gifted and we are so grateful that you came back home! God bless you Keith! I'm in your rosary group and you spoke of this video today. I watched and listened and will be forwarding this to family members who have mentioned "leaving the church" because it's "boring". God bless you my brother in Christ!

[@trabahuntingbisdak]

Thank you Keith for your profound faith as a Catholic. God bless!

[@janesususco7036]

Last year I'm about to convert other Church and yes you are right that it is because the catholic church are boring, or because of the band or other reasons but in my heart I still don't want to leave Catholic and then I asked God to give signs if He wants me to leave or stay but here it is when I watched all your videos I love Catholic Church even more and I will always stay catholic. Thank you so much Keith for the videos now I slowly knew what really Catholic Church is and gave me reasons to stay and not to leave❤.

[@suzylassiter4155]

I know that the mass to some might b boring and I totally get it. But when u really listen very carefully to the entire mass and hear ever pray, which nothing is ever said without purpose, things will make more sense. The mass is a recreation of Jesus with his apostles breaking bread. The mass fills us and charges our spiritual batteries. All week we r in this crazy world having not so great experiences, possibly being beat up by all the worldly people and things. So, at least go to mass on the weekend and get filled back up with the spirit.

[@jenvasquez2304]

If you look for good religion I think the catholic church will help you, but if you are seeking God, you find Jesus Christ and you will find the salvation of your soul and have peace. Watch this video to know why Jesus Christ died on the Cross. Understanding the Blood Covenant. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4mci41mZ7t3ldE.

[@nikomiguel6835]

@Jane Sususco I'm glad you decided to not leave! Always keep close to Christ!

[@suzylassiter4155]

JESUS is my Lord, my KING, and my SAVIOUR. Why would I leave or question a church that my lord and savior, Jesus Christ himself started! Duh no brainer. It’s all good and I love all people. We will all know the truth when we meet Jesus face to face!!!

[@settybue5852]

Jane, pull up MIKE GENDRON, AND IT WILL HELP YOU KNOW WHY the catholic religion is NOT BIBLICAL,!! This guy is not right , give yourself a break , Mike Gendron came out after 30 yrs in r.c.

[@myronmercado]

Wow. Another great video! Thanks Keith.

[@mariefamagboo8265]

Because of good Catholics like you never will I leave the Catholic Church..God bless you Keith🙏

[@lindanylynny119]

How do u know that he, Keith, is good? ...or even a "good catholic"? ... How does one gauge that? 🤔🙄

[@karlthompson9625]

It’s pretty obvious he’s an authentic guy that’s why

[@karlthompson9625]

Do you think differently

[@lois2997]

@@lindanylynny119 have you met him. I have, he is the real deal.

[@tenderpawsm473]

The way he waves his arms while talking is pretty lame and annoying. And how do you know for sure that this speaker is a good guy? Things are not always the way they seem.

[@denisegastelumcastellanos86]

God bless you and your family!!! Keith you are a blessing. From Denise, San Juan Capistrano, California

[@alacson100]

Most people who leave look for a “feel good” church, when a real Church is supposed to make you BE good. This should override whatever makes you feel good, no matter how “boring” or “uncomfortable” it gets.

[@alacson100]

That’s great for her. Now I dunno why you frame it as taking “hostage of salvation”, but I’m sure most former Protestants feel completeness in the Catholic Church.

[@luisaymerich9675]

The monopoly of salvation is God's alone. And God gave his authority end entrusted the sacraments to the church he establised on the apostles. Chief of those apostles was Simon/Peter, the one to whom Jesus gave the keys to the kingdom. Those who receive God's blessings while removed from the church he established should be grateful that in his mercy God would not hold his blessing from those who are unable to recognize his church. One still has the duty to follow Jesus as he intended. That requires that one reject heresy and work to resolve the fragmentation and disunity that exists among Christians. The Catholic Church is the one has the Lord's authority.

[@danielpacheco4821]

I'm of the belief that religion helps in creating an ethical framework and also a regulator for values in day to day life.This particular approach helps in character building of a person. In other words, Religiom acts as an agency of socialization. Thus, relgion helps in building values like love, empathy, respect, and harmony. Now with that said, I believe in Jesus Christ and I believe his teachings were not meant to isolate others just because they do not want to follow the catholic church. If there is another christian faith that provides those things I listed above then go for it. No religion is the end all be all. Most of us are only members of a church because that's how we were raised, not what we chose to believe objectively. I like the traditions and values of the cathoilc church, but I also appreciate the practices of other christian faiths (some members of my family are members of others) and that's totally fine. And if anyone, or the Catholic church, has a problem with it then oh well. I like to believe God, Jesus, or the powers that may be are fine with that as long as you live with their prescence in mind, with gratitude, love, and peace, not based on fear- but that's just me.

[@wilsontexas]

Pachamama nakes me feel good.

[@carlossanc5228]

As a 66 yr old cradle Catholic it gives me so much joy to hear of your new life. Your fresh eyes help a lifelong Catholic, who has wondered through the cavernous halls that is the Church, to see what has always been there.

[@lois2997]

So true

[@kaylacusano591]

Thank you for this video! God bless you!

[@mayvelynbalo6683]

wow kieth! keep on evangelizing. the catholic church needs true and faithful catholics like you to proclaim God's true salvation in His church. God bless you.

[@margaritagapol5674]

Thank you Keith!! I love all your teachings. You cn be a dctor of the church. I want to shout out, more more more coz am learning more. God bless

[@eusebiapang7133]

Many Catholic members are un inform thats why they leave.

[@CandanceOnline]

Eusebia Pang Most go to becoming Jehovah Witnesses who are now lost souls.

[@timrydstrom4087]

Yes, so true, they (non Catholic) sale pitch you Jesus. Using the Bible. I bit it and took me3yr to realize it's about the church .

[@CM-ty7dj]

Theres a book Called " Catholicism for dummies" sorry its the name. It explains all about the faith we also have "the catechism" book given by the church of explains our beliefs and the churches stance on issues. Its free in downloading formats and you can find the books on amazon. Hope this helped.

[@lindanylynny119]

Mostly, it's the Biblically informed who leave d r catholic church n if they are truly born again, they wl be faithful n true Christians to the end, not like this so called "pastor", Keith...He was not a truly born again Christian ...he's getting into d church where he ought to hv bn in the first place...at least now we know that he's not a true Christian as he is aldy showing his true identity, a non converted in the first place...Check out his history in the Christian Church that he claims to hv bn pastor in his past ... 🤔🙄🙏🙄

[@pheigamario7628]

they are not convinced of what they are doing and belief

[@marcihf217]

I really needed to listen to this video. Thank you. I've been thinking about this for awhile and praying about it. God answered my prayer through your video. Thank you and may God bless you, your family and your ministry.

[@treeannie8831]

Marci HF hallelujah!

[@filiusvivam4315]

Fantastic message. Thank you Keith!

[@tenderpawsm473]

Terrible message.

[@jacektomasz2335]

Hi Keith! I am bro. Jacek from MIC. I've found your channel searching for podcasts of my confrere fr. Michael Gaitley. I am full of respect of your story, your testimony and work you do. God bless you

[@reginapontes5672]

Love your openness and honesty. Keeping it real is so refreshing. I'd love to have you on my Will WithIn podcast! Keep staying true to Jesus Christ!

[@vinceeso9037]

Thank you Keith. You bring my faith stronger than before.

[@mjvictoriano]

It's so exciting and positive to read the comments of this video. God bless you all! Stay home! I'm a cradle Catholic and so joyful about that. I've never ever considered leaving, thank God my Catholic school, my parents, all have helped me go deeper and deeper in my faith. Still, there's always a moment when you are questioned by your friends, by university classmates, by a society that is skeptical about any institution who claims to have divine authority over what is truth. People make it seem like that's an evil position (in a world where any authority is perceived as evil) and these testimonies help to enlighten us Catholics when we are confronted by this skeptical society, about the full goodness of Our Holy Catholic Church.

[@kelsoamistad9145]

Thank you, sir... Your message is very enlightening... God bless you and family..

[@vkbowers]

Thanks so much for this, Keith!! 👏👏👏

[@immaculateheart1267]

Love this, Keith! Converts are some of this best catholics!

[@mjvictoriano]

Sad but true, most cradle Catholics take Catholicism for granted and we lack the enthusiasm and the wonder of what God does in our lives every day

[@lois2997]

@@mjvictoriano so true

[@okonomiyaki3169]

"over these petty reasons" strong words. thank you brave one. God bless you!

[@tenderpawsm473]

The reasons are not petty.

[@harrypotterification]

Your videos are always awesome brother. I am so looking forward to being received when everything opens up again.

[@marizsantos9370]

God bless you Keith🙏Thank you for making this video😊

[@0AlphaC0]

My niece left the Catholic Church recently, converted to Islam and is now married to a Muslim. Pls pray for her that she returns to the Catholic Church one day. Thank you.

[@lindanylynny119]

Pray that she will find Christ in His Church of true believers n obedient to the end...surely this does not describe d rc church, right?

[@thomask1988]

There is arabian guy, his name is christian prince..he explain about how bad is islam's quran..you can search on youtube and learn from him about islam then tell ur niece about it..

[@trailblazer9951]

Check out David Wood on YT Re Islam

[@donaldcooley897]

@K May why pray to a dead woman with a string of beads ? She is not OMNIPOTENT , or OMNIPRESENT or OMNISCIENT she has no authority in heaven she can`t here you . Where in the New Testament does it say pray to mary ?

[@luisaymerich9675]

@@donaldcooley897 What is prayer but the interaction with someone. The angel prayed to the Blessed Virgin Mary when he said the hail Mary.

[@PInk77W1]

“When people leave the Catholic Church Never listen to what they say Always listen to why they say it.” -Bishop Sheen

[@queenofhearts7726]

Den Tryn Amen! The trolls are everywhere! Personally, I think satan is having a field day using the trolls... laughing the whole way! Satan is using them like chess pawns!

[@paulgundrum9059]

@@dentryn4365 Not always. "I used to be Catholic", then out of arrogance and rebellion left the true Church believing that I could understand Scripture better than those given the Apostolic authority to interpret it. I was more concerned with my pride in being entertained rather than in Worship, more concerned with how I felt rather than growing in Faith. I wanted Jesus to conform to me rather than me conforming to Him. I have repented of these sins, as I hope everyone will, and returned to the True, Holy and Apostolic Catholic Church. God Bless Keith for sharing his conversion, and his love for Christ through his continued teachings on Catholicism!

[@vrscuteri]

I USED TO BE A ROMAN CATHOLIC. Then I got saved and read the Bible with an open mind through the help of the Holy Spirit. It became very evident how many of the false beliefs of the RCC do not line up with scripture. Most RC's refuse to even consider any other perspective than that of the RCC, regardless of how black and white it is. If I'm not mistaken, I think that is the definition of being brainwashed.

[@Darth_Vader258]

@@paulgundrum9059 Faith ISN'T based on how you feel.

[@susluke]

@@vrscuteri buddy how can you not believe what the Early Church Fathers believe about the Early Church before the bible was even written as bible was finished many centuries later after Jesus died. Seriously the traditions by oral mouth of what the Apostles taught to the Students which were the Early Church Fathers were all about the Eucharist and the power of it and how important it is in the faith to continue walking in Christ’s true Church. How can you read the bible that came from the hands of the Early Church Fathers but you don’t believe their oral mouth traditions of what they use to practice before the bible was even compiled and written. Your a contradictor mate, your logic is sooo confused that you wouldn’t even know how to answer this question,(why believe the bible that was compiled by the Early Church Fathers if you don’t believe their words of mouth of traditions they taught to the Early Church before the bible came out centuries later?) you don’t make any sense in your logic of understanding and that’s why I think your foolish to call us Catholics brainwashed. Please do a favour and don’t read the bible if you can’t respect and honour the people that compiled the bible. Why trust that the bible is even true if it came from the hands of people that you are calling liars about the traditions they taught the Early Church, How do you know the bible is real or correct if it came from the Early Churche Father hands you fool. wake up and get out of your delusion cause that’s what you’re in you brainwashed uneducated fool. GodBless and I hope you pray daily for the Holy Spirit to reveal its truth to you of what it wants you to know and understand if your capable of understanding cause your logic doesn’t really make sense at all. 🙏🙏🙏

[@simonford5399]

Veyr grateful that you made this video. Thankyou

[@susannebrule3160]

Thank you Keith for another great video. My God continue to bless you and your family.

[@lionheart5078]

As a cradle catholic, I'm very grateful to have people like this in our church. You are needed here and your work is having and will have a real affect on people and will beir fruit. I want to also encourage you in not being distracted or perturbed so to say by certain movements in the church. I don't think you're in any danger of following the liberal minority in the church but I'm sure you've already encountered a loud minority of fundamentalist Catholics who make it seem like the church is in complete chaos and that the only way to save it, is to revert to pre Vatican 2 Latin mass and stop the satanic taking of communion in the hand etc. I'm not saying these people are evil but their faith is a bit shallow and focuses too much on human traditions. Tradition with a small t can be changed and if you don't believe this then you don't belive in a living and functioning catholic church. What we need to hold fast to is the teaching and faith the church has handed down to us, traditions like saying the mass in Latin are beautiful but are not a part of the deposit of the faith. In reality the vast majority of Catholics are very unified in faith and are focused on the messages of the Gospel and the sacraments. I'm only writing this here just to encourage you not to feel uneasy due to some of these things and to encourage to teaching us Catholics about what a gift we have and how we can properly view our faith. I think you have a natural sense and also a pleasentness about you that can really unify people.

[@marietheresa7866]

Lion Heart, am absolutely on your page. GOD Bless U. Wish you'd read my comments to The Church Militant Channel who mean well, but wreak irreparable damage by providing a ready platform for protestant trolls attacking the Pope and Vatican 2. Stay ever Blessed

[@jgomez7183]

Thanks Keith. You are a modern day saint. I’ve been waiting for somebody to say this.

[@franklinguerrero2593]

I wish this video had more views... Really happy with your messages Keith, hope those Catholics with chaos in their spiritual life could watch this video. God Bless...

[@meeowmeowXD]

God bless you Keith. Thank you so much for this video.

[@marylaralara7839]

God bless you brother Keith i really love your videos ,keep working the holy Spirit is always going to lead you . Bad idea leave the Catholic church.

[@patricioramirez8192]

Amazing Brother. God bless.

[@salvadorramirez8545]

Well said my dear brother in faith... Thank you for sharing beautiful, meaningful and truthful things... Welcome Home!

[@aradhikas]

Wow, another gem of a video, Keith!

[@meow0103]

Thank you and God bless you and your family🙏🙏I am a Catholic by birth and feel blessed to have been born into the faith and knowing Jesus Christ. I remember years ago my best friend came up-to me and said you know I have been going to this church, you should also come and join. Now, my friend too was Catholic and a musician (good voice and a drummer) So, I asked her.. Give me one good reason why I should leave our Church and join New life.. She replied.. Our Church is boring.. Music is terrible. To which I said.. If it is boring.. Music is terrible... You are a musician you bring about the change in our Church, Bee the Change. And I don't see any reason why I should leave and go to another Church to worship the same God. Don't you understand how privileged and blessed you are!!!

[@myriamc.]

Thank you for this! I'm Catholic for life! Keep inspiring us and those in search of TRUTH!😊🙏🏽

[@nellieponferrada]

God bless you Keith! 🙏🙏.....I say “Amen” to what you have just said!👍

[@queenofhearts7726]

Another awesome video! Keep up the good work!

[@jennifers5778]

Bless you. I will never leave Jesus and now, believe and have experienced HIS presence in the Eucharist. HE is my Savior.

[@VuNguyen-sy6uv]

Amen! God bless you for defending the TRUTH.

[@pete4258]

Keith, thank you for sharing thoughts and beliefs. I haven't been able to watch your videos as much as I would like. It has been crazy here in Manila. Keep up the good work at the Church... Ave Maria... God Bless...

[@steve10286]

I loved your reflection, Keith! You have a real gift.

[@minishadap2784]

Thank you Sir for the talk on this topic, I wish those Catholics who hate and leave the church,came across this show and watch it ❤

[@cathysagudan6088]

Thank you Keith for your inspiring reflection.We will never leave the Catholic Church,For better for worse we will follow Jesus our Guide n Leader.

[@allenbasaiawmoit8992]

Namaste 🙏 Keith. You are Blessed with Gift of Truth and Holyness. Always nice to hear from you. GOD BLESS YOU 🙏

[@stephaniebalosbalos1866]

Just love this video. Thanks Keith. I will share this video to some friends to sthrengthen them in their Catholic way of life. May God bless you and your family with every blessings and graces you need to bring more light to many as a zealous Catholic . We need people like you to help our Beloved church in the process of RE-EVANGELIZATION of our own people inside the church. Most of our people was just baptized but not evangelized. And they suffered a lot how to defend our faith as catholics from our brothers and sisters from other churches and beliefs because they don't have enough information or knowledge about our faith- why we are catholics. Please help our own people by your great teaching capacity and hopefully you can prepare videos that you can post in your youtube channel so we can share it to others. Love from Philippines.🇵🇭❤👍God bless you always with good health!

[@thomashernandez4027]

I almost left for the reasons you explained. Then I did my homework and research and prayer.

[@CM-ty7dj]

Thank you for this!! Everyone share on your medias. Its important to encourage those in these days who might be thinking about leaving!! Preserve the faith! Save the Catholic Faith.

[@renantumulak9621]

Thank you brother... very powerful words... from Philippines...Pueblo Amante de Maria...

[@amparoestrada3340]

High 5 to you. I love it. May GOD Bless you! Thank you.

[@6248cjl]

Very well said! I converted from evangelical to Catholic about 30 years ago because I had began questioning all the different interpretations of scripture. This church said women couldn’t wear makeup, that church said we couldn’t wear pants, that one said drinking wine was a sin, one said the true sabbath was on Saturday not Sunday, ad nauseam...so, I began searching for truth which led me to the discovery of apostolic succession, the teaching of the church fathers (I’d never heard of these concepts), the true presence. Evangelicals are good at interpreting scripture SO literally when it suits them but ignore the most important teaching...Jesus said “this IS my body and blood”. He didn’t say it “represents” it. Also, there is 2 Peter 1:20” knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private revelation”.

[@keithcarr8476]

Everyone can say what they want about the Catholic and yes there are so many differant divisons in Christianity but I know this the Catholic is not the true church of christ its autroity is redicolus they believe apostolic teaching wich was handed down to the apostels and tradtion witch Catholic tradtion the ausmtion of Mary into heaven is a Catholic teaching plus a tradtion witch is no were found in the bible the apostels never tougth that but the Catholic church does. Another problem is more than one mediator The Catholic teaches that Mary is another mediator they teach that Mary is a meadatrix witch means female mediator. The bible says theres only one mediator the man Christ Jesus the Catechism is full of false doctine. The big one is the Eucarist the Catholic church teaches a dctrine called transubstantion wich means the cumminon bread changes into the body and blood of christ during the mass the priest stand in the person of christ and says the words of concerration by the power of God changes into the body blood soul and divinty of christ wich then is eating and drank and also put into a monstrance to be worshiped and adored because Catholics believe that is really Jesus now thats idolatry. The bible tells us not to worship graven amages either in heaven or things on Earth so what do Catholics do they worship an emage but they are so convenced that is Jesus because of missunderstanding of John 6 he eats my flesh and drinks my blood has life in me

[@jotunman627]

true, faith and reason must come together, or it is blind faith, if it seems unreasonable and unworkable it usually is false...God is a reasonable and a logical God.

[@teswellcloete3734]

God bless you !!This video made my Catholic faith even stronger and to trust her

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

Who is her?

[@viviennedunbar3374]

The Church. The Church is the Bride of Christ so is always referred to as "she". The Church is also our mother. The Bible says the Church is the bride of Christ (Eph. 5:23-32). Jesus can have but one spouse, and his spouse is the Catholic Church.

[@recykitano9230]

A great testimony. Welcome back, sir!

[@agnesfaifua5617]

Thank you Keith. God bless you and your family ❤🙏🙏🙏

[@socorrogarcia7747]

Dude you’re such a boss Keith!! Much love for you and all your amazing content!!

[@KeithNester]

Thank you!!

[@kevindory8869]

I’m a former catholic - raised a cradle catholic I’ve never been more free and happy in my life - My kids wanted to go to a Protestant church - I told them that’s fine as long as they continue to go to mass - but they began to ask questions about the Roman Catholic faith that I couldn’t answer - when I researched the history of the Catholic Church and it’s claims I realized how blind I had been - only living in my catholic bubble it all made sense until I saw the beauty and freedom of Christianity and the gospel without the man made traditions and unfounded claims of Rome - I’ve never felt the presence of god in the Eucharist yet we get it drilled into our heads that it is the crown jewel of our faith - yet I saw no transformation in our lives or greater union with Christ - when our family began to actually experience the presence of god was when we participated in a Protestant church prayer group - I realized how arrogant myself and those who taught me were - when they said things like “but we are the true church” and “we have Mary and the Eucharist and the papacy “ and yet there is so much corruption , sin , and pride - I saw in the humility of my Protestant friends the true spirit of Peter - To anyone wanting to leave - ask questions - don’t ignore your doubts with more devotion and piety - go where the truth and evidence leads you - My wife and children have never been more alive and spiritually on fire - Leaving the Roman Catholic Church was the best thing I ever did for my family and my relationship with god

[@johnyang1420]

Well….you unwittingly left the one true Catholic church of Jesus. You left your salvation also. You might feel happy now…..when you die….your salvation is gone. You wont be happy. Read book Why We Are Catholic by Trent Horn. Or get your questions answered at Catholic Answers 619-873-3480. Will pray for you!

[@johnyang1420]

Google “Which church did Jesus start?” Catholic Google “Who started Catholic church?” Jesus

[@johnyang1420]

Rewatch the video….dont leave Eucharist and confession. Dont leave Jesus and the Apostles!

[@janashark7736]

Wow!🤯 Keith, have you ever considered becoming a retreat master? Your insights are so empowering and passionate. You are an inspiring addition to our Catholic faith! God bless you and your loved ones! Praying for you good health and more wisdom to touch more hearts and open minds. 🙏🏻💙☺️

[@karlmel9397]

Fantastic video ❤️

[@lionheart5078]

Hey Keith I'm a 29 year old former student here in Vienna, Austria. Originally from the U.S but I've been living here for 5 years now. Im active in the catholic student group over here and have been working for them part time for 2 years now. I know we've got this whole travel ban right now but when things open up, it would be great to have someone like you come and give a talk about either your conversion story or some of these topics your addressing in your video. There's a possibility if you had serious interest to even getting some funding for you to come out here and talk to the students.

[@KeithNester]

I would love that!

[@lionheart5078]

because of covid-19 the unviersities are closed until next september and there is even talk they may be closed for the next fall semester, but hopefully thats not the case. my Email is [e-mail] and this is the website from our Catholic student group www.khg.wien/ unfortunately its only in german. If you could possibly send me an email with what times you would possibly be free next year to come, I dont know how busy you are. I will then talk to the administration here and try to get back to you.

[@carlossanc5228]

Lion Heart I pray that you find success in getting Keith there. I’m a 66 yr old cradle Catholic, who has never left the nest. But I see people like Keith coming in with their new eyes and enthusiasm and it gives new life to my once just comfortable surroundings. Hope you guys can make it work out.

[@lionheart5078]

Already spoke a bit about it with the head of the student group, he is interested. I will try and speak more concretely with him about it soon

[@Darth_Vader258]

I just want the Vatican and the Papacy to be RID of it's Pedophilia and Corruption.

[@nofragmentado]

Wow Keith what a GREAT message. It was very clear, with respect, full of love and compassion, I am just hoping manny can see it 🙏🏻📿 Thank you so very much!!! God Bless you 🙏🏻📿📿📿📿

[@gerryglorioso8391]

Great explanation. Thank you so much.

[@bezaleelcastillo9775]

Thank you, Keith. Simple, brief, concise

[@a1channel54]

Hi. Everything you said was true. There are time i also am discourage going to mass due to issues like priest who are always late, boring sermons, parisioners who are unruly and not taking the mass seriously etc. But at the end of the day, all that does not matter. What is important is our relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior. Priest, parisioners and even me are not perfect we are all humans. And besides, it is only in the teaching of the Catholic Church were i find peace and answer to all my questions. It is indeed the church built by Christ. So no matter how imperfect we should stand by it and protect it. ❤

[@rosaliofetalbo8805]

Yes the Catholic Church has the fullness of faith. Its teachings offer all encompassing peace.

[@retrocalypse]

The thumbnail makes the title of the video even better. Leaving The Catholic Church is a bad idea. Look at what happened to the last guy who tried!

[@colinjames9362]

solus gryphus who’s the last guy u taking about ?

[@jafethsalas6561]

colin james any who is now lost

[@loribothwell5493]

I wish this had a laughing emoji.

[@lindanylynny119]

Thank God that guy got to escape from d den of robbers, d cage for every foul bird that the Book of Revelation describes of this babylonian system of d Roman catholic church...d apostate church aldy showing up its true identity in these last days, IF u care to know n to avoid...BUT, alas...many are blind n even many want to continue to be blinded...so there u r...in d rc church till d end???

[@AnnetteMurphyger]

What guy?

[@anindyahelena]

Thank you Keith.. You did a really great job Jesus bless you and your family

[@canImagineAsian]

amen brother! keep tthe fire burning for our beloved Faith!

[@Kitiwake]

The acknowledgement of the authority of the church in it's teaching on faith and morals is what binds Catholics.

[@gigiaguilar5016]

I have being ignorant of scripture most of my life but I have never doubt that the Catholic church was Jesus's church. I thank God for people like you Keith for not only teaching us but also for inspiring us to inmerse ourselves into the word of God. God bless you and your family!

[@SantusAnton]

Thank you Mr. Keith I learned a lot from what you are sharing.

[@michaelvaldez8366]

Your video at the right time for me

[@marytataryn5144]

The devil loves division. He will use your discontent, your pain, your doubts, and drive a wedge in there, ever so slightly, ever so slightly, ever so slightly....and then one day you just give up. Ask God for the grace of strength and perseverance. The Holy Eucharist is calling us all.

[@ruf1o2o]

That's why they promote diversity

[@jasonbeeson-martinez844]

I love this video. But you’re such a wonderful speaker; I wish you would have made this video like 45 minutes at least. You know so much stuff and I love sharing your videos with other people. Make a part two to this and call it ‘why leaving the Catholic Church is a bad idea continued...’

[@KeithNester]

Thank you so much! I have longer videos "Catholic Feedback" too. I hope you enjoy. God bless!

[@baldwinconsul9708]

That was powerful, thank you

[@roisinpatriciagaffney4087]

Hi Keith, you are an excellent teacher of my Catholic faith. Pax Christi. 🙏

[@rakelperez1768]

Wow God Bless you Keith! Such wisdom the Lord has bestowed on you. Praise Jesus 🙌 I was Peter in John 6 last year. I was thinking of leaving the church and after months of studying scripture and looking into other denominations of Christianity I realized and said the exact same words of St. Paul “where else will I go?” The Eucharist held me down praise Jesus. I hang on to John 6 and say exactly what Peter said “where will I go?” That and our loving mother Mary blessed is she among women❤️❤️

[@Godschild2512]

Thanks man , I was struggling with this. Being Catholic was looking to other Protestant groups but now I'm going back to BEING CATHOLIC !

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Download the Catholic answers app and listen to former protestants such as jimmy Akin, Tim Staples, Steve Ray, Scott Hahn I learnt a lot about my faith from these guys

[@byyykusto]

You are going back to the Antichrist? Why do you want to serve the Antichrist? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3zGiYePjM1lfJI

[@LauraBeeDannon]

@Ray M Catholics believe only Jesus can save us. We don't put faith in humans.

[@tenderpawsm473]

Crap Lick.

[@dorotagarnham6314]

God bless you Keith love what you're saying so deep and spiritual. I'm learning from you though I'm a catholic. You are an inspiration

[@garrettthorn5048]

Brother we are ALL on a journey!! I am in the process of conversion, thanks be to God!

[@gracianomendoza8671]

Brother Keith I am in Toronto. What time do I go meet our rosary crew 6PM Toronto time? Hehehe kinda lost, old man right here bro. I always get to hook up late. Or come to our rosary early ending up coming back late. Hahahaha sorry for this minor issue

[@OneTrueFaith7]

Thank you for this Keith, this is highly needed to be heard these days!

[@alexandrepereira3902]

Thank you !!! God bless you !!!

[@virginiamacebo2250]

Beautiful explanation. Thank you Padre.

[@elizabethnginya346]

God bless you Keith and grant you all the graces you need to continue with this good work you're doing for the Kingdom of God. I love your talks

[@traciestroud]

Thank you for this. There is definitely a time of disillusionment as a new convert when you realize the Church isn't as unified as you'd hoped. It can be so frustrating when you went through an intense RCIA period, studied and learned so much about the faith, only to see Cradle Catholics who take it for granted, don't appreciate what they have, or just don't seem to get it. Every church has problems, and we're no different, because we're human. I just can't imagine walking away though. Our children are thriving here in a way they never did anywhere else. Our marriage is stronger and more faith-filled than it had been for nearly 20 years. After nearly 4 decades of being committed, active Protestants, my husband and I know without a doubt that we've found God's true church. We're still surprised sometimes to find ourselves Catholic, but it's been the most wonderful and amazing thing we've ever done.

[@dinaandrade5415]

Tracie Stroud thank you for this powerful witness. Blessings to you and your family.

[@traciestroud]

Thank you Dina. ❤

[@vimscatolico1335]

I will remain forever Catholic, with the grace of God, I'll die a Catholic. I love Jesus. Avè Maria.🙏

[@jibinbabu3756]

Thank you 😍

[@BDDBDD-xp9cx]

My favorite Keith Nester video of "all time"!!!

[@madelonesebalda8971]

Leave the catholic church? Where else are you gonna go? ❤️❤️❤️ We’re members of Couples for Christ, a catholic ecclesial movement, for 29 years and we’re about to start our weekly prayer meeting via Zoom now. I’ll share your video Keith. Frm the Philippines. 🇵🇭🌸😊

[@tenderpawsm473]

Episcopal.

[@miguelinteriano125]

What a beautiful massage Kieth 👍👍God bless you and your family!

[@NassauOngalewuPukapuka-hg4zt]

You exactly right brother 👏 God Bless 🙏

[@kynditmia8962]

Mother Mary please pray for Keith and his family 🙏