Trying to Prove Catholicism Wrong Made Me Catholic! (w/ Brandon Eaves)

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by the legendary Brandon Eaves to talk about his journey from Evangelical Christianity through to the Catholic Church. Brandon, who you've heard about on this show before, has an incredible story to tell.
After the Catholic conversion of a close friend, Brandon began to ask questions about the Catholic Church - what would compel such an intelligent, Spirit-filled person to become Catholic, of all things. And was in Brandon's pursuit of those answers that he began to unwind his own misconceptions about Catholicism, ask pointed questions about his own beliefs, and eventually realize that in order to follow Christ completely, he needed to become Catholic.
It's an amazing story and Brandon is an incredibly humble story teller.
Listen to Brandon's friend, Chris Kellam, tell his amazing story here:
• Investigating Baptism ...
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[@KenKopelson]

If you want someone else on your show, I was raised Jewish, and became an on-fire Protestant at age 17. It took me 6 years of searching/researching. Then I spent 45 years as a preacher, missionary, evangelist, and deliverance minister. I was also strongly anti-Catholic, even to the point of rejecting Christmas and Easter because they were instituted by the Catholic Church. Two years ago, God used an ex-Episcopalian priest to suggest to me that the Eucharist was indeed the real presence of Christ. I knew I couldn't really prove it wasn't, so I set out to find out. This started me down a path of evaluating all doctrines in light of the first century Church. I spent 2 years, 10 hours a day, 7 days a week, investigating everything. Once I found that I was wrong about my views of the Communion only being a symbol, it really made me think that I could be wrong on other things. All during this time I had no thought to become Catholic. I was actually looking to start my own church that would be 100% based on the first century. Only after I had seen how wrong I had been on a number of key doctrines, the thought of becoming Catholic was presented to me. I went to a mass, and was blown away. God caused me to see the beauty of it. At some point I went and asked to join RCIA, so I could learn more. After 4 months, they decided I was ready for confirmation, and now I am an on-fire Catholic. I left out a ton of detail, but that is the general story. You can learn more about me by reading my book "Sent Out", which is available on Amazon. www.amazon.com/Sent-Out-Journey-Totally-Changed/dp/1957342048

[@TheCordialCatholic]

Please e-mail me! 🤓

[@PNWCATH]

Welcome home brother!

[@productiontest]

Praise be to our Lord Jesus Christ

[@maykind1]

God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good 🙏🏽

[@shekedsb4970]

Wow welcome home 🙏❤️🙏

[@southpawhammer8644]

Amen, soak it up. I grew up Catholic in my early years, and my family went Protestant. I came back to the church after 30 years, and many cradle Catholics, who never left the church were confused about my excitement for being Catholic. Never stop being excited about the power of the Cross. The Holy Spirit calls to us all.

[@ignatiusjackson235]

I'm not sure if you're familiar with The Catholic Talk Show, but this comment reminded me so much of Ryan DellaCrosse's conversation when he ran around telling everybody at a Eucharistic Adoration: "That's Jesus up there!"

[@southpawhammer8644]

@@ignatiusjackson235 that's a great show LoL

[@ignatiusjackson235]

@@southpawhammer8644 It really is, brother!

[@danieladonosop]

I am a cradle Catholic who for a long time took her faith for granted. I am now dedicated lo learning more about it and I am absolutely in love with it. What a blessing it is to be a Catholic

[@whathappening5323]

Read The Gutenberg martyrs,

[@danieladonosop]

@@whathappening5323 exactly the same as it is feels to pray for your friends and family and to ask for any of them to pray for you.

[@whathappening5323]

@@danieladonosop ??? did you read the Gutenberg Martyrs??

[@susand3668]

Dear@@whathappening5323, Fox's book of martyrs? It was polemical, and meant to inflame. The numbers were increased by including common criminals. Did you know that what we think we know about the Spanish Inquisition we learned from Protestant pamphleteers? Someone finally opened the court records a couple decades ago, and found out the truth, which is so much less lurid. They certainly didn't use the "iron maiden" which was a "torture device" that was made as part of a traveling show and wouldn't even work. There were bad acts done -- don't get me wrong. And there were martyrs. But the victor gets to write history, and "Bloody Mary" was not the victor. Her nickname was not deserved.

[@sueseelie4856]

@@whathappening5323why don’t you give a summary of The Gutenberg Martyrs rather than telling everyone to read it? Does it make the Catholic Church look bad? If that’s the case, I’m sure there’s plenty of stories that make various sects of Protestantism look bad. I believe the reign of Queen Elizabeth I was pretty brutal to Catholics. What is your point?

[@bellemusique8449]

Thank you. This is so inspiring for a cradle Catholic and so much better than wasting time watching US politics.

[@user-rb7cr4me8t]

Amen to that! 😊

[@georgefuentes4112]

Amen! I ditched politics a few years ago. I did start watch all this great Catholic and theological content until a little over a year ago but it takes my heart, spirit, and mind on intellectually and spiritual journeys with our Lord.

[@TheCoachsCoach933]

Totally agree! I quit paying any attention to American politics about 4 years ago. Life is much better.

[@MarilynBoussaid-yd1vk]

Totally agree! I got rid of my TV in 1989, had a spectacular conversion experience in 1990, from Judaism to madly in love with Jesus and into the Catholic Church in 1991. Politics is (are?) temporary. Jesus is forever.

[@theresastrenge5933]

@@MarilynBoussaid-yd1vkGod bless you! So inspiring and wonderful 🙏♥️😇

[@annlaborte7881]

Reconverted to Catholicism because all the non-Catholic churches I have hopped were not nice to Catholics especially to my Mama Mary. I realized that they all have tried so hard, almost like screaming due to not being confident of "their" truth. There was something about that that made me question them so I ran back "home".

[@pauldbeer]

Maybe it was your perception that they did it "due to not being confident of "their" truth", but it might just be because they see the false teachings of Catholicism, and because they love all people, simply want to ensure people are not lead astray by the anti-Christ church of the Catholic faith....

[@edyflak]

@@pauldbeer You misrepresent the Catholic teachings in all your other comments. You believe the Church’s teachings are false because your perceptions of the Church are false. Who is leading you to believe falsehoods of the church Christ established? You’ve read the Bible, I presume. Now read the Catechism. It cites the sources of the Church’s teachings. Acts 8:30-31

[@rachelloosveldt6639]

@@pauldbeerthis is very ignorant comment. Please do more research before perpetuating misinformation

[@pauldbeer]

@@rachelloosveldt6639 Which part is ignorant? What part is "misinformation"? Nothing I've said is wrong!!!

[@pauldbeer]

@@edyflak Yes, the sources are horribly misconstrued to fit the catholic narrative! I'm not disputing all the sources, but their application and interpretations!!!

[@CocoWynn]

To all the Protestant brothers and sisters, please be FAIR. If you’re going to accuse the Catholic Church, its beliefs, doctrines, etc., at least educate yourself and do your own research first. See and hear for yourself, not from your anti-catholic family, friends or pastor. It’s just like going to court and you are the judge giving fair hearing to the plaintiff and the defendant. Thank you!

[@boom-bm1kl]

I think Father Chris Alar said it perfectly when he said, people don't hate the Catholic Church for what it teaches, they hate the Catholic Church for what they think it teaches

[@donreinke5863]

So how are you going to justify the activities of the church hierarchy which deliberately concealed some of the most horrific offenses against children imaginable by its clergy which were proven to have occurred and are a matter of court record? Would Jesus Christ have condoned abuse of children? Authorities of the so called "true church" (Cardinal Law) in fact DID through shuffling certain priests around when they were accused of the most egregious improprieties, and then attempting to cover it up. No Catholic apologist dares go there. All one hears is crickets when this is brought up.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

​@boom-bm1kl. He got that from Bishop Sheen.

[@donreinke5863]

@@boom-bm1kl If you were raised in the church, you know what they believe. If you were raised as such AND youve done objective research, (independent of the influence of some catechism,) you learn of the history and unscriptural practices of the church. There would have been no reason for Luther and other reformers to break away if the church didnt have SERIOUS doctrinal issues, would there?

[@boom-bm1kl]

@@donreinke5863 pride and ego my friend. He wanted to interpret scripture to what HE believed not what actually is. Just because you've been brainwashed doesn't mean he's right. You haven't called into an apologist yet to have it layed out for you, huh. Where in Scripture is faith alone? Scripture says eat my body and drink my blood, most denominations think (because that's how they interpret) that it's a symbol) nevermind all the Eucharistic miracles. But yes, Luther knows better than the Holy Spirit..lol

[@roxxiefoxx2884]

"I couldn't unsee it." That is exactly what I say. Once you get a peek, you'll want to see the whole picture and you'll never want to look away.

[@bubaganush8954]

“Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.” - Hypnotoad

[@roxxiefoxx2884]

@@bubaganush8954 I know that Christianity didnt begin in the 1500s with antisemites. Protestantism is a NEW religion founded by wicked men who rebelled against the church. The church Jesus built still stands. Not a single protestant church was built by Jesus.

[@HeavnzMiHome]

I totally agree that only God’s grace can turn the heart.

[@iluvlexiful]

“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

[@MW-eg4gu]

Congrats! At age 75, a convert to Catholicism in 1970, I have not, in six decades, made a dent in convincing my relations (Pentecostal cousins, Church of Christ brother, Baptists and Seventh-Day Adventists I have known) to be Catholic. And I have, I humbly say, the convert's knowledge and sharp defense. But, no, all is waved off with Protestant inventiveness, illogic, misused Bible quotes, and the magic words, "That's just your opinion." A whole nation of heretics and each of them is the True Church.

[@tessarmitage1813]

Same here! My prayer for all of them is someday they will respond to any spark of grace given to them, the scales will fall from their eyes and the Truth of the Church founded by Christ will be revealed to them. God bless you!

[@jk777212]

call said and I am happy for you also in the convert to the Catholic Church... ✝️☦️📿

[@robertdelisle7309]

Here is a list of beliefs that are absent from the Ante-Nicaean Fathers and from the New Testament. These are innovations that appeared post Nicaea and could not have come from the apostolic deposit of faith. Mary never sinned or had original sin Mary is the co-redeemer or co-mediator She suffered for us at Jesus' crucifixion Mary had six other sufferings for us too Bodily assumption of Mary into heaven Mary is the Queen of Heaven Mary's intercession in our conversion Mary is Heaven's Gate Mary has unlimited stores of merit. Veneration of Mary. Pray to Mary or say Hail Mary's Fine for the Pope to be devoted to Mary Visions of Mary Devoted to a specific Mary ex:Guadalupe Mary takes scapula wearer from purgatory Rosary beads Mary analogous to Eve, mother of all living Veneration / devotion to saints in heaven Excommunicated heretic a saint after death After death church can bestow sainthood Saints have stores of merit Pray to saints or through their images Viewing church relics builds up merit Halos on people or angels Assimilation with God (theosis) You can buy things to help dead people Money can spring people from purgatory Any mention of Purgatory

[@btimme1015]

As I read these objections I would say it sounds like you need to step back and see the bigger picture. Catholicism is all about how God wants to Father us, and bring us into full communion with Him.

[@robertdelisle7309]

@@btimme1015 The Bible says we come into full communion with the Father by accepting the gospel: To believe that God sent his Son, the Lord Jesus, to die for our sins and then rise bodily from the grave. In this we have the forgiveness of sin, the righteousness of God, adoption as sons and daughters of God and everlasting life. The church should preach the gospel and teach the faithful but it is Christ who saves us, not the church.

[@santacasagrande4614]

Have you heard of the Eucharistic miracles? They are amazing!!

[@donreinke5863]

I want to see scientific proof that they are not Catholic propaganda. Yes I AM "doubting Thomas"

[@marcomonti4231]

How do you know whether a miracle is from God or from Satan? We are warned that he will be deceiving the world through miracles!!

[@AuroraR]

I think his podcast idea sounds great. I would listen. It would help cradle Catholics that are poorly educated in their own faith.

[@jlouis4407]

Protestants who do a deep dive into the apostolic fathers from primary sources are always in for a deep shock

[@edithhewson7208]

It depends on which ones choose there many believes who broke away before the Reformation

[@GranMaese]

@@edithhewson7208 Do you mean heresies? Because yes, heresies [like protestantism] have, unfortunatelly, always existed. The whole point.

[@glennlanham6309]

@@edithhewson7208 not sure you want to hang your hat on Arians, Nestorians, etc...all gross heretics

[@NuLeif]

Exactly! Reading the Early Church Fathers leads you to grappling with the Truth of the Catholic faith.

[@ChristineMeyer-hs9rg]

Catholics who do a deep dive into the Bible are in for an even bigger shock. Pity they never actually read it.

[@ElijahGreenwell]

This story is so similar to mine. Love it brother, keep the faith!

[@TheCordialCatholic]

Thanks for watching!

[@Angela-vy5ok]

Bless these men, Lord. Bless them as husbands, fathers and friends. I love their discernment. I am so happy for them! You are absolutely correct, Brandon. Live your best Catholic life and lift others up in prayer. Keep on being a great example of faith to your family and friends. This was an interesting conversation. Thank you both.

[@jjpom9538]

It makes me wonder just how often churches have these pastor problems (infidelity to spouse/other sexual sins)…. I thought it was super rare when it happened at my baptist church in the early 2000s. Head pastor started an illicit relationship w the Music minister’s wife. Almost destroyed the congregation. But I keep hearing story after story of this happening. It’s not shocking that human beings inevitably gonna fail, but it does make sense to me the importance of rooting one’s faith in a robust belief system that outlasts even the worst infiltrators who fail so hard. I feel for those who attend congregations that are super wrapped up in a celebrity pastor… bc when that person falls to sin and scandal, often times it hits the flock so hard, many can’t get over it or feel they have nowhere to go and end up leaving the faith altogether. Very sad.

[@DadoMac]

Whenever a story of conversion is featured, devils from different sects are gnashing their teeth. Read their comments to find out.

[@MarilynBoussaid-yd1vk]

Great image lol 😂

[@essafats5728]

Amen, so true. Never thought of it that way😮😊

[@sueseelie4856]

Yes, they can’t help themselves

[@_eemjee_]

this comment must be pinned 😅

[@jimcalvin987]

How wonderful that one may become Catholic so near St Augustine and within the diocese thereof.

[@glennlanham6309]

I lived there 4 years, great place

[@alissarehmert2502]

I had a similar experience. I was studying Catholicism because I was a Calvinist who knew there were a lot of Catholics out there that "didn't know the gospel." As I tried to convert Catholics, I realized it would greatly benefit me to understand their current beliefs so I could help deconstruct them. Well, long story short...I was confirmed into the Catholic Church this last Easter! I tell people my conversion was a surprise to all, but especially to me!

[@wjtruax]

The “blind spot” of the concept of the “essentials” became a blinding spotlight once I recognized it. After that I could never “unsee” it. I think it ends up being a fork in the road for many evangelicals. They either lose their faith completely - because there is no real authority- or seek the authority of the ancient Church in Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy.

[@donreinke5863]

The ONLY authority is Scripture, not ANY church influenced by man.

[@wjtruax]

@@donreinke5863 if I accept your premise, how do I resolve any doctrinal dispute? For example, how do I know whether I should baptize my baby or not? Anglicans, Presbyterians, and Methodists (along with others) all say, "yes." Every independent Baptist and most independent churches say, "no." Both groups justify their positions using Scripture. How do I know what God considers right and good?

[@donreinke5863]

@@wjtruax Scripture, your conscience...and prayer. The best solution to doctrinal issues in my opinion. In Scripture, adults who made the decision to become believers were baptized. Young children were not.

[@wjtruax]

@@donreinke5863 doesn't the lack of doctrinal unity among "Bible alone" Christians make that unworkable? Again, infant baptism - how do we resolve the issue authoritatively once and for all? There are a lot of other issues that are even more troublesome.

[@donreinke5863]

@@wjtruax I made no claim that every Protestant denomination is correct, just more correct Scripturally than the catholic church who pompously believes their man-made tradition is equal the the Scripture The WORD was made flesh, NOT the traditions of the catholic church. Some denominations did in fact choose to accept PARTS of catholic doctrine to different extents. Nevertheless, in the Scripture, baptism was reserved for those who believed in the word of God and the teachings of Jesus, and they had to be adults conscious enough to make that decision. To this day all Christian denominations EXCEPT Seventh day Adventists embrace the catholic churchs changing the Sabbath to Sunday (by an act of mere men) while its obvious that Jesus, being Jewish, observed the historical Jewish Sabbath of sundown Friday to sundown Saturday.

[@pop6997]

Wonderful & very well articulated testimony. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The amount of rich references from Scripture, Tradition, Contextual history of the Church Fathers, Saints old & comparably new were amazing recaps for me. Anybody who is looking at their own Tradition & perhaps even a national 'lens' on their Christianity, but is beginning to see the broader Church through time & cultures can only benefit by taking notes of the references throughout. Brandon also hit the nail on the head as regards conversation with our Protestant brothers & sisters. I've found starting off by 'defining terms', i.e. Grace, Justification, Sanctification & Merit really helps. The penny drops when we're on the same page so much easier, otherwise I've seen entire epic novel long chatter were people talk past one another. I also think Brandon's sympathy for Calvin & seeing ( as opposed to a Catholics first reaction ) the human that was trying to be sincere is a great approach. We should follow that example with eachother both in & outside the Church - it's a timely message. Thanks so much guys 😊

[@johnchung6777]

Splendid splendid video and testimony of this young man,I’m truly gladder than glad that this young man spiritual eyes were opened,Thanks be to God the Father to God the Son and God the Holy Spirit Amen 🙏 🐑🕊️✨🌈

[@thirdparsonage]

I enjoyed this one in particular. I think because Brandon just seems normal and relatable. But he's also a good story teller. He's got a great story.

[@NuLeif]

Sooo true - Once you are fair with the CC, you will eventually (more than likely) become Catholic if you follow the historical evidence to its logical conclusion.

[@TheCordialCatholic]

Amen!

[@faithbasedliving9391]

After 6 years of being a Christian, I’m planning to sign up for my 1st communion and confirmation. I was baptized I the church, grew out of the faith and then became completely suicidal at the age of 25. I’m coming home.

[@TheCordialCatholic]

Amazing! We’re praying for you!

[@faithbasedliving9391]

@@TheCordialCatholic thank you! 🙏

[@user-qu2yo2ly7e]

Thank you for decision to become a catholic.be blessed.

[@kirstenfondren9226]

Same thing happened to me. My mom converted 9 years ago. I spent 7 years trying to get her to de-convert and instead entered fhe Church 2 years ago 😂

[@TheCordialCatholic]

Praise God!

[@lillyCfields]

Welcome home! ❤❤

[@tonyl3762]

Under the Apostles, baptism was considered an "elementary" doctrine that everyone learned and agreed upon: "Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, with instruction about ablutions, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment." Heb 6:1-2

[@MyJustOpinion]

I like that discussion about Mary, you just cannot pick a certain belief in Catholicism. You have to look at the whole. The Catholic faith is so huge in all aspects that you cannot describe it, explain it or disapprove it just by focusing on one belief. The Catholic faith are these -> the Immaculate Conception, the Eucharist, the Confession, other sacraments, the Pope, the devotion to the Divine Mercy, the Rosary, the Brown Scapular of Mt. Carmet, the stigmatist St. Padre Pio, Mother Thersea of Calcutta, the Lourdes apparition, the Guadalupe apparition, the Fatima apparition, the hundreds of Marian apparitions and its messages, the Pope, the priest, the Eucharistic miracles, the visions of saints, etc.. The Catholic church is the rock Jesus pertains when he was still living on Earth. Protestantism has done so much damage to the true church of Jesus Christ, it has deceived so many people throughout the ages and it will continue on in the future. If you are a young Protestant, I beg you to convert now and don't wait until you are in your 40s, 50s, 60s or 70s before converting to the true church of Jesus Christ. You are missing a lot especially the Eucharist. You can cry and be emotional in your Protestant service but that is not the true worship Jesus Christ handed to the apostles. PLS. OPEN YOUR HEARTS AND MIND NOW!!!!

[@michaelseay9783]

Why was the Papacy killing so many people before Napoleon told the Pope to hit the highway?

[@wesley-chambers]

Nice to meet another Florida convert. Used to eat at Sonny's bbq all the time. Let's go!

[@AngelGonzalez-ng9ve]

Love these interviews. 🙏🏻🍷🍞✝️ you should hve the youtuber called The Caticumin. He is a young convert to the Catholic church. He has his own channel. And is very knowledgeable. God bless. 🔑🍷🍞✝️📖😇👍🏻

[@dunnsscotus5643]

Have searched YT but cannot find anything on Caticumin

[@mikewhite3083]

@@dunnsscotus5643 The spelling is wrong. The young fellow's YT channel is called The Catechumen

[@ggarza]

Your story, Brandon reminds us how much those Christians who enter full communion stand to lose in doing so, sometimes in a heartbreaking way. The Lord is merciful and faithful by restoring to us far more than we could possibly imagine. Since you have an Anglican background, I wonder if you know Phillip Mayer at St. James in Jacksonville. He is an Ordinariate pastor with an Evangelical background. I wish you all the best!

[@productiontest]

This is so good Mr Cordial Catholic. You have improved a lot, and you have tempered your urge to interject. Awesome. All praise to Jesus

[@BlessedMrs.777]

I've had the same experience myself. I'm so new to Catholicism I haven't even made it to a mass yet and I need to formally say goodbye to my Baptist church..

[@Ernest-gr9bl]

I’m a Catholic convert. I have 5 of the 7 Sacraments. Just remember. Jesus will always love you. Our journey to live Christ like can be hard in the beginning, but always remember that He loves you so much! Listen to your curiosities about the Bible and go seek and knock. That’s the Holy Spirit pushing you to go find the answer.

[@josephc9963]

Incredible interview!

[@TheCordialCatholic]

Thanks for watching!

[@vintage53-coversandorigina37]

Amazing interview! From shortly before the middle of his testimony it starts to really shine! His recall of history and how he pulls it all together is fantastic!

[@anamariaerana8353]

Wow I was just reading about the illumination of conscience. He described it, seeing the sins of his life and the consequences.

[@georgefuentes4112]

Looking forward to watch. God bless gentlemen.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

The same thing happened to me...I was a cradle Catholic who tried to prove Catholicism wrong. When I read Mathew 16:18 I said, that's it! I just have to find the Church that Peter started! Which...turned out to be the Catholic Church. Then I became her biggest defender.

[@wipo3654]

First of all it is not the church started by Peter! It was started by the Holy Spirit (Pentecost) and study who is always the ROCK in the Bible. Peter was only a "stone". Learn from the original Greek and Hebrew texts. And I left the RCC about 35 years ago because I started reading the Bible and compared it with the history, teachings, traditions and hierarchy (clergy) of this institution. Today I know that there is no perfect Christian church/community. Christians still can fail and sin but Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. All belong to his real church who believe in him and who are trusting his words. John 3,16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 8 31Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” 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. 1Joh 1,9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purif us from all unrighteousness. John 14,23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. Gal 5,22+23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

[@kensuzdoer]

Wonderful interview thanks for doing it!

[@jowardseph]

Such good interviews!

[@marymargarette4289]

We give glory to our Almighty God in the highest and on earth peace among men with whom God is pleased.

[@elainelksuabernet]

Looking forward for your channel podcast Brandon, I will subscribe.

[@hectoribanez5954]

Thank you for sharing your testimony. I love my Catholic faith. So rich in culture, litergy, faith and truth.

[@carakerr4081]

Thank you for this beautiful video! God bless you both 🙏

[@ceiciliasura3879]

Amazing 👏

[@NorCalTesting]

Really spoke to me. Appreciate you Brandon 🤝

[@sanoroo]

Truly inspiring

[@pemcortes9467]

Very enlightening discussion

[@bobstone5325]

God bless you men for sharing your faith with the world. The eucharist is the key to our life here on earth and our eternal salvation. Praise be to our Lord jesus Christ

[@johndeighan2495]

Inspiring testimony, Brandon.

[@RosamariaArrojo]

THANKS so much for this very inspiring video; I listened also to learn some useful, beautiful ways and tips/ideas to help inspire younger folks , including those in my own family of course, to return, discover their beautiful Catholic Faith!! I hope many blessings to be received from tnis 'endeavor"! Your enthusiam is wonderful and' contageous, actually. Gesu, Mary and st. Joseph bless all here and ALL our loved-ones!! ❤❤❤

[@helene4110]

God is incredibly good... I love to see how He operates in our lives. Always in a unique way... It was very inspiring. I'll be praying for both of you. Thank you for your YES to Christ and God bless you! (From France)

[@elispena1719]

Thank you for the great teaching. Welcome brother to the fullness of the truth. Thank you.

[@richardlamb71]

Welcome home, I live in Jacksonville as well.

[@Nell0111]

Thank you for this ! Would love to hear further of your conversations together …

[@TheCordialCatholic]

More to come! We're already working on scheduling it!

[@____.-.-.-.-]

God are All-knowing, Jesus are not , Jesus not God.

[@susand3668]

Dear@@____.-.-.-.-, Jesus is both perfectly human and fully God. Don't say God an't do something so wise and loving. Just accept God for Who He IS. And let Him love you.

[@franaldo93]

Welcome home🎉

[@elainelksuabernet]

Thank you for sharing your journey in finding the Catholic Faith. I did learned a lot from some of the things in your testimony which helps me to work on in my journey with the catholic. God Bless you always

[@TheCordialCatholic]

You are so welcome!

[@R.C.425]

Thank you, ❤

[@savagemode.]

The problem for me now is I am too addicted in Apologetics/Polenc*mics being Catholic. But feels good defending Our Christ established Church.

[@Gerschwin]

I would listen to that podcast with 25 episodes

[@mrsandmom5947]

I find my Protestant friends are afraid to find out

[@NassauOngalewuPukapuka-hg4zt]

Welcome home brother 👏 AMEN 🙏

[@BlessedThursday-1901]

Yes! Another one!

[@thesipesisrandom4534]

Brother I understand. I have no problem with those who simply don't care about my Conversion. Or those who say "cool but I don't want to talk about." But for those who vehemently attack you AND get upset if you defend yourself - that really sucks. If you want to dialogue - cool! If you don't want to dialogue - cool. But how can accuse anyone of horrible things and then not allow them to defend themselves. About ANY topic.

[@iqgustavo]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:01 *🎙️ Brandon Eaves' Journey* - Brandon Eaves, a former Evangelical, initially sought to disprove a friend's Catholic beliefs but found himself drawn deeper into Catholic teachings. - He embarked on a journey to understand the roots of his Evangelical faith and discovered that Catholicism was often misunderstood. 02:20 *🏫 Biblical and Theological Formation* - Brandon Eaves underwent extensive biblical and theological training before entering the Catholic Church. - He teaches 10th-grade religion at a Catholic high school and finds his training beneficial in his current role. 06:55 *🛤️ Early Christian Upbringing and Conversion* - Brandon describes his childhood in a Christian household with regular church attendance. - A significant turning point occurred in high school when he experienced a profound conversion, leading to a transformative shift in his priorities and social circles. 20:40 *🏫 Academic Diversity and Theological Exploration* - Attending a diverse academic environment with professors from various Christian denominations. - Exposure to differing hermeneutical approaches and theological perspectives. - Introduction to Anglicanism and teachings on sanctification, which later influenced the exploration of justification. 23:11 *🌍 Missions and Church Planting Paradigms* - Engaging discussions on multicultural church planting and missions in diverse contexts. - Exploring questions of church autonomy, ecclesiastical authority, and apostolic tradition. - Challenge to traditional Protestant views on church governance and ecclesiology. 26:12 *🔄 Theological Challenges to Justification by Faith Alone* - Encountering critical examination of the doctrine of justification by faith alone. - Delving into differing theological perspectives within a Protestant academic setting. - Beginning to question foundational Protestant theological pillars. 31:08 *🕊️ Transition towards Anglicanism and Episcopalianism* - Transitioning towards Anglicanism and Episcopalian beliefs. - Embracing liturgical traditions and sacramental theology. - Exploring theological reformation within existing church structures. 35:56 *📚 Historical Church Continuity and Authority* - Recognizing the importance of historical continuity with early Christianity. - Exploring St. Vincent of Lérins' model for interpreting Scripture and tradition. - Grappling with questions of theological authority and ecclesiastical consensus. 42:39 *🧠 Understanding Justification and Merit in Catholicism* - St. Augustine's teachings on justification clarified the Catholic perspective on merit, distinct from Protestant views. - Studying Augustine resolved scriptural tensions around works and grace, highlighting a different understanding of merit in Catholic theology. - Learning the nuanced definitions of terms like merit and grace in different theological traditions was crucial for understanding Catholic beliefs. 45:10 *🍞 Insights on Sacraments from Early Church Fathers* - Early Church Fathers like Ignatius, Justin Martyr, Ambrose, and John of Damascus affirmed the Eucharist as the body and blood of Christ. - Understanding the historical perspective on sacraments revealed a strong Catholic tradition in the early church. - Exploration of sacraments, especially the Eucharist, played a pivotal role in the journey towards embracing Catholicism. 46:17 *🔑 Examining the Role of the Papacy in Church History* - The nature of the papacy became a central question in deciding between Orthodoxy, Catholicism, and Anglicanism. - Historical evidence and theological developments emphasized the primacy of the Roman Church. - Analysis of Matthew 16, the history of papal authority, and the writings of Church Fathers like Irenaeus shaped perspectives on the papacy. 01:03:43 *🛤️ Discussion on ecumenism and evangelizing separated brethren.* - Emphasis on enhancing Evangelical emphases within Catholicism. - Advocacy for unity where possible while allowing space for differing perspectives. - Recognition that conversion is ultimately God's work. 01:05:07 *🌐 Understanding essentials and the hierarchy of truths.* - Critique of the Evangelical view on essentials and interpretation. - Exploration of baptism's significance and differing interpretations. - Discussion on the hierarchy of truths and its implications for doctrinal unity. 01:07:37 *📖 Authority and the role of hierarchy in church doctrine.* - Examination of the hierarchy of truths and its implications for church unity. - Critique of the interpretive moves regarding essential doctrines. - Discussion on Apostolic succession and the authority to set doctrinal boundaries. 01:24:04 *📚 Discussion on theological resources and future projects.* - Recommendation for theological reading, highlighting Mass Shavin's work. - Mention of potential podcast project focused on Catholic faith fundamentals. - Encouragement for theological exploration and podcast development.

[@boom-bm1kl]

Thats usually what ends up happening to people

[@caselcortez8071]

New subs here

[@frospina1]

You keep saying Christians did this and that. Please call a spade a spade call them Protestants

[@mollyjv1]

Many people does not know or understand that when a child is born into this world, he actually belongs to the world whose prince is The evil one! By Baptism child is claimed by Christ into his family, God’s family. How many parents wait for the child to decide on to potty train, brush the teeth or bath or even to go to school! Parents decide for the child most of non essentials and wait for the child to decide on the most important matter namely belonging to the family of God!

[@sheilatejada7748]

Welcome home 🙏❤️

[@sofiavalentinegg3142]

praise the Lord🙏🙏🙏

[@laurawilliams2790]

These opening pictures are from the last quake. 'Blows the credibility.

[@GloriaMarquez-cv1by]

A M E N!!!❤

[@emilliedayanghirang7030]

❤

[@bigstevesnostalgiadragraci4240]

That seems to happen quite often.

[@Dlluminator]

You must have your eyes superglued to get to that point 😂

[@janissevalenzuela]

❤❤❤❤

[@TheCordialCatholic]

Thanks for watching!

[@eoggblaine9725]

Has anyone read IOTA LUNUM?

[@Lya3588]

👍🙏

[@305Alligator]

Where in the original Hebrew or Greek scripture does it say to Hail Mary?

[@TheCordialCatholic]

Literally Luke 1:28. 🤪

[@dodavega]

That’s all interesting because I am 73 and a lifelong catholic educated by sisters of charity, Dominicans,Christian brothers and jesuits. Looking deeply into the Roman church has made me a Protestant.

[@jlouis4407]

Badly educated, that happens all the time. Hippy dippy Catholicism is dying out.

[@Ernest-gr9bl]

I’ll be praying for you 🙏🏽. I converted to the RCC. I love it so much. I have met many cradle Catholics that are very faithful but poorly catechized. I can see how Vatican 2 affected it a tad.

[@tessmac3512]

What I have found is when you discover the TLM,especially through the Institute of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest, or The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, it will fill in gaps that people will find even more Catholic. Example, we don’t do the Rosary, we say the Rosary; not that either one of you made that mistake.

[@daninspiration4064]

Norvus ordo masses are great as well too, I respect and love both equally

[@kimfleury]

3 Aves for each of you 🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹🙏🏻✝️

[@TheCordialCatholic]

Thank you!

[@ric5210]

His story starts 6:57 in

[@RTD3]

Who founded/created the Catholic Church?

[@daninspiration4064]

Jesus Christ

[@anthonyfowler2623]

God was leading you just like St. John the Baptist…welcome home

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

I’m part catholic!

[@JuanDiegoUlate]

Hopefully Brandon looks into the TLM Movement and the importance of why the Church will be restored in Tradition and it's Liturgical richness leaving Modernism behind

[@SevereFamine]

I hope you don’t feel like you are holier than thou to Catholics who attend novus ordo. Whether you like it or not, the pope has authority over the liturgy and always has had such authority. To insist upon a certain tradition as the “true” expression of Catholicism is dangerous and is a threat to the legitimate diversity within the church.

[@susand3668]

Dear@@SevereFamine, you are so right!

[@dunnsscotus5643]

@JuanDiego, I too hope for that

[@dunnsscotus5643]

​@@SevereFamine, find time and listen to Bishop Donald Sanborn

[@susand3668]

Dear@@dunnsscotus5643, I think the point is, we are in one Church, founded by Jesus, led by the Holy Spirit. Our unity should not be disrupted with preferences of one valid way of worshiping the Lord over another. We have 23 Eastern Catholics who worship Him without any Latin at all. Praise the Lord!

[@pigetstuck]

51:30 Who is saying they "hate Mary" ?

[@iggyantioch]

The degradation of the Virgin is everywhere. Respectfully, is She the Mother of God the Theotokos?

[@pigetstuck]

@@iggyantioch Everywhere? Where are you seeing it so prevalent? She is the mother of Christ who is God... and not the mother of the Father.

[@cheryljacobus]

In our region Caribbean and Latin America the protestants call her the whore of Babylon, the beast and other really ugly names. As a cradle Catholic I never understood why such hate. If she is the mother of Jesus and Jesus loved her so much why shouldn't I love her.

[@user-kh9lq4mb9f]

Wow what a different experience I have had . I was looking at the Roman Catholic Church read about Father Mathew Hood and some other issues. I am catholic but not Roman Catholic. There is one church ( body of believers). If you don’t follow the 10 commandments as Moses you will be on the wrong path before you begin your personal walk with God.

[@biblealone9201]

Roman Catholic Church,”The term originates as an insult created by Anglicans who wished to refer to themselves as Catholic. They thus coined the term “Roman Catholic” to distinguish those in union with Rome from themselves and to create a sense in which they could refer to themselves as Catholics (by attempting to deprive actual Catholics to the right to the term). Different variants of the “Roman” insult appeared at different times. The earliest form was the noun “Romanist” (one belonging to the Catholic Church), which appeared in England about 1515-1525. The next to develop was the adjective “Romish” (similar to something done or believed in the Catholic Church), which appeared around 1525-1535. Next came the noun “Roman Catholic” (one belonging to the Catholic Church), which was coined around 1595-1605. Shortly thereafter came the verb “to Romanize” (to make someone a Catholic or to become a Catholic), which appeared around 1600-10. Between 1665 and 1675 we got the noun “Romanism” (the system of Catholic beliefs and practices), and finally we got a latecomer term about 1815-1825, the noun “Roman Catholicism,” a synonym for the earlier “Romanism.” A similar complex of insults arose around “pope.” About 1515-25 the Anglicans coined the term “papist” and later its derivative “papism.” A quick follow-up, in 1520-1530, was the adjective “popish.” Next came “popery” (1525-1535), then “papistry” (1540-1550), with its later derivatives, “papistical” and “papistic.” (Source: Random House Webster’s College Dictionary, 1995 ed.) This complex of insults is revealing as it shows the depths of animosity English Protestants had toward the Church. No other religious body (perhaps no other group at all, even national or racial) has such a complex of insults against it woven into the English language as does the Catholic Church. Even today many Protestants who have no idea what the origin of the term is cannot bring themselves to say “Catholic” without qualifying it or replacing it with an insult.😃😃

[@jlouis4407]

Catholic just means those led by the successors of the bishops that the apostles appointed. That’s what it always has meant, that’s what it will always mean.

[@dennishibbard9808]

One John 4;19-26

[@maryadame44]

🤣❤️🕊

[@anthonyfowler2623]

Cana

[@ehade]

It’s not a matter of trying to disprove Catholicism it’s about knowing the need for Jesus Christ. If one says we get to Heaven by OUR good works then there is no need for Jesus. Please think about this. 🙏

[@susand3668]

The Catholic Church teaches that ALL is God's grace. All GOOD is from God. Even our being able to freely accept His gifts is His gracious gift to us. God first loved us. The love with which we love Him back is His gift to us -- we cannot love on our own. We have NO good works of our own. That is not the teaching of the Catholic Church. The Church herself is God's gift to us. So is the Bible that was written to help us to believe in God and to see Salvation History. The New Testament is concealed in the Old Testament, and the Old Testament is revealed in the New. And part of the New Testament revelation is the Church -- called by the Father, set up for us and accompanied by the Son, and guided by the Spirit. Read the Acts of the Apostles. Please learn what God is trying to teach you through the Church -- a lot of it is written in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, with Biblical references. You can safely believe everything the Church teaches.

[@ehade]

My wording is simple- just the message of the Gospel that Jesus commands us to share. If we think that our salvation lies in the work we do or perhaps through a priest/ pope then we lose the true meaning of the Cross and the final work that Jesus accomplished on the Cross. Love all the wonderful work that the Catholic Church does but never forget we have to get to first base before we get to third. 🙏

[@iggyantioch]

The CC has never taught works salvation

[@ehade]

@@susand3668 I understand what you’re saying. We (born again) Christians are the Church and I want you to know it’s not about us - it’s totally about Jesus.

[@ehade]

@@iggyantioch Would you please share with me how one of your faith gets to Heaven? Thank you for sharing.🙏

[@marcomonti4231]

As a devout Catholic, I tried to prove Seventh Day Adventists wrong. I became a Seventh Day Adventist.

[@jlouis4407]

Seventh Day Adventism rose in the 1800s to explain a failed prophecy that Jesus would return to earth in 1844 (The Great Disappointment.) He didn’t.

[@daninspiration4064]

Devout but not catechized properly made you follow the seventh day adventist. you should have seek a catholic apologist

[@donaldrice5281]

Best way to disprove the Catholic Church is to simply read the Bible for what it says for itself.

[@3buzzy]

Yes. It’s the best way to prove Catholicism is the One True Faith. That and reading the Church Fathers who were close to Jesus like Origen of Alexandria & Ignatius of Antioch and see what they say… exactly Catholic doctrine. It’s soul opening.

[@colly1952]

The past tense of "to drag" is dragged"

[@mjrybread]

So am i going to hell as a born again christian?

[@mckennarussell4510]

What do you mean by “born again Christian”?

[@mjrybread]

@@mckennarussell4510 are you saying there's no such a thing? Or that catholics are the only real christians?

[@LauraBeeDannon]

Catholics are born again.

[@user-gp6ft3be8p]

I was hoping for some real substance, it seems he chose methodism …….. the roman catholic method . that said , Christ’s salvation is for whom so ever calls on the name of the Lord . Christ’s salvation is glorious!

[@dennishibbard9808]

1 Corinthians 2:14

[@dennishibbard9808]

John 4:19 - 26 Matthew 18:20 YESHUA AND APOSTLES Nothing like RCOUNTERFEIT