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Purgatory and Redemptive Suffering – Jessica Ptomey, Ph. D

Jessica Ptomey skipped around denominations growing up, and each of them seemed to have a slightly different take on what happens to lifelong Christians who die without being completely sinless. So...

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The Similarities of the Mystery of the Church and the Mystery of Hell

Understandably, my title begs many questions, and maybe creates some skepticism, yet there are interesting similarities between the mysteries of the Catholic Church, the sacraments, belief in Jesus...

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David Mills – Former Episcopalian

David Mills returns to the program for the first time since 2009 to reflect on his journey from Episcopalianism to the Catholic faith, as well as how his understanding of the meaning of conversion has...

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Called, Converted, and Chosen in Christ

Christ-Haunted The Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor described the American southeast as being “Christ-haunted.” By that simple expression, the great novelist was describing the sad reality of...

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Developing a Relationship with the Saints – Rachelle Parker

As a member of the Church of Christ, Rachelle Parker didn’t think much about what happens to Christians after death, other than the fact that they go to heaven. But if it was their living out the call...

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Why and How I Became Catholic

When people ask me about my decision to join the Catholic Church, I like to divide the question into two. There’s the question, “Why did you become Catholic?” Then there’s the question, “How did you...

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On the Journey with Matt and Ken, Ep. 64: What Was the Reformation, And Why...

As Matt Swaim and Ken Hensley have been discussing in this series, there were many historical and cultural factors that caused the Reformation to happen when it did. But it is impossible to overstate...

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Fr. Andrew Jones – Former Baptist

Fr. Andrew Jones came from strong Baptist roots, including many pastors and missionaries on his dad’s side of the family. As a kid, he was fascinated by the Lord’s Supper, but always felt like there...

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The Catechism on Halloween

Long before Halloween arrives, retailers, schools, and other public places are saturated with spooky images, many of which call to mind death, fictional monsters, and even the demonic. So what does...

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Dr. Benjamin Lewis – Former United Methodist

Dr. Benjamin Lewis came from strong United Methodist roots, and while at Asbury College, began to grapple with what set his Christian tradition apart from other denominational traditions. His desire to...

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