Convertigo

In which I, your host, am interviewed by my brother Luke and share the story of my conversion from Southern Baptist to Catholic. Along the way, we talk about Mary, the immaculate conception, the papacy, praying to saints, and other fun stuff. Our Patreon! www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! twitter.com/convertigopod

In which Nate Tinner-Williams shares the story of his conversion from Baptist to Reformed, and from Reformed to Catholic in the black Catholic tradition. Along the way, we talk about the black church, Calvinism, Francis Chan, the liturgy, Eastern Orthodoxy, aerial toll houses, and the history of the black Catholicism in the U.S.! Follow Nate on Twitter: twitter.com/natemup Our Patreon! www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! twitter.com/convertigopod

An episode on three types of prayer, presented by former interviewees, Matthew Messer and Demarian Williams, and me, Bryce Taylor! Our Patreon! www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! twitter.com/convertigopod

In which Ambrose Andreano recounts his journey from the Assemblies of God to Calvinism, and from Calvinism to Eastern Orthodoxy. We discuss cult-of-personality churches, the labyrinthine system of Calvinist theology, in what sense God "hardened Pharaoh's heart," the nature of hell, Origen, the book of Jonah, the papacy, and the Immaculate Conception. Follow Ambrose on Twitter: twitter.com/AmbroseAndreano Our Patreon! www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! twitter.com/convertigopod

In which Kaitlyn Facista, founder of the Tea with Tolkien online community, shares the story of her conversion from non-denominational Christianity to the Catholic faith. Along the way, we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien, the Eucharist, apostolic succession, St. Ignatius of Antioch, praying with kids, and kindness toward Protestants. Tea with Tolkien! https://www.teawithtolkien.com/ Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter: twitter.com/teawithtolkien Kaitlyn's book! https://www.amazon.com/Middle-Earth-Back-Again-Kaitlyn-Facista/dp/0692166254 Three Amazing Quotes from J.R.R. Tolkien: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/jrr-tolkien-three-amazing-quotes Our Patreon! www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! twitter.com/convertigopod

In honor of St. John Henry Newman's canonization, Bryce reads a paper he wrote on Newman and the Christian priesthood, the rebellion of Korah (Numbers 16, Jude 11), and the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. Our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! https://twitter.com/convertigopod

In which Demarian Williams recounts his journey from a nominally Christian upbringing to the (Pentecostal) Assemblies of God, and from there to the Coptic Orthodox Church. Along the way, we talk about learning new languages, sola scriptura, being a black American in 2016, the papacy, "monophysitism" vs. "miaphysitism," and the Agpeya. Follow Demarian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joonam1996 Our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! https://twitter.com/convertigopod

In which Chris Breslin, pastor of Oak Church in Durham, shares the story of his conversion from Catholic to non-denominational. Along the way, we talk about finding community, parachurch ministries, Duke Divinity School, theology & arts, and localist ecumenism. Check out Chris's sermons! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oak-church-sermons/id918596799 Our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! https://twitter.com/convertigopod

In which Tyler Kreipke, a Holy Cross seminarian at Notre Dame, recounts his journey from Methodism to the Catholic Church. Along the way, we discuss grace, the priesthood, jiu-jitsu, getting involved in parish life, vocational discernment, and ecumenism through relationship. Our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! https://twitter.com/convertigopod

In which Eve Tushnet, author of Amends and Gay & Catholic, shares her story of conversion to the Catholic faith. We discuss St. Anselm, fiction writing, alcoholism, the Eucharist, being gay and Catholic, spiritual direction, and ecumenism through beauty. Eve's blog at Patheos: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/evetushnet/ Catholic Imagination Conference, where Eve will be reading from her forthcoming novel: https://www.luc.edu/ccih/2019catholicimaginationconference/ Our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! https://twitter.com/convertigopod

In which Benjamin Wilson and Matthew Messer join me (Bryce) to talk about what is arguably the greatest movie ever made, particularly as it relates to themes of conversion and ecumenism. Along the way, we touch on the book of Job, the problem of evil, Heidegger, technology, nature, grace, having the attitude of a child, sacramentality, and just what makes The Tree of Life so great. Whether you love or hate the movie, this conversation (I hope) will help you appreciate it in new ways. Our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! https://twitter.com/convertigopod

In which Dr. James Tour recounts his journey from secular Judaism to evangelical Christianity and Messianic Judaism. We discuss interior sin, porn addiction, the term "Christian," the importance of reading the Bible, and evangelism. Our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! https://twitter.com/convertigopod

In which Saurendro Ghosh recounts his conversion from Hinduism to the Catholic faith. Along the way, we talk about growing up Hindu in rural Texas, the problem of mortality, evidence for the Resurrection, why divisions between Christians harm evangelization, and why kidneys are pretty cool. Our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! https://twitter.com/convertigopod

In which Zac Crippen shares the story of his conversion from Episcopalian/Anglican to Roman Catholic. We discuss Calvinism, the pain of church division, the pressures of the Air Force Academy, Sola Scriptura, the Immaculate Conception, raising kids Catholic, and genuine ecumenical dialogue. Check out Zac's Vernacular Podcast Network: https://www.vernacularpodcast.com/ And follow Zac on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZacCrippen Our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! https://twitter.com/convertigopod

In which Joey Prever recounts his journey as a gay Catholic, and his transition from Roman to Melkite Catholic. We also discuss his Jewish heritage, his parents' conversion from Buddhism to Catholicism, what it was like to grow up gay and Catholic, why he is not "ex-gay," what the Melkite Catholic Church is, and why he is drawn to Eastern Catholic liturgy and theology. Follow Joey on Twitter! https://twitter.com/quthbert And read his blog! https://gaycatholic.com/ A primer on Side A and Side B: http://www.comingout4christians.net/side-a-side-b-primer.html Our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/convertigo Our Twitter! https://twitter.com/convertigopod

In which Steve "Coach" Murray shares his journey from Roman Catholic to Evangelical. We discuss reverence, humility, finding a sense of community, parenting, the Holy Spirit, and how to discuss religious disagreements with family members. We have a Patreon now! https://www.patreon.com/convertigo

In which Matt Gerken recounts his conversion from Lutheran to Catholic. We discuss St. Martin of Tours, smashing idols, the outrage of casual liturgy, politics, voting, and raising kids. Matt's Twitter account: https://twitter.com/mjgerk

In which Nadine Phillip recounts her long and winding journey from Seventh-day Adventist to Pentecostal, to Reformed, to having a serious interest in Eastern Orthodoxy, to finally becoming Catholic. We discuss prayer, Calvinism, Church Fathers, the papacy, the long wait for First Communion, and the powerful intercession of St. Therese. Nadine's Twitter account: https://twitter.com/yesnxdine You can also email her at nadinephillip7@gmail.com! LizziesAnswers video: WHY "FAITH ALONE" SALVATION IS WRONG! (From a Protestant): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31AiWRDLYq8 Steve Ray on the papacy: https://chnetwork.org/deep-in-history/peter-rock-keys-chair-steve-ray-deep-history/

In which Josh Lowery shares his story of dropping out of an evangelical seminary and becoming Eastern Orthodox. We discuss family life and devotion, sacred space, icons, mystery, Church Fathers, and the role of the laity in ecumenism. You can email Josh at josh.lowery@outlook.com!

In which Andrew Farrell, a student at the University of Texas, recounts his journey from the Catholic Church to a more evangelical/non-denominational form of Christianity. We discuss faith and works, "cheap grace," prayer, and how Catholics and Protestants can have better conversations. https://www.instagram.com/andrewcfarrell/

In which comedian Jeremy McLellan shares the story of his conversion from cerebral to embodied faith, and from Calvinism to the Catholic Church. We discuss what he learned from Muslims, why the Eucharist is essential, and why ecumenism needs to be more than "agreeing" on things. Jeremy also shares a little about a personal encounter with the Virgin Mary. Links! https://twitter.com/JeremyMcLellan https://www.jeremymclellan.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Zeitoun

In which software engineer and A.I. researcher William A. Wilson recounts his journey from Roman Catholicism to atheism, from atheism to deism, and from deism to Eastern Orthodoxy. We discuss substitutionary atonement, physicalism, sudden experiences of God's presence, "regular unction," why the Orthodox love Pope Francis, the intense beauty of the Divine Liturgy, the potential (imminent?) reunion of Coptic and Eastern Orthodox Christians, and the ecumenism of friendship, shared worship, and shared veneration of saints. Check out Will's writing! https://www.firstthings.com/article/2017/11/the-myth-of-scientific-objectivity https://www.weeklystandard.com/william-a-wilson/robots-ai-and-ancient-mythology-acts-of-creation

In which author, speaker, and stats professor Leah Libresco Sargeant recounts her journey from atheism to attending Mass "with terror" to actually becoming a Catholic. (Yet another case of Yale turning people papist.) We discuss objective morality, virtue ethics, being "haunted by the Holy Spirit," the casual approach to schism, and productive grief. Links! www.leahlibresco.com https://www.amazon.com/Arriving-Amen-Seven-Catholic-Prayers/dp/1594715874 https://www.amazon.com/Building-Benedict-Option-Gathering-Together/dp/1621642178/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KZSWJZ1BGX1J1BW781SZ https://twitter.com/LeahLibresco

In which Matthew Messer, a PhD student in Theology at Notre Dame, relates his conversion from evangelical Christianity to the Catholic faith. Topics include Church Fathers, Sola Scriptura, Eastern Orthodoxy, Newman, the sex abuse crisis, and the painful side of conversion. Matt's Twitter! https://twitter.com/crookcpthook

In which Bryce interviews his brother Zeke about converting from Southern Baptist to Roman Catholic, and Zeke talks about The Catcher in the Rye, St. Francis of Assisi, and trusting the Catholic Church. Zeke is on Twitter! https://twitter.com/zt1230