EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 12 MIN
40 Years Away: Jeff Lukich on Finding His Way Home to the Catholic Church – 07/24/2026
from The Catholic Morning Show · host Deacon Mark Campbell, Jeff Lukich
About This Conversation Jeff Lukich was born and raised Catholic in South Carolina but left the Church when he headed off to college at seventeen. Forty years later, on Christmas Eve 2022, he walked back into Mass and knew he was home. In this conversation, Jeff shares his return journey with Deacon Mark Campbell, the role of the Eucharist and Reconciliation in his reversion, how his wife's own conversion to Catholicism shaped their family, and practical advice for accompanying a loved one who has stepped away from the faith. About the Book Jeff's book, The Long Way Home: A Catholic Return to Faith – How I Found My Way Home, and How You Can Too, is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers. Learn more: jefflukich.com #CatholicPodcast #ReturnToFaith #FallenAwayCatholic #CatholicConversion #CatholicReversion #TheLongWayHome #CatholicChurch #FaithJourney #IowaCatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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After walking away from the Catholic Church at seventeen, Jeff Lukich spent forty years searching before a quiet moment on Christmas Eve 2022 brought him home for good. Jeff joins Deacon Mark Campbell to share his story from his new book, The Long Way Home: A Catholic Return to Faith, offering hope and practical guidance for anyone accompanying a loved one back to the Church. It's a candid conversation about the sacraments, the Eucharist, and what it means to start over as a beginner in the faith.
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40 Years Away: Jeff Lukich on Finding His Way Home to the Catholic Church – 07/24/2026
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