Mike Shreve's Journey from Catholic to New Age Guru to Christian Pastor

Faith Unchained: Pastor Mike Shreve’s Path Away from Mysticism and Tradition In this episode of The Cross Files Podcast, hosts Michael and Jeralynn (and Dawn) welcome Pastor Mike Shreve, a former New Age guru turned Christian pastor. Pastor Mike shares his powerful conversion story, detailing his transition from Catholicism and Eastern religions to a heartfelt relationship with Jesus Christ. He discusses important doctrinal differences between Catholicism and biblical Christianity, touching on topics like the veneration of saints, infant baptism, the Eucharist, and the concept of purgatory. Pastor Mike also introduces his outreach ministries, The True Light Project and To Catholics with Love, aimed at guiding people from various belief systems towards a true understanding of the Christian faith. This thought-provoking episode sheds light on spiritual truths and challenges listeners to critically evaluate their faith foundations. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Testimony 01:15 Podcast Introduction and Guest Welcome 03:05 Pastor Mike Shreve's Conversion Story 07:45 Outreach to New Age and Catholics 10:01 Discussion on Catholic Beliefs and Practices 21:23 Concerns About the Current Pope 36:09 Exploring Catholic Beliefs on the Bible 38:45 Debating Infant Baptism 43:34 Understanding the Eucharist 48:49 The Concept of Purgatory 58:26 Mary Apparitions: Divine or Demonic? 01:03:40 Final Thoughts and Resources The Beliefs of the Catholic Church | Shreve Ministries In Search of the True Light | Shreve Ministries Shreve Ministries | Speaking the truth in love crossfiles.org