What Made Me Leave Protestantism for Catholicism - Episode 29 Trust in God Podcast

What happens when everything you thought about the Catholic Church is turned upside down? In this powerful episode of the Trust in God Podcast, we sit down with Isaac Cohen, who shares his incredible journey from growing up Baptist in small-town Indiana to finding his home and calling in the Catholic faith.Isaac candidly reveals his childhood perspective, where Catholics were seen as 'evil' and their beliefs misguided. He details the spark that ignited his search for something more: the undeniable joy and deep faith of a Catholic friend in college. This led him down a path of discovery, wrestling with deeply held assumptions about Mary, the Pope, purgatory, and even the Sacraments.Join us as Isaac unpacks the beauty, reverence, and profound depth he found in Catholicism, from its architecture and art to the truth of the Eucharist and the power of genuine community. This isn't just a conversion story; it's a testament to God's unfolding grace, the importance of sincere invitation, and the transformative power of a patient, prayerful journey into faith.Whether you're a lifelong Catholic, a curious seeker, or wrestling with your own faith questions, Isaac's story will challenge and inspire you to trust in God's unique call for your life.In this episode, you'll discover:How a friendship challenged preconceived notions about Catholics.The surprising truths that led a Baptist to embrace the Eucharist.Why beauty, reverence, and community were crucial in Isaac's conversion.The essential role of patient, incarnational evangelization.And why your invitation might be the spark someone needs for their faith journey!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe if Isaac's story inspires you! Share this episode with a friend who might need to hear it.YouTube Chapters0:00 Intro: From Baptist to Catholic0:41 Meet Isaac: My Faith Journey Begins1:34 Breaking Out: Why I Sought More Than Tradition2:47 My Baptist Upbringing: Scripture & High School3:56 "Catholics are Evil": Preconceived Notions & My Friend Reed5:42 What I Was Taught About Catholics7:12 The Catholic Approach to Other Christians10:02 The Deacon, the Baptist, and the Sinner's Prayer12:57 The "Once Saved, Always Saved" Challenge14:50 "We're All the Same" - Why That's Not True16:27 Why I Chose Catholicism: Beauty, Reverence, Depth17:15 The Beauty of Catholic Churches & Architecture24:14 Debunking the "Sell the Vatican Art" Myth26:19 The Truth of the Eucharist: Scott Hahn & John 628:54 Finding Community at the Newman Center31:21 Don't Start With Mass: The Stages of Invitation33:38 My Own "Deep End" Catholic Conversion37:23 The Three-Year Journey: Patience & Wrestling with God40:48 Faith is Not Just Memorization or Input/Output43:57 From Business to Ministry: Spreading the Gospel46:22 Incarnational Evangelization: Alpha & Lighter Lifts47:49 The Spark: God's Invitation to All of Us50:27 Be Disciples Who Make Disciples53:18 Closing PrayerFor more information about Isaac's church, check out the following:SJE Plussjeplus.org Facebookfacebook.com/sjeplus Instagraminstagram.com/sjeplus Facebookfacebook.com/saintjohnparish SJE Parishstjohnparish.org More infowww.youtube.com/@SaintJohnParish For more information about St. Michael the Archangel Pastorate, visit:🌐 Website: https://stmichaelpastorate.org/📱 Facebook (St. Augustine, Rensselaer): https://www.facebook.com/staugustinerensselaer📱 Facebook (Sacred Heart, Remington): https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartremington📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelpastorate/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@st.michaelthearchangelpast999🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-in-god-podcast/id1845406973 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f6OQsJ3gD8mNAZqMyMLaW?si=312994efcd894cff We’re excited to grow with you!