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Catholic convert Stephen Johnson joins Keith at the @StPaulCenter for an amazing story of spiritual conversion and awakening.

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Dr. John Bergsma is Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. A former Protestant pastor, Dr. Bergsma entered the Catholic Church in 2001 while getting his Ph.D. in Bible from the University of Notre Dame. A close collaborator of Dr. Scott Hahn, Bergsma speaks regularly on Catholic radio and at conferences and parishes nationally and internationally. He has authored over a dozen books on Scripture and the Catholic faith, including Bible Basics for Catholics (Ave Maria Press), Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic (Our Sunday Visitor), and A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: Old Testament (with Brant Pitre; Ignatius Press). Dr. Bergsma's talks and studies are available on CD and mp3 from catholicproductions.com. He and his wife Dawn reside with their eight children in Steubenville, Ohio.

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Rob Corzine is Vice President of Programs for the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. He was received into the Catholic Church in 1994 and has held teaching and advocacy positions for several Catholic apostolates, including work as an apologist and catechetical writer for Catholics United for the Faith. In this interview, Rob discusses his conversion from Fundamentalism to Catholicism. Check out the new Bible Study App from the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. https://stpaulcenter.com/app?utm_source=keith_nester&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=app_launch_2026

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David Currie was a fundamentalist Christian who served in ministry for years before discovering the truth of the Catholic Church. David's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APGWTS/allbooks?ccs_id=53ed8cb7-c4dc-48a5-bcd8-e7b6e44d3bfe Catholic Feedback is a production of Down to Earth Ministry, which exists to provide encouragement and resources for those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism.

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Chase Fields was a committed Bible-believing evangelical Christian with an undergraduate degree in Biblical Studies. He went to Southern Evangelical Seminary to study philosophy and earned a Master's degree in Philosophy. Chase studied under Dr. Jason Reed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tZ-sKS7YcQ&t=5251s This is the story of his incredible conversion to Catholicism. Please enjoy! Catholic Feedback is a production of Down to Earth Ministry, which exists to provide encouragement and resources for those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism. 👇 How to Support Down to Earth Ministry Website Giving (Tax-Deductible & Easiest Way to Give): "If you believe in the work we do and want a simple way to support it—this is it." https://down2earthministry.org/donate Patreon (Join our Supporters for as little as $5/month): "When you give through Patreon, you're not just supporting us—you're helping direct the mission." https://patreon.com/keithnester Locals (Join our Community for as little as $5/month): "Locals is where we gather—not just to watch, but to walk together in faith." https://keithnester.locals.com 👇 Stay Connected and Explore More Keith's Website: https://down2earthministry.org/ Book Keith to Speak: https://down2earthministry.org/in-per... Sign up for our Newsletter: https://down2earthministry.org/subscribe Rosary Crew YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCj3E8ipWVQu5nR92ngNABNw 👇 Keith's Books The Convert's Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church Amazon: https://a.co/d/441zeP8 Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/ Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary Amazon: https://a.co/d/il5QQG3 Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/ 👇Shop Shop our Store: https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/c... 👇 Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithNesterCatholic/ Rosary Crew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RosarycrewKeithNester/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/keithnester1?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithnester... #Catholic #CatholicConvert #RCIA #OCIA #CatholicFaith #NewCatholic

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In this episode of Catholic Feedback, Keith Nester sits down with Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, to discuss his journey to the priesthood, the spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi, and what it means to live the Gospel with authenticity in today's world. Fr. Dave shares how God called him to the Franciscan way of life, the impact of St. Francis on his vocation, and the ministry philosophy that has shaped his leadership and service to the Church. Together, Keith and Fr. Dave explore evangelization, discipleship, Catholic education, and why a personal encounter with Jesus Christ remains at the heart of everything. Whether you're discerning your vocation, seeking to deepen your faith, or simply curious about Franciscan spirituality, this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights for living the Gospel. In this episode: Fr. Dave's journey to the priesthood The influence of St. Francis of Assisi Franciscan spirituality and the Gospel The mission of Franciscan University Evangelization and discipleship today Encountering Jesus Christ in everyday life Catholic Feedback is a production of Down to Earth Ministry, dedicated to helping people encounter Jesus Christ, understand the beauty of the Catholic faith, and live as faithful disciples.

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Mike Miley of 2-time Grammy-nominated rock band Rival Sons @RivalSons sits down with Keith to discuss his journey from rock stages all over the world to Catholicism in this incredible interview. Check out Mike's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT5rTqU7HC4J29f-3Os4Obg

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Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., is an Assistant Professor of Dogmatic and Moral Theology at the Dominican House of Studies and the Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He was ordained a priest in 2016 and holds a doctorate from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He is the author of several books, including Prudence, Your Eucharistic Identity, and Training the Tongue. He is a regular contributor to several podcasts, including Godsplaining and Catholic Classics. https://dominicanfriars.org/fr-gregory-maria-pine/

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Desirae Sifuentes discusses her reversion to Catholicism from Mormonism and her efforts to share her faith through social media.

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The podcast Desirae mentioned: Catching Foxes Podcast: https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/

Catholic Creator Conference: https://catholiccreatorconference.com...

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