Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!

The landscape of religious conversion is shifting dramatically. While mainstream Catholicism struggles with retention, Catholic apologetics is surging online with remarkable success among Protestants. This episode explores this fascinating reversal and delves into why traditional Catholic arguments are resonating powerfully with modern audiences.

Gideon Lazar, a Jewish convert to Catholicism and expert on creation theology, joins us to examine how the coherence of Catholic teaching on controversial topics provides a compelling alternative to Protestant fragmentation. We explore how positions on evolution, contraception, and moral teaching demonstrate Catholicism's consistent internal logic that appeals to those seeking theological depth.

The conversation takes a surprising turn as we discuss the challenges Jewish converts face when entering the Catholic Church. Should ethnically Jewish Catholics maintain cultural practices or completely abandon their heritage? This leads to a profound discussion about identity, tradition, and how the Church might create space for Jewish expression while maintaining doctrinal integrity.

Throughout the episode, we confront challenging questions: Why are Protestant pastors beginning to incorporate traditional Catholic practices like Lent while Catholic leadership sometimes abandons them? How might a renewed emphasis on creation theology strengthen Catholic identity? And what does the future hold for Catholic-Jewish relations?

For anyone interested in apologetics, theological debates, or understanding the shifting dynamics between religious traditions, this conversation offers invaluable insights into how ancient truths continue to captivate modern seekers despite an increasingly secular culture.

Support the show

Take advantage of great Catholic red wines by heading over to https://recusantcellars.com/ and using code "BASED" for 10% off at checkout!

Check out our new sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off!

Want the best potato chips in the world? Head over to fatthins.com and use code AB10 for 10% off!

********************************************************

Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1

https://www.avoidingbabylon.com

Merchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.com

Locals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.com

Full Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribe

RSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rss

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6029316625530880