Episode 147- Why I Left the Catholic Church… and Came Back John Bishop, PhD

About this episode

John Bishop shares his journey of leaving and returning to the Catholic Church, discussing misconceptions and the role of truth in his faith.

What happens when someone raised Catholic walks away from the Church—only to discover the truth that brings them back? In this powerful conversation, Keith Nester sits down with John Bishop of Forge Ministries to talk about his journey away from the Catholic faith and the surprising path that led him back home to the Church. John shares the struggles, questions, and experiences that caused him to drift from Catholicism—and the powerful reasons he ultimately rediscovered the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith. If you've ever struggled with doubts, left the Church, or wondered why so many people are coming back to Catholicism, this conversation will encourage and challenge you. 👉 In this interview we discuss: • Why John Bishop left the Catholic Church • The misconceptions many people have about Catholicism • What brought him back to the faith • The role of truth, Scripture, and history in his return • Advice for those who have drifted away from the Church Whether you're a lifelong Catholic, a convert, or someone searching for the truth, John's story is a powerful reminder that God never stops calling us home. Connect with Forge Ministries: https://myforge.org/ John's new book…

People in this episode

Host: Keith Nester

Guest: John Bishop

Topics covered

• Catholic Church
• faith journey
• return to Catholicism
• misconceptions about Catholicism
• truth and Scripture
• personal struggles

Keywords

• Catholicism
• faith
• journey
• truth
• Scripture
• misconceptions
• return
• struggles
• God

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Forge Ministries

Products: New Adam: God's Plan for Men

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