She went to OCIA to prove Catholicism wrong. Now she's Catholic.

From Seventh day adventist, to atheist, to non-denominational, to finally finding her home in the Catholic Church - Aubrey's story is a powerful testament to how truth can reshape your entire faith journey. She shares how going through the catechumenate stages of OCIA to DEBUNK Catholic doctrines led her to discover the beauty and depth of the Church. Aubrey’s journey highlights that faith questions are always worth seeking answers to, even through doubts and misconceptions. And that sometimes, the answers are where you least expect them.  If you have fundamental questions about faith or are just curious about Catholic traditions, OCIA might just be a natural next step for you in your journey. Contact your local Parish to learn more! **FOLLOW AUBREY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:** Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aubreykern/ Interested in joining my BOOK CLUB and online community for Catholic Curious individuals? click the link below and become an “ELITE” member: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLightenUpPodcast/membership We are currently reading through ROME SWEET HOME - which you can purchase here! https://www.amazon.com/shop/hannahcrews.blog/list/2PB2I38GARM1E?ref\_=aipsflist CHECK OUT CHRISTIAN HEALTHCARE MINISTRIES: A HEALTH INSURANCE ALTERNATIVE AT HALF THE COST https://info.chministries.org/hannah-crews?utm\campaign=infl\hannahcrews&utm\source=hannahcrews&utm\medium=hannahcrews\vanityurl\august2025\hannahcrewslandingpage&utm\content=info-pack CONNECT WITH ME TO STAY IN THE LIGHTEN UP LOOP: Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Hannahcrewsblog My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hannahcrews.blog/ The Lighten Up Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelightenup.podcast/ Follow on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Z99Vwa8ret6yXRLwG18MY?si=SbbMvpO3R-qLnbgiG4IFeA Follow on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lighten-up-with-hannah-crews/id1874136088 Chapters 00:00 Aubrey's Spiritual Journey 06:16 Exploring Catholicism 15:13 Misconceptions About Catholicism 19:44 Navigating Family and Community Reactions 23:15 The Power of Intercession 28:59 Understanding Saints and Mary 32:11 Debunking Misconceptions about Catholicism 38:11 Advice for Investigating Catholicism