Why this Protestant Pastor Became a Catholic

Justin Hibbard, the host of the Why Catholic Podcast, is a Catholic apologist passionate about connecting believers with the roots of the faith established by the apostles. Today he’s sharing with us his eye-opening journey from reformed Protestant pastor to fully embracing the Catholic Church’s ancient roots.  Justin’s incredible testimony reminds us… even though we may have a lot to lose - relationships, job opportunities, reputations - seeking the truth will lead us to the most rewarding gift we could possibly find, Jesus Christ himself.  If you’re interested in learning more about Catholic theology or Church history subscribe to Justin’s educational Podcast: Why Catholic Podcast - https://whycatholic.substack.com/ Why Catholic Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whycatholicpodcast/ The Coming Home Network - https://chnetwork.org/ 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 JESUS AND THE JEWISH ROOTS OF THE EUCHARIST - which you can purchase here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385531869?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=0385531869&asc\item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref\=aipsflist\_asin 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 Introduction and Background 01:50 Journey from Evangelicalism to Catholicism 10:03 The Shift in Faith and Exploration 16:44 Understanding Early Church History 22:55 The Rise of Catholicism Among Protestants 26:29 The Search for Truth in Faith 29:02 Understanding the Eucharist: A Historical Perspective 30:52 Personal Journeys: Converting to Catholicism 35:29 Navigating Relationships and Faith Transitions 37:24 Empathy in Dialogue: Understanding Different Worldviews 41:30 Resources for Exploring Catholicism 44:13 Experiencing the Mass: A Transformative Encounter 51:18 The Sacramental Worldview: Heaven Meets Earth