Fellow convert here. He’s on the journey home. No doubt. I’m truly convinced that anyone like Austin who is truly open to following truth wherever it leads will find themselves on the journey to Rome

Catholics for Austin! I'll pray for him tonight for sure.

Fascinated by Austen and other Protestants who are open to where truth takes them. Their honesty is courageous.

I found Austin about a few months ago. One thing that I like about him as well as any Protestant like him is his openness to a different view without animosity and hate. He is very well articulated and open to the Catholic view without being brash about it. God bless and awesome video.

I really feel it on my heart to confess my pride fuelled arrogance I had toward Catholics. Lately I've been watching a lot of Eastern Orthodoxy content and have basically written off Catholics as the dregs of Christianity. I am wrong, and have sinned against God & His people with my discriminatory perspectives. Thank you so much for telling it how it is, just people who love God, love His people, and love to worship Him how you all believe He loves to be worshipped. Spirit & truth, as our Lord said, that's what matters. So I apologise sincerely, and thank you for sharing your lives & experiences, it's truly a humbling blessing.

I don’t think that it was just a coincidence that the first homily Austin attended to was about Our Lady. Heavenly Mother pray for us 💗🙏🏻💗

Catholics who live or grow up in the south know what all the misconceptions about Catholicism are. I was 11 the first time I was told by a Protestant that I was not a Christian. That made me very aware for the first time that there were differences in beliefs in Christianity. Since then I’ve heard them all.

I saw Austin's videos on where he went to Mass, then he was on the Cordial Catholic and now on here. This is awesome!

I thought he would come home.He is doing it .He is open to truth.praise the lord.

Here in Brazil we don’t have the Latin mass in every state, the Catholics that want to be in a Latin mass have to travel 200 to 500 km. And they do. But slowly the things will change with the grace of God. Love your story! And your work. Thank you.

Whatever denomination, faith or church will Austin end up, if he keeps this attitude I'm sure that group will be honored to have him.

I’m a cradle Catholic and have taken my religion for granted. I have gone to youth groups and worships from other religions with my friends because they were ‘fun.’ We would jump and sing and have free coffee and other stuff. Cool haircuts and we could wear anything. I had a blast but didn’t really feel God in any of those settings. Now that I’m older (28) I’ve gone back to the Catholic Church and I love dressing up and paying my respects to God the only way he deserves. I enjoy how quiet the church is and how absolutely close to God I feel. I feel a peace that I can’t describe.

Austin is awesome. Whether he converts or not, he has a calling either way and can do a lot of good on both sides of the Tiber. I'm glad the Lord has given him a platform. And Keith, oh my goodness, a true gift to my Catholic faith.

Dr Brandt Pitre is one of my favorite Theologians. The way he relates the OT to NT is the best I've seen!

Wow how insightful, "I don't think any of us want to be wrong about something we hold so dearly" may God keep this young man

Most Catholics love early morning mass. In many parishes I've been to, any mass between 5am and 9am is always full. If we miss that, we usually go for the evening mass. Most of us go to 10am or midday options only on special occasions. At a young age, I attended children's mass (7:30am). Parishes in safe communities have children's mass.

Our catholics need to be encouraged to love to read the Bible. Actually there is no problem in Catholicism in its dogmas and doctrines. Those who make deep research in its teachings they will fall in love with catholic teachings and practices.

Catholic Church is like that treasure you found, then you went and sold everything to buy the land that you buried it. The church is never been intimidating. I’m praying for Austin and others that God uses us for his will. I’m just jealous about his hair 👍

Austin is so humble, he reminds me of a good friend of mine that it's protestant too, may he continue his journey in descovering Church's history and traditions

Wow, what a great young man. His question of whether to become Catholic is not far from the question of whether we stay Catholic in a world that’s not so kind to us and corruption that’s all around ...inside the church and out. I’m holding on to Jesus promise that the gates of hell will not prevail and when the end comes, he will call us to him❤️🙏🏻. We were warned it was going to be rough.

I’m so glad you had your interviews with Austin. I’d seen his video a few months ago about attending the Catholic Bible study. A few weeks later I saw his video stating he was attending a Catholic Mass. When I saw he was going to attend a Tridentine Mass, I had to laugh. All I could think was “there’s nothing like diving into the deep end of the pool”. I’m so glad he went back and was met by people who were willing to help him understand what was happening. And God bless his lovely, open heart for being willing to attend ANOTHER Mass, both a high Mass and a Novus Ordo. I’m so glad you’re talking to him. I think we Catholics get so excited about a family member possibly coming home that we set the table for the feast and run out to meet them on the road without thinking about how different, or strange or unfamiliar it may seem. Or how there are things we absolutely take for granted that would seem off, weird, morbid or bizarre to those coming from a different perspective. I hope you continue your conversations with Austin, either publicly or privately. What a beautiful, sweet soul he has. I think you are a fantastic mentor with an excellent perspective. And I 💯 feel the same about the “enthusiasm” on both sides of the Tridentine versus Novus Ordo groups. I’m a Novus Ordo raised Catholic, but just on the very edge of all the changes. The year I made my First Communion was the year the ACB won their argument to receive the Eucharist in the hands, 1977. I was never comfortable with that, my parents and siblings having been raised to receive on the tongue and that is still how I receive. I grew up with the 70s church though. The Glory and Praise song books, etc. It was only in my 40s that I started looking at the Tridentine Mass. I still go back and forth between my parish and the FSSP parish a few cities away. But I do feel at home now with the Tridentine Mass. Thank you for having this conversation, thank you for the ministry work that you do and God bless you and your family.

I need a “CONVERT” shirt!

A very intelligent young man! This was refreshing to listen to and I’ll be praying for him! The door has opened; he is on the threshold! Once the Truth has been revealed, it can either be accepted or rejected! 💕💕🙏🏼🙏🏼

A family with early grade children were teaching them how to follow the missal during Mass. They looked very interested and behaved well. It was powerful to watch. I felt like the children were worshipping with me as one. It was powerful. I told the parents that afterword, and they were appreciative.

Charity on display in spades here. A fantastic episode and congratulations Keith on your approach.

🤣🤣I live in Florida and there is a rosary group that meets at 4:30am at the beach on sundays...to pray😁

Just watched this tonight and I’m so impressed with Austin’s knowledge and humility. When you go Catholic we’d love to know so we can come to the Mass!

I am a convert to Catholic from a Protestant background. Listening to this talk I have to say I am impressed by evangelicals of all denominations. I have to say starting to go to Mass with my wife 23 years ago who was always Catholic and my own need for the Rosary helped my faith. We had many vacations in Italy, France and Europe and seeing and l visiting many of the pilgimages sites really helped my faith. I found so many prayers answered through the Saints intercessions and Rosary that the Catholic Faith made perfect sense to me,. I have later learnt to like the Catholic Charismatic but I have also learned to appreciate the Protestant Charismatic. I am firmly Catholic and now confirmed. I like daily Mass, daily bible reading, daily Rosary and daily Adoration of the Blessed Sacrement. This young man's talk is generous and open minded. My own study of the Catholic faith truly gave me great trust in its teaching because it is so consistent over all periods of history.

Awesome conversation you two! Curious to see where you're at in the future, Austin.

When he said he wants to find out if it’s true or not…that’s when I realized he’s most likely going to find the truth…and we know where that leads as a convert..that’s what lead me to Catholicism.❤️

I absolutely love this discussion. Austin, you are such a bright young man and so open to knowing Him. Keith, you know we all love you, too! ;) Thank you both for sharing your faith and shining your light.

I said this to Austin in one of his videos, and I said it to him again: it is for sure admirable to witness his openness to learn, his humble way of being. He is very honest. I think not much people is able to talk with such honest when many people are able to listen. I will pray for him, that the way the Lord has in store for him, develops every day a little more. Thank you so much to Keith for this new awesome video. Blessings to both of you!!

The Fathers of the Church by Mike Aquilina is a good introduction piece to beginning of Christianity and the Catholic Church up into the 7th century. Has great pieces from the early Christians. Highly recommend!

I saw one of Austin’s Mass videos. Very interesting. It’s good to hear a respectful Protestant perspective.

Hi Keith, Hi Austin, best greetings from Germany. I love you both for your sincere devotion to God and Jesus in particular. I have been a cradle catholic for all of my live. Found back to my faith in the 80ies. Now, we are facing fascinating times despite all the turmoil in the world. The Holy Spirit really is working on us. I have wondered often why the Holy Spirit had allowed Schisma and Reformation. So much misunderstanding and violence during the past centuries - for what? We Germans have produced one of the main reformers and initiators to protestantism. So somehow we feel obliged to find a way back to reconciliation. But, nothing will work without the fire of the Holy Spirit. On this occasion it comes to my mind that we should see us in a kind of competition : Run, that you shall win the prize. We are called to be the best in order to win the laurels. But it is like the Olymic idea. Taking part, being amoung the competitors, is the main goal, get your arse moved. Feel challenged to win the trophy! The Holy Spirit allowed the looping via protestancism in order to be challenged! I love you protestants coming home to the body of Jesus Christ. You can enrich us cradle catholics so much with your deep love to scripture and personal relation to the person of Jesus Christ whom we can embrace as our brother in his human nature, but fall down on our knees for his godly nature at the same time! Jesus keeps his promise . Hell will not conquer his church.

Keith you’re awesome!!! Austin is on his way home!! I will definitely pray for him!

Austin your a great person your going to become catholic my friend I’ll pray for you!! Amen 🙏

I saw a video of this young man and I sent him a video of you I never thought to see them together

Austin is one intelligent, thinking young man. I've watched 3 of his Gospel Simplicity videos and then saw this one which made me think, "Hmm, I think Austin is on his way home." He's got an open mind and isn't fearful of the slings and arrows. God bless you, Keith, and God bless and keep you, Austin. I've got a p.s. here with Austin's "heart" issues about the Catholic Faith...I read something once that really rocked me and I see this in this instance with Austin: "Once you see it, there's no excuse not to do anything about it." Keep moving in Faith, Austin, and we're praying for you.

42:15 Watching from Africa! In our parishes there are special Mass for kids, and even the Missal got sections for Kids liturgy. Some priests are very specialised in the pastoral for kids. Nice video !

Min 43:40 It reminds me of my son every Sunday saying to me :"Mom, I want to eat that Bread too, why can't I eat it? "... We use to say to kids:"you can have it after all your milk teeth have fallen" 🙂 That longing for Jesus will get its fruits when he is older.

This young man says everyone in his family is Protestant he could not switch faiths. Jesus says precisely the opposite, your whole family will be against you for following me (the Way, the Truth, and the Life) hiding behind the shield of what your family raised you in is not fair to Christ’s call. Imagine how many in history and even saints who had to tell their families this is MY decision. The Truth is the Truth even if everyone around you is wrong. It hurts my heart to see this, imagine our Lord. I pray for Austin he is a brave soul, God has big plans for him. Go in peace to love and serve!

We are all on a journey when it comes to our Christianity either within or outside of the Church. As a cradle Catholic born 1960 it is only within the last 10 years I have come to appreciate the faith and rather than be scared by confession to find it crucial to salvation to believe deeply in the Eucharistic presence and so much more like praying the daily rosary. The TLM has definitely been a great help to me having only found it late in life. God bless to you both.

I'll pray for him and for everyone who is discerning to be home in the beauty and fullness of the truth.💖 Thank you, Keith for your ministry🙏🏽

Austin, if we decide to walk away from the TRUTH, then what would we have left behind? Great talk, guys, so uplifting and classy! God bless you two.

I am a cradle catholic born in the 1950's and only over the last few years have I discovered our history: the real history of our faith! I have a relationship with Jesus: a wonderful one and I'd love everyone to have that. I pray with a group of my christian brothers and sisters and I am the only catholic: that upsets me. We pray for unity: a unity that God wants not what we want. I love you both and thank you for your videos/discussions. God bless you both.

Thank you Keith for sharing that story about the five year old ! That gave me goose bumps and became teary! God bless you and Austin. When someone is in search of the truth that is great! God will bless you for seeking the truth!!

Austin is filled with the Spirit, I can't wait to see what God does through him, he is definitely called to be a peacemaker.

I'm looking forward to listening to this! I love the title and the fact that you're wearing the Convert shirt. haha I'm only 5 minutes in, and I'm surprised that this person seems very respectful! I tend to get nervous about conversations between a Catholic and a Protestant, probably because of my past experience. This is kind of a relief!

I randomly came across his video where he went to a Catholic Church and it was great... what to wear and how to act... a great video.

Austin I'm loving seeing you on your journey. I love that you are seeking the Truth whether it's convenient to you or not.

I converted from being a Protestant, and one book that cemented me in the church was 'The Compact History of the Catholic Church'.

Yes I enjoy his channel as well because he is open and honest and really positive and humble. I think this is the type of communication we need to unite Christians not divide.

🙏 wonderful to see such smart and wise Christian men, God bless you both!

You two are amazing! Love love love this discussion. Austin should definitely come back. I maintain this, converts make some of the best Catholics. I spent 10 years as an evangelical and it was great. Everything they say is true. I loved the sermons and passion. We Catholics can definitely learn from converts like Keith, and protestants like Austin, to enrich our faith. I would love for the body of Christ to be unified!

I got a kick out of seeing myself as Catholic through someone else's eyes

The authority issue was my final hurdle to get over before I entered the Church. One helpful easy to read book was “By What Authority” by Mark P. Shea.

EXCELLENT video, so helpful as an example of respectful and loving Protestant/Catholic dialogue! Thank you @Keith Nester for having Austin from @Gospel Simplicity on your show! Austin, I was so blessed by your transparency and honestly sharing how you've wrestled with Catholic faith, but with humility and an open mind (I've been on a similar journey, coming from an evangelical background). I was SO excited when you mentioned going to St. John Cantius in Chicago-- I visited there for the first time about a month ago (also my first Latin mass), and had the same experience with being awed by the beauty of that church. Now I want to go back! :) Keep up the good work my brothers in Christ!

This was an awesome conversation! Love you both! Praying for you always!

Great video ! I thoroughly enjoyed the talk with Austin !

Absolutely awesome! Looking forward to listening to more of Austin. Good luck on your journey!

I cannot tell you have gratifying it is to hear this. I still struggle with non-Catholics who have misconceptions about Catholics and Sacred Scripture. Thank you!

This is an awesome video! Thank you, Keith and Austin!!

Convert from Canadian Anglicanism (higher end tradition, for what that's worth) coming up to 3 yrs. Got a nice response to a comment from Keith a week ago on another show. Awesome to hear Austen today! Lots of seeds planted here. Pumped, really, listening/seeing this vid. [Agree! Let Austen be free to absorb all this new learning.]

Wow this is getting so beautiful as it go on Thanks guys

We need more of this. Two brothers cordially discussing what they have in common: Love of Christ

Awesome video! Here are some book recommendations: 1. Upon this Rock by Steven Ray 2. Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper by Brant Pitre and 3. Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah by Brant Pitre

Just watched your other video with Austin! Fabulous! Enjoyed it.

I must say, I love Austin videos. And also what to share my experience. Im catholic and live in Mexico. By work i must travel from time to time to US, and I always try to attend to a Mass. Of course are in english! And for me, hear and read the liturgy in a foreign lenguaje make me retionalizate it more and notice how amazing it it. I assume was like come to Mass for first time again.

Really enjoyed the friendly discussion between you two.

Love Austin truly a man of faith 🙏🏼✝️💕

I have listened to Austin before, he comes across as a lovely genuine person. I pray he has a blessed journey and thank you Keith for yet another fantastic, relaxed and informative video.

thnx sir Keith u make me love more on my catholic faith.. Im so blessed being born as Catholic..God bless u more..

Thank you both for this beautiful video.

Thank you very much Keith, for this wonderful and amicable/ respectful interview. I am definitely praying for Austin. I saw a couple of his other videos before and thanks to him KZfaq recommended Daily Mass from John Cantius for me. We don't have Mass available to us now in my country because we are on lock down and only 10 persons are allowed to congregate for the filming and live streaming of religious services. I would like to recommend some of Scott Han's books The Lamb's Supper, Hail Holy Queen or any other might be interesting. Or even listening to his lectures. There is also the entire series on the Catechism of the Catholic Church on KZfaq. I tend to listen during my commute everyday.

Simply great show and this is real ecumenism! God bless and keep up the good work! One more reason to be a catholich is having the chance to listen and see your show!

I enjoy the your talks with Austin.

God bless you Keith for reaching out to Austin. I am sure your charity meant a lot to him. God bless

Oh my goodness how did I miss this video?! I LOVED it! I REALLY enjoy Austin’s channel; he is so gentle and loving and willing to meet people where they and their beliefs are at any point in time. I understand Austin’s beliefs regarding Catholics; I myself left Catholicism because I thought it was watered down, didn’t care about the Bible and were not serious about the faith. Little did I know I would come full circle and find myself firmly in Catholicism and have NEVER felt more full of faith and the spirit. I’m glad this is a safe place where people can actually discuss faith, not just talk and rebuttal. Great video!

Austin, what a wonderful soul. Thank you for bringing the body of Christ together through your ministry. God will heal his church through open hearts like yours. “Father may they be one as you and I are one”

Thank you both for your sharing. I'm so happy that it didn't turn into a debate but a sharing and understanding of each other's point of view. That is how we shd evangalise to others, not get into arguments or debate. GOD bless you both and your family. I'm proud to b a Catholic n praying for you in your journey to finding the Truth.

Great interview brother Keith about Austin's experience with the Catholic Faith. I'll pray for Austin in my intentions today when I pray my Rosary today.! May God and His Holy Mother Mary bless you.!

Amazing to hear you two having this conversation. It gives hope to us all that we can do God's will, unity of all Christians. 🙏🙏 Godbless you. I enjoy your videos Austin.

I subscribed to Austin's channel after watching his video about going to mass. This man is soo humble that instant subscription was a no brainer. I love that Keith invited him. Awesome video. Praying for both of you.

I enjoy videos like this because my sister is Evangelical and we have these types of open minded discussions. She worked for a big city mega church for over 25 years and actually kept people in the Catholic faith that came to the activates she lead. She even helped them start lay ministry's of their own for Catholics. This is because through the years she realized how much Catholicism actually shaped her faith, and it wasn't what she was told it was by those who lured her away. She will likely never come back to the Church, but she now appreciates her Catholic upbringing and works to make better protestants through the values instilled in her from that experience.

Great conversation! Love the comparing between the two of you concerning TLM and NO mass. You are drawing in millennials to see the beauty and depth of the Church! I'm always looking for excited Catholics; many are nominal! Thanks for sharing Austin with your viewers.

Please read “the life of Mary as seen by the mistics” Totally made me convert

I believe Austin is on his way to home. We're waiting for you friend

Ummmm, it was pretty good, you both are very good, I loved the way you listen to each other, Austin it really smart guy! God bless you both 🙌🏾

Love to see you growing brother!❤️👍

Truly awesome conversation...deep, honest and respectful.

Wow! What good luck to have stumbled upon this video. Austin is wise way beyond his years. I expect to be hearing a lot from him in the years ahead. And what a dynamo we have in Keith Nester. His faith was fired and forged during his Protestant days, and now Catholics are getting the benefit. God sure has unexpected ways of arranging things. A big thank you to both of you.

I listeded but didnt look at first.A very mature young man. God Bless his open and mature spirituality. I wont say convert because that is a personal journey. I have a great friend who's Evangelical Baptist and he's great about my Catholic Faith and I greatly respect his Faith he was a Sikh Convert to Christianity so he see's our Christian Faiths as the blessing they are. His life opened up after his Christian Conversion

Wow. What a nice conversation with Austin. Godbless both.

Truly amazing conversation! So informative for us Catholics

Watching from Blythe California: I Praise & Thank God for giving you Bro. Keith to us for you are the chosen one.The Holy Spirit will lead & teach Bro.Austin the right way to come home, in His time.God bless you and your family.More power to your program .

Austin: thank you! So honest, so articulate, and so respectful. Keep following the truth, He will lead you.

What a journey Austin you are on. Keep your inspirational openness, honesty, thirst for knowledge and willingness combined with your courage to share and question religion / beliefs. So very refreshing. If I may make one observation you are completely blessed with the Holy Spirit I pray he continues to inspire you. As we say in Ireland 'fair play to you, keep her lit'.

Thank you, Austin! @Gospel Simplicity..I keep you in my prayers :) May the Holy Spirit guide you.

I went to a Latin Mass that had an older couple who had an adult son who was mentally disabled he'd bring his little army men and picture books depicting Jesus and Mary, as well as their service dog. The second time they came, one of the older retired priests approached them and I could see him pointing at the dog, the wife started crying. At communion time, he came out of the sacristy, went to their pew, and held the dog's leash so they could go to the altar rail as a family. The wife after mass told me and a small group that Fr. told her the family needed to go up together, even if the son only got blessed. Father had seen the previous week the dog and that one parent stayed with the boy and dog then the other went to communion after the other returned from communion. After that he had trusted assigned volunteers to hold the dog while the family approached the altar rail, so if it was not him offering the Mass, he could at least give the family communion and bless the son. After Mass each Sunday the dog would seek out the priest for a pat on the head and scratch on the bottom