I came back to take note of the books and authors you mentioned and I couldn’t but do this that I share with you: 13:45 Ed Feser on Thomas Aquinas 16:20 N. T. Wright “The Resurrection of the Son of God” (on Jesus of Nazareth) 16:35 Mike Licona, Gary Habermas, “The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus” 18:57 C.S. Lewis, “Mere Christianity” (on God) 28:51 David C. Lindberg, “The Beginnings of Western Science” 30:26 Roger E. Oleson, “The Story of Christian Theology” (origin of Baptists) 33:49 Decree on Ecumenism “Unitatis Redintegratio” 38:14 Eamon Duffy, “The Stripping of the Altars” 38:20 Brad S. Gregory, “The Unintended Reformation” 40:15 Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 1 (on Baptism / Eucharist) 43:30 J.N.D. Kelly “Early Christian Doctrines” (Eucharist / Baptism) 48:45 St. Augustine “On Faith and Works” 50:00 St. Augustine “On Baptism” 1:03:43 St Augustine; Ignatius; Irenaeus, “Against Heresies”; Justin Martyr; The Shepherd of Hermas (Sacramental world view) 1:07:53 C.S. Lewis, “The Great Divorce” (on Purgatory) 1:09:15 The Protestant Reformation (sermons) 1:10:38 Council of Trent, 21st Session (reform on money and indulgencies) 1:17:00 Alister McGrath, “Iustitia Dei. A History of the Christian Doctrine of Justification” 1:19:53 “The Works of the Law” 1:26:39 “The Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent”, translated by H.J. Schroeder (on justification) 1:37:49 Brant Pitre “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary” 1:51:47 Last recommendations: KZfaq: Bishop Barron; Fr. Mike Schmitz / Brant Pitre “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist”, “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary” / Ignatius of Antioch; Irenaeus, “Against Heresies”; Justin Martyr; Ambrose; St Augustine; Council of Nicea; Council of Trent / Scott Hahn Addendum: Movies :): 2:30 Nacho Libre and Sister Act / 1:38:10 Raiders of the Lost Ark

Welcome home my dear brother in Christ! I’m a born Muslim woman from Iran and can tell you from bottom of my heart that my conversion to Catholicism was/ is the best gift our dear blessed Lord has granted me a ratchet sinner! May God bless you and keep you in Christ Jesus! Amen!

Born a Protestant. Became an atheist in college. Became spiritual but not religious twenty years later. Finally became Catholic at 49. It has been a very long and exhausting journey. All I ever wanted was the truth. Catholicism is TRUE. Gloria Excelsis Deo!

I know you’re getting an incredible number of comments here, but here’s one more. I, too, am a convert who was raised Baptist. I’m now two years away from ordination to the priesthood. I really appreciate the simplicity, humility and candor with which you’ve shared your story here. God’s blessings to you and your family.

My family snapped and scream and yelled at me when I told them I was becoming Catholic. I am a mom of 3 boys. The Holy Spirit kept speaking to me. I grew up Pentecostal.

My background is muslim. Conservative af. I was also an atheist for many years because I didn't find peace in what I believed. Seek God, find Jesus. Life has been tough since I convert bcs of my old belief. There are many ugly consequences, such as abandonment, harassment, and threat. I am not afraid anymore. I find my peace within Christ. The beauty of rosary has led me to know Christ more. Thank you for the testimony. It helps me a lot to walk in this path. God bless you.

Congrats. I was an Atheist, became a Calvinist and then came to the Church in May of 2021 and it's the best decision I've ever made. There is nothing like sitting in silence with Christ in Eucharistic adoration and then receiving him in the Mass. I can understand why the three wanted to stay with Christ at the Transfiguration.

Man, this wasn't a conversion story, this was a whole class

I'm taking classes to become a Catholic right now, at the age of 63. Life-long Methodist, but always considered the Catholic Church with respect, thanks to my dear Aunt Jean. I feel that the Catholic church 'checks all the boxes' for me, as well as The Blessed Mother, whom I have a particular devotion to. I thoroughly enjoyed your video, and I celebrate your conversion with you, in the name of Christ.

Loved your story. My husband, myself and our 3 children all came into the church last Easter. We converted from Pentecostal Protestantism. Our youngest is considered a cradle catholic because he was only 2 when we came into the church. Nothing gave us the deep answers we were searching for like the Catholic Church did. Life was dull and miserable before and I just could not simply accept the idea that THAT was all Christianity had to offer. I knew God was greater than what we were experiencing as Protestants.. and I never even thought to give the Catholic Church a second thought… but all the evidence just blasted away all my objections. I give all glory to God and thank our blessed mother Mary for helping to lead us to the truth.

I am a cradle Catholic, struggled with things that happened, I have been active in my church about 6 years now because I finally figured out that people are broken, misguided and it isn’t the Catholic Church that has a problem, but the people. We are all sinners, but God loved us so much be sent Jesus to show us the way. Excellent and heartfelt talk, thank you so much. I have shared this with others.

Roger my brother, I first watched your videos a couple of years ago, I said a prayer for you that you will come to the Catholic faith, prayers never go wasted.

You are so marvelously erudite!!! I am a priest of 32 years of priesthood. I was brought up a Baptist too. I converted, entered seminary and ordained. I guess it takes growing up in Protestantism to really understand catholic doctrine. No catholic priest I know understands catholic theology as you do. I do because I researched on my own. If only seminary would teach as you have done in this short video what a different thing the Catholic Church would be. Bravo to you!!

Love your attitude here. After 40 years as a Protestant (almost a decade as a missionary; Reformed seminary grad), I came into the Church last fall. Praise God. There is ONE holy, Catholic, apostolic Church!

I am on the journey as well, baptized Southern Baptist, it began in 2019 during my Masters at Bible college during an assignment on John 6. From then on I began on a journey to figure out what the early church looks like, after all I heard in my Baptist church "we need to be like the early church" and in my Hermeneutics class a former professor "the text cannot mean today what it did not mean 2,000 years ago", by the way he is a Protestant. I've been praying the Rosary for over a year and began doing novenas to saints.

LETS GOOOO!!! ANOTHER ONE. I too converted to Catholicism from protestantism. Big congrats man, may God bless you. Truth seekers will find the true Church.

25 years ago I made the same decision in spite of strong opposition. I have never regretted it. God is good!

Hi! I don’t know if you care to read my story, but I definitely listened to all of yours! I have never been against Catholicism as a Protestant, but I’ve had specific (but typically Protestant) objections (the Pope, praying to saints/Mary, purgatory, etc). I had an awesome friend in high school who was a somewhat practicing Catholic, so some of my first church experiences was going to Mass early on Sunday morning. I was just grateful to go to church at all because it was all new to me (an agnostic at the time). Then I dated a Lutheran who became Catholic a couple years into our relationship. Having had that friend who was Catholic, and knowing some of what they believed, I was perfectly fine with this, but stated that I would never become Catholic and he needed to be okay with that. To an extent he was, but it became clear that our differences (me being a charismatic nondenominational Protestant, and him a Catholic convert who at times wished to become a priest) were a little too divisive. I was always interested in the Catholic faith, and have always affirmed Catholics as Christians. But I can honestly say that I never truly looked into it because I didn’t realize how much there was to know about Catholicism. Then, two things occurred: This first one is going to sound incredibly silly. (Side note: I’ve experienced a lot of spiritual warfare/attack. I used to dabble in the occult and was curious about things of that nature.) There’s a TV show called Evil. It’s about a priest and a psychologist going around and dealing with difficult cases of alleged “possession.” The premise was interesting and my family got into it for awhile. One of the aspects of the show dealt with actual theology surrounding exorcisms. I wanted to know if some of the information the show was conveying was actually used by the Church. In particular, I first looked into the “stages” of demonic influence (oppression, obsession, possession), realized this was a bonafide concept in Catholicism, and became immensely intrigued by the subject of exorcism. Because of my history with spiritual warfare, I also began to rethink many of my own experiences. At the time, I was having issue grasping the experiences I was having/had with the demonic. I even leaned toward believing that some of my experiences were not legitimate, simply because I was not finding the right language to grapple with the subject of the demonic from Protestants. Learning about Catholic perspectives on exorcism and the demonic actually cemented, reaffirmed, and even opened my eyes to the demonic (and angelic) experiences I’d had, and it gave me a lot of confidence and knowledge in the subject I never found in Protestantism-including the confidence to deal with it completely once and for all. Side note: your explanation of justification actually just helped me make sense of some of the things I’ve learned too! Now, you were a Baptist, so I’m sure you will understand when I say that loads of Protestants neither perform exorcism nor have thoughtful theology or material on this matter. Charismatics sometimes have thought about this in the form of “deliverance,” but I find it hard to seek out good, reliable sources for this field. There are so few because the ministry of exorcism in Protestantism is greatly in lack-which I suspect is partially due to the later adherents to the Reformation, but I won’t go there for now while I pick my brain at it. Anyway, because I was so excited to learn about exorcism, I ended up listening to many interviews with priests who are ordained exorcists (Father Vincent Lampart is one of my personal favorites to listen to. I’m also recently enjoying “The Exorcist Files” podcast by Father Carlos Martin). This got me immensely invested in understanding Catholicism on a deeper level, but I originally would have never considered pursuing the knowledge so intensely. Then, the second reason: I found a podcast on early church history, thought “That sounds cool!”, and started listening. Learning about church history and what early Christians really believed, like you, absolutely CHANGED everything for me. I suddenly began to rethink everything I was ever taught or learned. I had *no idea* what early Christians believed, and being introduced to many of the great thinkers of our faith has made a deep impact on my understanding of Christianity. I began to question very specific aspects of faith that are simply ignored in Protestantism, but were certainly present in the early church. While I do recognize that going off of what early Christians believe could be a bandwagon fallacy, I definitely would be amiss if I did not consider the words of the church fathers! Learning about them and the things they said have deeply rooted me and my confidence in my faith. I actually am surprised that I am coming away from this newfound knowledge more and not less certain about Christianity. It’s opened a whole new world that’s hard for me to express to my fellow Protestants. I suddenly have more questions for Protestant denominations than I do for Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox sects. That’s not something I ever thought I would say. Needless to say, this testimony is reverberating through my soul. It makes me wonder if God is leading me to the Catholic Church, or perhaps the Orthodox Church. I’ve never been closer (even though I dated a Catholic) to joining, and just 6 months ago I could have never seen myself becoming Catholic. Not completely at least. There are still things I’m wrestling through. But at least I know I’m in good company! Okay! No worries if you didn’t read this, but honestly, I don’t get to talk about this side of my faith journey much. People around me just do not understand how much this has impacted me and what I do on a daily basis now. Heck, I’m even using a rosary in prayer lately, and I’m not 100% sure about that yet either, but I’m learning more as I go along. God bless you and your family!

Praise the Lord! I became a Catholic ten years ago, and have never gone back. Peace be with you. ❤️❤️❤️

I’m a cradle Catholic who has so much respect for those who convert to Catholicism. You all remind me of the many Catholic Martyrs who sacrificed their life for truth. Just know that for all the friends and family that may turn their backs on you, that God has many more waiting to embrace you. God bless you and Semper Fi

I've never seen you before but this video just appeared on my KZfaq feed and I am so happy for you. Persevere brother, persevere. I was received into Holy Mother Church on April 17, 2022, and it was the greatest thing I've ever done. Gloria in excelsis Deo.

This is a very compelling story. As I listened, I recalled my journey from Protestant missionary and pastor to full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. Like your self-description, I, too, am a simple man with a simple background, who was inspired to search for the truth about the world, humans, and life. I've now been in the RCC for 11+ years. My unquenchable thirst and insatiable hunger for deeper truth has not been satisfied. You will encounter many more questions and mysteries, young man. Enjoy your honeymoon getting to know the beautiful teachings and practices of the RCC. When the honeymoon is over, and it will end, do not stop praying, reading, practicing, and searching. After all, our journey has to do with GOD, who lures us into an ever-deepening and widening search, often having to do with deep, deep darkness (St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Calcutta).

I’m a cradle Catholic and am rediscovering the Catholic Church. Thank you you have inspired me for more dedication and time in learning about the early church fathers and the early 1:05:53 church - the Catholic Church .

Peace be with you friend. I'm undergoing RCIA right now to become Catholic. It's been such an enriching journey so far filled with joy and surprises. Although I have to wait 2 yrs before I receive my final sacraments, it's a day I am waiting eagerly to be able to be reborn anew and to experience communion with God.

The young man here describes a process and a journey that I began in earnest in 1964. He’s wonderfully articulated his experiences as if he meant to depict mine. Until now, I have never come across a convert whose steps conform to those I undertook.

The more I absorb about the catholic faith, the more I realize it's the truth.

The most profound, loving, gentle, and thorough analysis, as a convert 53 years ago, the Catholic Church encourages me to live my life , impressed with your honesty, dedication to seek the truth. You are on my prayer list to deal with the possible negative feedback. May you and your family be blessed. Doug

I am crying so much...a couple mins near the end...( almost finished watching) when you said to your protestant friends you know we love God...made me cry....I am IFB ...and am deeply seeking truth. I have read my Bible many times. You broke through and touched my heart...I too have thought about Anglicanism about safe middle ground. It seems as a protestant terrifying to consider being RC. My whole life I have been told RC is evil...I am not so sure now...and it is weighing on my heart. I want TRUTH. I heard your heart, truth and struggle of this journey. I am very grateful you made this video and please make another. Please keep me in your prayers as I will you.

Your “journey” I took in 1998-2000. I became a Catholic, trying to correct the Catholic Church, while in a Baptist College. God has blessed you, brother. Rejoice.

It was heart warming to listen to your story,and I was sending little arrow prayers up to our God for leading you this far. I am 63 years old, Catholic, and from England. Sir, you have inspired me, in my weakness, and have given me a much deeper appreciation of The Faith handed down to me. I am in no position to advise you, however I would say that in many ways your battle has just begun. You and your family are now in my prayers, my dear brother, pray for me if you are able. Pax Christi. John.

I usually don't watch videos that are almost 2 hours long. But I was hooked because you gave a very powerful and heartfelt testimony. Thank you.

I'm a cradle Catholic who left the church for some time due to incomplete knowledge of my religion. I got convinced Catholicism was wrong because of some KZfaq videos I watched, and for a few years was quite anti Catholic as a result. This surprisingly didn't lead me to join any other church, I still believed in Christianity but didn't attend any church service. I just drifted aimlessly for a while. Needless to say, some other KZfaq videos brought me back, videos that exposed the lies I had been told regarding my religion. This is the sad thing though, whilst the Catholic Church deems the protestant denominations Christian, they deem us unsaved members of a false church. Glad to have another articulate convert to the Catholic church on youtube who will help counter the misinformation that draws so many away from the fullness of faith. God bless.

I don't know who you are, but you came up in my feed. I am halfway through your video and admire your genuine humility and passion for the truth. Your testimony in this video is a powerful message for others who are considering Catholicism. God bless.

I am a revert to the Catholic faith after being raised Protestant as well. I myself am Maronite Catholic! God bless you and welcome home, my brother!💙

I can’t relate to how you converted because I’m a cradle Catholic but I can rejoice that you did convert to the true Church of Jesus Christ. All Glory to God🙏

I was not not expecting to stumble upon a dissertation on Catholicism, but I’m happy to have done so. Great work here sir.

Roger: As a Catholic revert (I was a cradle Catholic who stopped believing in my early teens only to be led back to the Christ, the Eucharist and the Church is early adulthood) I loved hearing of your journey and your calm, logical, rational presentation of the different and common beliefs held by Roman Catholics and Protestants. Strange as it may seem it was with the help of some believing Pentecostals that I was able to turn back to Christ and begin a journey that led me back to the Catholic Church. I am now nearly seventy and have suffered greatly over the years observing the horrible faults and failings among the hierarchy, clergy and lay members of the Church. (Including all too often my own failings) Yet in all of this Christ’s church remains. Your clear and moving presentation of the truths underlying the all too human failings of the Church was, and is, a great witness and comfort to me. Your faith gives me renewed strength to carry on and persist in the battle. Carry on in Christ. I will pray for you and your family. God’s blessings upon you. JT

Welcome Home. I made the journey in 1997. I am now a Priest within Holy Mother Church. A Community to be and become rather than doing.

Amen. "Ten thousand difficulties do not make one doubt." St. John Henry Newman. The fullness of Christianity is found in the Catholic Church! absolutely beautiful testimony.

I’m very happy for you Roger. I’ve taken a similar intellectual journey as yourself and arrived at the same place. I have to say, about two years ago in a comment under one of your videos, you told me that you had prayed for me, and that had a significant effect on me. In hindsight, it helped soften my heart which my intellectual pride had hardened. So thank you for that. And again, I’m delighted that your journey has brought you somewhere so positive.

Starting my conversion now from an independent Christian Church. Such good people, but... I have to follow scripture now that I have eyes to see... Good luck to you! 🙏

As a cradle Catholic, I didn't have the difficult journey you did. I got to California in a plane, as opposed to those who had the difficult journey in a covered wagon. I think much more is gained by going the difficult way. Because it was easy to be a Catholic, it was easy to fall away. At 70, I am working harder, and trying to learn more, and not take my faith for granted.

I tried to be an atheist and it is a hopeless life. The world becomes a jungle mentally and emotionally as an atheist. For me, the argument of universal religiosity was a powerful argument. Billions of people, deceived? It wasn't honest to say that the majority of people in the world were delusional. I am currently on my journey to becoming a catholic. I tried the Baptist, Calvinist, Non-denominational churches, etc. But, I never felt like there was any order to these churches, it is a big free for all. I started reading the catechism of the Catholic Church and slowly but surely I will attend my first mass.

Just by Watching Your Video, I Want to Tell You That You Are One of the Pillars in my Process of Surrender Before Christ, I Have Searched Everywhere for Someone Who Shed Light on My Need for God and God Repeatedly Puts Your Video on My Screen and Having Been Born - As a Mexican-Catholic I feel ashamed of never having understood my Creator. I am Developing an Outline for a Video of Real Entry into Catholicism and You Put the words that I don't know how to express in my Mouth...I am Amazed!!! Touching!!! inspiring!!!

I'm 61. i became Catholic 5 years ago. Welcome Mr Maxson. Peace be with you.

Been pondering conversion for years - born & raised in the evangelical Lutheran church & am mortified what it has become:( I listen to Relevant Catholic radio & it has brought me a new understanding of the faith

I too grew up IFB. I converted to Catholicism in 2016 after an honest, uncomfortable awakening to historical Christianity. The best thing I’ve ever done. Wish my family would get onboard but they’re convinced I’m now a part of the Whore of Babylon. There is no way one can read the plethora of early Christian writings and come away Protestant if you’re open to follow truth with intellectual integrity. I’m pumped to see you’ve had the same experience.

What a beautiful, cogent, clear, heartfelt talk. Thank you for sharing your education and your love. And most of all, welcome home. I am a Lutheran convert to Catholicism and I’m so happy for you. I had a similar journey but never got so deep into the great theologians and I thank you for all the information. I will be playing this again. God bless you.

I want to add that you have a gift of teaching and an ability to keep your audience captivated. I pray that you continue making videos of you journey, to include videos of all that you have learned. I’m sure your busy but 5-10 minute video will feed many souls

This is the most thorough, clear and authentic presentation of Catholic Christianity I have heard in a very long time. Thanks so much. Blessings on your continued journey. Peace, Daniel.

Very articulate. The way you explain things without leaving loopholes makes me think you're a teacher or a debater. This was very engaging, insightful, and inspiring. I didn't know you before now and out of nowhere youtube algorithm suggested your video. May God bless you. Please pray for me, I'm stuck here in the middle east seriously dealing with sloth. I'm feeling hopeful and hopeless and the same time. Again, thank you for this illuminating testimony. This relapsed cradle Catholic from Africa is inspired and grateful.

Welcome home! As you will notice, most Catholics do not know the treasure that they have been gifted. But there are few that treasure deeply and struggle their way to holiness. Don't be disappointed and discouraged if you find yourself alone in your gratitude and zeal for God, especially when you are attending Mass at any Catholic churches throughout the world. Catholics attend Mass and then leave as if they have done their duty. Most Catholics do not know how to share their faith. At the end of the day, it's about you and the time you spend with Jesus in adoration and prayers. You are well read, and you will find your way to persevere until the end. Keep your eyes on the crucifix. Don't judge your neighbors (Catholics), for they do not know what they are doing. Be patience in your journey and enjoy your way to holiness. There is so much to learn and discover. For me, other than receiving Jesus in the Holy Eucharist, my greatest joy is seeing people discovering the Catholic faith and making their way home. It is so delightful!

Salve frater! As a Baptist convert you will bring a biblical perspective many of us Catholics need. Thank you for sharing your journey.

I can sense how deep your faith is, my tears flowed as you did, after listening to you, this is the first time l feel I should focus more in my faith. I am catholic from birth as most Filipinos are, now I look forward for more of your videos about our faith. Very well discussed, very enlightening. Thank you very much. Be blessed always, Roger.

So happy for your conversion. I am a Catholic by birth. Despite people around us leaving and criticizing the Catholic faith, I have never in my entire life doubted my religion and faith. I am a Filipino and I find it interesting to learn about some American Catholics because from what I know there are not so many in the US and most are different Christian Denominations. Keep spreading the good news. God bless!

the Catholic Church is the most consistent and coherent among other branches of Christianity. for while the orthodox can rightly share in the origin of its apostolicity, it is devoid of unity compared with the Catholic Church. the Catholic Church is a functioning monarchy that mirrors the kingdom of God on earth. it preserves the teachings of the apostles from its founder Jesus Christ. it is solid in its teaching against abortion and divorce which cannot be said with the orthodox

I converted 13 years ago..I'm home! congratulation,you will find such truth and peace and beauty.♥️✝️

That was beautiful! I'm a cradle Catholic but I love to hear conversion stories. I will pray for you.

God bless you, Roger! I am an 80 year Catholic still learning all the time and rejoicing in all that goes God reveals. I am so blessed by your knowledge, courage, humility, and wisdom. As your friend in the faith, I am praying for you as you proceed in the Fullness of the faith and continue to learn and teach truth. In Christ’s love and mercy.

Welcome home, brother! What a blessing this was! I'm so happy for you and your family! Prayers for you! Please pray for my son, Joshua, to return to his Catholic faith.

I am a Catholic convert from Baptist then Methodism. You really touched my heart, this was a fantastic video.

I’m a cradle Catholic but I wasn’t a good but thanks to a miracle in my life my catholic faith grew 💯 And even started reading the Bible great story thanks for sharing and. Welcome to CATHOLICISM

As a former Baptist who became Catholic I was happy to know the early church were quite fundamentalists.

God bless you for following the truth even when it was hard! I will pray for you and your family.

Thank you for posting this video, I'm very glad to have found and watched it. I was raised atheist/without any belief system, ended up being hardcore atheist. I always thought a lot about the big questions, and when I took my atheism to its logical conclusion I realised that if I was going to continue living at all I had to consider the possibility that I was wrong. Long story short, right now I consider (coherent) atheism to be a limited and incomplete answer to the big questions; one that assumes far too much and dismisses far too much to come to an answer that claims more 'conclusiveness' than it can. Now I'm reading Feser's stuff on Aquinas, I recently read Mere Christianity, and I'm going through the Catechism and Bible in a year podcasts. I'm also watching Baron's series on Catholicism and have been watching many interviews on Pints with Aquinas. You're probably aware of Matt Fradd and Pints with Aquinas, I think it would be awesome if you could talk with him, you're super eloquent and you've done a lot of work to get to where you are, I think if you share your story more you could help a lot of people. I used to make 'atheistic prayers' asking God for ostentatious displays of his existence, while continuing to live fully turned away from him. I think now if I'm going to find faith, its going to be by reading my way into the church (for others, the path might look quite different) and by seeing the methods people like yourself have used to investigate those big questions. So, thank you again for posting this video, I found it super helpful and inspiring, I'm going to check out the books you recommended. Don't underestimate the value you have here, please continue. Thanks

I admire your dedication, your constant search for truth and meaning. I'm a cradle Catholic, and I watch mostly Catholic content on youtube. Your video came on automatically after I played Father Mark Gorings latest video. I watched the whole video. I'm always so taken aback by any convert who reads and studies their way to the Church. I'm so lucky to have been born into this Faith, because I don't know that I'd have found it otherwise. God bless you and your family in this new journey and I'm excited for you and everything you are about to learn. This is a beautiful faith. Never stop growing. 🙏

Just made it halfway and see you have read Ignatius, good job man. Ignatius of Antioch in 100 AD is certainly describing a church that sounds Catholic. The early church was Catholic, I agree, and the magisterium is a grace. I grew up protestant and church hopped, all different interpretations of scripture, many downright dangerous, I became atheist as an adult and came back to Christ and into the church last year as a Catholic.

Bro, what a great testimony. I somehow came across your video, sat till you finished. I figured much more from your presentation. Infact, a weak catholic myself this kept me burning. I sometimes felt lost seeing catholic going more low level like protestants. It worries me too. Was comparing traditionalists more suitable in my view. Anyway, for now I must thankyou. I was amazed at your high level of intellect and commitments you put in educating your yourself which benefits many of us too. May God bless.

Thank you for your humility. I enjoyed listening to your conversation story. Have heard, ‘weak Catholics become Protestants; strong Protestants become Catholic’ and you definitely embody the second part of this remark. Welcome home. Keep the Faith. Share the Faith…and may God be with you and your family, now and forever.

Thank you for sharing your story. It was a wonderful blessing and encouragement for me. I think you are like Dr Brant Pitre. You are a brilliant young scholar whose personal holiness and deep love for Our Blessed Lord is inspiring.

The influx of new people into the Church is so amazing. I'm a convert as well. Your video popped up in my recommended feed, so I don't know the back story here. But the ending is a good one ❤️ God bless you as you come in the Church.

Wow - that was inspiring. Incredible testimony. I admire your unwavering pursuit of the truth and the volume of study you invested in seeking it. You speak with such clarity, calmness and conviction - hopefully others will benefit from this as much as I have. Thank you.

I am going to be a priest

The early Christian writings convinced me too. The Eucharist was essential to the early church. Also was surprised to find the Mass is entirely biblical.

Man I've been tuning in now and then since your original library video. I figured you were going in this direction but it's amazing to see for real. Good luck and congrats!

My heart aches with joy for you to be back home... Every time one more of you our brethren get reunited in communion with my soul, with God the Father thru Jesus Christ in his Church... with all the angels of heaven, the saints, the pilgrim church, forever united in the love of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost... Beloved you are, welcome home...

God bless you Roger. Your story is also a wonderful lecture. The Holy Spirit is shining forth in your talk.

Welcome home… I was also a Protestant (Arian heretic without a denomination), who is now a catechumen in the Maronite Catholic rite (getting baptized by Easter!) Loved and shared your testimony as I have in non-practicing Christians, wayward ones, and atheist family members, so praying that they watch and are moved, GOD willing. (May they come back to Him, and many more people as well... Amen) I would also recommend a book by John Bergsma, Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls. That book speaks a lot of history from a man that is an expert in Old Testament, and points to how the Dead Sea Scrolls actually bridges the gap between Old and New Testament, as the Essenes actually were a Jewish sect that both Pharisees and Sadducees didn’t acknowledge, however they had more scriptures (apocrypha/Deuterocanonical ones) and the last actual anointed high priest before Christ was the head of their sect. (Long story and Mr. Bergsma answers many questions that we have. It’s also available in audible, which made it easier to digest as sometimes hearing a book is better than reading it… as it might make note taking easier for some.) But thank you for taking the time to make this video, sharing it wherever I can. May GOD continue to bless you and everyone. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

I just got confirmed this weekend. Congrats to you brother!

Can't wait to watch this. Really happy for you. Been watching since the very first bookshelf video and I hope you keep making content. You're one of my favorite KZfaq intellectual minds that inspire me to read "heavy" literature. Welcome home.

Brother Roger Maxson, Thank you so much this more than a story of conversion this is a teaching on Christian history. I'm so blessed by your teachings about the different areas of Christian doctrines before and now as a catholic. Welcome home.

As a cradle Catholic, I have a lot of respect for converts. It cannot be an easy thing, since a lot of people do indeed believe the Church is a cult. Becoming a Catholic is truly countercultural. We live at a time that virtually every religion, life style choice, sexual preference, or belief system is off limits from criticism, EXCEPT Catholicism. It amazes me to hear people who you would never call bigots repeat the most outlandish lies about Catholics. So, welcome to the Faith. I am sure your conversion came at a cost.

Absolutely amazing testimony. Thank you for your vulnerability. May God bless you and your family 🙏

I was blessed to listen to your arduous journey to the Catholic Church . I am a cradle Catholic , listening to your journey deepened my appreciation and practice of the Catholic Faith .

We sure need you. We need all of you to enrich our Holy Catholic Church. Love ❤️

This was just amazing. Thanks a lot for your honesty and the seeking of truth. I will pray for you and your family.

Me tooooo! I was baptist and when I realized they preached the scriptures to make them meet meet their Baptist lenses and omitted many many scriptures that didn’t follow their doctrine. It started my journey to search for the truth. It led me to the church fathers and the church JC founded was revealed. I’m now a catholic and couldn’t be happier! I get the best - the scriptures-traditions--the Eucharist and Jesus himself!! And so much more! The Saints ! I could go on and on. But will just say welcome home brother!!!

Wow! Congrats from a 71 Y/O Catholic grandma who follows the truth and this is in the teachings of our wonderful Catholic church. Every day, I can see the awesome work of God. Alleluia!!! You are inspiring. Many blessings!!!

Wow! I'm really impressed with how much reading you've done. Your commitment to track down and follow Truth is admirable.

I've been on this journey you are going through and entered the Church 2014, I was fairly much on my knees pleading for direction, and direction came. It was a very positive time in my life while everyone I know became very negative about my decision.

God bless you Roger!! I have just finished watching 2 hours of the most beautiful, sincere, loving educational testimony to your quest for Truth. I am a Cradle Catholic and love my Catholic faith and Jesus Christ with all my heart in spite the heartbreaking things that have transpired in the Church. I see so many cradle Catholics leaving the Church and wish they could listen to you and this talk. How sad to have been given the gift of Faith as a child and yet they never have a true relationship with Christ. My finding your site was a gift and I pray other Catholics can find this and listen to you and that the Holy Spirit would touch their heart. I will keep you in prayer in our daily Rosary for the continued growth for you and you family. May God continue to bless you and feed you in the true Faith of our Catholic Church.

Thank you for this Roger. I know you've probably heard this over and over again but, it must be said. Welcome home Brother. Glory to God.

Your video just popped up on my feed, and I’m really looking forward to continuing to watch it (I’m only a few minutes in). I did have to pause, and comment that I thoroughly appreciate, and admire your library! More importantly, though, welcome to the Catholic faith! We’re so happy to have you! I’ll be praying for you as you continue your journey. An abundance of grace is already being poured out on you ❤️‍🔥! God bless you, and your family!

A powerful testimony! Thank you, young man (and brother in the Lord). Continued blessings to you and your family. Such conversion stories are powerful to me because people who are led down this path often do so knowing that it will cost them many dear relationships. Mr. Maxson's journey (like that of many, many adult converts) involved a serious engagement with the Fathers of the Church.

When I really mean it, only by saing "Lord Jesus Christ..", my tears fall dawn.. Great presentation

Welcome, brother! So happy for you! God bless you and welcome to the true church of Jesus Christ!

God Bless you for your intellectual honesty and faith -filled journey. May God Who has begun this good work in you bring it to completion.

I am so excited for you in the Catholic Church! I was baptized Catholic and have been a practicing member all my life. I wish you could come speak to my son's confirmation class. He is going to get confirmed on March 12th, but he is struggling to know why. His teachers only read out of a book. He needs more reasons, and you have put it very well why.I will show him your video and pray for him to feel God's grace. 🙏 🙏🙏

Hallelujah praise God.Seek and you will find.🙏❤

Thank you, Mr. Maxson, for your diligence and generosity. This podcast is a treasure. It is a scholarly labor of love for those who seek the fullness of Christ.