Welcome home! 🙌 I went from being a Goddess-worshipping neo-Pagan progressive liberal to a Catholic and Conservative in less than a year after a very brief stint in nondenominational evangelicalism. I was baptized and confirmed into the Church 2.5 years ago and I am now sponsoring someone else to come into the Church. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. God Bless you and yours! 💛

Terrific. I am Orthodox and am so happy to see another Christian speaking up and using his platform for good. God be with you. Glory to God.

Amen brother! I was raised Protestant, went to four years of Bible college to become a pastor, then converted to Catholicism when I was 30. That was almost 2 decades ago. If you want a personal relationship with Jesus Christ there’s no better place than in the Catholic Church. What is more personal than receiving Christ’s body, blood, soul and divinity at every mass? Welcome home brother!

I am a Catholic Deacon, I am so happy for you. I will be praying for you and your family. I think it would be wonderful to smoke our pipes and contemplate and discuss our faith. I would join you. God Bless You Brother.

I’m a born and raised Catholic and just watched you on Pints with Aquinas. I’m praying for you and your family and a new follower. Welcome home! Not a pipe smoker but have passed your channel to several family members and I like the smell of them.

“In Catholicism, the pipe, the pint, and the Cross can all fit together.” -GK Chesterton

Irishman here, raised Catholic but left it all during college. In the past 12+ months ive found Christ again and more recently moved back to the Church. Slowly. During these same 12 months, (funny enough) ive noticed pipes more. In June my brother got me my first pipe for my birthday and I started watching the Pipe Cottage. Alan, Christ is guiding you. God bless you, your courage and your family. I look forward to watching this channel evolve. Take care. God bless.

I'm a convert. Raised Southern Baptist. Anglican in the ACNA for about 4 years. Then became Catholic in 2019 at 31 years old. Picked up the pipe in 2020. Saw you on Pints with Aquinas. One of my favorite episodes. And I enjoy the Country Squire, currently have 5 of their blends in mason jars. Just smoked Hunting Creek tonight. God bless you and your family.

Outstanding ! My wife and I converted to Catholicism about 15 years ago, it’s been the most important decision of my life. God Bless you and may our Lady keep you

That's incredible Alan, we're on this journey together, I myself am starting catechism classes through RCIA, raised pentecostal now at almost 40 I've found the historic apostolic church and I'm pursuing God deeper than ever before. God bless not only you and yours but your journey as well, We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Fellow pipe smoker and converted Catholic here. Used to be an atheist for decades. My entire interest in religion began 5 years ago, as soon as I had found the pipe smoking world. So many things about pipe smoking brought me to a whole search for 'all things old school' (for the lack of a better term). It didn't take long until I found out about Chesterton, the Church Fathers and so on. It's interesting to notice how Our Lord Jesus, in His infinite wisdom has used (directly or indirectly) the pipe, a simple neutral artifact, as a tool to bring people back to His Church. I've seen it happen with a few people already. Congratulations for your decision, may God bless you on your path. God is indeed great. Warm regards from Brazil. Edit: forgot to mention. Chesterton said once: In Catholicism, the pint, the pipe, and the cross can all fit together.

Congratulations! I’m an Orthodox Christian who has a love for my Catholic brothers and sisters. Wish you and yours all the best in your conversion.

We are praying for you and your family. As my mother lays dying in Hospice, on this eve of the eve of Nativity of Mary and the Feast of Our Lady of Charity, I am so grateful for her early Catechesis to me and my brothers. As a revert to the Church, your words give me solace in this time of sorrow. I needed to hear this on this day. Thank you. Viva Christo Rey!!!

You are on the right track, Alan. Don't get sidetracked. We are nothing without Christ.

God bless you brother. I’ve just converted to the Catholic Church from a Protestant background. Your statement “I want more of who Christ is” struck such a chord. I believe Jesus slowly brings us to him as our hearts are ready, it took me a while and now I’m here too. Don’t be ashamed of reading scripture, you’re a wonderful man of god and an inspiration to others (myself included). The Eucharist is such a revelation to me, I can’t get enough, they have THE BODY OF CHRIST at the Catholic Church. It’s mind blowing. Thanks be to God for finding this lost sheep and bringing me home. Keep up the content and keep the journey. I’m a long time follower of your channel and I’ll be praying for you and your wife and family as you go through the rcia process. Trust in the Lord. Seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 7:7-8 One recommendation if you’ll allow me, Keith Nesters book, the converts guide to Roman Catholicism - for your first year in the church. This is such a fantastic resource and helped me understand so much about what’s going on at mass. If you need anything, I’d love to help but you can count on my prayers. God bless you brother.

I was born and raised Catholic but attended a Baptist highschool due to lack of decent local options here in rural upstate NY. Between my peers and my wonderful teachers I had the opportunity to engage in many pleasant theological conversations which caused me to examine my own faith more closely and to challenge to and the beliefs I was brought up with. This challenge caused me to look at myself and my faith with a more critical eye, which in the end only served to bolster my Catholic faith all the more and to appreciate the beauty and the truth in it. I find that smoking a pipe lends well to the necessity of silent contemplation that is so vital in a Catholic's life. From a fellow pipe-smoking Catholic husband and father, God bless you and your family, Alan.

I was raised reformed Baptist and joined the Catholic Church two years ago. Glory to God. No idea why but I am seeing a lot of pipe-Catholic stuff in the last week being recommended to me. May God bless you and your family. One caution, not that you fall into this but I certainly did. My conversion was largely academic and what I read did not align with the aesthetic realities I found in my local parish. We must remember that we aren’t following aesthetics but truth. The church is in crisis and we are in difficult times. However, no serious study of scripture or History allows another option. Just my .02 from my own conversion. The Eucharist will sustain you.

Being a Catholic since I was born and being one of your piping friends, I am so proud of you and wish you and your family a great Sunday, we'll pray for all of you from Portugal.

I’m so happy to hear your love for the Catholic Church and from the bottom of my Catholic heart, welcome!!!!

I'm not the only Orthodox priest in this community, and far from the only Orthodox Christian. Man, every Christian should have a mouth full of Psalms, a heart full of the Gospel, and a head full of the teaching of the Apostles and Fathers. Out of that store he will bring forth treasures old and new. Study hard! The reward is everlasting if we live what we learn thereby.

Wonderful news! Welcome home to the Catholic Church. I am a former pentecostal pastor and missionary that became Catholic in 2015. Best decision I have ever made.

Wow, this is truly amazing. I'm an Eastern Catholic, so Eastern Orthodox in theology and liturgy but in communion with the Catholic Church. God is working in your life and I will be praying for you, brother. My only advice, and I'm sure you're aware of this given your background, is to avoid church politics. That's a quick way to lose heart and fall away from the path. The Church is perfect in her doctrine and worship as the bride of Christ. However, humans who are in the church are very far from perfect. Godspeed Dr. Harrelson, be assured of my prayers.

Fantastic video. I'm Catholic. I also dabbled in other churches and I kept coming back to the Catholic Church. Please keep this great content coming. Live out your God given purpose and passions for Christ, pipe, tradition, and history. You're checking off all the boxes for me. It takes a strong man to live out his God given purpose. I applaud you for doing so. Thanks for all you do

Hey brother! I'm from the Russian orthodox church and I also can't breathe without Jesus. God bless you!

Your recent video expressing your intention to join the Catholic Church gave me so much joy. I am a catholic priest and I will offer the Holy Mass for your journey to the Faith. You have been given the grace of humily and wisdom and we thank the Lord for your contribution in the pipe community. I would encourage you to read the books of Bishop Robert Baron and watch the videos of Bishop Tyler of Texas. Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church and don't be discouraged if you encounter hurdles along the way. We are here to pray for you and your family. May the Lord bless you and keep you and make His face shine upon you and give you peace. 🙏 Praise the Lord for He is good, for His Love endures forever!

Just found you through Pints with Aquinas! Im also going through the process of learning about the Catholic faith and it’s overwhelming but I’m committed to seeking truth. Im also from the south (Texas) and converting from Protestantism is no small thing down here. Pray for my family.

Never stop talking about your faith. God bless you.

Exciting news! Let me know if you have any questions that you'd like to have answered! -Kyle

I am a relatively recent Catholic convert and hearing this warms my soul, and I couldn't think of a better combination of discussion than quality tobacco and the Lord. When the naysayers appear to denounce the content or your conversion, remember....Vir pius sacrificat.

I was baptized Catholic and not practicing for many years. After trying many other paths I came home. There is a deep love in my heart for the church that is hard to explain.

New concert to Catholicism as well. Keep up with the faith and keep sharing. Also looking into pipe smoking as well, you’re videos gave me a great place to start

Welcome to your family. I’m newer to your channel and I am attracted to your passion for pipe smoking, culture, our country and your faith. I would follow your channel whether you converted or not. Though as Catholic priest myself I’m honored to continue to follow your channel. I know you come to the Catholic faith out of true seeking and love. Thank you for encouraging me in my faith. JMJ, Father Brian Lehnert (Paterbrian)

Just found your channel. Catholic pipe smoker here. Welcome home and God bless you and your family.

Welcome home, sir. I converted from the PCA denomination 3 years ago. You won’t be disappointed. Greatest thing that has ever happened in my life, and yes, it’s the only decision. Now, I may yet become a pipe convert. God bless you, sir!

Welcome Home! I am so excited to hear this! You have been so close to Catholicism with your thinking for so long [Authentically Christian]. Been praying periodically for you to find your way home. I am overjoyed that you have! I figured you would think your way in. I will now pray that there can be reconciliation with your family. Will be praying your parents can come home soon too. God's Providence is complete. So glad to have you here. Praying you bring others here too.

Congratulations. I'm a former non denom pastor. Came into the Church kicking and screaming due to all the failures of so many of the leaders of the Church Militant, but I need the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus we receive in the Eucharist.

Brother.... Welcome home to the Catholic Church!! Once you come to know Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, you will know why you haven't been been satisfied anywhere else. I could never leave the Catholic Church because of the Eucharist and my heart would not let me. I will pray for you and your journey to Catholicism!

I found Him while attending a traditional Latin mass. One mass is all it took for me to realize “this is it”. It felt raw and unadulterated. It just felt right. My connection to Christ has never been stronger. Btw your podcast on Pints w Aquinas was great. It was a fun introduction to pipes. This video was great and a lot of what you were saying resonated w me. We have to try our best to walk like Jesus EVERYDAY not just on Sunday. God bless! You got a new subscriber here. I’ll hang around especially if you plan on incorporating faith. That’s where we went wrong in this country, we stopped putting faith 1st.

I am a Protestant, and was led to your channel by the Pints interview. I’m so glad you found the place where God has been leading you. Looking forward to more content about the beauty and work of God in your life! (Also, I wouldn’t mind if you talked more about Chesterton… top tier content)

Outstanding presentation! I am Catholic but have not practice for some years. I have recently found your channel, as I have rekindled my interest in pipe smoking. Now you have rekindled my interest in my faith. Thank You. Please continue your honorable work.

I was raised Protestant, just like yourself. I just came into the Catholic Church this past Easter. My family is still Protestant. Praying for you!

I just watched your interview on Pints with Aquinas. Welcome home, brother! I recently picked up pipe smoking, at 36 years of age, as a past time to sit and think and pray. I had watched some of your videos on your channel before and enjoy your content very much. I am a subscriber to your channel now. I hope to pray for you and your family’s continued welcoming into the One, Holy, and Apostolic Church, with pipe in hand. I say this with no malice towards any other Christian denomination. Ad Jesum Per Mariam! Pax Christi - Kyle

Please keep the content coming brother! Just turned 30 this year and I made my conversion to Catholicism. My family is Baptist, but for so long I’ve sought for more and have found it within the one Universal Catholic Church. Thank you for spreading the Gospel in Boldness. Prayers up for you and your family 🙏

Amen brother! Welcome to the family!! ❤ I converted three months ago and it's the greatest blessing that I have received. I'll pray for you and your family! Ps. A word of advice so you don't repeat my mistakes: God needs to be active and loved in all parts of our lives, but not in the same way. Don't burn yourself out by trying to achieve grace filled perfection in all things or trying to go from zero to saint in a week (been there done that). Jesus wants to be our brother and best friend, he wants you to have relaxed downtime with him too, never forget that. I highly recommend checking out soon to be saint Henry Nouwens sermons and books on God's love for us for more on the topic of trusting in Gods love for us sinners 😊

As I too am a pipe enthusiasts and a very proud convert to the Catholic Church let me please say to you my brother in Christ "Welcome Home"! I experienced all of those beautiful things you are finding now in the church and I too experienced the same judgment from family and friends being from the Pentecostal protestant upbringing and no you can't make them understand what you are feeling or justify your case for your journey with Christ but love them and pray for them despite their actions towards you and pray that they might find what you and your family have found in Jesus's Church! Im am so excited and happy for you my friend!

Saw your interview with Matt Fradd. Welcome to the Catholic Church, coming from a Arkansas Pentecostal Convert. Welcome home brother. Thanks for the shout out to Jefferson Davis too. Always glad to hear admiration for our President.

Welcome home! Im a former Presbyterian pastor, reconciled to the Catholic Church 11 years ago. No regrets! Chesterton was a big help along the way, along with the early church fathers, and John Henry Newman who famously said "to be deep in history is to cease to be protestant." God bless!

You have gained a subscriber because of the way you speak about your faith journey. I am a Catholic and will be a sponsor for the first time this year. Im so excited for you and your family. Not a pipe smoker btw.

Hi Allan, I am Jewish (grew up orthodox) in Brooklyn NY and married to a black woman. I absolutely agree with everything you say, Alan, and very much subscribe to your philosophy. You got me into smoking pipes and now would love to move to Kentucky and live the rural life. I am hoping you and I can meet someday and become friends. You speak to my soul.

I saw your interview with Matt Fradd. All I can say, Welcome home brother! May God bless you and your beautiful Family ❤🎉

Thank you for sharing. I'm also on the brink on converting myself. Love to hear more on your journey into catholicism. Best wishes from Norway. 🇧🇻

It is hard to come out as a Catholic! But I agree, there is no other way to go. Welcome home in December! I truly appreciate your videos about faith.

Praise God! I'm so happy for you and will pray for you! I converted also once I learned that the Catholic Church is the Church that Jesus started. He is truly Present in the Holy Eucharist!

So glad to hear you’ll be converting to the Catholic Faith! One convert to another, I cannot commend you too strongly. It’s the greatest decision I ever made. I also advise you to, in accordance with Our Lady’s wishes, be enrolled in the brown scapular and pray the Rosary every day.

Praise the Lord! This made my day! As a pipe smoking convert to Catholicism (27 years ago), I would like to welcome you home. I totally get the hard choice but only choice. If you are truly seeking Truth, there is no other choice, but it is a life altering step that can be challenging.

Eastern Orthodox here and happy for your family. I find the Orthodox Liturgy older and richer than a modern mass but we share many things in common. It sounds like you are on the path to truth. 😊

Thanks be to God! I just saw you on Pints with Aquinas. May our Lord continue to draw you and your family closer to Him in the Catholic Church! Glory to Jesus Christ Forever !

Watching your interview with Matt Frad now. The Fathers of Mercy are great and Fr. Joseph is wonderful! I really can't put words to how happy I am for you!

As a former protestant myself and a Devout Roman CATHOLIC for 32 years, welcome home Brother, ill be praying a Rosary for you and your family. Thank you for sharing...GOD Bless you and your family...

Thank you, Mr. Harrelson, for this personal testimony of God's love and goodness. It is a joy to hear someone talking about the MOST important thing in life without being afraid, and to see the deep happiness you draw from your relationship with Jesus. God bless you and your family.

God bless you and your family! Welcome home to the Church! I am a cradle Catholic and I know what you mean that you want more of Jesus. “Our hearts are restless Lord, until they rest in Thee” as St. Augustine says. And I feel that rest when I receive our Lord in the most Holy Eucharist. To say that I am happy for you is an understatement!

Seeing the excitement and peace in your face as you were speaking was inspiring. Being Catholic is Awesome!! May God guide and bless you and your family.

Welcome home to the Catholic Church, and may our Lord bless you and your family on this spiritual journey. Jesus longs to share his life with you and the whole world through the Eucharist. You are in my prayers!

May God bless you on this journey. I have recently been reading Chesterton and doing some soul searching. As a Christ follower since 14 and now 55 as a Protestant , I am finding more and more peace and comfort for my soul as I read and study Catholic theology. Joining Pipe Cottage Social pronto. OBTW Mr.Boswell is an absolute gentleman and I wish that last month I could have spent more time with him, I bought 3pipes and a bunch of tobacco there and have loved all of it.

I've been subscribed to you for awhile and as a fellow Catholic, I am so happy for you! God bless

Cradle Catholic from Canada, though I've moved to the Eastern Catholic side with the Ukrainian Catholics. God bless.

I wish you and your family the best on your journey through the RCIA program as you join the catholic faith. May God bless your family on this journey. Best decision I made was re-investigated my roots and living the catholic faith with my wife and children.

Praise God! I’m so thankful to God for your conversion to Catholicism. I have been a Catholic for 3 years now.

I love pipe smoking and I love my Catholic faith. I love that you are bringing this part of your life into your channel with pipes. God bless from Ireland.

Advice from a convert to Catholicism 1. Pray the rosary daily and wear a blessed miraculous medal. 2. Read the Baltimore Catechism. 3. Seek out a traditional latin mass parish and experience the traditional mass. 4. Seek out a priest who can bring you into the church one on one. RCIA isn’t horrible but a priest bringing you in personally is far more preferable in my opinion. 5. Read “The Catholic Controversy” by St. Francis De Sales. It is one of the best defenses of Catholicism out there. (Edit: 6. Pick a Saint that interests you and start praying to them daily. The intercession of the saints is very powerful.)

YES!!! So excited for you and your family!! My wife and I along with our kids converted to Catholicism this year after growing up protestant. Thank you for sharing the journey!!! And thank you for the content you create!!

I’m happy for you, not just as a Catholic myself, but for the joy you have regardless. While many view the church as heavy handed and commanding, I’ve found it deeply personal and invested in a relationship with God. Pipe smoking in many ways brought me closer to the church, and it’s been a wonderful aid in conversation and thought.

I joined the Pipe Cottage Social as soon as it was released to the public; that was the first I had ever heard of The Pipe Cottage. Shortly thereafter, to my surprise, I see a video with you and Matt Fradd which spoke of pipe smoking and your conversion. What a pleasant surprise and a blessing indeed! My wife and I have experienced similar pushback from her side of the family as well. Surely you are receiving an outpouring of support and prayer, and you certainly can count upon our prayers as well. Though my family may be of humble means, I do offer my support in any way that you may need; messages, prayers, resources, conversation. God bless you brother and welcome home.

Fantastic news! This was one of your best videos: humble, honest, vulnerable. I’m glad the Lord has led you to the Catholic Church. I can’t recommend daily prayers of the Rosary enough - it has been a great boon to me in my own growth. I look forward to your future content!

Fellow Catholic here. Love your channel.

Welcome home, brother. I returned home after 35 years. God be with you!

May Almighty God Bless you and your family in this Joyful journey! I am a lifelong Catholic who is still learning the depth of Christ's beautiful Revelation. Welcome!!!

I tried everything pagan, witchcraft, Baptist, Judaism… But the one true Faith I have found and I will never turn away from is Traditional Catholic Faith! God Bless you.

Congratulations! The best and most important decision you and your wife will ever make. My wife and I have been Catholic all our lives[72 yrs] . But don't just be a member, be active. With your oratory ability you could become a Deacon. You could talk about Christ all you like. You can be married. Don't let people dissuade you. That's just the gates of Hell trying to prevail against Christ's Church. And don't stop talking about Christ and His Church. We need more people to stand up to talk about Christ, His Church, and what He plays in our lives. Without Him we have no life. As you seek out Jesus, don't forget our Blessed Mother. She can do wonders. Again congratulations! May Jesus bless and keep both you and you family, and I look forward to sitting down with a good pipe talking about the Lord with you!

as all Catholic converts face, especially social media converts, arm yourself with the faith, and prepare for the backlash! Im praying for you brother! Welcome home! Now im off to read some back issues of American Cooner lol

My brother! Welcome home and let's keep on walking towards heaven with the Lord. God bless you!

Great video. I am a convert to the Roman Catholic (since 1992) church myself, Ilove being Catholic, This where God wants me to be, I keep praying and smilinf for my Protestant friends. I have a 1st cousin who Has a doctorate from the Southester Baptist Seminary in the DFW area. We love each other and even discuss Mary. I pointed out to him that the 1st Baptist church of Longview, TX. has a pictore of Mary over teh entrance into the main santuary. I was so surprise to hear them reciting scripture passgaes out of the New Testament as the preist prepared the congregation for the real last supper with bread and wine that is transformed into the blood and body of Christ. I know you will feel and see the transformation of this in your journey. My wife Marilyn got me into the Catholic church. This is both of ours second marriage. God Bless you on your journey and may God's Love protect us all. Your right all that matters is Jesus and finally we must all as Christians love all of each other no matter wherre we are or who isin our prsence, because where we are Jesus Christ is there always and always forever. Love you brother.

God Speed Alan! I look forward to the combination of smoking my pipe and growing closer to God as I watch your future videos. I have spent the last year and a half in daily bible study, and both beginning and ending my days on my knees in prayer. Congrats on your conversion journey and please stay keep us up to date on this journey. Dave

I follow & love your channel Alan, at 67, I've been a pipe smoker & guitar & banjo player for years. They just seem to go together, I also share your love of history, for me, especially WWII, but the Civil War as well. I will continue to follow your channel with joy, but cannot understand your choice, as the Christian Leader of your family.. Before you or anyone else jumps, allow me to explain. I now live in N.W. Arkansas with my family and I love it, but was raised in old Southern California when we had low taxes and our home in Garden Grove was surrounded by farms, orange groves and strawberry fields. It was heaven on earth. My Dad, who, as a Captain in WWII, was captured in the Battel of the Bulge (Ardennes Offensive) ran his brood with an iron hand. He brought up his 7 boys and one girl in the strictest Catholic ways. Then one day, on our way home from Church, as a teenager I vividly recall seeing this giant tent, this was the beginnings of Calvary Chapel (Jesus Revolution!!), I recall my Dad saying, I'd rather you worship the devil then going to a place like that, BUT I WAS 18??? And so; of course, I started attending the church of Chuck Smith, one of the greatest Bible Teachers of his generation. I WAS going to and was accepted into the Catholic Seminary as a priest. I learned that I DID love the Dogma and traditions of the Catholic Church, its ways give you a solid feeling, one of faith & belonging, but I was NEVER going to learn about HIS word, since they only taught out of the Catholic Missal. I wanted to be fed, I tried other churches, but I knew I found a home with Calvary Chapel & Chuck Smith. My two sons became leaders in the church and it was reflected in their schooling, my oldest graduated 3rd in Orange County and my youngest, the next year, 7th. They are both great sons, husbands & fathers. You are obviously a very good man, husband and father and someday you will face the Lord as THAT LEADER of your family. The reasons WE left (My wife was also a strict Catholic) was we were never tested in the church, never grew & we believe in Fire & Brimstone, but also a loving & forgiving God who gave his only Son FOR ME! Today, we only have seeker friendly churches that don't or won't teach about the wages of sin. I cannot believe that God wanted me to confess my sins to a man and be punished with a prayer, a rosary or act of contrition?! The Pope today tells us the sins of the flesh is no big deal and Saints, you and I are saints according to Jesus. Finally, the Catholic Church rests their case on being the ONE TRUE church based on when Jesus said, on this rock I will build my church. Jesus, in my opinion and many others believe that when Jesus asked Peter who he thought he was, Peter replied, you are the Christ, the son of God and Jesus replied, "upon this truth, I will build my church". It was that Rock of Truth.... I wish you well in your endeavors in the Catholic Church Alan, there really are some good bible teaching Catholic Churches, I pray you have found one. By the way, my best friend from 7th grade is a Catholic Pastor in California, we have some great arguments, but has allowed that his church is going thru some changes that he cannot agree with. Good luck and many blessings to you....

May God guide you to the Truth! Anybody who is genuinely seeking the Truth, they will always find it

I was raised Catholic. Grew up in Rochester NY. Bishop Fulton Sheen was our local hero. My grandfathers and grandmothers came from Ireland. Our family has unbelievable roots in the church. Much Irish history is written about it. Jesus is to be loved above All else❤️‍🔥🙏☘️ Cheers life is neverending. You just gained me as a subscriber👍

If a Catholic attends Church daily, they will hear the entire Bible read over the course of three years. It is a very biblical faith.

We absolutely CAN talk about this on the Pipe Cottage! Keep it coming please! Praying for you and your family. So happy to see your love and passion for knowing Christ

Follow up, I just sent this video to Matt Fradd of Pints with Aquinas and he immediately asked if I could help him get you on his show. I'm happy to get you in contact with him if you're interested.

12/14/23 Your zeal and genuineness is a breath of fresh air. Welcome to the Catholic faith! It will be a journey like no other! If you have not tried tradition and the Latin mass it's a must ,it will take you back in time and you'll find what you're really looking for. Enjoy! God bless! Wayne

Welcome Home, Dr. Alan! My heart rejoices for you and for every soul that chooses to come into the fullness of Truth, in Christ's Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. May God continue to bless you and strengthen you in your journey! Prayers for you and your wife as you are received into the Church.

Welcome home. I’m watching this after having seen your long form interview with Matt Fradd on Pints With Aquinas. I’m a Catholic who attends the Traditional Latin Mass in Australia and a fellow pipe smoker. There’s a coffee company called “Dog and Gun” whose coffee matches perfectly with the both Burley and Virginian blends I’ve been smoking lately. If you’re ever down under I’d love to enjoy a bowl or two with you.

That was beautiful! Welcome! My wife and I and our two sons converted to Catholicism in 2007. Like you, I had tried just about everything else and felt that something was missing. Thank God that through His grace, we found the Church and the Holy Eucharist. I will pray for you and your family as you begin this journey. God bless.

Glory to God! Thats beautiful and welcome to the Church. I came back to catholicism with my wife (she was raised methodist) a few years ago and am so happy to participate in Christs worship at the mass! I am so excited for you and your family. I'll pray for you sir

Welcome home Brother. I will be praying for you and your family. I am new to you and your channel but a cradle Catholic and long time pipe smoker. I contemplated this episode after morning Mass while smoking a Dunhill 2110 stuffed with GLP Westminster. I, like you, have no time for beige or lukewarm Christianity/Catholicism. Thank you for a haven that brings faith, pipe smoking and true masculinity together 🙏⛪️💪🏼

Welcome home my brother in Christ!! Confession and the Holy Eucharist changed my life forever. Yes, the believers in Jesus Christ need to love him and then love each other. I’ll be praying for you, your family and all you do.

I will be following your journey. I find it quite interesting as I have been kicking around the idea of returning to the Catholic Church.

Very happy for you, Alan. Lord bless your reception into the Roman Catholic Church.

Brother, as a fellow pipe smoker and Catholic you have it exactly right. I am so excited for you and your dear wife about coming to the Catholic Faith and your strength and faith in NOT being afraid to talk about our Lord. Make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to Jesus.

I was received into the Church this Easter. The most shocking thing I learned over the last year was how not alone I was. I went from losing all my Protestant friends (so all my friends) to feeling completely alone to slowly but surely discovering a new community, and I can honestly say, it has been the best decision of my life, but one I could only ever have made if God drew me. I love my Protestant brothers and sisters (literally, I have 4 siblings 😂) and I want so much to be a light drawing them to a fuller understanding and deeper relationship with Christ.