Conversion Stories | Audios
A collection of audio content about people who have converted to the Catholic Faith.
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Dayspring: A Novel by Harry Sylvester
Spencer Bain is a modern man of science, a university anthropologist doing fieldwork in a small New Mexican town. Used to long separations from his wife, a UCLA professor equally dedicated to her career, he is mostly untroubled by his infidelities, and hers; that is, until now.
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The twenty-three men and women who tell their conversion stories in these pages were not drawn to the Church by sound evangelization programs, beautiful buildings and liturgies, or saintly witnesses among the clergy. On the contrary, many of them were attracted to Catholicism in spite of a now de...
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Walking through the Valley of the Shadow of Death by Adm. Jeremiah Denton
Admiral Jeremiah Denton spent over seven years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. In this moving presentation, he recalls how, through the power of prayer, he withstood extreme torture rather than betray God or his country. For his valor, he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Flying Cr...
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That Awkward Moment When God Changed My Life by Paul J. Kim
Moving his audiences from laughter in one moment to deep reflection and prayer in another, Paul J. Kim utilizes his many talents to communicate the Gospel to young people in a way that is engaging, entertaining, and altogether inspiring. In this top-notch presentation, Paul uses humor and persona...
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A Song for Nagasaki: The Story of Takashi Nagai by Paul Glynn
On August 9, 1945, an American B-29 dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, killing tens of thousands of people in the blink of an eye, while fatally injuring and poisoning thousands more. Among the survivors was Takashi Nagai, a pioneer in radiology research and a convert to the Catholic Fait...
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No Turning Back: Teenage Rebel to Catholic Priest by Fr. Donald Calloway
How is a die-hard agnostic transformed into a fervent apostle of Christ? Fr. Donald Calloway, a former drug dealer, will have you on the edge of your seat as he candidly shares the amazing story of how he was led unexpectedly into the Catholic Faith and to the priesthood by God's grace and the in...
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No Price Too High by Alex Jones
In this stunning real-life drama, discover the sacrificial yet triumphant journey of a man of deep integrity and love for Christ. Reverend Alex Jones promised his congregation a real New Testament worship service. To prepare, he studied the works of the early Church Fathers. The astonishing event...
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Made for Greatness: Runway Model Turns to Christ by Leah Darrow
Leah Darrow was a fashion model in New York City and a reality TV contestant on America's Next Top Model. She now travels the world sharing her unique experiences in the beauty industry. Leah now speaks to tens of thousands of people each year, audiences as diverse as a United Nations panel, the ...
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Gangland to Promised Land by John Pridmore
He was a serious "face" in London's East End. His Jackets were tailored to hold his machete and knuckledusters. His drug deals made him wealthy. Then something extraordinary happened...John Pridmore spoke at the 2008 World Youth Day and on EWTN about what Christ has done in his life. His powerful...
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From Mormon Missionary to the Catholic Church by Thomas Smith
Thomas Smith was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and can trace his lineage back seven generations. In this talk, he shares his beliefs and incredible experiences as a Mormon missionary in Alabama, how this led him to convert, become a Protestant minister, and later enter...
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Former Satanist Becomes Catholic by Betty Brennan
How great of a threat is the occult? In this provocative testimony, former satanist Betty Brennan shares the story of her remarkable journey from a dark existence of devil worship to the fulfillment of truth in Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. You will be enlightened by her amazing sojourn, ...
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Feminism Misunderstood: One Woman's Journey to Peace by Jane Brennan
Jane Brennan, a former member of NOW and former Planned Parenthood volunteer, shares her heart-wrenching story of abortion and subsequent years of depression, resulting in her eventual conversion to the Catholic Church.
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Why a Protestant Pastor Became Catholic by Dr. Scott Hahn
Through his legendary testimony, Dr. Scott Hahn explains how he was militantly anti-Catholic but self-driven to seek the truth. This ultimately led him into the Catholic Church. He soon became an ardent defender of the Faith and one of its most passionate promoters.
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Confessions of a Mega-Church Pastor by Dr. Allen Hunt
Based on his powerful book, Allen Hunt shares the insights and details of his 15-year journey into the Catholic Church. In 2007, Allen stepped aside as pastor of a Methodist congregation that served more than 15,000 persons each week. He entered the Catholic Church in 2008. His daily talk radio s...
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5-Time Major League All-Star on Winning the Game for Christ by Mike Sweeney
All-star Mike Sweeney speaks to 5000 young adults about his own experience of living his Catholic Faith from when he was a high school jock to his time in Major League baseball. With humor and humility, he shares the circumstances that led him to center his life completely on God, and how the Lor...
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Being All In: From NFL Playing Field to the Mission Field by Eric Mahl
Eric Mahl grew up in the small town of Monroeville, Ohio, where he was a standout athlete. He earned a scholarship to play division one football at Kent State University and, in 2005, was signed by the Cleveland Browns. After leaving the NFL, he spent three years working in the world where he con...
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All Things are Possible for God by Fr. Joshua Waltz
As a young man, the last thing Fr. Joshua Waltz ever thought he would be was a Catholic priest. But a series of unconnected choices ultimately led him to enter the seminary. In this talk, Fr. Waltz shares an incredible vocation story that involves heartbreak, robbers, Europe, and several miracles...
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Stealing Home by Mike Sweeney
This Lighthouse Talk audio is by Mike Sweeney. Mike, a devout Catholic and sought after speaker, has been involved with Catholic Athletes for Christ, has appeared on EWTN's Life on the Rock, and has spoken at numerous Catholic venues. He appeared in five All-Star Games and was the Kansas City Roy...
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Women Made New by Crystalina Evert
Is it ever too late to start over? In this inspiring talk, Crystalina Evert explains that it doesn't matter what you've done or where you've been: all that matters now is where you go from here. Crystalina has spoken about chastity to hundreds of thousands of people on four continents and is the ...
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Walk the Walk: Following Christ as His Disciple by Tim Gray
Being a disciple of Jesus has always been synonymous with being a Christian. From the Scriptures and from his own experience, biblical scholar Dr. Tim Gray explains how Christian discipleship calls us to follow in the footsteps of Christ as engaged participants in God's plan, ordering our lives t...
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For Love and Marriage by Johnnette Benkovic
Johnnette Benkovic shares her re-conversion to Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church and the resulting struggles when her husband didn't share her faith. She explains how the Lord blessed her in unexpected ways and, through the promptings of His Holy Spirit, showed her how she could better love he...
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From White Supremacist to Catholic Writer by Joseph Pearce
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Counting Your Blessings by Dr. Scott Hahn
Dr. Scott Hahn explains the theology and practice of Catholic family life, as based on the image of the Blessed Trinity, is in God's Word. He demonstrates that the source of the love in family life is within the Word of God.
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The Truth by Fr. Larry Richards
What is the meaning of life? Fr. Larry Richards tackles life's biggest question with straightforward, timeless, and often jolting answers. In this one-of-a-kind, life-affirming reality check, he unlocks the mysteries of our existence and opens our hearts and souls to the meaning of life. The Trut...