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Last week, two things happened on this podcast: we passed 100,000 total downloads and we wrapped up a 10-week Bible study of Genesis on Fridays. So, to start our run at 200,000 downloads, we're launching a new feature: Friday Deep Dives. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show. Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com

On the second anniversary of the podcast, Greg finally tells his own story: how he became a Christian, his life as a Protestant, and his conversion to Catholicism. Learn why he started this podcast, what motivates him, and the vision to take it to the next level. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show. Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com 1 Timothy 4:...

Greg answers questions sent in by listeners (send your own to consideringcatholicism@gmail.com): "I'm a recent convert to Catholicism, but my wife is still Protestant. We disagree over which church to raise our children in. My wife loves the passion of her evangelical church and Catholics seem so lukewarm. Do y9u have any advice?" "When the priest consecrates the Eucharist, how does the Catholic Church know that he's doing it correctly? How can it be sure that its liturgies and formulas actuall...

An invitation to take a free online course with Greg Smith about Catholic church history (and some other updates about the podcast). Sign up for the class at LANEcatholic.org The conversation with Cory about knowledge, belief, and faith will resume in the next episode on the regular schedule. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show.

On the first anniversary episode of this podcast, Greg explains to Ed why he asks listeners to consider Catholicism rather than C.S. Lewis-style "mere" or generic Christianity: because mere Christianity is inadequate for the challenges of the 21st century. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show.

It's been exactly 30 days since the last episode released. An update on what's been going on, what's happening, and what's ahead for Considering Catholicism.

In March 2022, podcast host Greg will be leading a field trip to Catholic holy sites in Detroit (through the Lakeshore Academy for the New Evangelization). This bonus episode is a preview of three locations: The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, and the Solanus Casey Center. Learn more at https://www.lanecatholic.org/

This is a podcast for anyone who’s curious about Catholicism. Who might be considering entering the Church, coming back to it, or taking their faith more seriously. And it’s for anyone who wants to learn how to become a better evangelist. Host Greg Smith has interesting conversations, explores topics, and visits places to discover the faith that was once and for all delivered to the saints.