Catholic Feedback
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -A podcast exploring faith, life and culture, hosted by former protestant pastor and Catholic convert Keith Nester. In this Podcast, Keith responds to questions and comments from listeners and shares his unique perspective. Check it out!
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Episode 110 - The Amazing Catholic Conversion of John Edwards
April 16, 2024 15:59 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBOn Holy Thursday, 2016, John Edwards was arrested for purchasing cocaine, thrown into jail, and was facing losing everything. How did he get there, and more importantly, how did God deliver him from addiction? In this incredible in-person interview, John shares with Keith how God delivered him and set him on a new path. John is the executive director of Just a Guy in the Pew Ministries, which facilitates the creation of men's groups in parishes across the country. Do NOT Miss this incredibl...
Episode 109 - Gotcha Questions Part 1: Are Catholics Saved?
February 27, 2024 19:04 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBWhat is the Catholic understanding of the gospel? How should Catholics respond? Does Catholicism teach a false gospel? In part one of the series "Gotcha Questions," former protestant Pastor and Catholic convert Keith Nester summarizes the Catholic understanding of the gospel using the teaching of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Listen and decide for yourself. To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester Become a supporter and part of Keith's l...
Episode 108 - Answering Orthodoxy with Michael Lofton
January 30, 2024 16:58 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBKeith is joined by @catholiccom contributor and host of @ReasonandTheology Michael Lofton to discuss his latest book called Answering Orthodoxy: A Catholic Response to Attacks From the East. https://shop.catholic.com/answering-orthodoxy-a-catholic-response-to-attacks-from-the-east/ To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester Become a supporter and part of Keith's locals community https://keithnester.locals.com For more info about Keith...
Episode 107 - Keith Interviews the Catholic Talk Show Guys
December 27, 2023 16:58 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MB"The Catholic Talk Show" is one of the most-watched Catholic YouTube channels out there. Keith has appeared on this channel 3 times, but today, the tables are turned as Keith interviews Ryan Sheel, Ryan Dellacrosse, and Fr. Rich Pagano about the origins of "The Catholic Talk Show" and what makes them the way they are. Subscribe to "The Catholic Talk Show" https://www.youtube.com/@UClYN3WXAFPr0FDHUaLx1g0Q To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithneste...
Episode 106 - The Shroud of Jesus
November 28, 2023 16:59 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBThe Shroud of Turin is one of the most incredible things on the planet, but so many people don't know something so interesting about the image. After studying the Shroud for more than 40 years, Dr. Gilbert Lavoie has authored a new book called The Shroud of Jesus. Join Keith for this fascinating conversation. Link for Purchase: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-shroud-of-jesus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophiaInstitutePress/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophiaPress ...
Episode 105 - Dangers of the Occult with Charles Fraune
November 20, 2023 13:18 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBIn this episode of Catholic Feedback, Charles Fraune joins Keith to discuss the dangers of the occult and how Catholics can be lured in. Check out Charles' links: https://slayingdragonspress.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSlayingDragonsApostolate-CharlesDFraune https://twitter.com/CharlesDFraune https://www.facebook.com/charles.fraune/ https://www.instagram.com/charlesdfraune/ https://www.instagram.com/slaying_dragons_press/
Episode 104 - The New Relativism with Karlo Brousard
September 26, 2023 15:58 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBThe New Relativism with Karlo Brousard Do you remember when relativism was the nemesis of Christians and all people of right reason? This idea that “you have your truth and I have mine” was so pervasive and insidious that Pope Benedict XVI warned it was a “dictatorship” that threatened all our freedoms. Then, seemingly overnight, we’re being told that it’s not a problem anymore. Why? Because in today’s “woke” world, most people are now moralists, not relativists. They impose a litany of ne...
Episode 103 - Spiritual Warfare with Fr. Carlos Martins
August 22, 2023 15:59 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBExorcist Fr. Carlos Martins joins Keith to discuss spiritual warfare and the new book, "Fr. Gabriele Amorth: Rome's Exorcist" from Tan books. Don't miss this incredible conversation! To order the book: https://tanbooks.com/products/father-gabriele-amorth-the-official-biography-of-the-popes-exorcist/?gc_id=17487855346&gclid=CjwKCAjw8symBhAqEiwAaTA__Nl1Td8cAzzzpZRLhILXDnTk--x_UDLw7dTYDiuxtLiznknxRgEFmxoCeucQAvD_BwE More about Fr. Martins: https://www.exorcistfiles.tv/ https:/...
Episode 102 - The Veil Removed with Chris Magruder
July 25, 2023 15:58 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBThe Veil Removed with Chris Magruder How a mom from Iowa with no film experience created a video that has changed the world. Chris Magruder joins Keith to tell the story of the inspiration and origin of the hugely popular short film The Veil Removed. See the Film and more: https://TheVeilRemoved.com To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester
Episode 101 - From Atheist to Pagan to Catholic. Joe Enabnit's Catholic Conversion
June 20, 2023 15:58 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB11Joe Enabnit of the St. Michael Barbell Club joins Keith to show us around his gym and share his incredible story of becoming Catholic as well as his unique philosophy of how training one's body makes one spiritually stronger. Joe is available for online training. Mention Catholic Feedback to get a discount. Check out: https://www.saintmichaelbarbellclub.com/ Gym Youtube: @saintmichaelbarbellclub7253 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saintmichaelbarbell/ For more info...
Episode 100 - Fighting the Culture War with Todd Erzen
May 23, 2023 15:58 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBTodd Erzen (of the Steve Deace Show) joins Keith for a fascinating discussion about the state of our culture and how Catholics and like minded Protestants can unite against the evils of our society. Todd is on the front lines of the culture war both personally and professionally through his work as editor and daily contributor on the Steve Deace Show Podcast on Blaze TV. This is the same group that is responsible for the movie Nefarious. Don't miss this amazing conversation! Steve Deace ...
Episode 99 - When Protestants Argue Like Atheists with Trent Horn
April 27, 2023 11:58 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBCatholic Answers apologist Trent Horn joins Keith to discuss his new book, "When Protestants Argue Like Atheists" Buy the book here: https://shop.catholic.com/when-protestants-argue-like-atheists-12-weird-ways-that-anti-catholics-mimic-secular-skeptics/ Subscribe to The Council of Trent on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCvySGkfy1W8fda287KMj2CA To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2e...
Episode 98 – Suffering - A Catholic Perspective
March 23, 2023 11:58 - 41 minutes - 57 MBWhy does it seem Catholics have such a different view of suffering than other Christians? Perhaps it's because we do. Join Keith as he digs into the Catholic view of suffering and how it connects to our every day life. Have an idea for a show topic or a question? Send in your questions to [email protected] To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit:http://down2earthministry.org/
Episode 97 - Eastern Orthodoxy with Erick Ybarra
February 16, 2023 16:58 - 1 hour - 116 MBKeith is joined by author and apologist Erick Ybarra for a charitable and informative conversation about the basics of Eastern Orthodoxy as it relates to the issues of authority and the Papacy. Erick is the author of the new book The Papacy- Revisiting the Debate between Catholics and Orthodox https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-papacy-revisiting-the-debate-between-catholics-and-orthodox/ Erick's blog: https://erickybarra.wordpress.com/ To support the channel and Keith's ministry: h...
Episode 96 - Purgatory is for Real with Karlo Broussard
January 12, 2023 18:58 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBOn this episode, Keith is joined once again by Catholic Answers apologist Karlo Broussard. Karlo is the author of the book Purgatory is for Real and talks with Keith about what we know (and don't know) about Purgatory. Buy Karlo's book: https://shop.catholic.com/purgatory-is-for-real/ To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/
Episode 95 - Ask us Anything w/ Fr. Aaron Junge
December 21, 2022 13:42 - 1 hour - 134 MBToday we are joined by Keith's parish priest Fr, Aaron Junge for a livestream Q/A session. Please consider becoming a patron today! We need your support more than ever. https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/
Episode 94 - Answering Protestant Comebacks with Karlo Broussard Part 2
November 09, 2022 16:58 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBKeith is joined by Catholic Answers Staff Apologist and author Karlo Broussard to discuss his new book and deal with common comebacks often leveled against Catholics. Karlo's new book: https://shop.catholic.com/meeting-the-protestant-response-how-to-answer-common-comebacks-to-catholic-arguments/ Karlo's book Purgatory is for real: https://shop.catholic.com/purgatory-is-for-real/ Karlo's website: https://karlobroussard.com/ Catholic Answers website: https://www.catholic.com...
Episode 93 - Dealing with Doubts with Trent Horn
October 06, 2022 15:58 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBOn this episode of Catholic Feedback Catholic Answers apologist Trent Horn joins Keith to discuss his brand new book Devil's Advocate- Facing my Inner Anti-Catholic. https://shop.catholic.com/devils-advocate-facing-my-inner-anti-catholic/ Trent's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCounselofTrent Catholic Answers website: https://www.catholic.com/ To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: ...
Episode 92 - Answering Protestant Comebacks with Karlo Broussard Part 1
September 07, 2022 15:58 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBKeith is joined by Catholic Answers Staff Apologist and author Karlo Broussard to discuss his new book and to answer questions from Keith's Patreon supporters. Karlo's new book: https://shop.catholic.com/meeting-the-protestant-response-how-to-answer-common-comebacks-to-catholic-arguments/ Karlo's book Purgatory is for real: https://shop.catholic.com/purgatory-is-for-real/ Karlo's website: https://karlobroussard.com/ Catholic Answers website: https://www.catholic.com/ To...
Episode 91 - Our Lady of Guadalupe
August 03, 2022 15:58 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBKeith is joined by Gabriel Castillo from the popular YouTube channel GabiAfterHours to discuss Our Lady of Guadalupe. Join Keith on pilgrimage to Mexico City!! https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/a-pilgrimage-to-our-lady-of-guadalupe-in-mexico-january-15-21-2023-23rs01mxkn/ Gabriel's channel https://www.youtube.com/c/gabiafterhours To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthmi...
Episode 90 - Blue Collar Catholic's Conversion Story
July 20, 2022 15:59 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBKeith interviews Rob from Blue Collar Catholic. Rob shares his incredible conversion journey into the Catholic Church. email Rob at [email protected] Rob's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXiM7IDmw82k802ELY8gOIg To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/
Episode 89 - Radical Servanthood with Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow
June 08, 2022 15:59 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBRadical Servanthood with Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow from Mary's Meals Keith interviews Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow from Mary's Meals to talk about what happens when you truly surrender yourself for God's purposes. Mary's Meals feeds more than 2 million children every day. Hear how it all started and be inspired to consider what God can do through anyone who offers themselves. https://www.marysmeals.org/ To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For...
Episode 88 - Dealing with Scrupulosity with Fr. Aaron Junge
May 11, 2022 15:59 - 1 hour - 90 MBJoin us for a special edition of Catholic Feedback with guest Fr. Aaron Junge.
Episode 87 - The Early Church was the Catholic Church with Joe Heschmeyer
April 19, 2022 15:59 - 52 minutes - 60.4 MBCatholic Answers Apologist Joe Heschmeyer joins Keith to discuss his new book "The Early Church was the Catholic Church". This fascinating conversation deal with the misconception many people have that the earliest Christians looked more like modern-day baptists, rather than Roman Catholics. What does the evidence show and why does it matter for us today?
Episode 86 - The Convert's Guide to Vatican 2
April 01, 2022 13:29 - 1 hour - 79 MBHow should converts understand Vatican 2? For many converts, the endless debates and controversies surrounding the Second Vatican Council can become overwhelming and scandalizing. Joining Keith is Fr. Blake Britton, author of the new book "Reclaiming Vatican 2". In this book, Fr. Britton explains how to understand the differences between what people say Vatican 2 teaches vs what the documents actually say. This is a fascinating conversation that pulls no punches.
Episode 85 - The Mission of the Laity
February 16, 2022 16:09 - 55 minutes - 63.6 MBKeith joins Fr. Michael Sweeney and Sean Bryan, the directors of The Lay Mission Project for a fascinating conversation about the Mission and the role of the Laity in the Catholic Church. Fr. Michael and Sean are incredible men of faith and share their unique perspectives on how the laity can evangelize and change the world.
Episode 84 - Fr. Aaron Junge
February 02, 2022 16:59 - 1 hour - 123 MBKeith is joined once again by his priest Fr. Aaron Junge to answer questions from viewers. This conversation is rich and varied. You will enjoy this one for sure!
Episode 83 - Catholicism and the Bible w/Michael Dauphinais
January 12, 2022 16:59 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBHow should Catholics connect their faith to the Bible? Why does this seem like a tough issue for Catholics? How do we understand the relationship between the scriptures and the magisterium of the Church? Joining Keith on this special episode of Catholic Feedback is Dr. Michael Dauphinais PH.D. He is the chair of the theology department at Ave Maria University and the author of the book The Wisdom of the Word: Biblical Answers to Ten Pressing Questions About Catholicism. To buy the book: ...
Episode 82 - 2021-An Honest Look at Ourselves
December 29, 2021 16:59 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MBThere's nothing quite like a good examination of conscience to help you evaluate your spiritual condition. Let's do that for the entire year! Join Keith as he shares some helpful tips on evaluating yourself in 2021. Plus Keith shares some important news about what's coming in 2022. Please subscribe and rate the podcast.
Episode 81 - A Catholic Feedback Christmas
December 22, 2021 16:59 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this video, Keith shares his thoughts on how we can connect the truth of Christmas to our faith in a way that can help us celebrate Christmas even when times are tough.
Episode 80 - When your spouse doesn't share the faith
December 15, 2021 16:49 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBThe stories of Sean and Paige Hussey Sean and Paige Hussey have an incredible story of faith and marriage. This episode will help anyone who is married to someone who doesn't share their Catholic faith. This show is one you can't miss!
Episode 79 - Do Catholics Have a Personal Relationship with Jesus?
December 08, 2021 16:59 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBMany people think a personal relationship with Jesus is a protestant idea exclusively. That couldn't be further from the truth. In this episode of Catholic Feedback, Keith is joined by John Edwards from https://justaguyinthepew.com/ to talk about how a personal relationship with Jesus is 100% Catholic. John had a radical personal conversion to Christ and loves to share his faith in his unique style.
Episode 78 - "Is this is the worst crisis in the the history of the Catholic Church?"
December 01, 2021 16:59 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBHow many times have you heard people say, "This is the worst crisis in the the history of the Catholic Church."? Is this true? In this incredible episode of Catholic Feedback, Keith interviews Steve Weidenkopf to discuss his new book Light From Darkness: Nine Times the Catholic Church was in Turmoil - and Came out Stronger Than Before. If you have found yourself frustrated by problems in the Church and have even considered leaving, do not miss this episode.
Episode 77 - A Personal Message of Gratitude
November 24, 2021 16:59 - 38 minutes - 43.6 MBHow can you become a more grateful person? In this video Keith shares some things he is especially grateful for, and shares how you can foster gratitude in your own heart. If you have been struggling this year with bitterness or pride, you don't want to miss this video.
Episode 76 - Eduardo Faria's Catholic Conversion
November 17, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBEduardo Faria is a former Presbyterian pastor from Brazil. His conversion to the Catholic faith is absolutely incredible. I am honored to bring it to you. Enjoy!
Episode 75 - What's it like for evangelicals to attend Mass? with Josh Smith
November 10, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBJoining Keith this week is Josh Smith. Josh left Catholicism to become an evangelical then returned to the Catholic Church. Hear his incredible testimony about how he encountered Christ in the Mass.
Episode 74 - Special Guest Q/A with Fr. Aaron Junge
November 03, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 101 MBJoining Keith this week live in the studio is Fr. Aaron Junge from Immaculate Conception Parish in Cedar Rapids, IA. Lots of incredible questions were discussed from Indulgences, praying to saints, struggles with things the Pope says and much much more.
Episode 73 - Should Catholics celebrate Halloween?
October 27, 2021 15:59 - 59 minutes - 67.9 MBShould Catholics celebrate Halloween? Is it Satanic? Is it evil, or is it actually Christian? How should we approach this? Tune in for this important discussion. Joining Keith once again is Charles Fraune, author of Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What we Should Know.
Episode 72 - How do we get our kids back in Church? with Amber Rose
October 20, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBThis is one of the most popular questions I hear. We all have seen this scenario. Kids are raised in the Church and then leave in their early 20s. What can be done? On this livestream episode of Catholic Feedback, Keith is joined by Amber Rose of the Religious Hippie Facebook page. Amber was raised in the Church, left, then came back. Let's find out why?
Episode 71: Pilgrimages and the Catholic Faith with Steve Ray
October 13, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBFor many Catholics, pilgrimages play an important role in their faith. This week we will be joined by the legendary Steve Ray live to discuss this and answer your questions. Steve is a passionate Catholic who lives his faith in an inspiring way.
Episode 70 - Jewish and Catholic?
October 07, 2021 03:59 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBDo Catholicism and Judaism mix? If so, in what ways? This week, joining me on the podcast is Daniel Suazo, otherwise known as The Jewish Catholic, to discuss how Catholicism fulfills Judaism and how knowing more about our Jewish roots can help us grow in our Catholic faith.
Episode 69 - Spiritual Warfare with Charles Fraune
September 29, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 110 MBWhat does the Catholic Church teach about spiritual warfare? Charles Fraune returns to the podcast for a special livestream to discuss this issue with Keith and to take your questions. Charles is the author of the book Slaying Dragons- What Exorcists See and What we Should Know.
Episode 68 - Live with Fr. Chris
September 22, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 117 MBJoin us for a special live episode of Catholic Feedback as Keith welcomes his friend and former pastor Fr. Chris Podhajsky. Fr. Chris and Keith will be talking live questions about the faith, life and whatever issues the listeners/viewers bring to the table.
Episode 67 - Adoration
September 15, 2021 15:59 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MBHow do we understand Eucharistic Adoration? What exactly is it? Why should we go and what should we do there? For new Catholics especially, Eucharistic Adoration can be something hard to understand and incorporate into our lives. Hear what Keith has to share about this incredible devotional practice.
Episode 66 - The Sacramentals
September 08, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBWhen you become Catholic, you being to acquire lots of stuff. Rosaries, scapulars, crucifixes, holy water, etc. What is the purpose of all these? How do they help us in our practice of faith? Joining me to discuss this is the author of the book Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What we Should Know, Charles Fraune. Join us for a fascinating discussion! For more about Charles and his book: Slaying Dragons book Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1692862138 From me directly: https://www...
Episode 65 - The Beatitudes
September 01, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBJoin Keith as he takes us through Jesus' teaching how we can be "blessed". What does this mean? How can we connect this teaching to our everyday lives? In this episode hear some hard hitting and practical teaching on Jesus' words to his followers.
Episode 64 - How Almost Dying from Covid Brought me Closer to God with Special guest Dan Venezia
August 25, 2021 15:59 - 52 minutes - 60.1 MBHow can trials bring us closer to God? In March 2020 former pro baseball player Dan Venezia found himself staring death in the face as he lay in a hospital bed with a severe case of COVID19. In this episode hear how faith and God's presence brought him through.
Episode 63 - Objections/Abuses and Sharing the Truth about the Intercession of the Saints
August 18, 2021 15:59 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MBWhat does the Catholic Church teach about the Intercession of the Saints? In this episode of Catholic Feedback, former protestant pastor Keith Nester unpacks the teaching of the Church, answers common objections, and even exposes some abuses. Keith also gives some ideas about the most important question: How can we connect this teaching to our everyday lives.
Episode 62 - Catholic Issues with Fr. Aaron Junge
August 11, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 117 MBJoining Keith this week is his priest Fr. Aaron Junge. We take questions from listeners and also from live viewers on the Youtube stream. Tons of great discussion is had on this episode.
Episode 31 - Did the Catholic Church Change the Ten Commandments?
July 28, 2021 15:59 - 46 minutes - 52.8 MBDid the Catholic Church change the Ten Commandments? On the next episode of Catholic Feedback, Keith tackles one of the most often used attacks against the Catholic Church. We will also look at the Ten Commandments and discover what they mean, and why we should care today.