The Papacy, Mary, and MORE with Keith Nester

Keith Nester, a Catholic author, speaker, and podcaster, shares his journey from anti-Catholic Evangelical pastor to full-time spokesperson and educator for the Catholic Faith through his ministry, Down to Earth. 

This episode tackles head-on common misconceptions that keep many from embracing church unity including papal authority, human infallibility, Mary’s Immaculate Conception and perpetual virginity, and the true meaning of worship.

If you’ve found yourself asking, “Is the Catholic Church truly founded on Scripture?” or trying to navigate doubts about church authority and tradition, this is the honest, biblical journey you need to hear. 

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Chapters:

00:00 Journey from Protestantism to Catholicism

04:32 The Role of Authority in Faith

07:36 Understanding the Papacy

10:32 The Historical Context of the Papacy

14:43 The Historical Context of Catholicism

19:09 Understanding the Papacy and Its Significance

23:24 Papal Infallibility Explained

29:14 Mary's Role in Catholic Doctrine

34:07 The Nature of Sin and Salvation

39:56 The Authority of the Church vs. Individual Interpretation

49:51 The Church as the Pillar of Truth

57:41 The Journey of Faith and Personal Sacrifice