Thank you so much for sharing this journey, Tsh! Iām inspired and intrigued, and most of all full of love for you and your family. Sending you big hugs, and looking forward to hearing more. ā¤ļø
I was wondering if your shift with your podcast was leading this way, and if not whether there would be some discussion about why Seth converted and maybe why you weren't converting. But also was cognizant that your podcast wasn't necessarily spiritually-oriented, although maybe it now will be! It's so wonderful to hear about your journey and to know that both you & Seth are going to share more about your conversion stories.
I've been leaning more liturgical over the last several years, interrupted by the pandemic, and have been wondering if Catholicism is for me. It would be a big change in our family, for sure. Thank you for sharing so openly - can't wait to hear more!
This is surprising and entirely not surprising. š Iām so very interested in all the details as you are ready to share them. I especially am interested in the perception of the Catholic Church vs. the reality. I grew up strict, very liturgical Lutheran. Catholics were ābadā. Why? Iām not sure, except because they worship Mary and idols. I always wondered if that was what was actually happening or just like, your opinion, man. I didnāt see the divide between the religions that big. I hope you feel comfortable sharing, because I love listening. ā¤ļø
Why is this so stressful for me to read?! I think my heart is still paused. I myself am on a faith journey but from nondenominational/evangelical to Anglican/Episcopal, which is probably why Iām having this physiological response. First - thank you for sharing. This leap may very well impact who continues to support you work as I know you still have a large evangelical or related following. I so agree with you on you be drawn to beauty - a simplistic beauty. Iām looking forward to learning more about your journey as Iām also journeying my own path. I know Haley, although not very well. After spending a short time with her family, it was clear to me that they all exuded peace and comfort. No doubt, I think it come from their faith and how they live out the truths they believe so dearly. I have so many questions (just spent an hour with a Episcopal priest)! Iāll put my questions on pause for now but you better believe Iāll be looking at all of those links.
Wow, this is so beautiful! I resonate so much with this experience when I think back on my family's faith journey from our Baptist church to Eastern Orthodoxy. I wish you and your family a Blessed Lent during this very special season of your life.
Thank you SO much for sharing your journey with us. Our family is just starting this exploration into the Catholic faith, as I grew up Southern Baptist and my husband Brethren. I canāt wait to dive into the resources youāve shared. Prayers are welcomed for guidance!
Tsh, this brought tears to my eyes and so much joy to my Ash Wednesday. Welcome to the Catholic Church! Although I sensed/hoped this news was coming, it is still such a wonderful surprise. I have always really appreciated the perspective Catholic converts bring to the Church. When I hear that someone has gone through an incredibly thoughtful process and freely chosen to become Catholic, it brings me a renewed appreciation for the Church I've been a part of my whole life. I'm looking forward to hearing more on the podcast this year. Congratulations to you and your family - you will be in my prayers this Lent!
Wow - this almost brought me to tears and I'm not sure why! I suppose I'm thankful that you felt you could be so vulnerable with a lot of people who are still basically "strangers." This was so personal and beautiful. We're Anglican (my husband is a priest) and I remember back when we were still non-denom Protestants, reading Scott Hahn's "Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism" on a road trip. It freaked us out that every chapter of Scott's made so much sense to us. At one point I said, "Are we starting to become Catholic?" I will freely admit, and hope that my Catholic sisters and brothers will not take offense, that we found ourselves stuck when we got to the chapter that discussed Mary and felt like we "couldn't go there" so I'd be interested to hear more about your journey. We've also got a child in a serious dating relationship with a lovely committed Catholic girl who we love and I'm sure this conversation is in their future.
I loved reading your letter, and hearing about your journey! I relate so much to what you said about being drawn to the beauty and unity of the Catholic church. My family started attending Anglican services almost ten years ago (in the beginning because it was the only English-language Protestant service in the Middle Eastern city we were living in that wasn't held at 6pm, and we had a newborn and a toddler who made evening services impossible), and have been so blessed by the reverence for the Word as well as by the beauty of the liturgy. I've been fascinated with aspects of the Catholic Church for years, but feel like there are still some fairly significant theological obstacles. I'd love to actually get to talk to a priest who could answer some questions, so thank you for the information on the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter! We're still living overseas right now, but we'll mostly likely return to the States within the next couple of years and that sounds like a great resource. I'm also really interested to hear more from you about the process you and your family went through in discerning your calling. Thank you for sharing this with us!
This is so brilliant. I love the curveballs that God throws us in life. As a lifelong Methodist, I moved to the Church of England (Anglican) 3 years ago for lots of similar reasons to you. We have super-old churches here and ancient liturgy that goes back centuries (if we want to use it). In many churches here, there is still the air of Roman Catholicism. Looking forward to hearing more about yours and Seth's journeys - so exciting. May you continue to be blessed x
Thank you so much for sharing this journey, Tsh! Iām inspired and intrigued, and most of all full of love for you and your family. Sending you big hugs, and looking forward to hearing more. ā¤ļø
Welcome home! Thank you for sharing--I will love to read more about whatever you want to share about your conversion.
I was wondering if your shift with your podcast was leading this way, and if not whether there would be some discussion about why Seth converted and maybe why you weren't converting. But also was cognizant that your podcast wasn't necessarily spiritually-oriented, although maybe it now will be! It's so wonderful to hear about your journey and to know that both you & Seth are going to share more about your conversion stories.
I've been leaning more liturgical over the last several years, interrupted by the pandemic, and have been wondering if Catholicism is for me. It would be a big change in our family, for sure. Thank you for sharing so openly - can't wait to hear more!
This is surprising and entirely not surprising. š Iām so very interested in all the details as you are ready to share them. I especially am interested in the perception of the Catholic Church vs. the reality. I grew up strict, very liturgical Lutheran. Catholics were ābadā. Why? Iām not sure, except because they worship Mary and idols. I always wondered if that was what was actually happening or just like, your opinion, man. I didnāt see the divide between the religions that big. I hope you feel comfortable sharing, because I love listening. ā¤ļø
Why is this so stressful for me to read?! I think my heart is still paused. I myself am on a faith journey but from nondenominational/evangelical to Anglican/Episcopal, which is probably why Iām having this physiological response. First - thank you for sharing. This leap may very well impact who continues to support you work as I know you still have a large evangelical or related following. I so agree with you on you be drawn to beauty - a simplistic beauty. Iām looking forward to learning more about your journey as Iām also journeying my own path. I know Haley, although not very well. After spending a short time with her family, it was clear to me that they all exuded peace and comfort. No doubt, I think it come from their faith and how they live out the truths they believe so dearly. I have so many questions (just spent an hour with a Episcopal priest)! Iāll put my questions on pause for now but you better believe Iāll be looking at all of those links.
Wow, this is so beautiful! I resonate so much with this experience when I think back on my family's faith journey from our Baptist church to Eastern Orthodoxy. I wish you and your family a Blessed Lent during this very special season of your life.
This is gorgeous and so true to our experience, too. Love this and you so much.
Thank you SO much for sharing your journey with us. Our family is just starting this exploration into the Catholic faith, as I grew up Southern Baptist and my husband Brethren. I canāt wait to dive into the resources youāve shared. Prayers are welcomed for guidance!
Tsh, this brought tears to my eyes and so much joy to my Ash Wednesday. Welcome to the Catholic Church! Although I sensed/hoped this news was coming, it is still such a wonderful surprise. I have always really appreciated the perspective Catholic converts bring to the Church. When I hear that someone has gone through an incredibly thoughtful process and freely chosen to become Catholic, it brings me a renewed appreciation for the Church I've been a part of my whole life. I'm looking forward to hearing more on the podcast this year. Congratulations to you and your family - you will be in my prayers this Lent!
Welcome š¤ What a beautiful letter to share, thank you for bringing us alongside in your journey.
Yay! Welcome home, Tsh! And to your whole beautiful family!
Wow - this almost brought me to tears and I'm not sure why! I suppose I'm thankful that you felt you could be so vulnerable with a lot of people who are still basically "strangers." This was so personal and beautiful. We're Anglican (my husband is a priest) and I remember back when we were still non-denom Protestants, reading Scott Hahn's "Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism" on a road trip. It freaked us out that every chapter of Scott's made so much sense to us. At one point I said, "Are we starting to become Catholic?" I will freely admit, and hope that my Catholic sisters and brothers will not take offense, that we found ourselves stuck when we got to the chapter that discussed Mary and felt like we "couldn't go there" so I'd be interested to hear more about your journey. We've also got a child in a serious dating relationship with a lovely committed Catholic girl who we love and I'm sure this conversation is in their future.
I loved reading your letter, and hearing about your journey! I relate so much to what you said about being drawn to the beauty and unity of the Catholic church. My family started attending Anglican services almost ten years ago (in the beginning because it was the only English-language Protestant service in the Middle Eastern city we were living in that wasn't held at 6pm, and we had a newborn and a toddler who made evening services impossible), and have been so blessed by the reverence for the Word as well as by the beauty of the liturgy. I've been fascinated with aspects of the Catholic Church for years, but feel like there are still some fairly significant theological obstacles. I'd love to actually get to talk to a priest who could answer some questions, so thank you for the information on the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter! We're still living overseas right now, but we'll mostly likely return to the States within the next couple of years and that sounds like a great resource. I'm also really interested to hear more from you about the process you and your family went through in discerning your calling. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Welcome home! Reading conversion stories help me appreciate the church Iāve always been a part of so thank you for sharing.
This is so brilliant. I love the curveballs that God throws us in life. As a lifelong Methodist, I moved to the Church of England (Anglican) 3 years ago for lots of similar reasons to you. We have super-old churches here and ancient liturgy that goes back centuries (if we want to use it). In many churches here, there is still the air of Roman Catholicism. Looking forward to hearing more about yours and Seth's journeys - so exciting. May you continue to be blessed x