Converting to Catholicism and The Year of Jubilee w/ Dr. John Bergsma
Godsplaining
What leads a Calvinist pastor to become a Catholic theologian? In this episode, Dr. John Bergsma joins Fr. Gregory to share his powerful conversion story—from a deep love of Scripture in the Reformed tradition to finding its fulfillment in the Catholic Church. They also explore the Biblical concept of the Year of Jubilee—a time of mercy, restoration, and freedom—and how it reveals the heart of Christ’s mission and the Church’s sacramental life. Topics include:Why Scripture led Bergsma to CatholicismThe role of the Eucharist and apostolic traditionHow the Jubilee points to confession, mercy, and spiritual renewal A must-watch for anyone interested in conversion, biblical theology, or the beauty of Catholic tradition. Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God’s Favorstpaulcenter.co/Jubilee stpaulcenter.comstpaulcenter.com/jubileestpaulcenter.co/jubileecompanion Subscribe to our channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the FriarsSt. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/ Connect on Social MediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.orgTo support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org
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