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“Oh no! They’re becoming CATHOLIC!” How to Have Faith Conversations w/o Ruining Relationships

The Lighten Up Podcast

What do you do when someone you love is considering becoming Catholic? In this episode of the Lighten Up Podcast, Hannah Crews shares practical advice for both sides of the Catholic conversion conversation: Protestants who are concerned about a family member becoming Catholic and Protestants or Christians who are personally exploring the Catholic faith but aren't sure how to tell their friends and family. These conversations can be emotional and difficult, especially when Catholicism feels completely unfamiliar or even threatening to someone raised in a Protestant or evangelical tradition. But they don't have to destroy relationships. Whether you're Catholic curious, considering converting to Catholicism, worried about a loved one becoming Catholic, or simply trying to understand the Catholic-Protestant divide, this episode is about pursuing truth while continuing to love and respect the people closest to you. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Understanding the Protestant Perspective on Catholicism 03:38 Advice for Protestants: Listening with love  07:33 Question Gently BEFORE Debating 09:05 Personal Research & One Thing at a Time 13:27 Don’t be afraid to lay down your pride 15:17 A Perfect Example: My Mom 18:00 Advice for Catholics & the Curious: Share with Joy 22:52 Know Your WHY & Breaking the News 25:15 Be Prepared for backlash 28:06 Consider Joining OCIA 📌Episode Resources: Rome Sweet Home by Scott & Kimberly Hahn - https://stpaulcenter.com/store/rome-sweet-home-our-journey-to-catholicism Rome Sweet Home BOOK CLUB episodes: https://www.patreon.com/collection/2145006?view=expanded ✨Truthly: Catholic ai  Any question. Instant clarity. Use the link below to try it yourself! First MONTH free. https://get.truthly.ai/TlbX/hannah ✝️Christian Healthcare Ministries Health insurance alternative at half the cost Click the link for a free info pack today! https://info.chministries.org/hannah-crews?utm_campaign=infl_hannahcrews&utm_source=hannahcrews&utm_medium=hannahcrews_vanityurl_august2025_hannahcrewslandingpage&utm_content=info-pack 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Lighten Up Podcast and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this! https://www.youtube.com/@Hannahcrewsblog 📖 BOOK CLUB: We're currently reading Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic by Dr. John Bergsma. Join us for our weekly Friday discussions through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  Stunned by Scripture - https://a.co/d/0hOLP3aC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLightenUpPodcast/membership YouTube Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLMTacWwGdyUjzDq8smQklw/join 📱Follow on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelightenup.podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lighten-Up-Podcast/61589769352109/?http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc4MTc0OTA2NjAwMCwiciI6IiJ9 Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: WAI5JR8PRS0H6CO3