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MY TOP 10: Catholic Books for Curious Protestants

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You guys absolutely HAVE to check out Santa Cruz - Elevated Catholic Apparel! They have the cutest t-shirts and they are SO comfortable: https://stcruz.co?sca_ref=11337915.TIlWY7IfAWKHLUse promo code “Hannah15” for 15% off + free shipping! JOIN MY BOOK CLUB / ONLINE COMMUNITY ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLightenUpPodcast/membership Here is my list of  top 10 must-read books that transformed my understanding of church history and the early Christians' beliefs. Whether you're skeptical, curious, or seeking to deepen your faith, these books provide the tools, stories, and frameworks to see Catholicism in its authentic biblical and historical context! #10 - A Rome for Restless Hearts: Finding a Spiritual Home in Catholicism by Sister Lisa Hezmalhalch https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593728394?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=0593728394&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aipsflist_asin #9 - Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope, and Love by Trent Horn https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683570243?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=1683570243&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin #8 - Surprised by Truth: 11 Converts Give the Biblical and Historical Reasons for Becoming Catholic by Patrick Madrid https://www.amazon.com/dp/0964261081?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=0964261081&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin #7 - The Lamb's Supper:The Mass as Heaven on Earth by Scott Hahn https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385496591?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=0385496591&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin #6 - Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary:Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah by Brant Pitre https://www.amazon.com/dp/0525572732?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=0525572732&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin #5 - Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper by Brant Pitre https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385531869?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=0385531869&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin #4 - Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic by Dr. John Bergsma https://www.amazon.com/dp/1612783937?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=1612783937&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin #3 - Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism by Scott & Kimberly Hahn https://www.amazon.com/dp/0898704782?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=0898704782&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin #2 - Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ascension Press https://www.amazon.com/dp/1932645489?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=1932645489&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin #1 - Early Church Fathers Collection by David Augustine & Robert Barron https://www.amazon.com/dp/1685781349?linkCode=ssc&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&creativeASIN=1685781349&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2PB2I38GARM1E&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin CONNECT WITH ME TO STAY IN THE LIGHTEN UP LOOP: Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Hannahcrewsblog The Lighten Up Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelightenup.podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lighten-Up-Podcast/61589769352109/?http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc4MTc0OTA2NjAwMCwiciI6IiJ9