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What a Baptist Pastor Learned from a Catholic Priest (It Might Surprise You) | Father Andrew Thomas

🎙️ CONNECT WITH JONAH CARPENTER 👉 Facebook:   / jonah.carpenter.9   👉 Instagram:   / brother_jonah   👉 LinkedIn:   / jonah-carpenter-73520817b   --- 🔥 FOLLOW FIGHT FOR YOUR CITY PODCAST** Facebook Page:   / letstalkaboutg0d   🎧 Watch more episodes:    • What the Modern Church Has Forgotten — And...   --- *📖 JONAH’S BOOK* Get Spring Cleaning: 30 Day Devotional on Amazon → https://www.amazon.com/Spring-Cleanin...) In this episode of Fight for Your City, Pastor Jonah Carpenter sits down with Father Andrew Thomas, a Catholic priest from Indiana, for an honest and eye-opening conversation about the differences and similarities between Catholics and Protestants. Together, they discuss everything from the call to ministry, priestly celibacy, and parish life to the structure of the Catholic Church and how both traditions are wrestling with a shortage of pastors and priests. This deep yet approachable dialogue explores how faith, obedience, and repentance shape salvation in both traditions—and what it really means to live out that faith in a modern world. Father Andrew opens up about his journey into the priesthood, the challenges of serving multiple parishes, and how Catholic theology approaches topics like the Eucharist, confession, and the role of good works. Jonah compares those ideas with his Baptist perspective on grace, personal calling, and Scripture, leading to powerful moments of agreement, laughter, and reflection. They also dive into historical differences such as the Apocrypha, papal authority, the Rosary, and church tradition, while acknowledging the shared foundation of faith in Jesus Christ that unites believers. If you’ve ever asked questions like “What’s the difference between Catholic and Protestant beliefs?”, “Why do Catholics pray the Rosary?”, or “Are faith and works both necessary for salvation?”, this episode will give you thoughtful answers from both sides of the aisle. Whether you’re a lifelong believer or just curious about Christianity, this conversation will help you understand the heart behind both traditions—and inspire you to look for unity, truth, and purpose in your own faith journey. 00:00 Intro: Why talk to a Catholic priest? 01:28 Fr. Andrew’s parishes, schools, and local/global outreach 03:55 Fewer priests and pastors: serving multiple congregations 08:04 Calling and formation: from youth retreat to seminary 10:54 Celibacy, sacrifice, and trusting God’s goodness 13:23 Family reactions and learning to follow God over expectations 18:07 Seminary path: philosophy first, then theology 23:16 Popes, history, and dealing with imperfect leaders 34:00 “CEO Catholics,” simple faith, and real encounter with Jesus 38:13 Salvation in Catholic thought: faith, obedience, repentance 40:12 Faith vs. works—are we saying the same thing? 45:46 What is the Apocrypha and why the difference? 53:10 What the Rosary is, and how it developed 57:24 Idols, misunderstandings, and keeping devotion Christ-centered 1:00:59 Denominations, division, and praying toward unity 1:14:10 Sermon vs. homily: why Catholic preaching is shorter 1:16:41 Wrap-up and thanks to Fr. Andrew Thomas