{"podcast":{"title":"Catholic Feedback","slug":"catholic-feedback-211307","podcast_index_feed_id":211307,"rss_url":"https://catholicfeedback.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.keithnester.com/catholic-feedback/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/c/0/3/4c03a8aba6ef50db16c3140a3186d450/Catholic_Feedback.png","author":"Keith Nester","episode_count":100,"summary":"A podcast exploring faith, life and culture, hosted by former protestant pastor and Catholic convert Keith Nester. In this Podcast, Keith responds to questions and comments from listeners and shares his unique perspective. Check it out!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholic-feedback-211307"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 147- Why I Left the Catholic Church… and Came Back  John Bishop, PhD","slug":"episode-147-why-i-left-the-catholic-church-and-came-back-john-bishop-phd","published_at":"2026-03-22T22:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholic-feedback-211307/episode-147-why-i-left-the-catholic-church-and-came-back-john-bishop-phd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholic-feedback-211307","url":"https://catholicfeedback.libsyn.com/episode-147-why-i-left-the-catholic-church-and-came-back-john-bishop-phd","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicfeedback/JOhn_Bishop.mp3?dest-id=2027252","summary":"What happens when someone raised Catholic walks away from the Church—only to discover the truth that brings them back? In this powerful conversation, Keith Nester sits down with John Bishop of Forge Ministries to talk about his journey away from the Catholic faith and the surprising path that led him back home to the Church. John shares the struggles, questions, and experiences that caused him to drift from Catholicism—and the powerful reasons he ultimately rediscovered the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith. If you've ever struggled with doubts, left the Church, or wondered why so many people are coming back to Catholicism, this conversation will encourage and challenge you. 👉 In this interview we discuss: • Why John Bishop left the Catholic Church • The misconceptions many people have about Catholicism • What brought him back to the faith • The role of truth, Scripture, and history in his return • Advice for those who have drifted away from the Church Whether you're a lifelong Catholic, a convert, or someone searching for the truth, John's story is a powerful reminder that God never stops calling us home. Connect with Forge Ministries: https://myforge.org/ John's new book: New Adam: God's Plan for Men https://a.co/d/092kLNy1 Catholic Feedback is a production of Down to Earth Ministry, which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism. How to Support Down to Earth Ministry Website Giving (Tax-Deductible & Easiest Way to Give): \"If you believe in the work we do and want a simple way to support it—this is it.\" https://down2earthministry.org/donate Patreon (Join our Supporters for as little as $5/month): \"When you give through Patreon, you're not just supporting us—you're helping direct the mission.\" / ke…","meta_description":"What happens when someone raised Catholic walks away from the Church—only to discover the truth that brings them back? In this powerful conversation, Keit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4444,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/catholic-feedback-211307/episodes/episode-147-why-i-left-the-catholic-church-and-came-back-john-bishop-phd/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholic-feedback-211307/episode-147-why-i-left-the-catholic-church-and-came-back-john-bishop-phd.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}