Welcome to "Refactoring My Christianity" with your host, Adam Buckingham – a software engineer by day and a faith explorer by heart. Just as I understand the significance of refining code in my professional life, I've embarked on a personal journey of refactoring my faith.
In this podcast, join me as I delve into meaningful conversations with fellow followers of Christ. Together, we'll explore the nuances of our individual faith journeys, discuss strategies for continuous improvement in our spiritual lives, and navigate the complexities of the world through the lens of Christ and the Bible.
Whether you're taking your first steps in the journey with Christ, have years of experience as a Christ follower, or find yourself simply curious about the Bible, this podcast is a space for you. Expect authentic dialogues, personal insights, and practical takeaways as we collectively seek a deeper understanding of the profound well of wisdom that is Christ.
Subscribe now to "Refactoring My Christianity" – a podcast for anyone seeking growth, connection, and a more nuanced perspective on their faith journey.
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Welcome to "Refactoring My Christianity" with your host, Adam Buckingham – a software engineer by day and a faith explorer by heart. Just as I understand the significance of refining code in my professional life, I've embarked on a personal journey of refactoring my faith.
In this podcast, join me as I delve into meaningful conversations with fellow followers of Christ. Together, we'll explore the nuances of our individual faith journeys, discuss strategies for continuous improvement in our spiritual lives, and navigate the complexities of the world through the lens of Christ and the Bible.
Whether you're taking your first steps in the journey with Christ, have years of experience as a Christ follower, or find yourself simply curious about the Bible, this podcast is a space for you. Expect authentic dialogues, personal insights, and practical takeaways as we collectively seek a deeper understanding of the profound well of wisdom that is Christ.
Subscribe now to "Refactoring My Christianity" – a podcast for anyone seeking growth, connection, and a more nuanced perspective on their faith journey.
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This episode I talk with Ben about his conversion process from being an ordained pastor to Catholicism. What caused him to start questioning his denomination? What put it over the edge? The difficulties in the conversion and more!
00:00 - Introduction
02:06 - Slow Conversion Process
05:33 - The Church of the Nazarene Overlapping with Catholicism
09:59 - Turning Point: Deuterocanonical Books and The Eucharist
14:18 - That's Not The Eucharist
22:25 - Following the Lectionary and Preaching
28:52 - Conflicts and Stumbling Blocks
34:57 - Life as A Catholic Convert
41:01 - Catholics Take The Sacraments Seriously
46:03 - Reflecting on Protestant Frustrations
53:54 - Beauty and Reverence of the Catholic Mass
1:00:51 - Integrating Religious Art
Ben's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thenazarenecatholic
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