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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Darrell's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellThomasExcellence
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Kallie joins the podcast to discuss the book she co-authored, The Detransition Diaries. "It recounts the stories of five women and two men who felt they were born in the wrong body and believed the lie they were told by peers, teachers, and medical professionals that they could be their 'true' selves by medically and surgically altering their bodies to match the opposite sex." We touch on all the major problems of this medical pipeline these poor children get placed into, and how they never receive the care that desperately need.
Kallie's Links:
Find The Book Here: https://ignatius.com/the-detransition-diaries-ddp/
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/kal_fell
CBC Network: https://cbc-network.org/
CBC Network's Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Cbc-networkOrg
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I sit down with Dan Gonzalez the individual behind the 'Mass Explained' book that was Kickstarted last March. I discuss his desire to write this book on the Mass, Beauty in the Mass through Art, the importance of understanding the Liturgy, and more!
00:00 - Introduction
05:09 - Desire to Go Back To Mass
08:48 - Eliminating The True Worship
13:25 - Writing 'Mass Explained'
16:30 - The Beauty in Mass
23:13 - Importance of Liturgical Catechesis
28:29 - Why Kickstarter?
37:16 - Studying Eucharistic Prayers
40:58 - Where did the Chalice go?
42:52 - The Receiving Communion Question
45:22 - Spiritual Practice: Daily Readings
49:30 - Active Participation in Mass
52:30 - Where to Find Dan and The Book
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I chatted with Mike Aquilina about the importance of the Early Church Fathers, his love for Ignatius of Antioch, the communion of saints, the role of the laity in evangelization, and more!
Find Mike's Work: https://fathersofthechurch.com/
Way of The Fathers Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-tePYzIXOsTxjbQCsvrpTNlFyls9qB8v
00:00 - Introduction
01:22 - Interest in The Church Fathers
06:16 - Why Care about The Church Fathers?
09:38 - Extent of Information on The Fathers
13:13 - Confidence of The Church Fathers' Writings
18:06 - Ignatius of Antioch
25:08 - Growth of The Early Church
29:48 - Role of Laity in Evangelization
34:20 - Communion of Saints
40:57 - Early Church Fathers and Mary
45:08 - Church Fathers Are The Best Apologists
48:31 - Early Church Worship
53:44 - Devotion to Guardian Angels
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I sit down with Doug Beaumont to discuss his faith journey, how to help former protestants and incorporate them in the Church, bible study, and more!
Doug's Links:
https://douglasbeaumont.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vz0nkWFBemlyqSRRfCSkw
00:00 - Introduction
02:33 - Impact of Internet on Catholic-Protestant Dialogue
07:37 - Doug's Conversion to Catholicism
14:50 - Mitigating the Conversion Difficulties
21:16 - Different Paths to Conversion
23:32 - Possible Integration Solutions
27:47 - Approaching Apologetics
29:47 - Issue of Authority in Protestantism
34:51 - Importance of Catholic Bible Study
39:55 - What is Proper Bible Study?
42:43 - Freedom in Biblical Interpretation
47:51 - Accessing Catholic Resources
50:15 - Holy Hour
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I chatted with Pat on this episode about this faith journey, how his philosophical mind over time lead him to the existence of God, and then to the Catholic Church.
Pat's Books:
- The Best Argument for God: https://a.co/d/dcaf2kH
- How to Be Better at Almost Everything: https://a.co/d/fsK7ejB
Pat's Links:
https://www.youtube.com/@supmuhhumbruh@UCliL6FJ7eDQSwyfDE2AfE-Q
https://twitter.com/PatFlynnCOS
https://www.youtube.com/@PhilosophyforthePeople
https://chroniclesofstrength.substack.com/
00:00 - Introduction
05:54 - Doubts and Objections to Religion
09:16 - Exploring Philosophy and Naturalism
20:48 - Arguments for God and Classical Theism
35:26 - Degradation of The Universities
39:46 - Attraction to Catholicism
46:05 - Dropping Everything for Mass
48:53 - Reading The Bible Once Back
52:05 - Importance of Magisterium
54:50 - Practices for Spiritual Life
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This interview I chatted with Fr. Jacob all about the importance of suffering in a Christian life.
Fr. Jacob's Books:
- https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Power-Suffering-Practical-Catholic-ebook/dp/B0C4G36RDJ?ref_=ast_author_dp
- https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Our-Sorrowful-Mother-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0BTQTXHFN?ref_=ast_author_dp
00:00 - Introduction
04:07 - Defining Suffering
06:30 - The Role of Suffering in The Christian Life
16:43 - Utilizing Suffering for Sanctification
25:04 - Controlling Thoughts and Cultivating Silence
32:52 - Leaning into God in Times of Suffering
40:14 - Temporal Punishment and Mitigating it
48:05 - Importance of the Sacrament of Reconcilitation
51:08 - Psychological and Emotional Benefits of Confession
55:05 - How to Console Someone Suffering
58:17 - Spiritual Practices for Growth
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This episode I chat with Kyle Whittington to discuss the importance of community, addressing common low hanging arguments to the Catholic Faith, the importance of Catholic unity, faith in the military, and more!
00:00 - Introduction
01:05 - Why Steubenville
05:55 - Importance of Community
16:39 - Conversion Story
19:20 - Low Hanging Fruits Apologetics
23:30 - Mindset Approaching People Online
30:51 - Frustrating Arguement: Catholics Worship Mary
34:57 - Willful Ignorance or Pride?
40:30 - Importance of Grace and Understanding
42:16 - Acknowledging Problems in The Church
46:09 - Trust The Lord will Right The Church
49:03 - Temptation of Pride with A Following
51:26 - Desire for Catholic Unity and Charity
57:38 - Faith in The Military
1:01:48 - Uping your Spirtual Game
Kyle's Links:
- https://www.youtube.com/@KyleWhittington
- https://www.instagram.com/kylewhittingtonyt/
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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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I chat with Gary Michuta, a Catholic Apologist, who has written a plethora of books on the faith. He is considered the canon expert so I brought him on to discuss that. We talk about his personal faith journey, and then dive into what is canon, the history behind it, and more!
00:00 - Introduction
02:02 - Why The Interesting In The Canon?
05:48 - Interest in Apologetics
08:05 - Humility Listening to The Church Fathers
09:11 - Gary's Eucharist Experience
18:16 - What is Bible Canon?
20:58 - Strongest Argument Against Deuterocanon
22:30 - How Was Canon Composed?
26:48 - Timeline Of The Deuterocanon Removal
35:07 - What is Canon according to Luther?
39:58 - Logical End to Canon Being Personally Subjective
45:10 - Role of Internet in Catholic Apologetics
50:43 - What Protestants are Missing?
56:23 - Integrate Spiritual Life With Study
Gary's Links:
- https://www.garymichuta.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/@ApocryphaApocalypse
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I sit down with Keith Nester a former protestant pastor of 22 years to discuss his conversion, and now love of praying the Rosary.
0:00 - Introduction
05:38 - Anything But Catholic, But Why?
07:21 - Authority in Protestantism and Catholicism
10:22 - Self-Focused Mindset in Protestant Churches
19:14 - Mary's Affect on Keith
27:47 - Purgatory Being the Biggest Hangup
30:55 - Importance of Trust and Humility in the Conversion Journey
35:10 - Conversion Affect on the Family
41:47 - Transition from Protestant Service to Catholic Mass
46:56 - Experience of Leading the Daily Rosary Devotion
51:48 - Advice for Praying the Rosary
Keith's Links:
YT : https://youtube.com/channel/UCCIcOC_ats_S_qCAnvwzunw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeithNester1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithnestercatholic/
Website: https://down2earthministry.org/
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I sit down with Samantha D. (Prolife Sam) to discuss the degradation of society, abortion, protecting kids from society and more!
00:00 - Introduction
04:47 - Why Dehumanize The Unborn
10:08 - Society Propaganda Against The Moral Law
16:02 - Abortion is NOT Progressive
19:56 - Impact of Visualizing An Abortion
22:15 - Frustrating Pro-Abortion Arguments
24:35 - Blame and Punishment for Abortion
36:45 - Banning IVF, Surrogacy, Sperm/Egg Donations
41:10 - Man's Interference with God's Design
49:08 - Protecting Children from Society's Influence
56:50 - Importance of Reading The Bible
Samantha's Links:
https://twitter.com/Prolife_Sam
https://www.instagram.com/prolife_sam/
https://linktr.ee/ProlifeWrites
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I sat down with Alexis from "Our Hearts are Restless" to discuss what childhood was like growing up in the Mormon Church, and how her now husband brought her into Atheism and then helped bring her to the Catholicism.
Alexis's Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/@ourheartsrestless
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I chatted with Lloyd De Jongh to discuss the Heresies being revived, how oral tradition was used by the Early Church, and much more!
0:00 - Introduction
05:27 - How History has Affected His View on Catholicism?
10:33 - Revival of Heresies in Protestantism
14:03 - Reasons for The Resurgence of Heresies
16:43 - Being Your Own Pope with Sola Scriptura
20:46 - Passing Down Information in The Early Church
23:20 - Criticism and Misrepresentation
29:26 - Spreading a False History About Catholicism
32:50 - Printing Press Propaganda
35:37 - Martin Luther's Attack on Reason
41:59 - Role of Tradition in Composing the Bible
49:01 - Explain the Didache
53:03 - Personal Spiritual Growth
55:09 - Life Threat Drives a Change
1:00:48 - Questioning the Historicity of Jesus
1:08:30 - Improving our Language and Logic
1:11:33 - What Lloyd Has Planned Next for His Channel
Lloyd's Links:
YT - https://www.youtube.com/@LloydDeJongh
X - https://twitter.com/LloydDeJongh
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I sit down with Drew who discusses his conversion from Protestantism to Catholicism. Drew is a very thought-provoking individual and I really enjoyed this conversation. I think we all can take away a lot from Drew's story, and glad he is home.
Episode Timeline:
0:00 - Introduction
08:07 - Studying Theology
11:52 - Exploring Anglican and Charismatic Churches
16:52 - The Appeal of Liturgy and Tradition
24:42 - The Growing Process and Internal Struggles
29:28 - Stumble Blocks to Catholicism
33:39 - Turning Point and Desire for Unity
37:00 - What is Slaying in the Spirit?
40:16 - Leaving Evangelicalism and Becoming Anglican
45:15 - Catholic Objections Crumbling
51:11 - Unity and Bridge Building
1:00:44 - What Can Catholic Parishes Learn from Protestants?
1:07:24 - First Confession Experience
Find Drew Here: https://drewthecatholic.com/
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In this interview we sit down with Angela Erickson from the podcast Integrated with Angela Erickson, and we discuss her faith journey from being a cradle Catholic, but not being IN the faith until she started pro-life work in college. We also discuss what it is like in today's society being a mother, homeschooling 5 kids, and her struggle with what she calls the "Stay-At-Home Identity Crisis."
Angela's Social Links:
Angela's Opinion Piece at Crisis Magazine: Against Feminism: Raising the Next Generation
Support Angela's Work: https://www.patreon.com/IntegratedwithAngelaErickson
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We are joined by Gregory from "5-Minute Catholic Apologetics & Living" ( @5MinuteCatholicApologetics ) where he discusses his faith journey. We discuss his journey from being in the Manosphere to stopping that and creating more Catholic content. We touch on the Red-Pill community as a whole, the benefits of it but also the major pitfalls of it. Gregory is a wealth of knowledge, especially when it comes to History so we dive into Church History some as well. Great conversation, you'll want to listen!
Gregory's Instagram: catholic_or_protestant
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Jon and I dive into the hornet nest kicked off on X discussing surrogacy and how that is an abomination. We dive into some politics discussing how the fall of nations occurs when Christ is abandoned.
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D.I.N.K. = Dual Income No Kids
I am reacting to a video where a couple discusses the DINK lifestyle. It seems like they are on a pathway to unfulfillment because material things can never satisfy you. Only God and his blessings can. For couples, 99% of the time that blessing comes in the form of a kids.
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I just went to school listening to Mark's wealth of knowledge about the faith and the Church. Listen as he discusses his journey from being a cradle Catholic to finding his love of the Catholic Church that seemed hidden from him. Additionally, we touch on his experience evangelizing with Baptists in his community, and the importance of raising boys into men.
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