Why the Catholic Church Got It Right w/ Dr. Peter Kreeft | Purposely Catholic | Ep. 84

About this episode

Dr. Peter Kreeft's journey from Calvinism to Catholicism brings questions about Scripture, the sacraments, and the early Church into a personal conversation. He joins Purposely Catholic to discuss that journey and the place of Christ's presence in his understanding of the Catholic faith.

The discussion also reaches the beauty of church architecture, the meaning of mystery, and the search for joy. We consider trust in God, the tensions we encounter in faith, and life after death. For readers wrestling with how belief and experience fit together, Kreeft brings the perspective of a philosopher and a convert.

In this episode

• Kreeft's journey from Calvinism to Catholicism
• The sacraments and the early Church Fathers
• Scripture and Christ's presence
• Church architecture and the meaning of mystery
• Joy, trust in God, and life after death

Purposely Catholic with Dr. Peter Kreeft

About the guest

Dr. Peter Kreeft is a Catholic philosopher and author who has taught philosophy at Boston College. His books include Handbook of Christian Apologetics, Christianity for Modern Pagans, and Fundamentals of the Faith. His writing connects philosophical questions with Christian belief, and his journey from Calvinism to Catholicism is part of the personal perspective he brings to this episode.