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JonMarc Grodi and his guests address the personal obstacles, doctrinal objections, and the irresistible attraction to the Church Jesus founded 2,000 years ago.

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Jonathan Bieler was born in Switzerland, and came from a strong Swiss Reformed Church background, with multiple family members who had served in ministry; Jonathan even pursued studies in hopes of possibly becoming a pastor himself. His studies in th... more

Pierce Benefield came from an Evangelical Christian family in Georgia, and got some good Bible basics from the Christian school he went to as a kid. As a young man, he became more serious about his faith, and began to explore Calvinism, and even brie... more

Cary Klivan grew up Jewish in Brooklyn, and though he was culturally observant, he was spiritually agnostic, more along the lines of scientific materialism. He ended up marrying his childhood sweetheart, who happened to be one of the few Catholics in... more

Mark DeYoung came from a Nazarene family, and was heavily involved in church. He went on to attend Trevecca Nazarene in Nashville, and then began work at a Christian music station, where he also hosted the morning show. During this time, he experienc... more

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Pierce Benefield
Former Evangelical Protestant with Calvinist influences
Catholic convert
Episode: Pierce Benefield - Former Evangelical Protestant
Cary Klivan
Convert from Judaism, later Catholic deacon
Catholic Church (Diaconate)
Episode: Deacon Cary Klivan - Convert from Judaism
Mark DeYoung
Former Nazarene pastor who converted to Catholicism
Catholic Church / CHNetwork
Episode: Mark DeYoung - Former Nazarene Pastor
David DeAtkine
Former Baptist and Episcopalian physician turned Catholic convert
Catholic Church
Episode: Dr. David DeAtkine - Former Baptist & Episcopalian
Samuel Keyes
Former Episcopal priest, later Anglican Ordinariate priest
Anglican Ordinariate
Episode: Fr. Samuel Keyes - Former Episcopal Priest
David Lach
Former New-Ager, Theosophist; clinical counselor
Catholic Charities of Idaho
Episode: David Lach - Former New Age
TJ Nielsen
Former Evangelical who converted to Catholicism; founder of the Center for Evangelical Catholicism and host of Bone Church Revival
Center for Evangelical Catholicism; Bone Church Revival
Episode: TJ Nielsen - Former Evangelical
Amy McEntee
Former Church of the Brethren member; later Catholic convert and publishing professional
Catholic publishing (RCL Benziger)
Episode: Amy McEntee - Former Church of the Brethren
Sam Nunnally
Former Protestant minister who converted to Catholicism, featured guest
Catholic Church; former Protestant minister
Episode: Sam Nunnally - Former Protestant Minister

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JonMarc Grodi
Host of Journey Home; discusses personal journeys, doctrinal exploration, and Catholic faith

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 308 ratings
  • My Favorite Show

    Everything I know I learned from watching The Journey Home. I heard of this show about five years ago when my Bible study teacher forgot to bring the DVD she was planning on having us watch that night in class. We watched an episode of The Journey Home instead and I knew I had to have more. I subsequently watched every episode (there are about a thousand episodes now) starting with the first. The converts taught me everything I didn’t know about the faith into which I was born. Thank you EWTN fo... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    seeker11177
    United States2 years ago
  • Journey Home

    One of my top two podcasts ever very onspiring. How so many men and women end up becoming Catholic for some reason or another. Thank you God! These stories are written with crooked lines, but God was writing with straight lines.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    disdonc
    United States3 years ago
  • Journey Home

    Great show. It is edifying to hear these stories, Roger Chaffee

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RBChaf
    United States3 years ago
  • Uplifting

    I've enjoyed listening to the Journey Home on the radio. Now I'm so thankful that I discovered a podcast version so I can listen any time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elamk24
    United States5 years ago
  • The irresistible call

    I have been watching this programme for years on EWTN. Every life story, every journey is unique, yet somehow familiar. I never fail to be inspired by how the Holy Spirit works in our lives. Excellent podcast. I recommend going back to the website and watching all of the programmes from the beginning.

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    Kati&Lali
    Canada5 years ago

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The program is valued for its focus on family life and Catholic identity in everyday contexts.
Audience appreciates the respectful, non-polemical approach to faith transitions.
Listeners praise the show for honest conversion stories and practical faith application.
Guests' personal journeys are consistently described as inspiring and relatable.

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Deacon Cary Klivan - Convert from Judaism
Q: What happened next in terms of Cary Klivan's journey after he began to believe in Christ?
He pursued a deeper understanding, read extensively, and ultimately engaged in private catechetical study with Father Mike, leading to baptism and the decision to enter the diaconate.
Pierce Benefield - Former Evangelical Protestant
Q: What was the turning point that began to push you toward Catholicism?
The Mass and the sense that Christ was truly present in the Eucharist, combined with a deeper exposure to Catholic teaching and the patristic tradition, started overturning his prior view and opened him to the fullness of the Church.
David Lach - Former New Age
Q: What role did personal experiences and miracles play in your conversion?
He emphasizes experiences at Mass and Eucharistic miracles as profound, tangible signs that reinforced doctrinal truth and helped him trust in the Catholic faith beyond intellectual proofs.
David Lach - Former New Age
Q: What initially attracted you to explore other religions and ultimately Catholicism?
He describes starting with open curiosity about world religions, followed by a rigorous look at apologetics and Church history that revealed the early Christian witness and the authority of the Church Fathers, which ultimately pointed him toward Catholicism.
TJ Nielsen - Former Evangelical
Q: How did you finally resolve the authority question?
Through sustained reading, mentors like Hahn, Newman, and scripture study, and an experiential trust in the Church's magisterial authority, TJ chose to leap of faith, recognizing the Church's role as the vessel of truth and grace.

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What is Journey Home about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A program centered on personal conversion stories to Catholicism, with guests ranging from former evangelical leaders and pastors to lay Catholics who transitioned from other Christian traditions or non-Christian backgrounds. Episodes emphasize the interplay between scripture, tradition, liturgy, and sacraments, as well as practical concerns like family life, vocation, and public advocacy for life. The show often features journeys through early Church Fathers, RCIA, and encounters with Catholic communities, highlighting patience, discernment, and the transformative power of sacramental life. Notably, it tends to attract guests with dramatic faith-shift narratives and a strong emphasis on unity within the Church's teaching and liturgical lif... more

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Recent guests on Journey Home include:

1. Pierce Benefield
2. Cary Klivan
3. Mark DeYoung
4. David DeAtkine
5. Samuel Keyes
6. David Lach
7. TJ Nielsen
8. Amy McEntee

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