Pastor Mike Shreve: From Catholicism to New Age Insights from a Biblical Perspective

In this episode of The Cross Files Podcast, hosts Michael and Jeralynn welcome Pastor Mike Shreve, a former New Age guru turned Christian pastor. Pastor Mike shares his powerful conversion story, detailing his transition from Catholicism and Eastern religions to a heartfelt relationship with Jesus Christ. He discusses important doctrinal differences between Catholicism and biblical Christianity, touching on topics like the veneration of saints, infant baptism, the Eucharist, and the concept of purgatory. Pastor Mike also introduces his outreach ministries, The True Light Project and To Catholics with Love, aimed at guiding people from various belief systems towards a true understanding of the Christian faith. This thought-provoking episode sheds light on spiritual truths and challenges listeners to critically evaluate their faith foundations.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Testimony
01:15 Podcast Introduction and Guest Welcome
03:05 Pastor Mike Shreve's Conversion Story
07:45 Outreach to New Age and Catholics
10:01 Discussion on Catholic Beliefs and Practices
21:23 Concerns About the Current Pope
36:09 Exploring Catholic Beliefs on the Bible
38:45 Debating Infant Baptism
43:34 Understanding the Eucharist
48:49 The Concept of Purgatory
58:26 Mary Apparitions: Divine or Demonic?
01:03:40 Final Thoughts and Resources
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