Why did Sam Shamoun leave Protestantism and become Catholic after nearly 10 years of questioning his beliefs? In this revealing conversation with Brian Davila on The Way Podcast, Sam Shamoun shares his personal journey from Baptist Christianity and five-point Calvinism to the Catholic Church. Sam Shamoun explains what finally convinced him that he could no longer remain Protestant—and why the decision took an entire decade.
Sam Shamoun reveals how James White’s debates with Catholic apologists first introduced him to the Early Church Fathers, including Ignatius of Antioch, Irenaeus, Justin Martyr, and Athanasius. As Sam Shamoun studied early Christianity, he discovered teachings about baptismal regeneration, the Eucharist, the Virgin Mary, and the intercession of saints that challenged his Protestant theology. If these early Christians defended orthodox Christianity against heresy, why did they believe doctrines that Sam Shamoun had been taught to reject?
The conversation also explores Sam Shamoun’s struggle with Reformed Baptist theology, Calvinism, limited atonement, and the biblical evidence that Jesus Christ died for more than just the elect. Sam Shamoun explains why he eventually rejected certain Protestant doctrines, became Catholic in 2019, and continues studying questions surrounding the papacy, the Filioque, and the ancient Assyrian Church of the East.
Finally, Sam Shamoun shares deeply personal experiences involving prayer, the Blessed Virgin Mary’s intercession, the Catholic rosary, and unexpected encounters that he interpreted as signs from God. From praying at St. Lambert Catholic Church to meeting Catholic women who offered to pray for him, Sam Shamoun explains how these events strengthened his Catholic journey. He also recounts helping a Muslim come to believe in the Trinity and profess faith in Jesus Christ.
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Coming Up… Best moment
0:10 It Took Sam Shamoun 10 Years to Admit He Couldn’t Remain Protestant
1:28 How James White’s Catholic Debates Introduced the Church Fathers
2:18 Athanasius, Baptism, the Eucharist, and Early Christianity
3:59 Sam Shamoun’s 10-Year Struggle With Protestant Theology
4:56 Why Calvinism and Limited Atonement Troubled Sam Shamoun
6:13 Becoming Catholic in 2019 and the Importance of Seeking Truth
8:32 The Trinity, Papacy, Filioque, and Ancient Christian Churches
10:31 Sam Shamoun’s First Prayer Asking for Mary’s Intercession
14:44 The Rosary, a Second Sign, and a Muslim’s Profession of Faith
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