Matthew Wiseman: From Baptist to Hebrew Roots to Anglican to Catholicism

Like many Christians, Matthew Wiseman’s family was in search of the original or purest form of Christianity, which was most faithful to the way that the apostles and early Christians lived and practiced the faith. Originally Baptists, they discovered the Hebrew Roots movement, and they lived for many years in strict adherence to Torah. However, after studying the Bible and the Church fathers, Matthew converted to Anglicanism and eventually to Catholicism. Only in the Catholic Church did he find the one faith and the fullness of the truth that he had been searching for. In this episode, Andrew Petiprin talks with Matthew Wiseman about his new book "Two Jeusalems" and the key moments of Matthew’s conversion story. Their conversation highlights the beauty of our Catholic faith which safeguards the teachings of Christ and sacred traditions that date back to ancient Israel. Find "Two Jerusalems: My Conversion from the Messianic Movement to the Catholic Church" at https://ignatius.com/two-jerusalems-tjp/ SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/ Chapters: 0:00 From Baptist Roots to Hebrew Roots 3:29 Exploring the Early Christian Context 11:31 What is the Hebrew Roots Movement 17:40 A Trip to Israel 20:14 Flirting with Anglicanism 24:14 Priests in Judaism 30:59 Rediscovering Scripture 36:10 Influence of Benedict XVI 38:23 Newman Influence 41:16 Authority of the Pope 43:16 Navigating Contemporary Issues in Israel 47:54 Conclusion