The Lila Rose Podcast

E180: The Most Unlikely Convert w/Dr. Scott Hahn

Episode Summary

Join me for an inspiring conversation with author and theologian Dr. Scott Hahn as he shares his remarkable journey from a rebellious teenager to a devoted follower of Jesus. Dr. Hahn recounts his transformative discovery of the Catholic Church through scripture and the writings of the Church Fathers—an experience that challenged his biases, strained friendships, and even tested his marriage. At the heart of this discussion is a profound exploration of the Eucharist, the central focus of the Mass, and its rich foreshadowing in biblical references to the sacrifice of the lamb. Don’t miss this engaging episode that will deepen your scripture study and reveal the powerful story behind one of today’s most influential Catholic thinkers.

Episode Notes

Join me for an inspiring conversation with author and theologian Dr. Scott Hahn as he shares his remarkable journey from a rebellious teenager to a devoted follower of Jesus. Dr. Hahn recounts his transformative discovery of the Catholic Church through scripture and the writings of the Church Fathers—an experience that challenged his biases, strained friendships, and even tested his marriage. At the heart of this discussion is a profound exploration of the Eucharist, the central focus of the Mass, and its rich foreshadowing in biblical references to the sacrifice of the lamb. Don’t miss this engaging episode that will deepen your scripture study and reveal the powerful story behind one of today’s most influential Catholic thinkers.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:56 - Scott’s famous stolen Bible

00:03:15 - Scott Hanh’s 50+ books

00:04:15 - Scott’s childhood crimes

00:06:05 - Scott fell in love with Sacred Scripture

00:08:39 - Constipation

00:10:09 - Ad 1: Good Ranchers

00:11:01 - Discovering the Church Fathers

00:12:15 - Anti-Catholic

00:14:09 - High priest for ever

00:17:44 - Mass is Heaven on earth

00:19:03 - A horror-mystery-romance

00:20:31 - Kimberly Hahn’s conversion

00:21:59 - Marriage Problems After Conversion

00:23:11 - EveryLife

00:26:14 - Scott’s childhood patterns

00:27:51 - The cop who busted Scott

00:31:52 - Exodus 90

00:32:49 - Catholic disbelief in Eucharist

00:35:08 - The new surpasses the old, but doesn’t subvert it

00:35:42 - The Table and Road to Emmaus

00:37:48 - Covenant

00:43:51 - Using the Church Fathers in his sermons

00:46:06 - Eastern Orthodox

00:47:03 - Family pyramid

00:48:17 - Protestants think the Catholic church is too extra

00:50:04 - America and Religion

00:53:31 - Why pray to Mary?

00:58:58 - The Big Picture of the Bible

01:05:49 - Wholistic way of reading the bible

01:10:30 - Interpreting the Bible

01:14:43 - The Coming Home Network

01:16:26 - Personal Relationship and Family

01:19:23 - Once saved always saved?

01:22:59 - you’re allowed to ask question

01:25:46 - Luther’s biggest error

01:30:11 - Intercession

01:37:05 - Sober Intoxication

01:38:20 - Ignatius Study Bible

01:44:03 - Young American Catholics

01:46:24 - Scott’s son’s story