This is the conclusion of our two-part conversation with Pastor Andrew Abraham, a former Roman Catholic now serving as a Lutheran pastor in Tennessee. Together with Pastor Curt Hoover and host Doug Hannah, we dig deep into some of the most misunderstood and misrepresented aspects of historic Christian belief.

• What is the apostolic tradition — and who really preserved it?

• Why the Reformation wasn’t a start-from-scratch protest movement

• Why so many believers today are rediscovering liturgy, sacrament, and theological depth

• And what to say to those curious about Catholicism but unsure what they’re getting into.

This episode will challenge assumptions, shine light on forgotten truths, and offer assurance in the promises of Christ. We talk real presence, infant baptism, the canon of Scripture, and how Lutheranism can feel like seeing the gospel in full color.

Mentioned in this episode:

📘 Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation (2017 Edition) – CPH

📘 The Theology of Martin Luther by Paul Althaus – Amazon

📘 Has American Christianity Failed? by Bryan Wolfmueller – Amazon

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In this powerful Reformation Week episode of Anchored in Christ, Pastor Curt Hoover and Doug Hannah welcome Pastor Andrew Abraham, who shares his incredible journey from the Roman Catholic priesthood to becoming a joyful Lutheran pastor. What makes someone walk away from a lifelong commitment to the Catholic Church? What happens when someone discovers, for the first time, the full sweetness of the gospel?

Pastor Andrew’s story is one of calling, wrestling, and ultimately finding peace—not through moral striving, but through the finished work of Christ. He speaks candidly about the loneliness of the priesthood, the guilt that haunted him even after confession, and the shocking beauty of learning that God is not angry with him.

Whether you’re Lutheran, Catholic, or just curious about what makes this Reformation message so potent—you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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"If you're going with 'good enough,' you ain't going with good enough."

Is the Church just a collection of preferences, or is it something more?

In this candid and powerful episode of Anchored in Christ, Doug Hannah sits down with his pastor, Curt Hoover, to share some of the wise things his pastor says about theological complacency. We are constantly seeking what's easiest, most comfortable, or simply "good enough"—but as Pastor Curt warns with a phrase that sticks: "If you're going with 'good enough,' you ain't going with good enough."

Pastor Curt and Doug discuss the sobering reality of church rifts and division and what happens when local congregations prioritize trendy performances over the enduring gifts of Christ. The Church is not a business that can "open up shop down the street" when things get difficult; it is Christ’s own, beloved Bride, and "there is truth out there."

If you are struggling with a lack of assurance, questioning modern church trends, or searching for the clear, historical truth of the Christian faith, this episode is essential listening. Don't settle for "good enough" when you can be Anchored in Christ.

• Wise words from my Pastor: Why settling for "good enough" in your faith is never an option, and Pastor Curt's warning: "If you're going with 'good enough,' you ain't going with good enough."

• The difference between church division in history vs. today.

• The ultimate, unshakable definition: Why the Church exists as "Christ's bride" and what that means for you.

• The reality of modern church rifts: Why congregations "open up shop down the street."

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