The Lighten Up Podcast

Hannah Crews
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Real Life. Real Faith. Real Conversations. The Lighten Up Podcast with Hannah Crews is powered by Truthly, the #1 most downloaded Catholic AI app in the world! Protect your soul and identity while using Truthly Catholic AI. For a Catholic perspective on ANY response, download Truthly today - available on mobile and desktop. https://web.truthly.ai/login Join the Book Club on Patreon where we read and discuss books on original Christianity! "Elite" members unlock more bonus content from the podcast episodes! https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLightenUpPodcast/membership

  1. 5d ago

    How Scripture Made Him CATHOLIC: Dr. John Bergsma’s Story

    In this powerful episode of the Lighten Up Podcast, Hannah Crews sits down with Dr. John Bergsma, author of Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic, to talk about his remarkable journey from a deeply anti-Catholic Calvinist background to the Catholic Church. Dr. Bergsma shares how questions about sola scriptura, Scripture and Tradition, the papacy, the Eucharist, Church history, and the early Church Fathers began challenging everything he thought he knew about Christianity. Together, Hannah and Dr. Bergsma explore… where did the concept of sola scriptura come from? What is the meaning of binding and loosing in the biblical and Jewish context? And how can the Catholic understanding of redemptive suffering transform the way Christians understand suffering? Whether you're Catholic, Protestant, evangelical, considering conversion, or simply curious about the historical roots of Christianity, this conversation is an invitation to go deeper into Scripture, Church history, and the faith of the earliest Christians. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Dr. Bergsma's background 06:23 - Where did sola scriptura come from? 12:13 - Why Scripture needs an authoritative interpretation 18:09 - Is the papacy biblical? 25:20 - The Paradox of Sola Scriptura 27:05 - Does the Bible affirm Tradition? 32:10 - The cost of becoming Catholic 37:33 - Scripture AND Tradition 39:41 - Protestant traditions we don't always recognize 41:32 - Books to read when exploring Catholicism 45:46 - Redemptive suffering; taking up our cross 50:55 - Finding deeper love through suffering 55:37 - Where to find Dr. John Bergsma 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Lighten Up Podcast and share this episode with someone you think it will bless! https://www.youtube.com/@Hannahcrewsblog 📌EPISODE RESOURCES: Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic by Dr. John Bergsma - http://stpaulcenter.com/stunned-by-scripture The letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch - https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07644a.htm Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic by David Currie - https://ignatius.com/born-fundamentalist-born-again-catholic-bfbap/ Crossing the Tiber by Steve Ray - https://ignatius.com/crossing-the-tiber-cttp/ St. Paul Center - https://stpaulcenter.com/memberships St. Paul Center YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@StPaulCenter Dr. Bergsma’s website - https://www.johnbergsma.com/ St. Paul Center events - https://stpaulcenter.com/events 🛒SHOP Hannah’s Podcast Wardrobe - https://www.amazon.com/shop/hannahcrews.blog/list/1WFEKNXNGYBJD?ref_=aipsflist&tag=hannahcrews0d-20&ccs_id=944a8b87-78fb-47a6-947b-db8742187e82 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ✨Truthly: Catholic ai  Any question. Instant clarity. Use the link below to try it yourself! First MONTH free. https://get.truthly.ai/TlbX/hannah 🙏🏼Alto: Ascension’s monthly printed prayer companion Make room for daily prayer with Alto.  Explore upcoming editions and subscribe! https://ascension-press.linkjolt.io/redirect?tc=WfiAGx9e&aff=q9X_SJXhukuOdLq0sF1JK 🪩The Genius Conference  A weekend to rediscover your God-given genius. Get your tickets today! buytickets.at/lhmediallc/2259074 ✝️Christian Healthcare Ministries Health insurance alternative at half the cost Click the link for a free info pack today! https://info.chministries.org/hannah-crews?utm_campaign=infl_hannahcrews&utm_source=hannahcrews&utm_medium=hannahcrews_vanityurl_august2025_hannahcrewslandingpage&utm_content=info-pack 📖 BOOK CLUB: Join us for our weekly Friday discussions through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLightenUpPodcast/membership YouTube Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLMTacWwGdyUjzDq8smQklw/join 📱Follow on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelightenup.podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lighten-Up-Podcast/61589769352109/?http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc4MTc0OTA2NjAwMCwiciI6IiJ9 Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: GDWCKFVBM5AUS7RF, KJI72DQ87QGCRUEI

  2. Sep 28

    Commitment and Conflict: Finding Love in Today’s World with Emily Dinneny

    Why is dating so hard today? Why are fewer people getting married, and why do so many people struggle to find lasting love?  In this episode, Hannah Crews and Emily Dinneny get brutally honest about Catholic dating, modern relationships, marriage, dating apps, cohabitation, and what it really means to find true love. If you're single, dating, engaged, newly married, or struggling in your relationship, this conversation is for you. Emily Dinneny joins the Lighten Up Podcast to unpack why modern dating can feel so complicated — even though we have more ways than ever to meet someone. From dating apps and unrealistic expectations to fear of commitment, past wounds, and confusion about what love actually is, Hannah and Emily tackle the questions so many people are afraid to ask. They also discuss YouCat Love Forever, a Catholic book that answers practical questions about dating, relationships, marriage, sexuality, and preparing for a lifelong commitment. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Emily's experience as a newlywed 04:46 - Why are people getting married later? 06:32 - Dating apps and “analysis paralysis” 08:24 - Introducing YouCat Love Forever 15:02 - What does real love actually mean? 20:29 - Cohabitation, sex, and commitment 29:50 - The questions people are afraid to ask 32:54 - Healing from past wounds before marriage 40:32 - Emily's best marriage advice 43:05 - Where to find Emily 📌Episode Resources: YOUCAT Love Forever - https://ignatius.com/youcat-love-forever-yclfp/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=carmel Emily’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catholic.converts/?hl=en Emily’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@catholic.converts 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Lighten Up Podcast and share this episode with someone you think it will bless! https://www.youtube.com/@Hannahcrewsblog 📖 BOOK CLUB: We're almost done reading Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic by Dr. John Bergsma. Join us for our weekly Friday discussions through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  Stunned by Scripture - https://a.co/d/0hOLP3aC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLightenUpPodcast/membership YouTube Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLMTacWwGdyUjzDq8smQklw/join THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ✨Truthly: Catholic ai  Any question. Instant clarity. Use the link below to try it yourself! First MONTH free. https://get.truthly.ai/TlbX/hannah ✝️Christian Healthcare Ministries Health insurance alternative at half the cost Click the link for a free info pack today! https://info.chministries.org/hannah-crews?utm_campaign=infl_hannahcrews&utm_source=hannahcrews&utm_medium=hannahcrews_vanityurl_august2025_hannahcrewslandingpage&utm_content=info-pack 📱Follow on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelightenup.podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lighten-Up-Podcast/61589769352109/?http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc4MTc0OTA2NjAwMCwiciI6IiJ9 Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: GMSP2OCVCSXLV8LI, EMHQHUCNPXSMOG5E

  3. Sep 21

    “Oh no! They’re becoming CATHOLIC!” How to Have Faith Conversations w/o Ruining Relationships

    What do you do when someone you love is considering becoming Catholic? In this episode of the Lighten Up Podcast, Hannah Crews shares practical advice for both sides of the Catholic conversion conversation: Protestants who are concerned about a family member becoming Catholic and Protestants or Christians who are personally exploring the Catholic faith but aren't sure how to tell their friends and family. These conversations can be emotional and difficult, especially when Catholicism feels completely unfamiliar or even threatening to someone raised in a Protestant or evangelical tradition. But they don't have to destroy relationships. Whether you're Catholic curious, considering converting to Catholicism, worried about a loved one becoming Catholic, or simply trying to understand the Catholic-Protestant divide, this episode is about pursuing truth while continuing to love and respect the people closest to you. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Understanding the Protestant Perspective on Catholicism 03:38 Advice for Protestants: Listening with love  07:33 Question Gently BEFORE Debating 09:05 Personal Research & One Thing at a Time 13:27 Don’t be afraid to lay down your pride 15:17 A Perfect Example: My Mom 18:00 Advice for Catholics & the Curious: Share with Joy 22:52 Know Your WHY & Breaking the News 25:15 Be Prepared for backlash 28:06 Consider Joining OCIA 📌Episode Resources: Rome Sweet Home by Scott & Kimberly Hahn - https://stpaulcenter.com/store/rome-sweet-home-our-journey-to-catholicism Rome Sweet Home BOOK CLUB episodes: https://www.patreon.com/collection/2145006?view=expanded ✨Truthly: Catholic ai  Any question. Instant clarity. Use the link below to try it yourself! First MONTH free. https://get.truthly.ai/TlbX/hannah ✝️Christian Healthcare Ministries Health insurance alternative at half the cost Click the link for a free info pack today! https://info.chministries.org/hannah-crews?utm_campaign=infl_hannahcrews&utm_source=hannahcrews&utm_medium=hannahcrews_vanityurl_august2025_hannahcrewslandingpage&utm_content=info-pack 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Lighten Up Podcast and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this! https://www.youtube.com/@Hannahcrewsblog 📖 BOOK CLUB: We're currently reading Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic by Dr. John Bergsma. Join us for our weekly Friday discussions through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  Stunned by Scripture - https://a.co/d/0hOLP3aC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLightenUpPodcast/membership YouTube Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLMTacWwGdyUjzDq8smQklw/join 📱Follow on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelightenup.podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lighten-Up-Podcast/61589769352109/?http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc4MTc0OTA2NjAwMCwiciI6IiJ9 Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: WAI5JR8PRS0H6CO3

  4. Sep 14

    A Conversation on Birth Control & Becoming Catholic w/ Kimberly Hahn

    What happens when you discover that the Catholic Church may be far more biblical, historical, and beautiful than you ever imagined? In this powerful episode of the Lighten Up Podcast, Hannah sits down with Kimberly Hahn, co-author of Rome Sweet Home, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about her journey from evangelical Protestantism to the Catholic Church. Kimberly shares what it was like to watch her husband, Scott Hahn, become convinced that the Catholic Church was the Church established by Jesus Christ—and then spend four long years wrestling with the truth herself. She opens up about the emotional weight of the conversion process, her convictions surrounding contraception and openness to life, and encourages people to share the faith with joy.  🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Kimberly Hahn and Scott Hahn's conversion story 04:14 The Hardest Doctrine: Mary 10:23 PATREON Q: Reconciling Faith and Family Challenges 19:10 Discovering the Church's Teaching on Contraception 24:23 Natural Law and the Purpose of Life 26:44 Lordship of Jesus and Responsible Sexuality 27:49 Natural Family Planning and what it really means 31:12 The Consistency of Catholic Teaching 35:22 Sharing the faith with joy 42:56 Kimberly's Final Words and Contact Info 📌Episode Resources: Rome Sweet Home by Scott & Kimberly Hahn - https://stpaulcenter.com/store/rome-sweet-home-our-journey-to-catholicism Beloved and Bless podcast - https://my.stpaulcenter.com/play/beloved-and-blessed Kimberly’s books - https://stpaulcenter.com/kimberly-hahn Rome Sweet Home BOOK CLUB episodes: https://www.patreon.com/collection/2145006?view=expanded 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Lighten Up Podcast and share this episode with someone you think it will bless! https://www.youtube.com/@Hannahcrewsblog 📖 BOOK CLUB: We're currently reading Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic by Dr. John Bergsma. Join us for our weekly Friday discussions through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  Stunned by Scripture - https://a.co/d/0hOLP3aC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLightenUpPodcast/membership YouTube Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLMTacWwGdyUjzDq8smQklw/join THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ✨Truthly: Catholic ai  Any question. Instant clarity. Use the link below to try it yourself! First MONTH free. https://get.truthly.ai/TlbX/hannah ✝️Christian Healthcare Ministries Health insurance alternative at half the cost Click the link for a free info pack today! https://info.chministries.org/hannah-crews?utm_campaign=infl_hannahcrews&utm_source=hannahcrews&utm_medium=hannahcrews_vanityurl_august2025_hannahcrewslandingpage&utm_content=info-pack 📱Follow on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelightenup.podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lighten-Up-Podcast/61589769352109/?http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc4MTc0OTA2NjAwMCwiciI6IiJ9 Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: NSGJ82RPJXJFDKL4, VZHBGEQV3R77P3MC

  5. Sep 7

    Catholic Stuff the Protestant Reformers ALSO Believed! (I HAD NO CLUE)

    Did the Protestant Reformers actually believe what most modern Evangelicals believe today? In this episode of the Lighten Up Podcast, Hannah Crews takes a surprising look at what the Reformers really believed about baptism, the Eucharist, Mary, and the early Christian Church. Many of us were taught that the Protestant Reformation completely rejected Catholic beliefs—but the historical record is more complicated. Martin Luther and John Calvin continued to hold several beliefs that are often considered distinctly Catholic today, including infant baptism and, in Luther’s case, the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.  So what did the early Christians actually believe? How did their understanding of Scripture compare with modern Evangelical Christianity? And what can we learn from Christians who lived much closer to the apostles? 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 We should want the truth 04:49 Baptism: From the perspective of the Reformers 07:58 They believed in the Real Presence in the Eucharist 12:47 Mary: Perpetual Virginity and Conception 17:56 The Communion of Saints and Prayers to Mary 18:57 Why Do These Beliefs Matter? 23:35 The Importance of Historical Christian Doctrine 📌Episode Resources: Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist — Brant Pitre Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary — Brant Pitre 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Lighten Up Podcast and help us reach 50,000 subscribers! https://www.youtube.com/@Hannahcrewsblog 📖 BOOK CLUB: We're currently reading Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic by Dr. John Bergsma. Join us for our weekly Friday livestream through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  Stunned by Scripture - https://a.co/d/0hOLP3aC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLightenUpPodcast/membership YouTube Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLMTacWwGdyUjzDq8smQklw/join THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ✨Truthly: Catholic ai  Any question. Instant clarity. Use the link below to try it yourself! First MONTH free. https://get.truthly.ai/TlbX/hannah ✝️ Christian Healthcare Ministries Health insurance alternative at half the cost Click the link for a free info pack today! https://info.chministries.org/hannah-crews?utm_campaign=infl_hannahcrews&utm_source=hannahcrews&utm_medium=hannahcrews_vanityurl_august2025_hannahcrewslandingpage&utm_content=info-pack 📱Follow on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelightenup.podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lighten-Up-Podcast/61589769352109/?http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc4MTc0OTA2NjAwMCwiciI6IiJ9 🙏 Thanks for watching the Lighten Up Podcast! Let us know in the comments: What surprised you most about what the Protestant Reformers believed? Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: WAI5JR8PRS0H6CO3

  6. Aug 31

    Are Catholic Icons Idolatry? A Former Protestant & Iconographer Explains

    Are Catholics idolaters for using icons, statues, and sacred images? What does the Bible actually teach about “graven images,” and why does the Catholic Church distinguish between worship, veneration, and prayer? In this episode of the Lighten Up Podcast, Hannah Crews sits down with Garrett Hines, a former Protestant and evangelical missionary who became Catholic and now works as an iconographer. Garrett shares his conversion story, explains the ancient Christian tradition of iconography, and answers some of the biggest Protestant objections to Catholic images, statues, and praying with the saints. If you've ever wondered “Are Catholic icons idolatry?”, “Do Catholics worship statues?”, or “Is praying to saints biblical?”, this conversation is for you.   🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Why Garrett left Protestantism and became Catholic 08:15 What an icon actually is 11:55 Why icons are “written” rather than simply painted 19:22 Idols vs. Icons: The Theological Distinction 23:12 Why Catholics venerate icons without worshiping them 27:53 The Catholic distinction between prayer and worship 34:52 The history of Christian iconography and the Iconoclasm 39:43 Embracing Rich Church History 📌Episode Resources: Garrett’s website - https://garretthines.com/ Father’s Lion Studio YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@fatherslionstudio 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Lighten Up Podcast and share this episode with someone who may be asking the same questions! https://www.youtube.com/@Hannahcrewsblog 📖 BOOK CLUB: We're currently reading Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic by Dr. John Bergsma. Join us for our weekly Friday discussions through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  Stunned by Scripture - https://a.co/d/0hOLP3aC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLightenUpPodcast/membership YouTube Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLMTacWwGdyUjzDq8smQklw/join THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ✨Truthly: Catholic ai  Any question. Instant clarity. Use the link below to try it yourself! First MONTH free. https://get.truthly.ai/TlbX/hannah ✝️Christian Healthcare Ministries Health insurance alternative at half the cost Click the link for a free info pack today! https://info.chministries.org/hannah-crews?utm_campaign=infl_hannahcrews&utm_source=hannahcrews&utm_medium=hannahcrews_vanityurl_august2025_hannahcrewslandingpage&utm_content=info-pack 📱Follow on social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelightenup.podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lighten-Up-Podcast/61589769352109/?http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc4MTc0OTA2NjAwMCwiciI6IiJ9 Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: IHOWV1XLLQS8SN8T, M59MOGZRBXCW0Q61

  7. Aug 24

    Guardian Angels Protected Family in Horrific Car Crash: Addi’s Story

    What happens when a horrific car accident leaves you convinced you and your children should not have survived? In this episode of the Lighten Up podcast, Hannah Crews sits down with Addi Christensen, host of the Voices of Conversion podcast, to talk about her incredible journey from a Protestant upbringing to the Catholic Church—and the life-changing experience that deepened her faith forever. Addi shares the story of a devastating car accident she experienced while 28 weeks pregnant, with her one-year-old son in the car. She believes all 3 of their guardian angels intervened in a miraculous way. We also talk about how Addi discovered the early Church, apostolic succession, the Brown Scapular, and why keeping our eyes fixed on eternity can completely change the way we live. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00  Addi's journey from Lutheran/Protestant Christianity to Catholicism 04:08 The Moment of Conversion and Realization of Jesus' Love 08:13 The Life-Changing Experience with Holy Water 13:02 The Car Accident and Guardian Angel Encounter 16:32 The Brown Scapular and Catholic devotion 19:47 The Aftermath of the Accident   23:27 Reflections on Eternity 26:02 Hannah’s guardian angel story 📌Episode Resources: Voices of Conversion podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@VoicesOfConversion Addi’s Instagram  - https://www.instagram.com/voicesofconversion Carmelite Brown Scapular - https://www.sistersofcarmel.com/brown-scapular-information.php?srsltid=AfmBOoqP3s36e5wtAUTlE_ExmYj80zHVCR3Ue6DKr6RQh0aq4NO9HvoP Our Lady of Fatima apparitions- https://www.catholic.com/tract/our-lady-of-fatima-the-apparitions-three-secrets-and-historical-impact Father Ripperger’s guardian angel video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKNMThu3jQI 📖 BOOK CLUB: We're currently reading Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic by Dr. John Bergsma. Join us for our weekly Friday discussions through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  Stunned by Scripture - https://a.co/d/0hOLP3aC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLightenUpPodcast/membership 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Lighten Up Podcast, JOIN our book club membership, and share this episode with someone who may be asking the same questions. https://www.youtube.com/@Hannahcrewsblog THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ✨Truthly: Catholic ai Ai that won't give you opinions (just church teaching). Use the link below to try it yourself! First week's free. https://get.truthly.ai/TlbX/hannah ✝️Christian Healthcare Ministries Health insurance alternative at half the cost Click on the link for a free info pack today! https://info.chministries.org/hannah-crews?utm_campaign=infl_hannahcrews&utm_source=hannahcrews&utm_medium=hannahcrews_vanityurl_august2025_hannahcrewslandingpage&utm_content=info-pack 📱Follow on social media: Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Hannahcrewsblog Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelightenup.podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lighten-Up-Podcast/61589769352109/?http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc4MTc0OTA2NjAwMCwiciI6IiJ9 🎵Nobody Else Music licensed through Epidemic Sound. 🎵Daybreak Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 2QD8GHWTQPY8DMWE

  8. Aug 17

    The Moment My Heart Changed about Mary and the Eucharist

    What happens when your heart finally catches up with what your mind already knows? In this deeply personal episode of the Lighten Up Podcast, I’m sharing the powerful experience that changed the way I see Mary, the Eucharist, and the Catholic Church during the Defend the Faith Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville. After months of researching Catholicism, wrestling with difficult questions, and navigating the challenges of leaving the Protestant church, I arrived at the conference intellectually convinced—but still asking God to reveal the truth to my heart. Then, during my first Eucharistic Adoration procession, something happened…  I felt my heart shift in a profound way.  If you're a Protestant or evangelical Christian asking questions about Catholicism, know that you're not alone. This podcast is a place to explore those questions honestly, openly, and without fear. And I encourage you, if you’re feeling caught between what you believe intellectually and what you are struggling to accept emotionally… Surrender your heart to Jesus and ask Him to lead you into the truth. Thank you to our sponsors! ✨Truthly: Catholic ai Any question. Instant clarity. Use the link below to try it yourself! First week's free. https://get.truthly.ai/TlbX/hannah ✝️Christian Healthcare Ministries Health insurance alternative at half the cost https://info.chministries.org/hannah-crews?utm_campaign=infl_hannahcrews&utm_source=hannahcrews&utm_medium=hannahcrews_vanityurl_august2025_hannahcrewslandingpage&utm_content=info-pack 📖 BOOK CLUB: We're currently reading Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic by Dr. John Bergsma. Join us for our weekly Friday discussions through Patreon or YouTube Memberships.  Stunned by Scripture - https://a.co/d/0hOLP3aC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLightenUpPodcast/membership 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Lighten Up Podcast, JOIN our memberships, and share this episode with someone who may be asking the same questions. https://www.youtube.com/@Hannahcrewsblog 📱Follow on Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelightenup.podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lighten-Up-Podcast/61589769352109/?http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc4MTc0OTA2NjAwMCwiciI6IiJ9 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hannah’s spiritual journey 02:05 Attending the Defend the Faith conference at Franciscan University 03:54 Hannah’s background and initial doubts about Catholic practices 06:12 Experiencing the praise band and contemporary worship style 08:02 The internal spiritual attack and prayer for clarity 13:59 The private revelation and seeing Mary through Jesus’ eyes 15:52 The moment of spiritual clarity and heart connection 17:49 The impact of the experience on Hannah’s faith and heart 20:05 Reflections on family, the spiritual family, and unity in faith

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Real Life. Real Faith. Real Conversations. The Lighten Up Podcast with Hannah Crews is powered by Truthly, the #1 most downloaded Catholic AI app in the world! Protect your soul and identity while using Truthly Catholic AI. For a Catholic perspective on ANY response, download Truthly today - available on mobile and desktop. https://web.truthly.ai/login Join the Book Club on Patreon where we read and discuss books on original Christianity! "Elite" members unlock more bonus content from the podcast episodes! https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLightenUpPodcast/membership

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  • Creator
    Hannah Crews
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hannah Crews
  • Show Website
    The Lighten Up Podcast

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