Godsplaining Ryan Bethea on Being in a Spiritual Gray Zone & Searching for Truth
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Sep 8, 2025 
Ryan Bethea, co-host of Exorcist Files, joins Fr. Gregory to dive deep into the mysteries of faith. As a Protestant defender of Catholicism, Ryan discusses his unique spiritual gray zone. They explore captivating stories of exorcisms and miracles, bringing humor and insight to their experiences. The duo reflects on the complexities of faith and existence while sharing the importance of community and personal transformation within spiritual journeys. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation that balances the serious and the playful!
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Friendship Sparked Catholic Curiosity
- Ryan Bethea met Dominican friars at a Catholic conference and began a friendship after discussing Marian theology over coffee.
- That encounter started his curiosity and regular engagement with sincere Catholic practitioners.
Two Types Of Theological Knowledge
- Fr. Gregory distinguishes doctrinal theology from positive (historical) theology and notes few people master both.
- He argues specialists exist, but most Catholics rely on communal faith rather than personal exhaustive knowledge.
Learn Church History To See Complexity
- Study church history and doctrines to see why Catholic claims appear less black-and-white.
- Ryan recommends learning history to appreciate the 'grayer' reality of institutional development and authority.
