E283: Deep In History: Why This Reformed Pastor Left It All | Lila Rose Show

Jan 13, 2026

Aaron Gunsaulus, a former Reformed pastor, shares his transformative journey into Catholicism after 15 years of ministry. He discusses the viral tweet that sparked conversations about faith, his struggles with burnout during the pandemic, and the pivotal moments that led him to study the Catechism. Aaron reveals how he reconciled deep theological differences, including beliefs about Mary and the Eucharist, and how his wife, Cammie, supported his decision. Their journey inspired 19 friends and family members to join them in the Catholic Church.

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ANECDOTE

Viral Welcome Home Tweet

Aaron tweeted about coming into the Catholic Church and expected 50–100 responses but woke to a viral outpouring of welcome messages.
He turned off his phone before Easter vigil and discovered thousands of impressions and DMs later that night.

ANECDOTE

College Conversion Turned Life Around

Aaron described a college conversion after a friend in Campus Crusade shared the gospel, prompting him to drop out and move home to follow Jesus.
That conversion rekindled his appetite for Scripture and eventually led him toward seminary and pastoral ministry.

INSIGHT

What 'Reformed' Really Emphasizes

Aaron defines Reformed as an emphasis on God's sovereignty and locates TULIP as central to that tradition.
He acknowledges the creeds remain shared ground while confessions (like Canons of Dort) shape distinct Reformed commitments.

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He sent an innocent Tweet before going to church on Easter; hours later, the responses floored him. Aaron Gunsaulus was a Reformed Pastor committed to his church and his flock, until nagging conversations, studies, and videos probed his heart. In this conversation we hear about Aaron and his wife’s tumultuous journey of deeper conversion, study, and prayer into the Catholic Church...along with17 friends and family members that joined him.

Aaron's Viral tweet: https://x.com/Aarongorn/status/1977028090128724185?s=20

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00:02:00 - The Viral Tweet

00:07:06 - Aaron’s Background

00:22:01 - What is Reformed theology?

00:25:50 - Understanding ‘TULIP’ framework

00:37:10 - Holy Spirit still at work

00:47:44 - The journey away from being a Pastor

00:55:37 - Keith Nester entering the chat

00:57:58 - Started Reading Catechism

01:03:23 - Aaron’s issues w/ other denominations

01:11:49 - Mary’s Perpetual Virginity

01:15:19 - Communion of Saints and more

01:30:20 - Aaron’s wife’s conversion

01:40:42 - What doctrines did you have to reject?

01:48:45 - Biggest struggle after conversion?

01:53:31 - What’s next?