Former Protestant and Orthodox debater Erick Ybarra shares his journey to the Catholic Church, from Baptist to Anglican to Catholicism. Topics include trauma at the Baptist church, studying early church practices, doubts about Anglicanism, exploring Eastern Orthodoxy, and finally embracing Catholicism with his wife.

Author and apologist, Erick Ybarra, discusses his book on the papacy and debates with the Orthodox Church. They explore historical controversies surrounding Pope Honorius and papal authority in the first millennium. The conversation also touches on the challenges of papal infallibility and maintaining respectful dialogue with the Orthodox Church.

In this lively debate, Erick Ybarra, a Catholic apologist, engages with Ubi Petrus, who presents an Orthodox Christian perspective. They explore the Vatican I concept of papal primacy, dissecting its historical manifestations in the 5th and 6th centuries. Key discussions include the roles of pivotal figures like Pope Leo the Great and historical councils, revealing the intricate power dynamics between the Pope and local bishops. Their contrasting views on ecclesiastical authority and doctrinal purity provide a thought-provoking examination of Christianity's divided traditions.

Erick Ybarra, a theological depth supporter, and Gavin Ortlund discuss areas of agreement between Catholics and Protestants on atonement, creation, classical theism, and responding to secularism. They explore various theories of atonement, the significance of the transfiguration, divine simplicity in classic theism, and how to respond to the growing secularization of society. They also touch on the influence of instant gratification and skepticism, as well as the importance of partnering together to re-Christianize Western culture while respecting disagreements.

A podcast discussion delves into the differences and similarities between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, exploring key topics like authority, the papacy, priestly marriage practices, and communion differences. The guest expert sheds light on the historical perspectives of Eastern Orthodoxy, theological variations, and the need for understanding and dialogue between the two traditions.