Isaac Hess

Former LDS missionary Isaac Hess joins to talk about his journey to Catholicism, from doubts about Joseph Smith to questions about LDS history and Orthodoxy, before settling on Catholicism. They discuss transitioning from LDS to Catholicism, challenges of missionary work, and navigating doubts and seeking help. They also explore Joseph Smith's early years, exploring different faith traditions, and the importance of reading the New Testament in modern translation.

Isaac Hess is a former Latter-day Saint who converted to Catholicism and now works as a software engineer. He delves into his upbringing in a devout Mormon family and the formative experiences of his two-year mission. Exploring the complexities of Joseph Smith's life and LDS history, he discusses his internal struggles with faith and his eventual discovery of early Christianity. Isaac shares insights on the significance of papal authority in his conversion, and he reflects on how his spiritual journey has reshaped his family's dynamics and enriched his faith.

Isaac Hess, a former Latter-day Saint who converted to Catholicism, shares his journey from LDS mission and BYU to conversion. They discuss the controversy sparked by a prior interview, tensions around doctrinal reversals like Adam-God and priesthood history, and how to fairly evaluate Mormon theology through philosophy, lived faith, and prophetic authority.