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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Catholic Education Matters, host Troy Van Vliet welcomes David Hunt for an inspiring conversation about faith, education, and conversion. David shares his remarkable journey from growing up as a Protestant pastor’s son to finding truth and unity in the Catholic Church. Through deep study of Church history, the writings of the early Fathers, and prayerful wrestling with God, he came to recognize the fullness of truth in Catholicism. With honesty and humility, David recounts the intellectual, spiritual, and relational struggles of his conversion—especially within his marriage—and the profound peace he found in surrendering to God’s call. This heartfelt story reveals the beauty of obedience, the challenge of faith in action, and the transformative power of grace at work in one man’s life.If you are interested in our school, make sure to check out our website:🌐 https://www.sjp2academy.com/ Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjp2academy/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjp2academy 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/SJPIIAcademy (00:01) - Welcome to Catholic Education Matters
(02:19) - From Pastor’s Kid to Catholic Curiosity
(05:32) - Discovering the Depth of Catholic History
(09:28) - Wrestling with Faith and Authority
(12:19) - A Night of Surrender
(21:21) - Marriage, Family, and the Cost of Conversion
(29:42) - Finding Home in the Catholic Church
(39:05) - God’s Timing and a Family’s Surrender
(47:10) - Living Catholic Joy: Family, Education, and Witness
(50:22) - Catechizing the Kids: A New Conviction
(59:35) - Catholic Education and Superior Outcomes
(01:04:34) - Four Pillars of Catholic Education
(01:10:04) - Goodness of Fit Study: Faith at Home and School
(01:18:07) - Financing Independent Schools: Costs, Infrastructure, and Fundraising
(01:33:01) - Independent Catholic School Advantages: Faith, Family, and Civic Formation
(01:36:36) - The True Purpose of Education: Cultivating Culture, Truth, and Values
(01:42:24) - Outro
In God we trust