https://simplecast.com Baby Catholic Catholic conversions are rising quickly around the world, especially in the U.S. and Europe, with some areas seeing huge increases and record numbers of new members. Most of this growth is coming from younger people, driven by a search for meaning, strong community, and the appeal of tradition. My name is Eden and I am one of those converts from this past Easter. In the Catholic faith, new converts are generally told not to speak publicly about the faith as there is a lot to learn, so naturally, on Day 1 of being Catholic, I decided to start a podcast. I am looking for answers to so many questions I have by asking my Catholic friends, influencers, leaders and other baby Catholics to help me lean in more. Welcome to Baby Catholic. 2026 Baby Catholic en Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:45:16 +0000 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:53:43 +0000 https://baby-catholic.simplecast.com Baby Catholic https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a4b55936-dd6a-44b2-909d-18e7970385a0/11267b55-d6c2-4e3f-bd83-c25bcfa06741/3000x3000/baby_catholic_small.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://baby-catholic.simplecast.com episodic Catholic conversions are rising quickly around the world, especially in the U.S. and Europe, with some areas seeing huge increases and record numbers of new members. Most of this growth is coming from younger people, driven by a search for meaning, strong community, and the appeal of tradition. My name is Eden and I am one of those converts from this past Easter. In the Catholic faith, new converts are generally told not to speak publicly about the faith as there is a lot to learn, so naturally, on Day 1 of being Catholic, I decided to start a podcast. I am looking for answers to so many questions I have by asking my Catholic friends, influencers, leaders and other baby Catholics to help me lean in more. Welcome to Baby Catholic. Eden Schmitz false https://feeds.simplecast.com/pxUAOpbc Eden Schmitz babycatholicpodcast@gmail.com a27be610-32a5-49ce-bf43-bcfdb875a55e The Anglican Church Today | What Happened After Henry VIII? (Part 3) In the final part of this series, we continue exploring what happened after England separated from the Catholic Church. We look beyond Henry VIII and examine how his decision reshaped the relationship between the monarchy, the Church of England, and the law for centuries to come.

We begin with the Magna Carta and its declaration that the English Church should be free from royal interference, then return to Henry VIII and the ways his break with Rome changed that relationship. From the religious conflicts and succession laws that followed to the exclusion of Catholics from the British throne, we trace how Henry's decision continued to shape England long after his death.

Then we bring the story into the present, looking at King Charles III, Prince William and the future of the Church of England. What does it mean that the British monarch is still required to be in communion with the Church of England? Could that ever change? And what might happen to the relationship between the monarchy and the church as Britain becomes increasingly secular?

As a Catholic convert and former Anglican, I'm not approaching these questions as someone who has all the answers. I'm following the history, asking difficult questions, and trying to understand what it reveals about authority, faith and the Church.

After following this story from the English Church before Henry VIII to the monarchy and Church of England today, I come back to the question that ultimately led me home to Catholicism: who has authority over the Church?

For Catholics, the answer isn't a king, a parliament or a nation. The Church was founded by Christ.

This is the final episode in the series, but I don't think the questions raised by this history have simple endings.

History through a Catholic lens. Faith with honest questions. A new Catholic convert in search of truth.

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]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:45:16 +0000 babycatholicpodcast@gmail.com (Eden Schmitz) https://baby-catholic.simplecast.com/episodes/the-anglican-church-today-what-happened-after-henry-viii-part-3-blHjrAi6 In the final part of this series, we continue exploring what happened after England separated from the Catholic Church. We look beyond Henry VIII and examine how his decision reshaped the relationship between the monarchy, the Church of England, and the law for centuries to come.

We begin with the Magna Carta and its declaration that the English Church should be free from royal interference, then return to Henry VIII and the ways his break with Rome changed that relationship. From the religious conflicts and succession laws that followed to the exclusion of Catholics from the British throne, we trace how Henry's decision continued to shape England long after his death.

Then we bring the story into the present, looking at King Charles III, Prince William and the future of the Church of England. What does it mean that the British monarch is still required to be in communion with the Church of England? Could that ever change? And what might happen to the relationship between the monarchy and the church as Britain becomes increasingly secular?

As a Catholic convert and former Anglican, I'm not approaching these questions as someone who has all the answers. I'm following the history, asking difficult questions, and trying to understand what it reveals about authority, faith and the Church.

After following this story from the English Church before Henry VIII to the monarchy and Church of England today, I come back to the question that ultimately led me home to Catholicism: who has authority over the Church?

For Catholics, the answer isn't a king, a parliament or a nation. The Church was founded by Christ.

This is the final episode in the series, but I don't think the questions raised by this history have simple endings.

History through a Catholic lens. Faith with honest questions. A new Catholic convert in search of truth.

Follow Baby Catholic on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @BabyCatholic

#BabyCatholic #HenryVIII #Catholic #ChurchHistory #EnglishReformation

]]> The Anglican Church Today | What Happened After Henry VIII? (Part 3) Eden Schmitz 00:19:30 In the final part of this series, we continue exploring what happened after England separated from the Catholic Church. We look beyond Henry VIII and examine how his decision reshaped the relationship between the monarchy, the Church of England, and the law for centuries to come. We begin with the Magna Carta and its declaration that the English Church should be free from royal interference, then return to Henry VIII and the ways his break with Rome changed that relationship. From the religious conflicts and succession laws that followed to the exclusion of Catholics from the British throne, we trace how Henry's decision continued to shape England long after his death. Then we bring the story into the present, looking at King Charles III, Prince William and the future of the Church of England. What does it mean that the British monarch is still required to be in communion with the Church of England? Could that ever change? And what might happen to the relationship between the monarchy and the church as Britain becomes increasingly secular? As a Catholic convert and former Anglican, I'm not approaching these questions as someone who has all the answers. I'm following the history, asking difficult questions, and trying to understand what it reveals about authority, faith and the Church. After following this story from the English Church before Henry VIII to the monarchy and Church of England today, I come back to the question that ultimately led me home to Catholicism: who has authority over the Church? For Catholics, the answer isn't a king, a parliament or a nation. The Church was founded by Christ. This is the final episode in the series, but I don't think the questions raised by this history have simple endings. In the final part of this series, we continue exploring what happened after England separated from the Catholic Church. We look beyond Henry VIII and examine how his decision reshaped the relationship between the monarchy, the Church of England, and the law for centuries to come. We begin with the Magna Carta and its declaration that the English Church should be free from royal interference, then return to Henry VIII and the ways his break with Rome changed that relationship. From the religious conflicts and succession laws that followed to the exclusion of Catholics from the British throne, we trace how Henry's decision continued to shape England long after his death. Then we bring the story into the present, looking at King Charles III, Prince William and the future of the Church of England. What does it mean that the British monarch is still required to be in communion with the Church of England? Could that ever change? And what might happen to the relationship between the monarchy and the church as Britain becomes increasingly secular? As a Catholic convert and former Anglican, I'm not approaching these questions as someone who has all the answers. I'm following the history, asking difficult questions, and trying to understand what it reveals about authority, faith and the Church. After following this story from the English Church before Henry VIII to the monarchy and Church of England today, I come back to the question that ultimately led me home to Catholicism: who has authority over the Church? For Catholics, the answer isn't a king, a parliament or a nation. The Church was founded by Christ. This is the final episode in the series, but I don't think the questions raised by this history have simple endings. why england left the catholic church, magna carta, church history, henry viii catholic church, henry viii religion, baby catholic, protestant reformation, british monarchy, papacy, catholicism, prince george, anglicanism, catholic convert, henry viii, former anglican, catholic church, church of england history, protestantism, king charles iii, pope, british history, english history, anglican church, christian history, catholic apologetics, church of england, royal family, anglican history, england and catholic church, catholic history, reformation history, catholic succession, prince william, english reformation false full 3 0821a690-e775-4f7f-8242-1e54ef364f16 Henry VIII's Succession Crisis | Why England Left the Catholic Church (Part 2) Part 2: Henry VIII, the Succession Crisis & England's Break with Rome

In Part 2, we look at Henry VIII's succession crisis and why producing a male heir became so important to the King.

From marriage and politics to questions of authority, we explore the events surrounding Henry's "Great Matter" and how his personal and political ambitions became connected to one of the biggest turning points in English Christian history.

As a new Catholic convert and former Anglican, I'm exploring this history with honest questions and an open mind. I'm not a historian or theologian. I'm learning as I go and trying to understand what happened, why it happened, and how it changed the Church in England.

History through a Catholic lens. Faith with honest questions. A new Catholic convert in search of truth.

Follow Baby Catholic on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @BabyCatholic

#BabyCatholic #HenryVIII #Catholic #ChurchHistory #EnglishReformation

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 babycatholicpodcast@gmail.com (Eden Schmitz) https://baby-catholic.simplecast.com/episodes/henry-viiis-succession-crisis-why-england-left-the-catholic-church-part-2-GiHCFr6b Part 2: Henry VIII, the Succession Crisis & England's Break with Rome

In Part 2, we look at Henry VIII's succession crisis and why producing a male heir became so important to the King.

From marriage and politics to questions of authority, we explore the events surrounding Henry's "Great Matter" and how his personal and political ambitions became connected to one of the biggest turning points in English Christian history.

As a new Catholic convert and former Anglican, I'm exploring this history with honest questions and an open mind. I'm not a historian or theologian. I'm learning as I go and trying to understand what happened, why it happened, and how it changed the Church in England.

History through a Catholic lens. Faith with honest questions. A new Catholic convert in search of truth.

Follow Baby Catholic on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @BabyCatholic

#BabyCatholic #HenryVIII #Catholic #ChurchHistory #EnglishReformation

]]> Henry VIII's Succession Crisis | Why England Left the Catholic Church (Part 2) Eden Schmitz 00:16:10 In Part 2 of this series, we continue exploring the events that led England away from the Catholic Church. This episode focuses on King Henry VIII's succession crisis, why having a male heir became so important, and how political ambition, marriage, and questions of authority reshaped English history. As a new Catholic convert and former Anglican, I'm not approaching this as a historian with all the answers. I'm following the evidence, asking honest questions, and learning as I go. My hope is to better understand both the history and the faith that emerged from it. Whether you're Catholic, Anglican, Protestant, or simply curious about church history, I hope you'll join me on the journey. History through a Catholic lens. Faith with honest questions. A new Catholic convert in search of truth. In Part 2 of this series, we continue exploring the events that led England away from the Catholic Church. This episode focuses on King Henry VIII's succession crisis, why having a male heir became so important, and how political ambition, marriage, and questions of authority reshaped English history. As a new Catholic convert and former Anglican, I'm not approaching this as a historian with all the answers. I'm following the evidence, asking honest questions, and learning as I go. My hope is to better understand both the history and the faith that emerged from it. Whether you're Catholic, Anglican, Protestant, or simply curious about church history, I hope you'll join me on the journey. History through a Catholic lens. Faith with honest questions. A new Catholic convert in search of truth. history podcast, christianity, truth, church history, anne boleyn, baby catholic, henry viii male heir, faith journey, henry viii succession, catholic convert, henry viii divorce, anglican to catholic, henry viii, vatican, catholic church, the king's great matter, thomas more, catherine of aragon, tudor history, pope, english history, christian history, church of england, act of supremacy, christian faith., catholic history, catholic podcast, english reformation false full 2 d803173b-7389-4ea8-8986-6d4aacf834e6 Why did England Separate from the Catholic church? Why did England leave the Catholic Church? Most people know the short answer: Henry VIII wanted a divorce. But the story is much bigger than that. In this episode of Baby Catholic, I explore the events that led to England's break from Rome, the creation of the Church of England, and why Anglicanism still feels so Catholic in many ways. We cover: • Henry VIII and his marriage to Catherine of Aragon • Why the Pope refused the annulment • The Act of Supremacy • Henry's six wives • Whether Henry was actually Protestant • The Dissolution of the Monasteries • St. Thomas More and his stand against the king This is Part 1 of a two-part series on the English Reformation. In the next episode, we'll look at how Henry's children reshaped Christianity in England and why the religious turmoil was only beginning. 
 

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:32:41 +0000 babycatholicpodcast@gmail.com (Baby Catholic) https://baby-catholic.simplecast.com/episodes/why-did-england-separate-from-the-catholic-church-OeJZ_Epz Why did England leave the Catholic Church? Most people know the short answer: Henry VIII wanted a divorce. But the story is much bigger than that. In this episode of Baby Catholic, I explore the events that led to England's break from Rome, the creation of the Church of England, and why Anglicanism still feels so Catholic in many ways. We cover: • Henry VIII and his marriage to Catherine of Aragon • Why the Pope refused the annulment • The Act of Supremacy • Henry's six wives • Whether Henry was actually Protestant • The Dissolution of the Monasteries • St. Thomas More and his stand against the king This is Part 1 of a two-part series on the English Reformation. In the next episode, we'll look at how Henry's children reshaped Christianity in England and why the religious turmoil was only beginning. 
 

]]> Why did England Separate from the Catholic church? Baby Catholic 00:19:52 Why did England leave the Catholic Church? Most people know the short answer: Henry VIII wanted a divorce. But the story is much bigger than that. In this episode of Baby Catholic, I explore the events that led to England's break from Rome, the creation of the Church of England, and why Anglicanism still feels so Catholic in many ways. We cover: • Henry VIII and his marriage to Catherine of Aragon • Why the Pope refused the annulment • The Act of Supremacy • Henry's six wives • Whether Henry was actually Protestant • The Dissolution of the Monasteries • St. Thomas More and his stand against the king This is Part 1 of a two-part series on the English Reformation. In the next episode, we'll look at how Henry's children reshaped Christianity in England and why the religious turmoil was only beginning. Why did England leave the Catholic Church? Most people know the short answer: Henry VIII wanted a divorce. But the story is much bigger than that. In this episode of Baby Catholic, I explore the events that led to England's break from Rome, the creation of the Church of England, and why Anglicanism still feels so Catholic in many ways. We cover: • Henry VIII and his marriage to Catherine of Aragon • Why the Pope refused the annulment • The Act of Supremacy • Henry's six wives • Whether Henry was actually Protestant • The Dissolution of the Monasteries • St. Thomas More and his stand against the king This is Part 1 of a two-part series on the English Reformation. In the next episode, we'll look at how Henry's children reshaped Christianity in England and why the religious turmoil was only beginning. anglican vs catholic, why anglicans become catholic, why england left the catholic church, church history, catholic youtube, henry viii and the catholic church, anne boleyn, pope clement vii, st thomas more, baby catholic, protestant reformation, anglicanism, elizabeth i, christian denominations, catholic convert, henry viii divorce, henry viii, tudor england, former anglican, king henry viii, dissolution of the monasteries, catholic church, church of england history, thomas more, catherine of aragon, catholicism explained, tudor history, mary i, anglican church, christian history, catholic apologetics, english monarchy, church of england, act of supremacy, catholic education, edward vi, england and rome, defender of the faith, bloody mary, episcopal church, catholic history, english christianity, history of anglicanism, english reformation false full 1