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, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:12 +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. 19 Descendants, Eden Schmitz false https://feeds.simplecast.com/pxUAOpbc Eden Schmitz babycatholicpodcast@gmail.com 0821a690-e775-4f7f-8242-1e54ef364f16 Henry VIII's Succession Crisis | Why England Left the Catholic Church (Part 2) 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.

 

Henry VIII's Succession Crisis - Why England Left the Catholic Church (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this series, we continue exploring the events that led England's break with the Catholic Church.

This episode focuses on King Henry VIII's succession crisis, his desire for a male heir, and how one question of succession became one of the most significant turning points in Christian history. We look at the historical context behind the King's Great Matter and continue asking what really happened and why.

I'm not a theologian or a historian. I'm a new Catholic convert and former Anglican exploring the faith through history, asking honest questions, and inviting you to learn alongside me.

If you're curious about Catholicism, Church history, or the English Reformation, you're in the right place.

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]]> 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 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.

 

Henry VIII's Succession Crisis - Why England Left the Catholic Church (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this series, we continue exploring the events that led England's break with the Catholic Church.

This episode focuses on King Henry VIII's succession crisis, his desire for a male heir, and how one question of succession became one of the most significant turning points in Christian history. We look at the historical context behind the King's Great Matter and continue asking what really happened and why.

I'm not a theologian or a historian. I'm a new Catholic convert and former Anglican exploring the faith through history, asking honest questions, and inviting you to learn alongside me.

If you're curious about Catholicism, Church history, or the English Reformation, you're in the right place.

Follow Baby Catholic
📍 TikTok: @BabyCatholic
📍 Instagram: @BabyCatholic
📍 YouTube: @BabyCatholic

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

#Catholic #ChurchHistory #BabyCatholic #HenryVIII #EnglishReformation #CatholicConvert #ChurchOfEngland #ChristianHistory #History #Faith #CatholicTok #HistoryTok

]]> 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