My guest today is Keith Nester, a former pastor who spent over 20 years in ministry—until one verse changed everything. When he heard Jesus say in Matthew 26:26 , “This is my body,” he knew it wasn’t symbolic. Embracing that truth meant losing his ministry, his income, and nearly his marriage.

He resisted at first, but as liberalism overtook his denomination, he realized only Church tradition could stand firm.

Today, Keith helps others find their way home. His mission: unite Christians in truth and reignite a deep love for scripture and Christ’s teachings. He’s living proof that following truth is worth everything.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:00 - Sabotaging his Pastor interview

00:10:26 - Seven Weeks

00:11:13 - I met this girl…

00:19:47 - How do you look back on your Protestant years?

00:24:11 - We Heart Nutrition

00:25:08 - When did the meltdown happen?

00:30:44 - Communion/Eucharistic liturgy

00:34:00 - The moment I went away sad

00:35:11 - EveryLife

00:36:23 - Doubling down on ministry

00:42:00 - Saying ‘no’ to big church

00:43:05 - Scripture vs/and Tradition

00:48:00 - Gospel just hit me

00:52:00 - The Way, Truth, and Life

00:57:32 - First year after conversion

01:00:00 - You can lose your soul in ministry

01:09:27 - Explain the Church and leave it to God

01:19:00 - God works with us