Talking with Catholics about the Gospel: A Guide for Evangelicals

Christopher A. Castaldo

Mar 2015 · Sold by Zondervan

About this ebook

In Talking with Catholics about Jesus, author Chris Castaldo provides an easy-to-follow introduction to basic Catholic belief and practice, equipping evangelical Protestants for more fruitful spiritual conversations.

Written in accessible, non-technical language, this short book offers readers:

• A more informed awareness of Catholicism
• Encouragement to move from a combative posture to a gracious one
• Clarification of erroneous caricatures of Catholics in favor of a more constructive understanding

Based in part on Castaldo's experience as a Catholic and time spent working professionally in the Catholic Church, Talking with Catholics about Jesus gives readers a framework for recognizing where lines of similarity and difference fall between Catholics and evangelical Protestants, along with handy tips for engaging in spiritual discussions.

Readers will gain encouragement and practical insights for gracious and worthwhile discussions of faith with Catholic believers.

Ratings and reviews

As a Catholic I find the author's arguments unconvincing. I felt like I was being patronized. Much of the book seemed to be saying that since Catholicism differs from what I believe, it is wrong. If he wants to believe that, fine, but why would I listen to anything that someone who believes that has to say. I understand that the author has written an earlier book on Catholicism. I have not read it and don't intend to, but maybe he tries to prove his contentions in it and intended this to be a follow-up.

About the author

Chris Castaldo (PhD) was raised on Long Island, New York, as a Roman Catholic and worked full-time in the Catholic Church for several years. After eight years as pastor of outreach and church planting at College Church (Wheaton, Ill.), followed by three years as Director of the Ministry of Gospel Renewal at Wheaton College, Chris currently serves as Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church in Naperville, IL. He is the author of Holy Ground: Walking with Jesus as a Former Catholic and Talking with Catholics about the Gospel: A Guide for Evangelicals. Chris blogs at www.chriscastaldo.com