Jeth Fogg, a sophomore at Yale, shares his journey to the Catholic Church, sparked by engaging with the Church’s intellectual tradition alongside friends. From the thought-provoking texts of Aristotle and Augustine to the supportive community at Saint Thomas More, Jeff’s story is a testament to the transformative power of intellectual and spiritual exploration. We uncover how his intellectual curiosity guided him to ask questions about the meaning of life, which ultimately led him home to the Church.
Still, as part of Jeth’s conversion process, he wrestled with what surrender to God meant, as well as how to cultivate an interior life that conforms the heart to God. The sacraments, especially Confession, are a big part of that, as is a daily Ignatian Examen. With a heart and mind attuned to God, Jeth shares how life on campus looks different these days. In his words, it’s “Christ all the way.” Thankfully, Jeth and other students don’t have to pursue Christ alone; STM exists to ensure that we have a community of faith walking together towards Christ.
Join us as we explore the beauty of continuous learning, the importance of community, and the liberating power of a life centered around Christ. This episode promises to ignite your faith and remind you of the profound freedom found in embracing “Christ all the way.”
Mentioned in this episode: Davenport Pops Orchestra, the Ignatian Examen, the Elm Institute
