ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What happens when a horrific car accident leaves you convinced you and your children should not have survived?
In this episode of the Lighten Up podcast, Hannah Crews sits down with Addi Christensen, host of the Voices of Conversion podcast, to talk about her incredible journey from a Protestant upbringing to the Catholic Church—and the life-changing experience that deepened her faith forever.
Addi shares the story of a devastating car accident she experienced while 28 weeks pregnant, with her one-year-old son in the car. She believes all 3 of their guardian angels intervened in a miraculous way. We also talk about how Addi discovered the early Church, apostolic succession, the Brown Scapular, and why keeping our eyes fixed on eternity can completely change the way we live.
🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Addi's journey from Lutheran/Protestant Christianity to Catholicism
04:08 The Moment of Conversion and Realization of Jesus' Love
08:13 The Life-Changing Experience with Holy Water
13:02 The Car Accident and Guardian Angel Encounter
16:32 The Brown Scapular and Catholic devotion
19:47 The Aftermath of the Accident
23:27 Reflections on Eternity
26:02 Hannah’s guardian angel story
📌Episode Resources:
Voices of Conversion podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@VoicesOfConversion
Addi’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/voicesofconversion
Carmelite Brown Scapular - https://www.sistersofcarmel.com/brown-scapular-information.php?srsltid=AfmBOoqP3s36e5wtAUTlE_ExmYj80zHVCR3Ue6DKr6RQh0aq4NO9HvoP
Our Lady of Fatima apparitions- https://www.catholic.com/tract/our-lady-of-fatima-the-apparitions-three-secrets-and-historical-impact
Father Ripperger’s guardian angel video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKNMThu3jQI
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