Dr. James Merrick, director of Emmaus Academic and Clergy Support, had a long road to the Catholic faith. He was raised devout Baptist, felt called to ministry despite his dislike for public speaking, became an Anglican priest, and then gave up a parish in Scotland to become Catholic. On this episode, learn how his studies and friendships brought him to the Church.   Learn More Dr. James Merrick is the director of Emmaus Academic. Emmaus Academic’s mission is to participate in the renewal of the Catholic theology through publishing the very best in Catholic scholarship. Registration is now open for the 2021 January Priest Conference in Austin, Texas. Register your priest now—space is limited to allow for social distancing. Stay up to date with the Emmaus Academic authors. Check out the “Conversations on the Way” blog.